skinnyshrek 0 #1 May 3, 2005 Just a thought. This week-end, while filming a tandem. Both Pro-Tracks read an average speed of 102mph. Anyone else had a tandem this slow or slower. Took everything to stay with them. Towards the end though started sinking out Not just me but 2 other camera guys also.http://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #2 May 3, 2005 There has definitely been tandems that averaged less than that. Skydive Monroe had a pretty tall lanky female tandem master (can't remember her name) who was at least 6'-0" tall, maybe a couple inches more. She took up this tiny petite girl who couldn't have weighed much more than 100 pounds. I don't know what their speed was, but I bet it was under 100 mph. She ended up trying to ball herself up just to pick up more speed so the videographer wouldn't sink too far. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #3 May 3, 2005 Quote Skydive Monroe had a pretty tall lanky female tandem master (can't remember her name) who was at least 6'-0" tall, maybe a couple inches more. Hi Vance If you meet that nice Lady again can you have send me a PM BTW where is Monroe R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #4 May 3, 2005 do you mean Becca? Man, the slowest i've fallen was about 108 comfortable. But this was slooooow. I believe the slowest speed was 97 that was probably on exit but still too slow for me. may have to lose some more weight...lol http://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #5 May 3, 2005 Quotedo you mean Becca? Man, the slowest i've fallen was about 108 comfortable. But this was slooooow. I believe the slowest speed was 97 that was probably on exit but still too slow for me. may have to lose some more weight...lol Yeah! That's her name! Becca... What is she... 6'-2" or so tall? Damn... I was at Monroe the weekend she took the tiny girl up. I was looking for tandems to practice video with and asked her, but she said her fall rate would be way too slow and I didn't have a camera suit, so I went with Joe's tandem, and that video turned out beautifully. Yeah, I think you need to lose some weight, ya fat bastard! Or get a camera/birdman hybrid suit or something, hehehehehe...."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #6 May 3, 2005 dude, I was with Frank 165lb and chuck same weight all with baggy freefly suits. They couldn't stay. I managed to hang there with everything but it was too much like work. Then started falling out and i was like WTF. It wahttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #7 May 3, 2005 Yeah... there are always going to be a tandem here or there that floats like a feather and nobody can stay up with them. I also remember the time I was doing video for my DZ's tandems... Everything was fine until the DZ replaced the worn-out drogue with a new one. I was on the first tandem using that new drogue and I was like WTF, they're too damn slow! And fell like a rock compared to them... Of course, the passenger was kinda light on that one too."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #8 May 3, 2005 I get that problem shooting tandems when the TM is about 150-160 and the pax is about 110 or lighter. Throw out a 42" drouge and I have fighting all the way.. No idea onthe speed but it is SSLLLOOOWWWW... Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mwabd1 0 #9 May 4, 2005 I had one where my average according to my neptune was 94 MPH, and I still ended up sinking out. _____________________________________________.......I hereby reject your reality and instead choose to insert my own! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garyharbird 0 #10 May 4, 2005 I videoed a tandem a couple of weeks ago. Ave speed 97mph student was 4'9 and she weighed 87lbs I had no problem staying with it. I fly on my back all the time. I have a firefly suit with big wings. I even wore my weight, 10lbs i wear for canopy piloting, put it on with out even realizing i had done it. I'm 215 out the door. Gary Harbird Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #11 May 4, 2005 well out the door i am probably 275 and i was falling at 104 average can't do 97 lolhttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garyharbird 0 #12 May 4, 2005 Wow that is impressive man, Good job falling that slow Gary Harbird Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #13 May 4, 2005 Big wings help...lolhttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #14 May 4, 2005 Can we get back to the 6'2" Tandem Lady Anyone got a pic preferbably standing next to a short person R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #15 May 4, 2005 QuoteCan we get back to the 6'2" Tandem Lady Anyone got a pic preferbably standing next to a short person R.I.P. I think that's her on the left... Sorry, I couldn't find any references for her height... Don't think you'd want to get too close to her though... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skinnyshrek 0 #16 May 4, 2005 billy are you a stalker i'm sure you have a pic of me somewhere you TARD..lol yes thats becca. She will be at the Farm this week-end. 50 dollars and you get her cell number...lol Only kidding i won't give it out Becca.. OK 100http://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilZilla 2 #17 May 4, 2005 Don't know if this counts, but at my DZ a tandom went up and upon exit, the main was deployed accidently some freakish way. Needless to say the dude was a little pissed off because he had no freefall time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slug 1 #18 May 4, 2005 We got close enough to Amazon to get picked upAnd dumb enough to get picked up the second time. Tall women are Tall and strong women Be careful what you wish for, and give the camera to someone who won't miss the shot because their laughing to hard. R.I.P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #19 May 4, 2005 i filmed a tandem where billy roads (spellingon last name wrong) was doing a tandem with a very small girl that was paralized from the waist down, she must of weighted maybe 70 pounds, think my fall rate was very low 100's maybe sub as i was flying all of my wing and i was stillsinkingout on them.... that was one slow ass tandem jump!!!!!!!!! ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeForsythe 0 #20 May 4, 2005 Sub 100mph, tandem had a 72" drogue and even with a camera wing suit I went right by them.Time and pressure will always show you who a person really is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoter 0 #21 May 4, 2005 so whats the 'typical' speed range of a tandem pair with the drogue out.....?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rdutch 0 #22 May 4, 2005 How about a solo Tandem about 175 lbs jumper, with a 16ft drouge. Now that was slooooow. Ray Small and fast what every girl dreams of! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #23 May 4, 2005 Quotebilly are you a stalker i'm sure you have a pic of me somewhere you TARD..lol yes thats becca. She will be at the Farm this week-end. 50 dollars and you get her cell number...lol Only kidding i won't give it out Becca.. OK 100 Who, me? A stalker?? LOL! I got it off Skydive Monroe's site... She's a sweet but TALL gal... LOL"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #24 May 4, 2005 QuoteJust a thought. This week-end, while filming a tandem. Both Pro-Tracks read an average speed of 102mph. Anyone else had a tandem this slow or slower. Took everything to stay with them. Towards the end though started sinking out Not just me but 2 other camera guys also. Skinny, you are a big motherfucker. Be smart enough to know when to take a pass on the super-floaters if you think you aren't going to be able to stay up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divnswoop 0 #25 May 4, 2005 QuoteSkinny, you are a big motherfucker. Be smart enough to know when to take a pass on the super-floaters if you think you aren't going to be able to stay up. But that man can stop the big mass when he needs too! In dublin he comes up to film me and a little passenger. I think our tandem exit weight was almost lighter than he was!! He begged in that accent....do-cha think you can keep the fall rate up a tad?.... We get out in freefall and I'm flying tight trying to help....Then he pops 30 feet above me like it was NOTHING!!! I know we were in the low 100's range. It's a site to see a man that size stop in freefall! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
