happythoughts 0 #26 November 4, 2003 QuoteJust don't forget to untie the reserve handle when you go to jump again. Maybe tie it with something big and colorful, so you won't miss it..... I always use three colorful pull-up cords. Colorful and dangly. I had a friend who used a small nail in his closing loop at a public demo. He came very close to forgetting to remove it later. When travelling, I use the cheststrap to tie the reserve handle, but you may want to put your rig on for the demo. A cheststrap is large and conspicuous too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyesspot 0 #27 November 4, 2003 hmmm... soccer mom AND teacher... is there no ends to your talent Life is too short. Don't sweat the small stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #28 November 4, 2003 You could give them a packing class, and then teach them how to play hackey-sack. Then they could work at a DZ. There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmcd308 0 #29 November 4, 2003 >>Any ideas on what I should do with my presentation to make me the coolest mom in the school? << Show your boobs? ---------------------------------- www.jumpelvis.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FliegendeWolf 0 #30 November 4, 2003 Good call! And it's not child labor unless you pay 'em! A One that Isn't Cold is Scarcely a One at All Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,683 #31 November 4, 2003 I'm doing a presentation to 200 high school physics students next Monday. I've done it several times before, and I always start with the 4+ minute freefall scene from Point Break and ask them to critique it. (Of course, I expect these are more advanced than your middle school kids). They also like to see the equipment - I get one of them to wear the rig and throw out the PC, and we pull the canopy out.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #32 November 4, 2003 My son came home from school today and told me that his science teacher already told all the classes that his mom is a skydiver and I'm going to be in her class all day. He said people were talking about it before he ever got to her class, because he has her last period! LOL. We're working on his hypothesis for his Science Project right now. He finally decided to do a simple drop test with like objects. I was trying to explain to him how to word it and what would happen with air mass. Finally, I took a sheet of paper and said, "this is your belly flier" then I balled up a sheet and said, "this is your freeflier. Which is going to fall faster"? He said, "ooooh, NOW I get it!" I'm going to try to incorporate science stuff into my presentation to make it more interesting.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #33 November 5, 2003 Not sure if it's been mentioned already, I don't want to take the time to read through all the post. What I've done in the past is what some have already said, bring your gear, let them touch it, wear it, etc. Show a short video, and then if you have some creepers, get some kids on them and explain how you are able to move you body around in the sky. IE, legs out, then move the kid forward on the creeper. Turns are fun too. Work up to a four way with the kids on the creepers. You know as a mother of young children, the attention span is very short, so you'll have to break it up. The number one question I always get, "What happens if your parachute doesn't work?" Me: "I use the reserve parachute that I told you about." Child: "What happens if your reserve parachute doesn't work?" Me: "You'll be the first one to the ground!"May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #34 November 5, 2003 but andrea not all Freeflyers fall the same speed.....*coughaggiedavecough*.......sorry damn cold *coughbigSOBcough* 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
lewmonst 0 #35 November 5, 2003 QuoteMy son came home from school today and told me that his science teacher already told all the classes that his mom is a skydiver and I'm going to be in her class all day. He said people were talking about it before he ever got to her class, because he has her last period! LOL. We're working on his hypothesis for his Science Project right now. He finally decided to do a simple drop test with like objects. I was trying to explain to him how to word it and what would happen with air mass. Finally, I took a sheet of paper and said, "this is your belly flier" then I balled up a sheet and said, "this is your freeflier. Which is going to fall faster"? He said, "ooooh, NOW I get it!" I'm going to try to incorporate science stuff into my presentation to make it more interesting. Yeah!!!! cool! (lew jumps up and down ) Mama, I've done that presentation. It's fun. Talk about keeping kids attention, it's SOO easy when you're talking about skydiving. I came decked in all my gear, jumpsuit, rig, altimeter, googles, camera helmet, brought my skysurf board, etc... I explained the gear. I had a powerpoint presentation, that had a little school related info on it, and I showed a few video segments. It was a blast. the kids jaws were wide open the entire time. DEFINATELY BRING VIDEO. Oh yeah, and the best part, I played Oakenfold while showing the video... it was so great. I even let a kid pull my PC until the bag fell out... ok, HAVE FUN!!! you will help your son with cool-points. peace lew btw, I can ftp you my powerpoint if you want. but i can't attach it to email, too big. editted to add photos :) My Mom - "I may be stupid but i have really cool powerpoints" gotta love herhttp://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YahooLV 0 #36 November 5, 2003 I would suggest showing the equipment that we use, and maybe a short video of things we do in the air. I taught for 10 years, and for the last 7, children and adults of all ages are just facinated about the sport. Be prepared to answer ALL the questions.http://www.curtisglennphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #37 November 5, 2003 Bwaahaahahahhahahahahahaha!!!!! You're killing me man, absolutely killing me!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #38 November 5, 2003 I generally show my w/e video on Monday so my kids know I've had a good time too. They have all seen my rig and even a few have watched me pack it. It would make a good science presentation talking about volume. Most of all have fun with it and the kids will pick up on it. -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #39 November 5, 2003 It would be great to use your PP presentation, Lew, but I'm not sure I'm computer literate enough to do it! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #40 November 5, 2003 powerpoint's pretty easy... once the presentation's done (which Lew already did), all you have to do is click "view" and "slide show" and then each mouse click advances it one step. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,683 #41 November 5, 2003 Make sure you tell them about all the sex and drugs, too, or they will think Hollywood has misled them.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #42 November 5, 2003 Show 'em the video from the Bytch Boogie.....if THAT doesn't make them want to skydive, nothing will! Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #43 November 19, 2003 Today was my big day at school and I had a great time. I could hardly move because of my hard opening on Sunday, but I made the best of it and worked "line dump" into my presentation. I showed some videos, had some kids try on 3 different suits, the rig, explained all the equipment and even some of the science related stuff. I filled up all 5 periods with no time to spare and my son said I talked really fast! He felt like the celebrity of the day because kids were coming up to him all day long in the halls and talking about me being there. It was very cool. The biggest surprise of the day came when this girl said, "my step-sister's ex husband (or something like that) used to skydive a lot in Deland. He doesn't do it much anymore but he lives and works up there." I replied, "Oh, who is it? Maybe I know him." She answered, "Bill Booth". She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kai2k1 0 #44 November 19, 2003 SWEET!!! thanks for the update skymama!!!! There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #45 November 19, 2003 Great! Good work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NeedToJump 0 #46 November 19, 2003 Great! I'm glad you enjoyed it. You should ask that girl if that guy she knows can get you any free stuff Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hooked 0 #47 November 19, 2003 What a rewarding day this must have been, not just for you but your son as well! You probably have them all wanting to skydive! Did any of them think it was just to 'scary' to even think about skydiving and jumping out of an airplane? Jan -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
NeedToJump 0 #46 November 19, 2003 Great! I'm glad you enjoyed it. You should ask that girl if that guy she knows can get you any free stuff Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #47 November 19, 2003 What a rewarding day this must have been, not just for you but your son as well! You probably have them all wanting to skydive! Did any of them think it was just to 'scary' to even think about skydiving and jumping out of an airplane? Jan -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
