Liemberg 0 #51 January 17, 2006 QuoteWhat makes jumping in sunglasses inherently unsafe? For you or me? Nothing probably. But I can imagine an AFFI making a few objections when his STUDENT appears for the jump wearing 'true aviators Ray Ban' sunglasses. You can't see if the lights are on, let alone if there's anybody home... "Whoever in discussion adduces authority uses not intellect but memory." - Leonardo da Vinci A thousand words... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #52 January 17, 2006 Quotethe DZ is not the same. There are way less instructors (and way less people), so they have to delay each load for packing, debriefs, etc so its much slower now. It seems less safe too. Because more Instructors on a DZ makes it more safe? QuoteI told a AFF1 that he needed goggles and couldnt jump in his sunglasses about 2 minutes before he got on the plane. Is this a DZ rule? Or were you letting the Instructor know what is more safe? Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jgorm 0 #53 January 18, 2006 Quote Because more Instructors on a DZ makes it more safe? No, but when they are back to back on every load things get rushed sometimes. QuoteI told a AFF1 that he needed goggles and couldnt jump in his sunglasses about 2 minutes before he got on the plane. Is this a DZ rule? Or were you letting the Instructor know what is more safe? Ed I thought that students had to jump with clear goggles (thats what they told me). Not sure if its just the DZ or USPA. I didnt tell the instructor, he wasent around. The guy didnt mind, everybody else had goggles. Yes i think jumping with sunglasses with no strap that are not super tight fitting is unsafe for your first skydive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #54 January 18, 2006 QuoteI told a AFF1 that he needed goggles and couldnt jump in his sunglasses about 2 minutes before he got on the plane. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Is this a DZ rule? Or were you letting the Instructor know what is more safe? He said AFF1 (one) not AFFI (instructor).Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,400 #55 January 18, 2006 >Yes i think jumping with sunglasses with no strap that are not super >tight fitting is unsafe for your first skydive. It's not the tightness, it's being able to see their eyes. Seeing their eyes tells you a lot about what's 'going on upstairs' with a student. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #56 January 19, 2006 QuoteI thought that students had to jump with clear goggles (thats what they told me). Remster wrote: He said AFF1 (one) not AFFI (instructor). Sorry I misread the 1 for an I. Your right though, students should wear clear goggles so we can see the eyes clearly. What about the DZ made you feel as though it was unsafe? Be safe Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sd-slider 0 #57 January 19, 2006 Profile incomplete.....Jury will disregard your statements!Anvil Brother #69 Sidelined with a 5mm C5-C6 herniated disk... Back2Back slammers and 40yr old fat guys don't mix! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DirtyDon 0 #58 January 19, 2006 I have seen and heard of a lot of stuff happen at SSD, But I have never seen an instructor let a student go up with sun glass'es instead of goggles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dolph 0 #59 January 19, 2006 The way I read it, the AFF student told the AFF instructor to jump in goggles rathern than sunglasses.. Might just be me reading it wrong. Of course sunglasses make eye-to-eye communication a bit harder and that alone is a good argument for using clear goggles as an AFF instructor. Oh that and true Pilot Ray Bans. Top Gun Style Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liemberg 0 #60 January 19, 2006 "The wise man therefore always tries to pay attention to detail, like the difference between AFFI and AFF1" - Me 2006 AD "Whoever in discussion adduces authority uses not intellect but memory." - Leonardo da Vinci A thousand words... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feeblemind 1 #61 January 19, 2006 Quote"The wise man therefore always tries to pay attention to detail, like the difference between AFFI and AFF1" - Me 2006 AD An even wiser man could have stated Cat-A vs AFF1 also. Fire Safety Tip: Don't fry bacon while naked Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Liemberg 0 #62 January 19, 2006 The trouble with forums on the internet: There will always be a wiser man than you or me... "Whoever in discussion adduces authority uses not intellect but memory." - Leonardo da Vinci A thousand words... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDashe 0 #63 January 23, 2006 I dont know anything about the DZOs, but ASC cedartown is one of the best places to jump. I understand you were refering to the DZO, but if he is anything like the staff he is fine by me. ASC is part of my family as far as im concerned. "While I don't agree with what you say sir, ill fight to the death your right to say it!" BrettSo there I was... Making friends and playing nice since 1983 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alicai 0 #64 January 26, 2006 Just to clarify because I was also there as my friend was making her first AFF jump as well and I was watching out for her. It was a little hectic that day because there were fewer instructors than usual and it was raining periodically. Due to this, I think some of the students did not get as much personal attention as they would have normally. The student mentioned above, was wearing his sunglassess so when another skydiver noticed that, he suggested he get some goggles instead (the student was grateful). I am sure one of the instructors would have noticed he had sunglasses before he got on the airplane, as they do several safety checks, it was just a comment that things weren't running as smoothly as in the past.. I'm sure it's just "growing pains". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivesandiego 0 #65 December 4, 2009 Isn't this the place that Tiger Woods jumped at? If it is does anyone have any pictures of Tiger Woods jumping or any woman he was with when he jumped? Maybe a video that says "Hi, it um Tiger" Did Tiger know about this scandal before he strapped in? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #66 December 4, 2009 Did he ever open up a new place ?smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
