yeyo 1 #26 January 30, 2017 me: 1,800+ jumps, 0 cutaways my brother: 2 cutaways before his 100 jump friend 1: 18,000+ jumps, 45+ cutaways friend 2: 10,000+ jumps before his 1st cutaway as you can see, they dont necessarily relateHISPA #93 DS #419.5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sabrekakkonen 0 #27 January 30, 2017 Me: 82jumps, no cutaways My small dz, ~2300jumps last season, 4 cutaways. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RiggerLee 61 #28 January 30, 2017 What's the big deal? I think my last five jumps in a row were all cut aways. LeeLee [email protected] www.velocitysportswear.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wasatchrider 0 #29 January 30, 2017 I cut away during a base jump once but did not have a backup parachute. Thank god that river was below me...BASE 1519 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hillson 0 #30 January 31, 2017 Around a 1000 with zero chops. I pick up the repack on Saturday so the risk will be higher this weekend, of course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rstanley0312 0 #31 January 31, 2017 hillson Around a 1000 with zero chops. I pick up the repack on Saturday so the risk will be higher this weekend, of course. 1800+ jumps 3 cutaways First cutaway: Student status - Jump 13 (my second pack job)Life is all about ass....either you're kicking it, kissing it, working it off, or trying to get a piece of it. Muff Brother #4382 Dudeist Skydiver #000 www.fundraiseadventure.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grantunderland 0 #32 February 1, 2017 1300+ and 2 chops. First at 211 and 2nd was 13 jumps ago. Thankfully a practice jump before Nationals and not 3 jumps later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GermanSKY 0 #33 February 12, 2017 hillson Around a 1000 with zero chops. I pick up the repack on Saturday so the risk will be higher this weekend, of course. Wanna give us an update? Or still zero? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tlipiec 0 #34 February 13, 2017 Around 500 jumps and no chops so far# 2092 Stay away from the rivers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishrigger 31 #35 February 13, 2017 6900 Jumps - 42 cutaways Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayFitz164 0 #36 February 13, 2017 1200+ jumps. Zero cutaways. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ajay 1 #37 February 14, 2017 irishrigger 6900 Jumps - 42 cutaways Trash pack 4 lyfe!blank Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tigerfly 0 #38 February 14, 2017 23 jumps, 1 cutaway. Believe it was jump 18. But, I'm had it happened early, because I know what it feels like, and I don't feel nearly as anxious when jumping now. But, like others have said, cutting away is so that you land safe...it doesn't really measure how many good, safe landings...maybe the injury/death rate per number of jumps would give a clear pic of the risks of skydiving. That being said, I have never been seriously injured. I had a careless, don't know what I was thinking, roughish landing on pavement. I felt lucky to only have a few scrapes, bruises and body aches for a few days. As for mom, hopefully she will get used to the idea and come to accept it. When my mom found out I was going to do a tandem jump, I told her "mom, I'm jumping with a pro! Don't worry worry, I'm not stupid enough to want to jump myself!" Well....here we are lol. And I do NOT find skydivers stupid whatsoever! But, once I took the time to start learning about the risks, and realizing that skydivers REALLY do want to live to jump again, it put things in perspective. Let your mom know how much learning as much as you can about the sport means to you and that you are going to be learning from highly qualified instructors, who won't let you advance unless they feel you are ready. I know I had to repeat some AFF jumps! My mom is coming around to the idea finally. She doesn't LOVE it, but she's glad I found a hobby I enjoy. She even asks me sometimes "so, did you jump this week? How was it?" And I really think she's being sincere. Quote Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AlanS 1 #39 February 14, 2017 304 jumps. One high speed malfunction on jump #20. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites irishrigger 31 #40 February 14, 2017 Trash pack 4 lyfe!Cool amazingly I did not pack any of them!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TheBachelor 4 #41 March 9, 2017 21 years of jumping, 3200 jumps, 1 cutaway around jump 2700.There are battered women? I've been eating 'em plain all of these years... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kgusack 0 #42 March 10, 2017 246 jumps 2 cutaways in the first 125 or so jumps. Some people hit 2000 jumps without a cutaway, others have a cutaway while in AFF. Be ready on every jump.I was put on this earth to do one thing. Luckily I forgot what it was so I do whatever I want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kallend 1,618 #43 March 15, 2017 3110, 2 The 2 cutaways were within 5 jumps of each other, at around jump #1600, both under a spinning Stiletto.... 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 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
AlanS 1 #39 February 14, 2017 304 jumps. One high speed malfunction on jump #20. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
irishrigger 31 #40 February 14, 2017 Trash pack 4 lyfe!Cool amazingly I did not pack any of them!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBachelor 4 #41 March 9, 2017 21 years of jumping, 3200 jumps, 1 cutaway around jump 2700.There are battered women? I've been eating 'em plain all of these years... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kgusack 0 #42 March 10, 2017 246 jumps 2 cutaways in the first 125 or so jumps. Some people hit 2000 jumps without a cutaway, others have a cutaway while in AFF. Be ready on every jump.I was put on this earth to do one thing. Luckily I forgot what it was so I do whatever I want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,618 #43 March 15, 2017 3110, 2 The 2 cutaways were within 5 jumps of each other, at around jump #1600, both under a spinning Stiletto.... 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
