SkyPainter 0 #1 October 10, 2008 This is New England, and it can get COOOOLD here in the winter! Just wondering what you guys do in cold areas duting the winter months, OTHER than travel South to warmer climes? Wear Polartech underwear? (I did last Sunday - worked great for now!) Full face helmets to prevent wind/frostbite? Flannel jumpsuits? How do we stay current all winter up here without travelling, or is that almost mandatory? Do the DZs stay open then? All typical Newbie questions! I will be jumping a lot this weekend, and will ask about there, too! Blue Skies and Safe Landings Always - SkyPainterLive deliberately; Dare greatly; Land gently SkyPainter SOS 1304, POPS 10695, DS 118 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,379 #2 October 10, 2008 Thermal underwear. Gloves. Full face helmets with openable faceplate - important in case of fogging/freezing under canopy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyPainter 0 #3 October 10, 2008 QuoteThermal underwear. Gloves. Full face helmets with openable faceplate - important in case of fogging/freezing under canopy. ****>> Thanks! You just cemented my decision on helmets. If I am gonna be jumping here, I may as well have a four-season helmet! Besides, then I can wear my eyeglasses easier, too! :)Live deliberately; Dare greatly; Land gently SkyPainter SOS 1304, POPS 10695, DS 118 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #4 October 10, 2008 Connecticut Parachutists is the only New England DZ that stays open all winter. So you have to travel south, but not THAT far. I don't do anything too special for winter jumping. Normal winter clothes under my jumpsuit. Full face helmet (unless I'm using my camera helmet) and neck protection... no exposed skin at all. I add liners under my winter skydiving gloves, but I'm not convinced that doesn't just squeeze my fingers and cut down my circulation in my hands and make them colder. A lot of people wear thermal underwear... personally the only part of me that gets cold is my hands. And it's only bad under canopy. I tend to pull lower, but thats probably not the right way to deal with it. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drdive 0 #5 October 10, 2008 A neck gaiter like they use for skiing helps a lot too. Doc"We saved your gear. Now you can sell it when you get out of the hospital and upsize!!" "K-Dub" " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cari 0 #6 October 11, 2008 I've heard about a couple places in the Midwest that jump through the winter, but my guess is that none of them would allow student jumps then. Anyone happen to know if this is the case? I don't think that I'll be able to finish my AFF jumps before the end of the season because three times in a row that I tried to get some in, the weather didn't cooperate :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimonBones 1 #7 October 11, 2008 Drive to CPI, jump naked once in two feet of snow (and only once) and forever more it won't be so bad.108 way head down world record!!! http://www.simonbones.com Hit me up on Facebook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anthonyfellows 0 #8 October 11, 2008 QuoteI've heard about a couple places in the Midwest that jump through the winter, but my guess is that none of them would allow student jumps then. Anyone happen to know if this is the case? I don't think that I'll be able to finish my AFF jumps before the end of the season because three times in a row that I tried to get some in, the weather didn't cooperate :( When does your home dz close? Skydive Chicago is open until Dec 1st ... A month longer than my home dz in Indiana.Serious relationships turn into work after a few weeks and I already got a fucking job :) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ H.A.F. = Hard As Fuck ... Goddamn Amateurs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #9 October 11, 2008 Gettin' pretty cold at my home DZ too...another month and we'll have to quit wearing shorts and go to jeans! On the positive side at least some of the moose-skeeters are dyin' off! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anthonyfellows 0 #10 October 11, 2008 I like windbreaker pants, even in the summer. I'm not a big fan of my hairy legs. Wax?Serious relationships turn into work after a few weeks and I already got a fucking job :) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ H.A.F. = Hard As Fuck ... Goddamn Amateurs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kawisixer01 0 #11 October 11, 2008 I'll be switching to DZ's here in another month. From what I hear East troy sky kinghts are open all year. They even an individual that jumps naked once a month no matter what the weather. lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cari 0 #12 October 11, 2008 If you ever see anything in the news about a skydiver knocking herself out with her boobs and falling, unconscious, to her death, you'll know that I tried naked skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #13 October 11, 2008 Quote If you ever see anything in the news about a skydiver knocking herself out with her boobs and falling, unconscious, to her death, you'll know that I tried naked skydiving. I'm right there with you, sister!!! Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KindredSpirit 0 #14 October 11, 2008 My dz is open all year (in Canada) and I wear a balaclava and windproof leather gloves. It's important to be wind proof. "Kicking gravity's ass since 2003!