Rockow 0 #1 December 3, 2005 Just wondering if anyone else out there has ever jumped with one of thier limbs in a cast. I made a jump with my leg in a cast this last September. Any ways there's a picture of the jump at http://skydivewings.com/first.htm Alot of my non skydiving friends think I was stupid, and maybe I am. But I had to get a picture. Anyways let me know if ya like the picture.If first you don't succeed then skydiving isn't for you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman32 0 #2 December 3, 2005 Clicky I don't know about stupid, but definately not a smart move Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #3 December 3, 2005 Quote Just wondering if anyone else out there has ever jumped with one of thier limbs in a cast. I made a jump with my leg in a cast this last September. Any ways there's a picture of the jump at http://skydivewings.com/first.htm Alot of my non skydiving friends think I was stupid, and maybe I am. But I had to get a picture. Anyways let me know if ya like the picture. Well, if you're gonna do something that dumb, it would be NUTS not to get pics, and I've gotta admit--I like the pic! No way I'll do something like that, but it does make for a great shot. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #4 December 3, 2005 well it depend oin HOW broken it was. you lok like you broke a tib, fib or both. If you were able to put some weightonit at the time I don't think its THAT crazy. but if it was in a cast for a week I might have to rethink my limitations. I personally haven't had to jump with any broken items but If it were during the last phases of healing and the winds weren't too bumpy , I have full confidence in the piloting that i could land softly. that said...I would have to FULLY believe that MY jumping would'nt cause myself or anyone else further injury before I got in my rigMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #5 December 3, 2005 QuoteClicky I don't know about stupid, but definately not a smart move heres a clicky that worksMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockow 0 #6 December 3, 2005 I just had a clean break to my fibula...no pins or surgery or any of that kind of stuff. I got the cast off the next day.If first you don't succeed then skydiving isn't for you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #7 December 3, 2005 yea at that point I would pretty much go for it...if only for a cool pictureMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockow 0 #8 December 3, 2005 That's what I was thinking....what a cool picture it would make.If first you don't succeed then skydiving isn't for you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #9 December 3, 2005 When I broke my arm, I waited until the cast came off before I went back to jumping, but I wore the plastic brace with the thumb-hole for another month, and I couldn't do any floater slots where I have to hang on the floater bar for exit during that time. Now, a broken leg, that's a different story. Definitely not smart to jump when the cast is still on."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #10 December 3, 2005 QuoteQuoteClicky I don't know about stupid, but definately not a smart move heres a clicky that works hey wings completely redid there site! looks good and they have a kickass new rig coloring program in 3D!!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #11 December 3, 2005 I had the same type of cast at the same time. How much pain were you in for how long afterward. I am not saying it wasn't tempting but 'OUCH!' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockow 0 #12 December 3, 2005 I wasn't in any pain afterward.... I did a tandem landing lift my legs and slid in nice and soft on my butt.If first you don't succeed then skydiving isn't for you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #13 December 3, 2005 Yeah, done it. It was a dumb thing to do.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shunkka 0 #14 December 3, 2005 what canopy/and what winds? what if a badspot? where u cant do a "tandem landing" nice picture btw ------------------------- "jump, have fun, pull" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rockow 0 #15 December 3, 2005 I was jumping a saber 150 loaded at 1 to 1. The winds were 7 m.p.h gusting to 9 m.p.hIf first you don't succeed then skydiving isn't for you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pajarito 0 #16 December 3, 2005 I did a clear & pull holding the pilot chute in my hand and crunched up tight with my leg pulled up in my stomach less than 2 weeks after having had an appendectomy back in 92. Definitely not a smart thing to do. Still had stitches. Stretched a tiny bit. I was young and dumb. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites