pojj 0 #1 December 27, 2008 is there jumpers out there that just like to jump for fun and use intermedieate canopys to lessen the twists and breaks of landings...instead of pushing that envelope with smaller high performance canopys Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #2 December 27, 2008 Yup.....we're the old ones that don't limp! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halfpastniner 0 #3 December 27, 2008 Quote Yup.....we're the old ones that don't limp! Old people always limpYou just happen to still be able to walkBASE 1384 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #4 December 27, 2008 Quote Yup.....we're the old ones that don't limp! I want to live to be an old skydiver! oh, wait...My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airdvr 197 #5 December 27, 2008 Quote Yup.....we're the old ones that don't limp! Who you callin' old?Please don't dent the planet. Destinations by Roxanne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #6 December 27, 2008 I have doubts I'll go smaller than my 190. Dont feel the need tooAs far as the limping thing, well, I DID break my leg in 2 places low turning a 260 so.... ------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #7 December 27, 2008 Quote Quote Yup.....we're the old ones that don't limp! I want to live to be an old skydiver! oh, wait... congratulations!!!! You made it...well i sure like to THINK that i'm NOT old... . . . ... and we'll just leave it at that.....to the OP.... SURE there are lots and lots of jumpers who have a great sense of just what Their Place is.....Not everyone NEEDS to turn 16 points, NOT everyone HAS to be the hottest freeflyer on the field. NOt everyone wants to fly the twitchiest and fastest canopy, Not everyone wants to swoop the hell out of every landing and many are just HAPPY to still be able to "share the air" whenever they get a chance to visit the DZ....make a few new friends, skydive a bit, with the old acquaintences, land safely EVERY time... I see ONE of 'em,,, When EVER i look in a mirrorjmy POPS 3935 A 3914 D 12122 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fossg 0 #8 December 27, 2008 Its the old saying"There are old skydivers and there are bold skydivers" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LaRusic 0 #9 December 27, 2008 Quote Its the old saying"There are old skydivers and there are bold skydivers" there are old skydivers and there are bold skydivers, but there arent old bold skydivers :) sorry just had to be a dick hahaThe Altitude above you, the runway behind you, and the fuel not in the plane are totally worthless Dudeist Skydiver # 10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #10 December 27, 2008 Quote I have doubts I'll go smaller than my 190. Dont feel the need tooAs far as the limping thing, well, I DID break my leg in 2 places low turning a 260 so.... I have a 170 and 190...just UPSIZED a month back a bought a 210. It flys as well the the 'gettin' tired' 190, is more accurate, opens softer, and of course lands like 'BUTTER'. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pojj 0 #11 December 27, 2008 if you dont mind me asking how did you break your leg.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,048 #12 December 27, 2008 Hi jimmy, Quote SURE there are lots and lots of jumpers who have a great sense of just what Their Place is.....Not everyone NEEDS to turn 16 points, NOT everyone HAS to be the hottest freeflyer on the field. NOt everyone wants to fly the twitchiest and fastest canopy, Not everyone wants to swoop the hell out of every landing and many are just HAPPY to still be able to "share the air" whenever they get a chance to visit the DZ....make a few new friends, skydive a bit, with the old acquaintences, land safely EVERY time... THAT is why I stayed beyond just one jump with this crazy thing we call skydiving, JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimp 1 #13 December 27, 2008 This year it's my time for an upgrade - from a 252 Foil to a 260 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohanW 0 #14 December 29, 2008 I fly a Triathlon. Which doesn't mean I don't consider myself a high performance pilot. And aren't they all fun jumps? Which does not mean you can't enjoy doing *your* best. I do enjoy the occasional jump with a pocket rocket, or the occasional jump where the result counts, too. But if *your* jumping works for *you*, and you consider me pushing the envelope, that's all good. Johan. I am. I think. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darrenspooner 0 #15 December 30, 2008 Hey, I upsized after 200 jumps! I'd recommend it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VideoFly 0 #16 December 31, 2008 I upsized from a 120 at over a 2.1 wing loading to a 150 when I turned 50. I enjoy flying more now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozzy13 0 #17 December 31, 2008 Quote Quote Yup.....we're the old ones that don't limp! I want to live to be an old skydiver! oh, wait... From your profile you already are Never give the gates up and always trust your rears! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,384 #18 December 31, 2008 Quote I have a 170 and 190...just UPSIZED a month back a bought a 210. When you say "upsized", does that mean you: a) Went to a larger canopy to lessen your wingloading? b) Went to a larger canopy to maintain the same wingloading? "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