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr_music11 0 #15 October 11, 2008 QuoteIf you ever see anything in the news about a skydiver knocking herself out with her boobs and falling, unconscious, to her death, you'll know that I tried naked skydiving. LOL C'mon out to northern california where we dont really have an "off" season. The weather is great and the chest straps are good and strong! blue skiesIf flying is piloting a plane.. then swimming is driving a boat. I know why birds sing.. I skydive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #16 October 11, 2008 Just be selective about gloves. You need to retain enough manual dexterity and surface friction that pulling your hackey, keeping hold of your toggles and executing EPs are not compromised. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cari 0 #17 October 11, 2008 QuoteQuoteIf you ever see anything in the news about a skydiver knocking herself out with her boobs and falling, unconscious, to her death, you'll know that I tried naked skydiving. LOL C'mon out to northern california where we dont really have an "off" season. The weather is great and the chest straps are good and strong! blue skies Not a day goes by that I don't wish I had taken up skydiving while living in Hawaii. Now I just want to go back! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SansSuit 1 #18 October 12, 2008 QuoteI've heard about a couple places in the Midwest that jump through the winter, but my guess is that none of them would allow student jumps then. Anyone happen to know if this is the case? Sky Knights in East Troy, Wisconsin does student jumps throughout the winter. There is a minimum temperature for students, but I forget what it is right now. Peace, -Jeff.Peace, -Dawson. http://www.SansSuit.com The Society for the Advancement of Naked Skydiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SansSuit 1 #19 October 12, 2008 QuoteFrom what I hear East troy sky kinghts are open all year. True QuoteThey even an individual that jumps naked once a month no matter what the weather. Not exactly true. Peace, -Jeff.Peace, -Dawson. http://www.SansSuit.com The Society for the Advancement of Naked Skydiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #20 October 12, 2008 Quote If you ever see anything in the news about a skydiver knocking herself out with her boobs and falling, unconscious, to her death, you'll know that I tried naked skydiving. That post is worthless without a picture to put things in perspective. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anthonyfellows 0 #21 October 12, 2008 Quote Quote If you ever see anything in the news about a skydiver knocking herself out with her boobs and falling, unconscious, to her death, you'll know that I tried naked skydiving. That post is worthless without a picture to put things in perspective. Dammit .. LOL .. Now why did you have to go and do that? For once, I was trying keep my mind on the straight and narrow by neglecting to respond to one of her posts in which the door is left wide open :)Serious relationships turn into work after a few weeks and I already got a fucking job :) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ H.A.F. = Hard As Fuck ... Goddamn Amateurs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 2 #22 October 12, 2008 Quote This is New England, and it can get COOOOLD here in the winter! Just wondering what you guys do in cold areas duting the winter months, OTHER than travel South to warmer climes? Wear Polartech underwear? (I did last Sunday - worked great for now!) Full face helmets to prevent wind/frostbite? Flannel jumpsuits? How do we stay current all winter up here without travelling, or is that almost mandatory? Do the DZs stay open then? All typical Newbie questions! I will be jumping a lot this weekend, and will ask about there, too! Blue Skies and Safe Landings Always - SkyPainter Hey, Where do you jump out of? I jump out of CPI...well, I jump whenever I can make it out. I'm sure that Pilotdave will chime in and make some joke about me and my excuses of why i CAN'T make it out every weekend...What level of AFF are you on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #23 October 12, 2008 Quote Quote Quote If you ever see anything in the news about a skydiver knocking herself out with her boobs and falling, unconscious, to her death, you'll know that I tried naked skydiving. That post is worthless without a picture to put things in perspective. Dammit .. LOL .. Now why did you have to go and do that? For once, I was trying keep my mind on the straight and narrow by neglecting to respond to one of her posts in which the door is left wide open :) Why? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrismgtis 0 #24 October 12, 2008 I freakin love jumping in the winter. Though the bad part is when your canopy opens and you're hanging there thinking "GODDDDDDDDD THAT HURTS". Actually it's not that bad under canopy but when you land the pain really hits you. Everytime I've jumped in the dead of winter my hands hurt like a SOB when I landed from the cold.Rodriguez Brother #1614, Muff Brother #4033 Jumped: Twin Otter, Cessna 182, CASA, Helicopter, Caravan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr_music11 0 #25 October 12, 2008 Wont EVER forget the 1st time that I jumped w/out gloves in the winter.. that of course what the LAST time that I jumped in the winter w/out gloves! Can you say "never again!?!?!" go go gadget wind proof.. If flying is piloting a plane.. then swimming is driving a boat. I know why birds sing.. I skydive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
