skreamer 1 #27 February 17, 2003 0:6:1 Case owed for first camerasuit jump and first cutaway (same jump). Value for money combining firsts I reckon.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #28 February 17, 2003 Didn't f*ck up Valentine's day. Whew! About 8 jumps, maybe 9, need to check my Pro-track. Jumped my new "Hippie-rig", one case of Pyramid Hefewiezen delivered with a big bag of Doritos. Jumped my reserve, a PDR143, as my main. It's a program that Bonnie, our gearstore owner (GravityGear), puts on every winter, but the first time I've done it. Tossed right out the door at 14 grand and just worked that orange F111 7 cell all the way down. Did some cloud swoops on the Big White Puffies we had on Sunday out here. Even surfed the landing a little. I feel an order of magnitude better about getting to my first chop, having spent some time flying my reserve in non-stressful conditions. My first time hanging on a hybrid. Well sorta. Lummy and Cornholio were out, so they docked belly-down and I did a jungle-gym routine under them on their chest straps. Nice time. Like Lizzieb said, we were expecting crappy weather all weekend and it was really pretty beautiful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #29 February 17, 2003 Quote About 8 jumps, maybe 9, need to check my Pro-track. Glad to see your working hard pal...where's my VIDEO? LOL"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #30 February 17, 2003 Quote where's my VIDEO? I've got it right here. My neighbor didn't think I could open the mailbox with just a straight bar, but I proved him wrong. The other 15 videos with picture CD's are on the way, I'll send yours after I let it sit on this big magnet for a while....J/K JP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #31 February 17, 2003 Quote The other 15 videos with picture CD's are on the way, I'll send yours after I let it sit on this big magnet for a while.... J/K ROTFLMAO Can you take it to the airport and have it X-rayed too while your at it?"It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 4 #32 February 17, 2003 I've been sworn to secrecy as to my whereabouts and activities of the weekend. I will tell you I traveled by car, train, taxi, foot, and bus. Oh, and while sitting in the train station, I was educated as to the evils of slaughter houses, the meat industry, and the origination of mad cow disease. I also learned that Goose Island beer is pretty decent stuff, and BYOB resturants are pretty cool! Also had an interesting experience with black ice - I watched a car in my rearview mirror slide into the right lane, a little back into the left lane, into the right lane again, then completely around, through the left lane, and into the median (ended up facing the wrong way) Gotta watch that over-correcting! And pay attention to traffic in front of you - if the road looks clean, but a semi slides over a lane... chances are you're about to hit some ice. As long as you don't do anything stupid, you'll be fine. it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunman 0 #33 February 17, 2003 1:1:20 1 shitty valentine's day, 1 shitty birthday, and 20 drinks I had to make up for the fact that I couldn't jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 #34 February 17, 2003 1 priceless trip to SC to watch some BASE jumps:1 jump: 1 case for resulting first reserve ride. The weather moved in and kicked the ass of the rest of the weekend. Will try again this weekend Life is not fair and there are no guarantees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #35 February 17, 2003 Quote1 case for resulting first reserve ride. Do we get to hear the story on the reserve ride? Or have you already posted it?Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowfaller 0 #36 February 17, 2003 3:0:0 It's been like that for a long, long time(Not sad about the 1st number though) Things will change come March 1st @ the winter expo and when my Freefly pants come in...wooohooo --"Someday you will die and somehow somethings going to steal your carbon" -MM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 #37 February 17, 2003 Still waiting on the complete details on why it could have happened. Excellent gear and pin check by myself, rigger and another experienced jumper on the ground, pin check in plane before jumprun (after standing up, so no movement to dislodge) Demoing a canopy so opened main at 4000, reserve popped shorlty after (can i say i will NEVER forget that sound, feeling, or sight). My hand with the cutaway pillow was at full extension as the reserve came overhead to the tail of the main. Exciting landing sensation since the reserve is smaller than the smallest canopy I have flown ...but one of my best landings yet ! I guess sometimes shit happens ya know? Life is not fair and there are no guarantees... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #38 February 18, 2003 1:0:0 1 great weekend spent with my best friend.0 I think I'm probably going to be taking a break from skydiving for a little while.0 "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masher 1 #39 February 18, 2003 0:3:1 3 jumps, and I started my B-rels and a carton for my first head down. That wasn't all that bad actually. more.... give me more..... MUHAHAHA!!!-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masher 1 #40 February 18, 2003 Quote 0:6:1 Case owed for first camerasuit jump and first cutaway (same jump). Value for money combining firsts I reckon.. Unless you do it deliberately, then you owe for each of them.... -- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #41 February 18, 2003 6 (hours spent getting a suntan at Deland but not jumping because a storm was 12hours away): 0: 0 In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,425 #42 February 18, 2003 2:4:0 Did the tandem recert so I could jump with my brother in law - he's been wanting to jump for a while. I ended up jumping with his niece who was worried about jumping. She wanted to jump with the 'safe' guy; I didn't mention that the other TM was way more current than I was. Jumps went fine; they loved it, and now my sister won't kill me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim 0 #43 February 18, 2003 BRIAN judging by your sig, I think you might like this >>> A good friend will bail you outta jail... A true friend will be sitting next to you saying "That was fucking awesome!!!' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lippy 775 #44 February 18, 2003 0:0:1 First Car, shitty weather Quote Unless you do it deliberately, then you owe for each of them.... I believe it clearly states in the Beer Rules that only one case is owed for multiple firsts that occur on one skydive. Although I'm sure nobody would object to you buying twoI got nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #45 February 18, 2003 QuoteAnyway, for me, 1:2:0 -- one ride down in the plane because of cloud cover in the late afternoon and two jumps. On Saturday or Sunday? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masher 1 #46 February 18, 2003 Quote 0:0:1 First Car, shitty weather Quote Unless you do it deliberately, then you owe for each of them.... I believe it clearly states in the Beer Rules that only one case is owed for multiple firsts that occur on one skydive. Although I'm sure nobody would object to you buying two Ahh yes. If multiple firsts happen, then it is only one carton. However, if you conspire to have multiple firsts on one jump, then you owe for each. ie you first raft jump, from a skyvan on your 100th. WA beer rules Rule 7 edit: Added rule reference-- Arching is overrated - Marlies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirMail 0 #47 February 18, 2003 Quotereserve popped shorlty after What kind of AAD? Patrick-- It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #48 February 18, 2003 Awesome! That's getting posted on the memo board today! In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #49 February 18, 2003 Quote I think I'm probably going to be taking a break from skydiving for a little while. Break? What's up, hon?Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meatmissile 0 #50 February 18, 2003 Like the avatar, Oom Skreamer. Did you make it yourself? -- ZZZzzzz.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites