lilchief 0 #1 March 19, 2009 I was inspecting a main canopy yesterday. As I peeked into one of the cells this little bugger jumped at me. The remarkable thing is that the canopy was packed when I got it, and had been packed for 5 days before I opened it. It had also traveled from Morocco to Norway just after getting packed the last time! I'm puzzled.... and sad that I had to kill it since it survived this ordeal... What other stories are out there of bugs and creatures being packed into a parachute(and possibly scared the crap out of a rigger)?"Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been and there you long to return." - Da Vinci www.lilchief.no Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #2 March 19, 2009 why did you "have to" kill it ?scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #3 March 19, 2009 Did you forget to attatch a picture?"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likestojump 3 #4 March 19, 2009 2 flight after coming back from jumping, I discovered a mantis in my stashbagged canopy. It was still alive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mazz 0 #5 March 19, 2009 Quote I was inspecting a main canopy yesterday. As I peeked into one of the cells this little bugger jumped at me. please elaborate.In the Navy, you can't put your hands in your pockets but I was always told not to put my hands in my pockets by people with their hands in their pockets. Kinda funny huh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SethInMI 145 #6 March 19, 2009 Quotewhy did you "have to" kill it ? As a general rule you don't want to transport bugs from one continent to another. That is why I would have killed it.It's flare not flair, brakes not breaks, bridle not bridal, "could NOT care less" not "could care less". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilchief 0 #7 March 19, 2009 ups! I forgot to hit the "upload button" =( now it's here! =)"Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been and there you long to return." - Da Vinci www.lilchief.no Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiggerLee 61 #8 March 20, 2009 At least he made it. That poor bat died for the dream of going where no bat has gone before. LeeLee [email protected] www.velocitysportswear.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swilson 0 #9 March 20, 2009 Quote ups! I forgot to hit the "upload button" =( now it's here! =) Damn Ron. You're lucky you didn't lose a finger or two to that thing! Looks pretty dangerous, and it may have even been venomous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilchief 0 #10 March 20, 2009 I'll get you for that one at Psal next time...harr-harr "Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been and there you long to return." - Da Vinci www.lilchief.no Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #11 March 21, 2009 I wonder how many bugs have "gotten out" at 3000ft?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lastchance 0 #12 March 21, 2009 Fromm time to time at the DZ if there is a grasshopper or any other large type bug there with me when I'm packing I will slip him in my container. I get a kick out of thinking of them in freefall from 3k. I may be getting old but I got to see all the cool bands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beachbum 0 #13 March 22, 2009 One year we were at Lost Prairie the grasshoppers were thick in the landing area. We were checking to try to get them all off before packing, but I obviously missed one. Opening on next jump, I'm checking my canopy and see this dude jump off ... no doubt the biggest leap he ever made ... As long as you are happy with yourself ... who cares what the rest of the world thinks? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkfairy 0 #14 March 22, 2009 Why did you KILL it? Poor grasshopper! Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet. I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #15 March 23, 2009 QuoteWhy did you KILL it? Didn't read the entire thread, huh?Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,340 #16 March 23, 2009 Quote Why did you KILL it? Poor grasshopper! Because alien species without natural predators can wreak major havoc on the local ecosystem. Google "emerald ash borer" for an example."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkfairy 0 #17 March 23, 2009 Quote Quote Why did you KILL it? Didn't read the entire thread, huh? Well, it came from morocco, it would without question die all by itself here in Norway. No need for violence. Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet. I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lilchief 0 #18 March 23, 2009 oh..no violence at all. I accidentally dropped 12 lb on it "Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been and there you long to return." - Da Vinci www.lilchief.no Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pinkfairy 0 #19 March 23, 2009 Quote oh..no violence at all. I accidentally dropped 12 lb on it Relax, you can die if you mess up, but it will probably not be by bullet. I'm a BIG, TOUGH BIGWAY FORMATION SKYDIVER! What are you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
