pirana 0 #101 September 10, 2008 Quote if you're ever in europe, come and have a couple of jumps in switzerland. ask any jumper to do that for you. all you probably get is a puzzled look on their faces.. no. If you ask me, I'll check you. you're not swiss, you're a farkin' russian! instead of making funny remarks, you'd better back me up, fellow countrymen. in the german and italian part of switzerland, nobody does a pincheck on others. and rigs (of sportjumpers) are packed by themselves.. You've got rigs that pack themselves. I GOTTA GET ME ONE OF THOSE! But seriously, resistance to pin checks baffles me. I never think twice about being asked or getting one. And it actually gives me warm fuzzies to see the least experienced people asking for one. Is that a bit of hyperbole, or do folks in your area truly look down on such a practice (asking for a pincheck)." . . . the lust for power can be just as completely satisfied by suggesting people into loving their servitude as by flogging them and kicking them into obedience." -- Aldous Huxley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #102 September 10, 2008 bit of a hyperbole, you get one if you ask for one, but its not something you do on a regular basis. somebody posted a part of that FAR or BSR or whatever that is, those checks you're expected to do yourself. wether thats bad or not, i'm not trying to judge, but there IS a difference obviously. i might just come over some time and find out myself! “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
kelpdiver 2 #103 September 10, 2008 Quote not directed at you, but i'll never ever post a serious question again around here. if people dont know me enough as of yet, and that i like to put a little bit of irony and sarcasm into my posts.. they'll never learn its no sense turning every thread into a flamefest for some. In other words, you can dish it out, but you can't take it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pwln 0 #104 September 10, 2008 Quote bit of a hyperbole, you get one if you ask for one, but its not something you do on a regular basis. somebody posted a part of that FAR or BSR or whatever that is, those checks you're expected to do yourself. wether thats bad or not, i'm not trying to judge, but there IS a difference obviously. i might just come over some time and find out myself! I just posted that it is part of our training, something that we learn during aff, static line, or whatever method is used. It is in the USPA Skydiver Information Manual. I really couldn't tell you if it was a BSR or not. I will note that I rarely ask for a pin check BUT that is because I jump a rig that most newer jumpers are not used to seeing. A Racer with a pullout. The pin is straight, not curved and that freaks some people out. Not to mention the reserve pins are on my back and no "window" for my kill line to be checked. I check my gear before I put it on, after I put it on, when I am in the plane and just before I exit. I will gladly give a pin check to anyone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #105 September 11, 2008 Quote Quote not directed at you, but i'll never ever post a serious question again around here. if people dont know me enough as of yet, and that i like to put a little bit of irony and sarcasm into my posts.. they'll never learn its no sense turning every thread into a flamefest for some. In other words, you can dish it out, but you can't take it. is that all you've got to add to the thread? what a contribution.. you're my heee-ro! “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
virgin-burner 1 #106 September 11, 2008 Quote .... I check my gear before I put it on, after I put it on, when I am in the plane and just before I exit. I will gladly give a pin check to anyone. same here! “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
airtwardo 6 #107 September 11, 2008 But seriously, resistance to pin checks baffles me. I never think twice about being asked or getting one. Quote I dunno about 'resistance' to pin checks but...personally I don't like having someone dicking around with my rig once I have it on. I thoroughly check it prior to gearing up, once someone has done 'something' I can't see to my rig I get uncomfortable. I'll GIVE a pin check to anyone-anytime, and yes I get a weird look when asked if I want one and decline, but it works for me. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites virgin-burner 1 #108 September 11, 2008 tschaka-ding! “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 Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next Page 5 of 5 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
virgin-burner 1 #108 September 11, 2008 tschaka-ding! “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
