Young skydiver meets old rig

[FireMedicJumper 0]

A few days ago, an 18 year old skydiver and friend of mine, Tucker Sandlin, made a Paracommander jump at Raeford. We were joking about him being younger than the rig he was jumping! He did a great job and made a good landing on the DZ in the main landing area, and I was lucky enough to get to tag along and snap a few pics.

[illusioneer 0]

way cool. I'd like to do that some day.

[TShearer 0]

Very cool pictures

[virgin-burner 1]

pretty cool!

i liked the expression of that old guys face in the back, checking out the young dog with the old rig..

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[shropshire 0]

Sweet .... that takes me back

But you should have got rid the the Altimaster and strapped on an egg timer.

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[niu 0]

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Sweet .... that takes me back

Same here.Mine was a Papillon,though.

[tombuch 0]

Sweet! Give the kid credit for testicular fortitude!

A couple of years ago I did my 25 year anniversary jump on on old T-10 with a belly wart reserve. There was lots of interest around the DZ, and a swarm of terrified younger jumpers who stood back and watched. It was a bit stressful for an oldtimer, but at least I had confidence in the equipment. For a young kid it's gotta be crazy frightening.

Oh yeah, one other thing...it's also pretty fun!

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[simplyputsi 0]

Does Tucker usually jump at Emerald Coast??

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[stanlholmes 0]

Way back in a previous life, I jumped w/ that equipment. I remember looking at that chest mounted reserve thinking, "there's no way that will work!". Fortunately, that reliable T-10 opened every time. I didn't graduate to a Paracommander for a couple of jumps.

Stan

[FireMedicJumper 0]

No. He usually jumps at Skydive Opelika. Most of the regular jumpers Opelika just got home from a week or so at Raeford. We had a great time there and all the regulars were way cool and very friendly. We also got to meet and check out Paraclete and Airspeed! The team guys were just as friendly as the regular joes.

[DougH 270]

I really would like to do some jumps with gear like that.

"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall"
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[lekstrom10k 0]

-The first photo is a contradiction of the gear of the day.The main container was un-modified B-4 its was usually cut down to a three pin circa 1967 on The reserve is a center pull not out until about 1973. To be compatible with the main ,it would have been a side pull with-out a pilot chute[pulland punch].It wasnt until much later that a tri-vent was finally available for 24's, I had 23 tri-cons 26 Navy, 26Lo-Po'seven 28ft surplus steerable

[stratostar 5]

Well if you ever want to make a road trip I got a lot to chose from all ready to go.

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[Fast 0]

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Well if you ever want to make a road trip I got a lot to chose from all ready to go.

wow

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[simplyputsi 0]

Well anyway, I think I jumped with him once or twice. Good guy. Doesn't surprise me he would jump that rig. Not because I think he is crazy though.

I'm sure I'll run into him another time and I'll ask.

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[kkeenan 13]

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...I got a lot to chose from all ready to go.

That is one funky line-up.

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[DougH 270]

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Well if you ever want to make a road trip I got a lot to chose from all ready to go.

I will definetly take you up on that offer!!! Hopefully in the not so distant future.

"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall"
=P

[JohnRich 4]

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We were joking about him being younger than the rig he was jumping!

Those green Keds sneakers are definitely not old school!

Good for him.

[BigSky 2]

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Well if you ever want to make a road trip I got a lot to chose from all ready to go.

Wow, looks like you got about 14 or 15 of them. If I ever come out your way you think we could find that many people and make a big star

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[DougH 270]

Retro SCR... that is something I would buy an airplane ticket to be a part of.

"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall"
=P

[marks2065 0]

that's a scary shelf

[rushmc 18]

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A few days ago, an 18 year old skydiver and friend of mine, Tucker Sandlin, made a Paracommander jump at Raeford. We were joking about him being younger than the rig he was jumping! He did a great job and made a good landing on the DZ in the main landing area, and I was lucky enough to get to tag along and snap a few pics.

Wow, does that bring back memories

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if we falter and lose our freedoms,
it will be because we destroyed ourselves."
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[illusioneer 0]

what are the openings like on that old gear?

[Thanatos340 1]

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what are the openings like on that old gear?

Slightly better than the Landings.

[FireMedicJumper 0]

Ha, ha those are some old Converse All Stars. Kinda old school but not as much as the rig. He loves those things.