npgraphicdesign 3 #1 December 19, 2010 Why don't you? And...if you do, what do you use to keep warm? When I say cold weather, I mean New England in the wintertime, not Florida. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #2 December 19, 2010 Even though I dislike cold very much, I do jump all year round, with temps down to ~ -28oC at altitude. I got me one of these, some good gloves (with under gloves), some good waterproof shoes (for the snow), 2 pairs of socks, a polar buff, a fleece jacket and thin fleece leggings for underneath the suit. Good to go ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scdiver89 0 #3 December 19, 2010 Well I dont live in New England, Im from South Carolina and when we got rained out last weekend a few buddies and I went up about three hours north to North Carolina to jump. It was in the twenties at sea level when we made our first jump and never got above like 37 all day. We all just layered up(long-johns top and bottom, white tee, 2 long sleeves, northface fleece, jeans and ski pants) and my L and B gloves. My hands were the only thing that got cold and it was only under canopy, im pretty sure my hands were sweating in the plane on the way up and thats why they were so cold on the way down. Anyways it was still a ball and would do it again tomorrow if i could. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lastchance 0 #4 December 19, 2010 I live in Montana. sometimes if you want to jump, you jump in cold weather. Just like when I lived in England, if you don't ride your motorcycle in the rain, you don't ride very much.In response to what do I wear. Long johns, pants, turtleneck, another shirt on top of that, a sweater, jump suit, gloves, helmet. Oh, and a parachute I may be getting old but I got to see all the cool bands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kawisixer01 0 #5 December 19, 2010 I live in Wisconsin and jump through the winter when we can get enough people for loads and a pilot. If you think about it you really aren't in the element for long so it isn't like you have to bundle up like you would if you were gonna go sit out in it for hours. I typically have long underwear and a light mid layer under my jumpsuit. I wear a neck gaitor and some mid weight winter gloves or neoprene gloves. The main thing you are trying to do is make sure you don't have any skin exposed to the air, as wind chill at those temps can freeze tissue slightly. I'm usually having a little pain in my fingers or my neck by the time I get back inside but nothing terrible. I ski, hunt, skate, and sometimes work outside all winter so I don't know how being in the cold for five minutes on a skydive is gonna be any worse? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #6 December 19, 2010 Quote I live in Montana. sometimes if you want to jump, you jump in cold weather. Just like when I lived in England, if you don't ride your motorcycle in the rain, you don't ride very much.In response to what do I wear. Long johns, pants, turtleneck, another shirt on top of that, a sweater, jump suit, gloves, helmet. Oh, and a parachute Wiseass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #7 December 19, 2010 Quote Why don't you? And...if you do, what do you use to keep warm? When I say cold weather, I mean New England in the wintertime, not Florida. Pussies Big! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lastchance 0 #8 December 20, 2010 Yep. I can sit on jelly beans and tell you what color they are. I may be getting old but I got to see all the cool bands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krip 2 #9 December 20, 2010 Quote Well I dont live in New England, Im from South Carolina and when we got rained out last weekend a few buddies and I went up about three hours north to North Carolina to jump. It was in the twenties at sea level when we made our first jump and never got above like 37 all day. We all just layered up(long-johns top and bottom, white tee, 2 long sleeves, northface fleece, jeans and ski pants) and my L and B gloves. My hands were the only thing that got cold and it was only under canopy, im pretty sure my hands were sweating in the plane on the way up and thats why they were so cold on the way down. Anyways it was still a ball and would do it again tomorrow if i could. The cold hand thing is a bitch when you think about it after opening your hands are on your breaks above your head and get the least aount of blood. Any dr's out there. My hands were stinging even after landing. Sso we have to adapt. Open canopy get it on heading release the toggles breaks whatever and put you hands in you armpits. when you get closer to the ground go back to the breaks. Think Ks winter no facilities packing in the snow etc. As long as you dress for success it's doable. Don't forgot to practice your EP's with all the extra cloth's and bulky gloves. FWIW we were jumping from 7.5KOne Jump Wonder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abedy 