wightout 0 #26 August 28, 2006 Really interesting how you came to all of those decisions!!! Thanks for such a clear description. I've never done canopy work or seen it done, but i could totally picture it in my head!! Totally cool that he could get to your lines like that...I had no idea!!! So glad you are safe!! Nice job on saving your life!!! p.s. the pie is in two weekends...thought you'd like to know!! To borrow a line from Squeak...MY LIFE ROCKS!! HOW'S YOURS??!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #27 August 28, 2006 Quoteand when I did a slight flare to just below my ears, I was on my back. I thought that was normal on a lightning? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #28 August 28, 2006 Nice Rocky!!!! That just rocks!!!!!! Glad you had so much fun. There's nothing scary about doing a little bit of CRW!! It's so much fun, and is a blast! Glad you were finally able to experience it! It's an addiction, and so great to be able to talk in the air. It's a fun time, fun people, and just so great! Glad you finally realize this!!! And it was great that you were able to get this camp put together! I'm sure all appreciated it! CReW Skies, bubbles"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #29 August 28, 2006 Yes, it was most definitely appreciated by those of us new to CReW... I know a couple are already looking to buy used canopies... Katee, great job on the cutaway... where's my beer?? The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveStMarys 0 #30 August 28, 2006 "(she tucked them in her bra)," Bras! Its not just for boobs any more!! Good Job Katee!!!!!!!!! Glad your safe! BobbiA miracle is not defined by an event. A miracle is defined by gratitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRSKY71 0 #31 August 28, 2006 Definitely sounds like you were level headed all along (your description eases my mind as to how those situations work) and VERY glad you landed safely!! Character cannot be made except by a steady, long continued process. -- Phillips Brooks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #32 August 28, 2006 I can't believe, based on where she stored her handles, that no one made even ONE pun reference to her "keeping abreast of the situation," or "informing us of this titilating story," or the like... Sigh... You're failing me, Bonfire..._______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #33 August 28, 2006 Hey way to go girl! When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #34 August 28, 2006 I can't believe this was the first time she became worried about landing a CReW canopy.Those things land like crap in the hands of most people. Good job Katie!! . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #35 August 28, 2006 QuoteQuote[reply I believe that's her first cutaway and first 3 CReW stack! I believe that's TWO cases of beer! Nice job Katee...and it's only ONE case of beer the 2 events occured on the one jump so ONLY ONE case Katee It may only be one case of beer, but there is a bottle of the riggers choice owed.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #36 August 28, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuote[reply I believe that's her first cutaway and first 3 CReW stack! I believe that's TWO cases of beer! Nice job Katee...and it's only ONE case of beer the 2 events occured on the one jump so ONLY ONE case Katee It may only be one case of beer, but there is a bottle of the riggers choice owed. The Rigger was there, I offered a bottle of his choice, he declined and said a Gatorade would be fine. However if he changes his mind later, the offer stands. But, based on the nice reserve ride, I handed it back over for another repack _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #37 August 28, 2006 QuoteQuoteQuoteQuote[reply I believe that's her first cutaway and first 3 CReW stack! I believe that's TWO cases of beer! Nice job Katee...and it's only ONE case of beer the 2 events occured on the one jump so ONLY ONE case Katee It may only be one case of beer, but there is a bottle of the riggers choice owed. The Rigger was there, I offered a bottle of his choice, he declined and said a Gatorade would be fine. However if he changes his mind later, the offer stands. But, based on the nice reserve ride, I handed it back over for another repack Cool - glad you ain't dead.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angrypeppers 1 #38 August 28, 2006 Nice job, Katee! Being new to the sport, the details you provided about the decision process and what you tried to do before your cutaway really helped me understand what went wrong, and how you came to your decision. Nice too that you were able to work with the Mikes to troubleshoot the situation. Sounds like there were three cool heads up there! Thanks for all the info... ChrisBurn the land and boil the sea, You can't take the sky from me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #39 August 28, 2006 Whoa, very interesting! I've never heard of a cutaway where you talked to people about options!! So glad you're ok!!! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #40 August 28, 2006 QuoteWhoa, very interesting! I've never heard of a cutaway where you talked to people about options!! So glad you're ok!!! Then you need to try CRW _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #41 August 28, 2006 QuoteQuoteWhoa, very interesting! I've never heard of a cutaway where you talked to people about options!! So glad you're ok!!! Then you need to try CRW I agree... you need to try CRW... that way you get to talk to everyone else on the jump... The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #42 August 28, 2006 QuoteThen you need to try CRW I've heard that's it's hard to do CRW without a parachute, though. Mebbe someday when I go back to skyjumpin' I'll give it a shot. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpecialKaye 0 #43 August 28, 2006 CONGRATS Katee on your "almost 2nd" cutaway. What a wild feeling, eh? Mine was on a night jump...that will get your blood pumping! Glad things went well and you handled it. You go Girl! Kaye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #44 August 28, 2006 QuoteWhoa, very interesting! I've never heard of a cutaway where you talked to people about options!! So glad you're ok!!! ..................................................................... She was going to do a poll in the Bonfire to decide, but there was a ten year old girl on here getting all the attention. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #45 August 29, 2006 skymama is only 10???? yoinks... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 622 #46 August 29, 2006 WHY did you miss our party this weekend Vinny????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #47 August 29, 2006 QuoteCONGRATS Katee on your "almost 2nd" cutaway. What a wild feeling, eh? Mine was on a night jump...that will get your blood pumping! Glad things went well and you handled it. You go Girl! Kaye Wild feeling? nah...cool feeling _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VampireGirl 0 #48 August 29, 2006 Glad you're ok and well done! xxxxx Sarahwww.sneale-create.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #49 August 29, 2006 Congrats, girl! Nice to get that "warm-fuzzy" and the confidence to go with it, eh?My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #50 August 29, 2006 Very unqiue cutawayGlas you're OK. what was the diff between canopy sizes? how'd it land?My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
