mnischalke 0 #26 January 18, 2002 You are bored after 16 jumps? Well, rather than trying to nail a slow fall exit or perfecting a floater exit, just try a new sport. Maybe lion taming or shark feeding from atop a hunk of dead whale. Maybe fire eating or chainsaw juggling would work for you. I think the best one would be catching a .357 bullet in your teeth. Good trick. Maybe just roll through the ghetto in your '78 lincoln lowrider while yelling "Homies, I got a lot of cash and I need the crack."mike...red and yellow then came to be, reaching out to me... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #27 January 18, 2002 Cool canopy pilots:-ever seen Rooster Powell swoop the coup.....Damn it been a long week..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #28 January 18, 2002 Oh am I regretting starting the whole animal / freefall thing !! Support the cause - do a skydive(r) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skycat 0 #29 January 18, 2002 QuoteI just have this mental picture of a giant chicken swoop, an explosion of feathers and a big SKWAAAWKK!!!Oh my god!!! It's chicken-boo from animaniacs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MarkM 0 #30 January 18, 2002 You're not a skydiver, you're a chicken, Boo.Well, back to the topic, is there anyway to do a batwing from an otter?Or maybe grab onto some handhold on the outside of the plane somewhere, plant your feet up next to them and launch off the plane? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sebazz1 2 #31 January 18, 2002 **I'm starting to get sick of just diving out of the otter**Sitting at my desk right now I would do anything to just dive out of the otter.Seriously, maybe you shouldn't do solo's anymore and start doing some two ways.......I am thirsty for some air and some brew..........Seb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites PhreeZone 15 #32 January 18, 2002 Sit in the door with your feet hanging out and just roll out once.I want to touch the sky, I want to fly so high ~ Sonique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SudsyFist 0 #33 January 18, 2002 QuoteShamelessly stolen from Team Pull My Finger . . ."The Spinning Burrito"Completely loses its charm without the accent, sombrero, and demonstrative drunken pirouette maneuver... Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NtheSeaOrSky 0 #34 January 18, 2002 QuoteI just have this mental picture of a giant chicken swoop, an explosion of feathers and a big SKWAAAWKK!!! BAWAAHAHAHHAH!!!!!! So THATS how they make chicken patties!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Viking 0 #35 January 18, 2002 I think i will try that I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lazerq3 0 #36 January 19, 2002 There was someone on here a long time ago that siad during there training his was told to get in the door facing away from it, cross your left foot over your right bend over and grab your ankles and then have someone just push you out and hold that position!!!!!!!!!..... Sounds kinda fun!jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #37 January 19, 2002 "cross your left foot over your right bend over and grab your ankles"Justin didn't tell you this did he? "I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lazerq3 0 #38 January 19, 2002 No but he did tell me something about tucking your pants inside your cowboy boots when your tending to sheep!!! !!!jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AndyMan 7 #39 January 19, 2002 I did an interesting exit back in the fall, but it was a 4 way. Three of us in the door looking facing the fuselage. On the count of three, we each pushed back, going into backloops. We did three consecutive backloops, side by side.At the same time, our camera dude was left the camera step. He's not doing backloops, but what I'd call handstand flips. Somehow, he managed to keep the three of us in frame, too.Wild.Dangerous, but wild.Anyways, my point? Jump out of the friggin plane! Jump forwards, jump backwards, jump into front flips, jump into back flips. Squat in the door with your back to the air and gently fall out with your eyes closed. Do the same frontwards...My second tandem we exited by doing front flips out the door. My third tandem we did back flips out the door. Yes - I did a tandem training progression..._Am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MyUserID 0 #40 January 19, 2002 In reply to:You are bored after 16 jumps? Well, rather than trying to nail a slow fall exit or perfecting a floater exit, just try a new sport. Maybe lion taming or shark feeding from atop a hunk of dead whale. Maybe fire eating or chainsaw juggling would work for you. I think the best one would be catching a .357 bullet in your teeth. Good trick. Maybe just roll through the ghetto in your '78 lincoln lowrider while yelling "Homies, I got a lot of cash and I need the crack."Yeah, I dont believe I used the word "bored" anywhere in my statement. I also explained that I would like to use this as a way to practice regaining stability. "Sick of" doesnt imply boredom. My heart still rushes a mile a minute when i get to that door. However, I'd like to mix it up a little bit. I know I can remain stable after a diving exit...but what about something a little more radical? How long would it take me to stabalize. Practice makes perfect. I figure there are so many possiblities for exits, and was just looking for suggestions. I doubt it is possible to get bored with this sport. I think about it all the time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #41 January 19, 2002 Try just falling out. Like, sit in the floor and just fall out. Doesn't sound like much, but it can be fun. Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.-General George Patton- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MarkM 0 #42 January 19, 2002 How about doing a canonball out the door? Sorta like in a pool, only hopefully with less of a splash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mnischalke 0 #43 January 19, 2002 Roger that big dog.I read through the posts before creating mine and I think I replaced "sick of" with the word "bored" Dove used in her post. I regret not completely reading your post and thoroughly digesting it before creating my post. I think I was still a bit miffed at my friends Clay and Justin ripping on my beloved Corps in another thread. (that and the fact that I also tend not to register made up words i.e. "restabilized.")I suggest we both adhere to your advice not to get snippy. My post was made partly tongue-in-cheek.My RW coach presented me with a seemingly simple exit that I will pass along to you as an olive branch. Find the middle of the otter door. Place your left foot in the door and the other parallel to the wings. Squat down and place the left elbow on your left knee and roll out the door with your head pointing in the direction of the wing tip. The entire exit, you should be trying to arrest your fall rate (relative to the wind). As you become stable in the reduced fall rate, turn and swoop toward where the formation would be if they got out first. I still have a tendancy to drop the wrong knee as I exit and turn back up toward the Otter. It is a killer exercise that should increase your RW skills.Peace out,mike...red and yellow then came to be, reaching out to me... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites n2skdvn 0 #44 January 19, 2002 grab the bar inside the door like a jungle gym jump up swing out you will have a verry cool exit!!!!its not my fault,my mind was not clearits all because of the heineken beer...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites E150 0 #45 January 19, 2002 Thats what I'd do, If I did a solo. That or laff at myself trying to sit. A frind of mine likes to fall out like a rag doo. He just looosed any tension in all his muscles and tumbles. I'e not tried it myslef. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sandman 0 #46 January 19, 2002 sit in the front of the plane. when the big way that's going out in front of you get all set up, sneak up behind them and throw your pilot chute out the door. now that's exciting!!! another variation if there's no big way is, you could leave your seatbelt on and pitch out the door. be kinda like a wishbone. see what half gives first. haven't tried these myself, just thinking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ltdiver 3 #47 January 19, 2002 Most fun solo exit ever....Get in the Otter when it's just a bunch of 1st time tandems on the load (so you're first out and able to chat with them upclose and personal). Hee Hee Hee...Then while on jump run, with the door open, engage the closest one in conversation....Keep an eye on the spot and when right on target pretend to lose your balance and fall out the door screaming!Done that! LOVE to see the tandem's eyes get saucer big as they see you 'lose your balance' and fall out!Works every time! :^0ltdiver__________________________________________http://www.discover.net/~ltdiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chickenhawk420 0 #48 January 19, 2002 A bit fuckin harsh, damn. Say what you really feel why don't you. One other piece of advise you left out, don't forget to wear blue while going through red districts, and don't forget your hand signals kiddies (remember blue in a red district= vice lord) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chickenhawk420 0 #49 January 19, 2002 -Sick of;Sick; to be disgusted or loath.Straight from the dictionary, BLAU.So your not bored just loath it, which is even worse why the fuck you jumping? Ok so just bad choice of words i guess.(id just like to remind people that even with a dictionary i still can't spell- least i know what the words mean)P.S Why anonnymoose, annonymous Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Aviatrr 0 #50 January 19, 2002 Take the co-pilot's seat on the ride to altitude....when it comes time for jumprun, exit the cockpit and go toward the back in a very nervous manner.. Be sure to tell the tandems...."Don't worry - there's absolutely NOTHING wrong with the airplane! Really, I swear......now LET ME OUT FIRST!"... Bonus if you can get the pilot to let you take the left seat, and make the tandems think that YOU are the pilot, and the other guy up front is just a skydiver.. I've found, so far, 2 DZO's that REALLY hated it when we did that......the second scenario, that is.. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 2 of 3 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 Go To Topic Listing