0 #10 December 20, 2010 We do some jumps in winter here as well. Can be quite cold (-10°C on the ground, exit altitude 4000 m (~ 14.000 ft) but the only thing that would prevent me from jumping were a hangar with no heating (or no hangar at all) I have a thermosuit by Aero Suit to wear under my normal suit. See pic attached. The thermosuit is made of neopren, ~1 mm. Keeps really warm. The only secret is you must not wear any long johns etc under it but briefs and a singlet/vest. Fullface helmet, turtle-neck, X-country skiing gloves and a pair of warm socks (with normal trainers) for the rest of the body. The right gloves are important since you spend some time riding your canopy. I once jumped with my "video gloves" which (due to wear and tear) have no tips at some fingers (hope you figure out what I mean). That was bloody cold! The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 137 #11 December 20, 2010 define cold scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4000m 0 #12 December 20, 2010 Been jumping in -29 C (that"s -20,2 Fahrenheit according to Google) this year and it was just to cold. Freefall is not too bad, but the canopy ride was so cold that I couldn't feel my fingers at all during the flare. I looked up to see if my fingers are within the brake loops and just pulled down my arms.Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/4000meter Youtube Favorites: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjnVsp4Epra-PRDETgrF3M04B3X86X1eh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 137 #13 December 20, 2010 Quote Been jumping in -29 C (that"s -20,2 Fahrenheit according to Google) this year and it was just to cold. was that on ground or at altitude ? We had -25C on the ground / -43 at altitude scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #14 December 20, 2010 Quote Quote Been jumping in -29 C (that"s -20,2 Fahrenheit according to Google) this year and it was just to cold. was that on ground or at altitude ? We had -25C on the ground / -43 at altitude fucking hell, then it's easy to get cold burns on ANY exposed skins, especially with all the wind..“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 137 #15 December 20, 2010 wasn't a naked jump scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
4000m 0 #16 December 20, 2010 Quote was that on ground or at altitude ? On altitude. Ground was around -10 C. The Porter actually has a good heating and in the cabin it was quite warm and cosy. Once the door opened..... Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/4000meter Youtube Favorites: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjnVsp4Epra-PRDETgrF3M04B3X86X1eh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #17 December 20, 2010 QuoteWhy don't you? Its not fun and I have enough jumps that I don't want to be miserable just to add a number to a logbook."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckbrown 0 #18 December 20, 2010 QuoteQuoteWhy don't you? Its not fun and I have enough jumps that I don't want to be miserable just to add a number to a logbook. +1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #19 December 20, 2010 Quote wasn't a naked jump yea, but in july or friggin' august.. talked to jarno about this years chopper-thing, apparently, it took benedikt two months to get the full feeling back in his hands.. stupid fucking wanker! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
t2.3aero 0 #20 December 20, 2010 In Wisconsin winter sucks enough at ground level.. ill wait to finish AFF in april.... Movin to florida next summer then its jump time all the time!! shit yesSome people say "The sky is the limit" .... those people must not skydive.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #21 December 21, 2010 Quote In Wisconsin winter sucks enough at ground level.. ill wait to finish AFF in april.... Movin to florida next summer then its jump time all the time!! shit yes that's why the smart choice would be to start in spring! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #22 December 21, 2010 Quote Quote Why don't you? Its not fun and I have enough jumps that I don't want to be miserable just to add a number to a logbook. What he saidMay 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
riggerrob 613 #23 December 21, 2010 When I was young and foolish, I did too many winter jumps - freezing my hands and feet too many times - and the doctor trhreatened to start amputating toes and fingers if I froze them too many more times. Hint: I wore rucksack, rifle and snowshoes for my first military jump. I could not PLF because I landed in thigh deep snow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #24 December 21, 2010 Quote Hint: I wore rucksack, rifle and snowshoes for my first military jump. I could not PLF because I landed in thigh deep snow. that's another REALLY funny comment i've read today; you were kinda fucked, werent you!? “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites