tilly 0 #26 January 13, 2005 You do anyway you old duffer! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #27 January 13, 2005 QuoteWhat if .. Canopies and lines were transparent... Better still, what if clouds were transparent? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #28 January 13, 2005 They were today ... but I had to work (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tilly 0 #29 January 13, 2005 Or the ground, and then you could fly into the earth's core (but only if you believed) and fly out the other side and come out in Australia. Bonus! Probably not so good for you Americans - would end up in the Russian steppes or something! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #30 January 13, 2005 QuoteProbably not so good for you Americans - would end up in the Russian steppes or something! Indian Ocean, actually.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb092 0 #31 January 13, 2005 What if there was a machine that would clear the skies above the DZ. What could possibly go wrong? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larsrulz 0 #32 January 13, 2005 What if skydiving was illegal and BASE was not. I got a strong urge to fly, but I got no where to fly to. -PF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #33 January 13, 2005 QuoteWhat if there was a machine that would clear the skies above the DZ. When the first skydiver opens a beer, the skies immediately clear. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tilly 0 #34 January 13, 2005 There's always one who thinks he knows it all! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Girlfalldown 0 #35 January 13, 2005 QuoteWhat if skydiving was illegal and BASE was not. Oooh I like this one! What if skydiving had speedlimits and if you broke them you got a ticket when you came down? -------------- (Do not, I repeat DO NOT, take my posts seriously.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jb092 0 #36 January 13, 2005 QuoteQuoteWhat if there was a machine that would clear the skies above the DZ. When the first skydiver opens a beer, the skies immediately clear. True, but the problem is it never works unless I am the one who had the beer, then its to late for me What could possibly go wrong? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #37 January 13, 2005 what if sex was safe again ??scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #38 January 13, 2005 What if jumpsuits were just one big airbag hooked up to your Cypres ?Would you buy one for $2000 ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #39 January 13, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuote What if skydivers wore beacons that air craft were required to have a receiver for so 'near misses' were a thing of the past? I could make a proximity warning indicator so you could effectively see how far people are above your canopy and behind you? What if I could combine both in one tiny computer, like the size of a dytter, and it could be mounted on your harness? I already have two of those. They're called "eyes." Bravo. Best response so far. Geez, fine everyone. I quit.~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
John4455 0 #40 January 13, 2005 What if all tandem passengers were Hooter Babes! How do ya like it Johnny? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #41 January 13, 2005 Quote What if jumpsuits were just one big airbag hooked up to your Cypres ? Ooh! Ooh! Or hooked up to a switch, and partially inflatable as insurance against sinking out on a skydive... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #42 January 13, 2005 What if someone designed a 'rad alt' (radar altimeter) for skydivers, which could give you very accurate height above ground level when either belly or under canopy. It could have preset bleeps to tell you when your under your hard deck for swoops etc. How many lives would that save?Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #43 January 13, 2005 QuoteWhat if skydivers wore beacons that air craft were required to have a receiver for so 'near misses' were a thing of the past? Imagine if we did a 12-way... those things would be buzzing like a beehive when everyone docked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #44 January 13, 2005 What if... you could actually make it back up to a formation you went low on...Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #45 January 13, 2005 QuoteWhat if someone designed a 'rad alt' (radar altimeter) for skydivers, which could give you very accurate height above ground level when either belly or under canopy. It could have preset bleeps to tell you when your under your hard deck for swoops etc. How many lives would that save?It already exists for airplanes, called an ILS and what about a TCAS for canopies ??scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #46 January 13, 2005 What if skydivers had to go through the same type of progression that pilots do. You can't just jump any old canopy at any old wingloading whenever you like, you have to become certified for it, and take professional training on it. Like what if there were regulations on canopies, and you had to pass certain tests and take certain classes to fly certain canopies. Like, getting a "Fully Elliptical - Loaded over 2:1" license; instead of just buying one from some guy when you think you're ready? The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sabr190 0 #47 January 13, 2005 What if all jump planes were Twin Otters and Jet-A was only a nickel a gallon "The needs of the many out weigh the needs of the few, or the one" - rehmwa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #48 January 13, 2005 QuoteIt already exists for airplanes, called an ILS and what about a TCAS for canopies ?? Not quite, ILS (instrument landing system for the non-geeks) uses localised transmitters to give glide path etc. I'm talking about a self contained Rad Alt that bounces radar from the floor to the radalt and give very accurate readings (+/- 5ft) we use them on helicopters, although they are a lttle big to carry in freefallLee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #49 January 13, 2005 QuoteWhat if skydivers had to go through the same type of progression that pilots do. You can't just jump any old canopy at any old wingloading whenever you like, you have to become certified for it, and take professional training on it. Like what if there were regulations on canopies, and you had to pass certain tests and take certain classes to fly certain canopies. Like, getting a "Fully Elliptical - Loaded over 2:1" license; instead of just buying one from some guy when you think you're ready? Thats one of the best ideas I've heard. It would probably scare as many skydivers away from the sport, but they'd still be alive right?Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #50 January 13, 2005 What if.. I hadn't quit jumping? Would I have 1k jumps now? "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