skycat 0 #29 January 18, 2002 QuoteI just have this mental picture of a giant chicken swoop, an explosion of feathers and a big SKWAAAWKK!!!Oh my god!!! It's chicken-boo from animaniacs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #30 January 18, 2002 You're not a skydiver, you're a chicken, Boo.Well, back to the topic, is there anyway to do a batwing from an otter?Or maybe grab onto some handhold on the outside of the plane somewhere, plant your feet up next to them and launch off the plane? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #31 January 18, 2002 **I'm starting to get sick of just diving out of the otter**Sitting at my desk right now I would do anything to just dive out of the otter.Seriously, maybe you shouldn't do solo's anymore and start doing some two ways.......I am thirsty for some air and some brew..........Seb Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #32 January 18, 2002 Sit in the door with your feet hanging out and just roll out once.I want to touch the sky, I want to fly so high ~ Sonique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SudsyFist 0 #33 January 18, 2002 QuoteShamelessly stolen from Team Pull My Finger . . ."The Spinning Burrito"Completely loses its charm without the accent, sombrero, and demonstrative drunken pirouette maneuver... Steve Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NtheSeaOrSky 0 #34 January 18, 2002 QuoteI just have this mental picture of a giant chicken swoop, an explosion of feathers and a big SKWAAAWKK!!! BAWAAHAHAHHAH!!!!!! So THATS how they make chicken patties!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #35 January 18, 2002 I think i will try that I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #36 January 19, 2002 There was someone on here a long time ago that siad during there training his was told to get in the door facing away from it, cross your left foot over your right bend over and grab your ankles and then have someone just push you out and hold that position!!!!!!!!!..... Sounds kinda fun!jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #37 January 19, 2002 "cross your left foot over your right bend over and grab your ankles"Justin didn't tell you this did he? "I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #38 January 19, 2002 No but he did tell me something about tucking your pants inside your cowboy boots when your tending to sheep!!! !!!jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #39 January 19, 2002 I did an interesting exit back in the fall, but it was a 4 way. Three of us in the door looking facing the fuselage. On the count of three, we each pushed back, going into backloops. We did three consecutive backloops, side by side.At the same time, our camera dude was left the camera step. He's not doing backloops, but what I'd call handstand flips. Somehow, he managed to keep the three of us in frame, too.Wild.Dangerous, but wild.Anyways, my point? Jump out of the friggin plane! Jump forwards, jump backwards, jump into front flips, jump into back flips. Squat in the door with your back to the air and gently fall out with your eyes closed. Do the same frontwards...My second tandem we exited by doing front flips out the door. My third tandem we did back flips out the door. Yes - I did a tandem training progression..._Am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MyUserID 0 #40 January 19, 2002 In reply to:You are bored after 16 jumps? Well, rather than trying to nail a slow fall exit or perfecting a floater exit, just try a new sport. Maybe lion taming or shark feeding from atop a hunk of dead whale. Maybe fire eating or chainsaw juggling would work for you. I think the best one would be catching a .357 bullet in your teeth. Good trick. Maybe just roll through the ghetto in your '78 lincoln lowrider while yelling "Homies, I got a lot of cash and I need the crack."Yeah, I dont believe I used the word "bored" anywhere in my statement. I also explained that I would like to use this as a way to practice regaining stability. "Sick of" doesnt imply boredom. My heart still rushes a mile a minute when i get to that door. However, I'd like to mix it up a little bit. I know I can remain stable after a diving exit...but what about something a little more radical? How long would it take me to stabalize. Practice makes perfect. I figure there are so many possiblities for exits, and was just looking for suggestions. I doubt it is possible to get bored with this sport. I think about it all the time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #41 January 19, 2002 Try just falling out. Like, sit in the floor and just fall out. Doesn't sound like much, but it can be fun. Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.-General George Patton- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #42 January 19, 2002 How about doing a canonball out the door? Sorta like in a pool, only hopefully with less of a splash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnischalke 0 #43 January 19, 2002 Roger that big dog.I read through the posts before creating mine and I think I replaced "sick of" with the word "bored" Dove used in her post. I regret not completely reading your post and thoroughly digesting it before creating my post. I think I was still a bit miffed at my friends Clay and Justin ripping on my beloved Corps in another thread. (that and the fact that I also tend not to register made up words i.e. "restabilized.")I suggest we both adhere to your advice not to get snippy. My post was made partly tongue-in-cheek.My RW coach presented me with a seemingly simple exit that I will pass along to you as an olive branch. Find the middle of the otter door. Place your left foot in the door and the other parallel to the wings. Squat down and place the left elbow on your left knee and roll out the door with your head pointing in the direction of the wing tip. The entire exit, you should be trying to arrest your fall rate (relative to the wind). As you become stable in the reduced fall rate, turn and swoop toward where the formation would be if they got out first. I still have a tendancy to drop the wrong knee as I exit and turn back up toward the Otter. It is a killer exercise that should increase your RW skills.Peace out,mike...red and yellow then came to be, reaching out to me... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #44 January 19, 2002 grab the bar inside the door like a jungle gym jump up swing out you will have a verry cool exit!!!!its not my fault,my mind was not clearits all because of the heineken beer...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E150 0 #45 January 19, 2002 Thats what I'd do, If I did a solo. That or laff at myself trying to sit. A frind of mine likes to fall out like a rag doo. He just looosed any tension in all his muscles and tumbles. I'e not tried it myslef. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandman 0 #46 January 19, 2002 sit in the front of the plane. when the big way that's going out in front of you get all set up, sneak up behind them and throw your pilot chute out the door. now that's exciting!!! another variation if there's no big way is, you could leave your seatbelt on and pitch out the door. be kinda like a wishbone. see what half gives first. haven't tried these myself, just thinking. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #47 January 19, 2002 Most fun solo exit ever....Get in the Otter when it's just a bunch of 1st time tandems on the load (so you're first out and able to chat with them upclose and personal). Hee Hee Hee...Then while on jump run, with the door open, engage the closest one in conversation....Keep an eye on the spot and when right on target pretend to lose your balance and fall out the door screaming!Done that! LOVE to see the tandem's eyes get saucer big as they see you 'lose your balance' and fall out!Works every time! :^0ltdiver__________________________________________http://www.discover.net/~ltdiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickenhawk420 0 #48 January 19, 2002 A bit fuckin harsh, damn. Say what you really feel why don't you. One other piece of advise you left out, don't forget to wear blue while going through red districts, and don't forget your hand signals kiddies (remember blue in a red district= vice lord) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chickenhawk420 0 #49 January 19, 2002 -Sick of;Sick; to be disgusted or loath.Straight from the dictionary, BLAU.So your not bored just loath it, which is even worse why the fuck you jumping? Ok so just bad choice of words i guess.(id just like to remind people that even with a dictionary i still can't spell- least i know what the words mean)P.S Why anonnymoose, annonymous Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Aviatrr 0 #50 January 19, 2002 Take the co-pilot's seat on the ride to altitude....when it comes time for jumprun, exit the cockpit and go toward the back in a very nervous manner.. Be sure to tell the tandems...."Don't worry - there's absolutely NOTHING wrong with the airplane! Really, I swear......now LET ME OUT FIRST!"... Bonus if you can get the pilot to let you take the left seat, and make the tandems think that YOU are the pilot, and the other guy up front is just a skydiver.. I've found, so far, 2 DZO's that REALLY hated it when we did that......the second scenario, that is.. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 2 of 3 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
chickenhawk420 0 #49 January 19, 2002 -Sick of;Sick; to be disgusted or loath.Straight from the dictionary, BLAU.So your not bored just loath it, which is even worse why the fuck you jumping? Ok so just bad choice of words i guess.(id just like to remind people that even with a dictionary i still can't spell- least i know what the words mean)P.S Why anonnymoose, annonymous Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #50 January 19, 2002 Take the co-pilot's seat on the ride to altitude....when it comes time for jumprun, exit the cockpit and go toward the back in a very nervous manner.. Be sure to tell the tandems...."Don't worry - there's absolutely NOTHING wrong with the airplane! Really, I swear......now LET ME OUT FIRST!"... Bonus if you can get the pilot to let you take the left seat, and make the tandems think that YOU are the pilot, and the other guy up front is just a skydiver.. I've found, so far, 2 DZO's that REALLY hated it when we did that......the second scenario, that is.. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
