JeepDiver 0 #1 August 27, 2006 I thought she was going to die!! Good job Katee on not dying today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt1215 0 #2 August 27, 2006 I don't make it out the second day and look what I miss. Good work Katee. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpergirl 0 #3 August 27, 2006 QuoteGood job Katee on not dying today. Good job Katee. What happened? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JeepDiver 0 #4 August 27, 2006 she will be on in a bit. she kept her handles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpergirl 0 #5 August 27, 2006 Quoteshe kept her handles. That, besides landing safely, is the most important part, right??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ntrprnr 0 #6 August 27, 2006 QuoteI thought she was going to die!! Good job Katee on not dying today. Stop teasing us, Tom. What happened?? Or, more to the point, did you pack her main? Either way, good job saving yourself, Katee!_______________ "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 masterrig 1 #7 August 27, 2006 Good goin' girl!!! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TheAnvil 0 #8 August 27, 2006 Good job, Katie! Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites prepheckt 0 #9 August 27, 2006 QuoteQuoteGood job Katee on not dying today. Good job Katee. What happened? I have Katee on the phone right now, here's the short version. She's doing a CReW camp at Sabastian. Lucky... She was on jump 387, doing a 3 stack there, she exited, and when she deployed, she broke the front left A line, and that put her in a fast left hand turn, and she popped her toggles, and then CRew instructors docked on her and slid down to her to figure out her options. They wanted to land her as a two stack, but after doing a controllabilty check, she decided to cutaway because of a no wind conditions on the ground. She cutaway around 4000K and kept her handles (she tucked them in her bra), she had a nice canopy flight on her reserve. When the reserve opened, she said "Hey, cool it worked"! Good job Katee, I believe that's her first cutaway and first 3 CReW stack! I believe that's TWO cases of beer! "Dancing Argentine Tango is like doing calculus with your feet." -9 toes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #10 August 27, 2006 Quote[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 KateeYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites prepheckt 0 #11 August 27, 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 Shhh...are you trying to cheat the dropzone out of free beer? What kind of barbarism is this?"Dancing Argentine Tango is like doing calculus with your feet." -9 toes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #12 August 27, 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 Shhh...are you trying to cheat the dropzone out of free beer? What kind of barbarism is this? The honest type, too many people try to scam people out of jump money to buy beer. I dont drink so I'm the "beer rule" advisor. More people need to actually READ the beer rules. Wendy, post a link girlYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites prepheckt 0 #13 August 27, 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 Shhh...are you trying to cheat the dropzone out of free beer? What kind of barbarism is this? The honest type, too many people try to scam people out of jump money to buy beer. I dont drink so I'm the "beer rule" advisor. More people need to actually READ the beer rules. Wendy, post a link girl However, she did say "first" both times in referring to her "accomplishments"."Dancing Argentine Tango is like doing calculus with your feet." -9 toes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpingbean001 0 #14 August 28, 2006 Good job on saving yourself Katee! Sounds like a little adventure. TLet's have fun! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cocheese 0 #15 August 28, 2006 Thanks for saving your life Katee. Hugs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites derivative 0 #16 August 28, 2006 Strong work, my friend! ...the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes, and make it possible. - T.E. Lawrence Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #17 August 28, 2006 So very glad that my first cutaway was on a CRW jump since there was altitude in my favor. After deploying the main (PD Lightning), went into a fast left turn..realized that trying to fix the turns with my brakes wasn't working, I decided to go full flight then things settled out. Mike Lewis was the pilot, I docked on him, then Mike Fedak flew under me and below docked on me...we had a nice 3 stack going then ML had me drop MF, then climbed down my lines to show me the broken line and discuss my options. Told me that they would do some two way rots while I did controllability check and check my stall point and make my decision to have him land me in a 2 stack or go ahead and cutaway. Even slight left toggle input resulted in fast turns left..and when I did a slight flare to just below my ears, I was on my back. Nothing about that felt like I could confidently land the canopy. I motioned ML back over, docked, and again he slid down my lines and I told him that I've decided to cutaway. MF docked below me for my 2nd 3 stack point, but I told him that I decided to cutaway. Cutaway handle came out nice and easy (peel/punch), then went back into freefall, nice and stable, then peel/punch the silver and poof! reserve was out. I realized that my handles were in my hands and thought cool..and stored them away *safely*. ML landed next to the main in the parking lot and MF spiraled down to grab my reserve pc. As far as owing or a bottle, the Rigger just wanted a Gatorade, MF just wanted a Dr. Pepper, and ML water...what cheap dates Whew! glad to have that *first* out of the way. If anything, it made me feel confident that cutting away isn't as scarey as I thought it would be and that my reserve actually works _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelpdiver 2 #18 August 28, 2006 Quote She cutaway around 4000K and kept her handles (she tucked them in her bra), That'll smash the record. 4 MILLION feet is pretty awesome. (the bra reference left in since it's Bonfire) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites faulknerwn 36 #19 August 28, 2006 Woo hoo! Thats' what's great about CRW - you've got friends around to discuss with what you should do about your canopy! I did that last fall - a buddy of mine on a Lightning had a really nice rip down his end cell. We chatted for a while, I told him the size of the rip etc and he considered the problem :-) So much more fun than freefall cutaways!!!! W Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #20 August 28, 2006 I'm glad you're OK. Great job Katee!!!Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #21 August 28, 2006 QuoteWoo hoo! Thats' what's great about CRW - you've got friends around to discuss with what you should do about your canopy! I did that last fall - a buddy of mine on a Lightning had a really nice rip down his end cell. We chatted for a while, I told him the size of the rip etc and he considered the problem :-) So much more fun than freefall cutaways!!!! W Wendy, as you know, I've been excited to try CRW for quite awhile now..and that time finally came. I can honestly say that I didn't think I would enjoy it as much as I did. The ability to communicate in CRW and gain immediate feedback and make corrections within the same jump was very gratifying. Another girl who attended the camp had a whirligig on her very first CRW jump and she laughed so hard because she actually enjoyed it! She and her RW peer who were both at the camp were so bitten by the bug from their very first jump decided to buy Lightnings asap. What a great weekend! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites aprilcat 0 #22 August 28, 2006 More than glad you're okay, GF!!!! I held my breath when I opened this. Hugs!!~~~April Camelot II, the Electric Boogaloo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ladyskydiver 0 #23 August 28, 2006 Congrats on your 3 stack and successful cut-a-way. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RkyMtnHigh 0 #24 August 28, 2006 Thanks April and Cora...you two are so sweetJust to clarify how I decided between Mike L. landing me in a 2 stack versus me cutting away...here are the factors considered in my decision: * can't land this canopy, so I can let a good canopy of the upper jumper of the 2 stack land me with my damaged nonlandable canopy over me...in very light winds...meaning rough landing/PLF..potential injury...hmmm * first cutaway, drop the main at a favorable place on the airport property..and have a reserve ride..ie: good canopy...hmmm I'll go with landing a good canopy and save my bones... for today. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites normiss 620 #25 August 28, 2006 LOVE YOU!!!!Glad you handled it AWESOMELY!!!! NOICE!!! - and EFF your cheep skydiver bros...buy me a beer next time! 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jumpergirl 0 #3 August 27, 2006 QuoteGood job Katee on not dying today. Good job Katee. What happened? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeepDiver 0 #4 August 27, 2006 she will be on in a bit. she kept her handles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #5 August 27, 2006 Quoteshe kept her handles. That, besides landing safely, is the most important part, right??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #6 August 27, 2006 QuoteI thought she was going to die!! Good job Katee on not dying today. Stop teasing us, Tom. What happened?? Or, more to the point, did you pack her main? Either way, good job saving yourself, Katee!_______________ "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
masterrig 1 #7 August 27, 2006 Good goin' girl!!! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheAnvil 0 #8 August 27, 2006 Good job, Katie! Vinny the Anvil Post Traumatic Didn't Make The Lakers Syndrome is REAL JACKASS POWER!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prepheckt 0 #9 August 27, 2006 QuoteQuoteGood job Katee on not dying today. Good job Katee. What happened? I have Katee on the phone right now, here's the short version. She's doing a CReW camp at Sabastian. Lucky... She was on jump 387, doing a 3 stack there, she exited, and when she deployed, she broke the front left A line, and that put her in a fast left hand turn, and she popped her toggles, and then CRew instructors docked on her and slid down to her to figure out her options. They wanted to land her as a two stack, but after doing a controllabilty check, she decided to cutaway because of a no wind conditions on the ground. She cutaway around 4000K and kept her handles (she tucked them in her bra), she had a nice canopy flight on her reserve. When the reserve opened, she said "Hey, cool it worked"! Good job Katee, I believe that's her first cutaway and first 3 CReW stack! I believe that's TWO cases of beer! "Dancing Argentine Tango is like doing calculus with your feet." -9 toes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #10 August 27, 2006 Quote[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 KateeYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prepheckt 0 #11 August 27, 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 Shhh...are you trying to cheat the dropzone out of free beer? What kind of barbarism is this?"Dancing Argentine Tango is like doing calculus with your feet." -9 toes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #12 August 27, 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 Shhh...are you trying to cheat the dropzone out of free beer? What kind of barbarism is this? The honest type, too many people try to scam people out of jump money to buy beer. I dont drink so I'm the "beer rule" advisor. More people need to actually READ the beer rules. Wendy, post a link girlYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prepheckt 0 #13 August 27, 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 Shhh...are you trying to cheat the dropzone out of free beer? What kind of barbarism is this? The honest type, too many people try to scam people out of jump money to buy beer. I dont drink so I'm the "beer rule" advisor. More people need to actually READ the beer rules. Wendy, post a link girl However, she did say "first" both times in referring to her "accomplishments"."Dancing Argentine Tango is like doing calculus with your feet." -9 toes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpingbean001 0 #14 August 28, 2006 Good job on saving yourself Katee! Sounds like a little adventure. TLet's have fun! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #15 August 28, 2006 Thanks for saving your life Katee. Hugs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
derivative 0 #16 August 28, 2006 Strong work, my friend! ...the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes, and make it possible. - T.E. Lawrence Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #17 August 28, 2006 So very glad that my first cutaway was on a CRW jump since there was altitude in my favor. After deploying the main (PD Lightning), went into a fast left turn..realized that trying to fix the turns with my brakes wasn't working, I decided to go full flight then things settled out. Mike Lewis was the pilot, I docked on him, then Mike Fedak flew under me and below docked on me...we had a nice 3 stack going then ML had me drop MF, then climbed down my lines to show me the broken line and discuss my options. Told me that they would do some two way rots while I did controllability check and check my stall point and make my decision to have him land me in a 2 stack or go ahead and cutaway. Even slight left toggle input resulted in fast turns left..and when I did a slight flare to just below my ears, I was on my back. Nothing about that felt like I could confidently land the canopy. I motioned ML back over, docked, and again he slid down my lines and I told him that I've decided to cutaway. MF docked below me for my 2nd 3 stack point, but I told him that I decided to cutaway. Cutaway handle came out nice and easy (peel/punch), then went back into freefall, nice and stable, then peel/punch the silver and poof! reserve was out. I realized that my handles were in my hands and thought cool..and stored them away *safely*. ML landed next to the main in the parking lot and MF spiraled down to grab my reserve pc. As far as owing or a bottle, the Rigger just wanted a Gatorade, MF just wanted a Dr. Pepper, and ML water...what cheap dates Whew! glad to have that *first* out of the way. If anything, it made me feel confident that cutting away isn't as scarey as I thought it would be and that my reserve actually works _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #18 August 28, 2006 Quote She cutaway around 4000K and kept her handles (she tucked them in her bra), That'll smash the record. 4 MILLION feet is pretty awesome. (the bra reference left in since it's Bonfire) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulknerwn 36 #19 August 28, 2006 Woo hoo! Thats' what's great about CRW - you've got friends around to discuss with what you should do about your canopy! I did that last fall - a buddy of mine on a Lightning had a really nice rip down his end cell. We chatted for a while, I told him the size of the rip etc and he considered the problem :-) So much more fun than freefall cutaways!!!! W Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #20 August 28, 2006 I'm glad you're OK. Great job Katee!!!Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #21 August 28, 2006 QuoteWoo hoo! Thats' what's great about CRW - you've got friends around to discuss with what you should do about your canopy! I did that last fall - a buddy of mine on a Lightning had a really nice rip down his end cell. We chatted for a while, I told him the size of the rip etc and he considered the problem :-) So much more fun than freefall cutaways!!!! W Wendy, as you know, I've been excited to try CRW for quite awhile now..and that time finally came. I can honestly say that I didn't think I would enjoy it as much as I did. The ability to communicate in CRW and gain immediate feedback and make corrections within the same jump was very gratifying. Another girl who attended the camp had a whirligig on her very first CRW jump and she laughed so hard because she actually enjoyed it! She and her RW peer who were both at the camp were so bitten by the bug from their very first jump decided to buy Lightnings asap. What a great weekend! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aprilcat 0 #22 August 28, 2006 More than glad you're okay, GF!!!! I held my breath when I opened this. Hugs!!~~~April Camelot II, the Electric Boogaloo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #23 August 28, 2006 Congrats on your 3 stack and successful cut-a-way. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #24 August 28, 2006 Thanks April and Cora...you two are so sweetJust to clarify how I decided between Mike L. landing me in a 2 stack versus me cutting away...here are the factors considered in my decision: * can't land this canopy, so I can let a good canopy of the upper jumper of the 2 stack land me with my damaged nonlandable canopy over me...in very light winds...meaning rough landing/PLF..potential injury...hmmm * first cutaway, drop the main at a favorable place on the airport property..and have a reserve ride..ie: good canopy...hmmm I'll go with landing a good canopy and save my bones... for today. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 620 #25 August 28, 2006 LOVE YOU!!!!Glad you handled it AWESOMELY!!!! NOICE!!! - and EFF your cheep skydiver bros...buy me a beer next time! Seriously...nice job Katie...easy decision when it;s THAT time, huh!?!?!!??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
