piisfish 136 #26 January 15, 2007 the best statement from that boogie was : There's a party in my mouth, wanna come ? Ah must love them South-Africans.... scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange1 0 #27 January 15, 2007 karl.. i meant exactly the difference between sout and soet... i see someone else spelt it out back to the thread and on a more serious note... Rob, when you say "real hospital", do you mean in Zim or in SA? There was a story recently about a guy badly injured in Zim who battled to get back to SA to a hospital. This could be really serious and to be honest, while we all know down here that "Africa is not for sissies" it is possible that jumpers more used to easily available medical care, being flighted out etc may not realise how serious the situation can actually get. Whatever, decent medical insurance will no doubt be necessary. This link may be of interest: http://www.news24.com/News24/South_Africa/News/0,9294,2-7-1442_2030558,00.html I seem to recall a story about a Cape Town guy with a worse outcome but can't find it via a search function.Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaerodyne 0 #28 January 15, 2007 Quotekarl.. i meant exactly the difference between sout and soet... i see someone else spelt it out no worries, I was just trying to help the general community understand where the saying came from, either way I'd rahter be known as sweet than sour anyday ... LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 2,471 #29 January 15, 2007 >No I did NOT say cockring. Perhaps we could take stuff like this to the Bonfire, and leave this thread for discussions about safari boogie safety. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivezimbabwe 0 #30 January 15, 2007 Enough cockringing around or they're gonna make me move this forum again. Seems a lotta concern on how a dude is casavacced but we are more into prevention. For the record we have insurance cover available and Medical Air Rescue Service based in Victoria Falls. MARS don't have to apply for Flight Plans 24 hours in advance when it is for medical emergency. Since the Skydive Festival comes under Defence approval, they already know what we're up to. So we don't have to sit on the tarmac for 6 hours like that poor bloke from Cape Town. The Air Force is considering sending us down one of their Bell helicopters, so if you bury yourself properly you might get a flight in that. Rob-By Check it out at http://www.skydive.co.zw Clicky! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites piisfish 136 #31 January 15, 2007 QuoteSeems a lotta concern on how a dude is casavacced but we are more into prevention.is that an evacuation by a Casa ? Anyways seriously, in case something happens, what is the flight time between the DZ and next "best" hospital ? Need any special evac insurance ?scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Eule 0 #32 January 16, 2007 QuoteSo how do you try keep it safe? Maybe using a combination of humor and seriousness would be helpful. I like the idea of having a sign at manifest/check-in saying approximately "limited medical facilities available, nearest hospital is 1000 km (600 mi) away, don't screw up" in as many languages as you think you may need. Beyond that, maybe the warning/grounding system that has been proposed. Finally, dig a rectangular hole in the ground next to manifest, about 2.5 m by 0.75 m by maybe 0.5 m deep. Put up a sign in the hole that says "Hospital". Have a little plush toy vulture sitting on the sign. Have a cardboard "tombstone" that says something like "Your Name Here!" or "J. Random Swooper. 24 Nov 1971 - 22 April 2007." If you can get your hands on an old, worn-out, tiny canopy, dig a second hole next to the "open grave", 2.5 m by 0.75 m but shallow. Put the ends of the canopy lines in it and then fill the hole back in. Put up a sign on that "grave" that says "Room 101" and one on the "open grave" that says "Room 102". Advise people that the hospital is already half full. EulePLF does not stand for Please Land on Face. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites BIGUN 1,106 #33 January 16, 2007 QuoteShoot the first one before he hits the ground. Now THAT was some funny shit. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites phoenixlpr 0 #34 January 16, 2007 I was in a boogie. The place was not extraordinary. I can still remember one line from the security briefing: QuoteIt makes more than 15 minutes to get an ambulance here.....in case you break your femur or pelvis.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites obelixtim 103 #35 January 16, 2007 At the briefing just tell everyone..... "If you smash yourself up, you'll be in a lot of pain for a long time, then you ARE gonna DIE!!!." Who wants to be first!".My computer beat me at chess, It was no match for me at kickboxing.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Peej 0 #36 January 16, 2007 QuoteSimply the panel at the Johannesburg Skydiving Club manifest was quite a good warning enough for me : Warning, JSC is a high altitude dropzone. Hookturn at your own risks. (or something like that) "JSC is high altitude drop zone, hook at your peril." Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivezimbabwe 0 #37 January 16, 2007 One of our skydiving students is an experienced surgeon but like she says there isn't much you can do on the ground. Medical Air Rescue Service for a flying ambulance takes about +3 hours to Jo'burg and cover will cost US$25.Rob-By Check it out at http://www.skydive.co.zw Clicky! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivezimbabwe 0 #38 January 16, 2007 The ambulance comes with lots of drugs and pretty lights... Maybe an angel or two...Rob-By Check it out at http://www.skydive.co.zw Clicky! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites agent_lead 0 #39 January 17, 2007 how far exactly is a "click" anyway?-------------------------------------------- www.facebook.com/agentlead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LouDiamond 1 #40 January 17, 2007 Quotehow far exactly is a "click" anyway? 1 kilometer or 1000 meters....600 meters short of a mile."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kaerodyne 0 #41 January 17, 2007 QuoteQuotehow far exactly is a "click" anyway? 1 kilometer or 1000 meters....600 meters short of a mile. mmmm makes me wonder what you do for a living Run kids run for your life ... ROTFLMAO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #42 January 17, 2007 So how do you try keep it safe? *** Dig a few 6' holes fer 'justincase' reasons? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jm951 0 #43 January 17, 2007 You could do like I did back when I was teaching rock climbing- make up a special first aid kit, make sure everybody knows where it is, insist that everone verifies that it's complete. Inside was a spatula, a small plastic bag and a note about safety. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #44 January 17, 2007 QuoteYou could do like I did back when I was teaching rock climbing- make up a special first aid kit, make sure everybody knows where it is, insist that everone verifies that it's complete. Inside was a spatula, a small plastic bag and a note about safety. Sounds like the Smoke Jumpers 'Last Ditch' survival kit... When being over run, in you find: A folding shovel to dig a shallow pit, a thermal blanket to cover yourself....and an APPLE to stick in you mouth so the guys that find you will have something to chuckle about! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jimp 1 #45 January 18, 2007 Way back when, I shattered my tib and fib in Malawi. Hot and high, no windsock, and downwind under a strato-star. It was something like 10 hours before I got any kind of medical attention. I was lucky - I made it out to Johannesburg. If any of your participants are interested in knowing what 10 hours of unrelenting pain is like, ask them to get in touch with me. (Or failing that, I guess they could just talk to their mothers.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SwampThing 0 #46 January 18, 2007 QuoteIf any of your participants are interested in knowing what 10 hours of unrelenting pain is like, ask them to get in touch with me. (Or failing that, I guess they could just talk to their mothers.) Quote She says she doesn't know you.... The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpwally 0 #47 January 18, 2007 If you are that far from medical facilities then common sense should prevail. No high speed or hooks allowed. But that won't work will it?smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivezimbabwe 0 #48 January 18, 2007 Dig a few 6' holes fer 'justincase' reasons? ***The dead ones are easy. It's the screaming that upsets the whuffosRob-By Check it out at http://www.skydive.co.zw Clicky! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #49 January 18, 2007 QuoteDig a few 6' holes fer 'justincase' reasons? ***The dead ones are easy. It's the screaming that upsets the whuffos That's why God made Handguns. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 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 Go To Topic Listing
billvon 2,471 #29 January 15, 2007 >No I did NOT say cockring. Perhaps we could take stuff like this to the Bonfire, and leave this thread for discussions about safari boogie safety. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivezimbabwe 0 #30 January 15, 2007 Enough cockringing around or they're gonna make me move this forum again. Seems a lotta concern on how a dude is casavacced but we are more into prevention. For the record we have insurance cover available and Medical Air Rescue Service based in Victoria Falls. MARS don't have to apply for Flight Plans 24 hours in advance when it is for medical emergency. Since the Skydive Festival comes under Defence approval, they already know what we're up to. So we don't have to sit on the tarmac for 6 hours like that poor bloke from Cape Town. The Air Force is considering sending us down one of their Bell helicopters, so if you bury yourself properly you might get a flight in that. Rob-By Check it out at http://www.skydive.co.zw Clicky! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 136 #31 January 15, 2007 QuoteSeems a lotta concern on how a dude is casavacced but we are more into prevention.is that an evacuation by a Casa ? Anyways seriously, in case something happens, what is the flight time between the DZ and next "best" hospital ? Need any special evac insurance ?scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eule 0 #32 January 16, 2007 QuoteSo how do you try keep it safe? Maybe using a combination of humor and seriousness would be helpful. I like the idea of having a sign at manifest/check-in saying approximately "limited medical facilities available, nearest hospital is 1000 km (600 mi) away, don't screw up" in as many languages as you think you may need. Beyond that, maybe the warning/grounding system that has been proposed. Finally, dig a rectangular hole in the ground next to manifest, about 2.5 m by 0.75 m by maybe 0.5 m deep. Put up a sign in the hole that says "Hospital". Have a little plush toy vulture sitting on the sign. Have a cardboard "tombstone" that says something like "Your Name Here!" or "J. Random Swooper. 24 Nov 1971 - 22 April 2007." If you can get your hands on an old, worn-out, tiny canopy, dig a second hole next to the "open grave", 2.5 m by 0.75 m but shallow. Put the ends of the canopy lines in it and then fill the hole back in. Put up a sign on that "grave" that says "Room 101" and one on the "open grave" that says "Room 102". Advise people that the hospital is already half full. EulePLF does not stand for Please Land on Face. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,106 #33 January 16, 2007 QuoteShoot the first one before he hits the ground. Now THAT was some funny shit. Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #34 January 16, 2007 I was in a boogie. The place was not extraordinary. I can still remember one line from the security briefing: QuoteIt makes more than 15 minutes to get an ambulance here.....in case you break your femur or pelvis.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obelixtim 103 #35 January 16, 2007 At the briefing just tell everyone..... "If you smash yourself up, you'll be in a lot of pain for a long time, then you ARE gonna DIE!!!." Who wants to be first!".My computer beat me at chess, It was no match for me at kickboxing.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #36 January 16, 2007 QuoteSimply the panel at the Johannesburg Skydiving Club manifest was quite a good warning enough for me : Warning, JSC is a high altitude dropzone. Hookturn at your own risks. (or something like that) "JSC is high altitude drop zone, hook at your peril." Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivezimbabwe 0 #37 January 16, 2007 One of our skydiving students is an experienced surgeon but like she says there isn't much you can do on the ground. Medical Air Rescue Service for a flying ambulance takes about +3 hours to Jo'burg and cover will cost US$25.Rob-By Check it out at http://www.skydive.co.zw Clicky! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivezimbabwe 0 #38 January 16, 2007 The ambulance comes with lots of drugs and pretty lights... Maybe an angel or two...Rob-By Check it out at http://www.skydive.co.zw Clicky! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agent_lead 0 #39 January 17, 2007 how far exactly is a "click" anyway?-------------------------------------------- www.facebook.com/agentlead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #40 January 17, 2007 Quotehow far exactly is a "click" anyway? 1 kilometer or 1000 meters....600 meters short of a mile."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaerodyne 0 #41 January 17, 2007 QuoteQuotehow far exactly is a "click" anyway? 1 kilometer or 1000 meters....600 meters short of a mile. mmmm makes me wonder what you do for a living Run kids run for your life ... ROTFLMAO Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #42 January 17, 2007 So how do you try keep it safe? *** Dig a few 6' holes fer 'justincase' reasons? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jm951 0 #43 January 17, 2007 You could do like I did back when I was teaching rock climbing- make up a special first aid kit, make sure everybody knows where it is, insist that everone verifies that it's complete. Inside was a spatula, a small plastic bag and a note about safety. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #44 January 17, 2007 QuoteYou could do like I did back when I was teaching rock climbing- make up a special first aid kit, make sure everybody knows where it is, insist that everone verifies that it's complete. Inside was a spatula, a small plastic bag and a note about safety. Sounds like the Smoke Jumpers 'Last Ditch' survival kit... When being over run, in you find: A folding shovel to dig a shallow pit, a thermal blanket to cover yourself....and an APPLE to stick in you mouth so the guys that find you will have something to chuckle about! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimp 1 #45 January 18, 2007 Way back when, I shattered my tib and fib in Malawi. Hot and high, no windsock, and downwind under a strato-star. It was something like 10 hours before I got any kind of medical attention. I was lucky - I made it out to Johannesburg. If any of your participants are interested in knowing what 10 hours of unrelenting pain is like, ask them to get in touch with me. (Or failing that, I guess they could just talk to their mothers.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwampThing 0 #46 January 18, 2007 QuoteIf any of your participants are interested in knowing what 10 hours of unrelenting pain is like, ask them to get in touch with me. (Or failing that, I guess they could just talk to their mothers.) Quote She says she doesn't know you.... The Pessimist says: "It can't possibly get any worse!" The Optimist says: "Sure it can!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jumpwally 0 #47 January 18, 2007 If you are that far from medical facilities then common sense should prevail. No high speed or hooks allowed. But that won't work will it?smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivezimbabwe 0 #48 January 18, 2007 Dig a few 6' holes fer 'justincase' reasons? ***The dead ones are easy. It's the screaming that upsets the whuffosRob-By Check it out at http://www.skydive.co.zw Clicky! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #49 January 18, 2007 QuoteDig a few 6' holes fer 'justincase' reasons? ***The dead ones are easy. It's the screaming that upsets the whuffos That's why God made Handguns. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 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
jumpwally 0 #47 January 18, 2007 If you are that far from medical facilities then common sense should prevail. No high speed or hooks allowed. But that won't work will it?smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivezimbabwe 0 #48 January 18, 2007 Dig a few 6' holes fer 'justincase' reasons? ***The dead ones are easy. It's the screaming that upsets the whuffosRob-By Check it out at http://www.skydive.co.zw Clicky! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #49 January 18, 2007 QuoteDig a few 6' holes fer 'justincase' reasons? ***The dead ones are easy. It's the screaming that upsets the whuffos That's why God made Handguns. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
