christopherm 0 #1 June 16, 2003 I did two crazy jumps this Sunday. The 3rd jump I did my first Birdman jump. This was awesome, but I'm not going to jump it anymore cause I don't want to talk myself into getting one when I'm trying to save up for ratings. Anyway, the guy briefing me talked me out of jumping my Stilletto with it and so I jumped a big ol' Sabre 2 150. The opening was crazy enough as is but then I had about 6 line twists. The worst part was that all I could do is just look up and watch it keep twisting. Luckily I kept the risers even and it never dived. Then on the 5th jump we got inspired by the stories of blind people jumping. Soooo... I taped up my goggles with several layers of duct tape and went jumping. I had them on the entire ride to altitude and had a couple of people jump with me. I had my DZO, Jim Cowan, who I've trusted since day 1, talk me down on the radio. This was f*ing scary since I had vertigo the whole time. I had both toggles all the way up but thought I was diving to the left! Cool experience though and almost a stand up landing on a Manta! -So, how hard is the ground?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #2 June 16, 2003 Crazy!!!...but cool. __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genn 0 #3 June 16, 2003 That sounds like SOOOO much fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gus 1 #4 June 16, 2003 Ratings suck, Birdman rules! Buy the suit dude, buy the suit GusOutpatientsOnline.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
