Skyliber 0 #1 June 13, 2006 I used to love the wind. It was nice. It was relaxing and soothing in a way. That was the way I felt until this past Sunday when we were told we weren't jumping because the winds exceeded 14mph. And I was so supposed to go for my first AFP class!! Well, I was going to do 3 or 4. But still. It's like an itch that you can't scratch or that just won't go away when you scratch the crap out of it. Just venting. -=+ Skyliber, Disynthegrate, & Nucleaire +=- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
link2334 0 #2 June 13, 2006 I feel your pain. Try living in the north west and have to deal with rain and clouds for 8 to 9 months out of the year. ------------------------------------------------ Eat, Drink and Jump for tomorrow we die..... ------------------------------------------------ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewKarnowski 0 #3 June 13, 2006 I used to feel the same way... and then I got off student status (being cocky and all) decided to jump in 18-20... landed over the river. (20 minute drive) basiclly, what i'm trying to say... it's better to be on the ground then walking back, or waiting for a ride.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyliber 0 #4 June 13, 2006 My dropzone is on Long Island. I've got the Ocean and the Long Island Sound to deal with. Sorry, you've only got a few monthes to have some fun with. I hope this hurricane nonsense isn't going to effect my weather up here! I know it sounds cold, and that I should wish the people in the Hurricane Zones well, (and I do) but it's budding into my fun! :) OH, I forgot to mention, it was absolutely beautiful outside. Not a cloud in the sky anywhere! -=+ Skyliber, Disynthegrate, & Nucleaire +=- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyliber 0 #5 June 13, 2006 Yeah, I can see that. I don't want to land in the Ocean or the Long Island sound or the LI Expressway, all of which are NOT too far away from the place. -=+ Skyliber, Disynthegrate, & Nucleaire +=- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #6 June 13, 2006 The ocean is at least 14 miles away from the DZ, the sound is what you really have to worry about. Take some days of of work, and try to bang out your jumps one after the other. If there is a windless day call in as long as yu have the sick pay. Today there was some good holes and the wind was only 5 mph. Even where there weren't any real holes he clouds weren't solid.Divot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mostly_Harmless 0 #7 June 13, 2006 The wind sucks so much! I wanted to jump all weekend at SDLI but didn't even bother to come out because it was gusting so much. The weekend is looking good so far._________________________________________ www.myspace.com/termvelocity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyliber 0 #8 June 13, 2006 QuoteThe ocean is at least 14 miles away from the DZ, the sound is what you really have to worry about. Take some days of of work, and try to bang out your jumps one after the other. If there is a windless day call in as long as yu have the sick pay. Today there was some good holes and the wind was only 5 mph. Even where there weren't any real holes he clouds weren't solid. If it were only that simple. -=+ Skyliber, Disynthegrate, & Nucleaire +=- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
agent_lead 0 #9 June 13, 2006 it was a windy weekend....i only got 1 in on sunset load sunday evening.... those are the breaks...id rather they be the only breaks... its was one of my fave jumps to date tho...-------------------------------------------- www.facebook.com/agentlead Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skymonkey13 0 #10 June 13, 2006 It's better to be on the ground, wishing you were in the air Than to be in the air, wishing you were on the ground. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
georgerussia 0 #11 June 14, 2006 QuoteThat was the way I felt until this past Sunday when we were told we weren't jumping because the winds exceeded 14mph. Believe me, you do not want it. It is much better to be on the ground thinking "why can't I be under canopy?" than to be under canopy thinking "why didn't I stay on the ground?"* Don't pray for me if you wanna help - just send me a check. * Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyliber 0 #12 June 14, 2006 Yes, I understand that when the wind is blowing quite fast, it's not good to jump in. But, I just wanted to jump! Maybe I should build a 4km wall around the place. -=+ Skyliber, Disynthegrate, & Nucleaire +=- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisL 2 #13 June 15, 2006 QuoteI used to love the wind. It was nice. It was relaxing and soothing in a way. That was the way I felt until this past Sunday when we were told we weren't jumping because the winds exceeded 14mph. And I was so supposed to go for my first AFP class!! Well, I was going to do 3 or 4. But still. It's like an itch that you can't scratch or that just won't go away when you scratch the crap out of it. Just venting. Being grounded due to winds is damn near a rite of passage for students I dont know anyone that cant feel your pain __ My mighty steed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #14 June 15, 2006 QuoteBeing grounded due to winds is damn near a rite of passage for students And deciding to ground yourself due to winds should damn near be a rite of passage for experienced jumpers; too bad it often is only the really really experienced jumpers who will do it. Me, I'm easily spooked. I see people with more jumps than me sitting down or I see the students being sat down, and I'm right there with 'em. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,478 #15 June 15, 2006 >too bad it often is only the really really experienced jumpers who will do it. Dunno about that. At the first jump of the Arizona Challenge this year, they were seeing 30mph gusts, and some people landed 4 times from the first jump. No one on the next load backed off. Finally one of the organizers called it off (which was a good thing.) And the challenge sees some of the most experienced skydivers in the world. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #16 June 15, 2006 Quote>too bad it often is only the really really experienced jumpers who will do it. Dunno about that. At the first jump of the Arizona Challenge this year, they were seeing 30mph gusts, and some people landed 4 times from the first jump. No one on the next load backed off. Finally one of the organizers called it off (which was a good thing.) And the challenge sees some of the most experienced skydivers in the world. Duly noted. Sometimes they're dumbasses too. Is it a personal attack if I'm attacking an entire (world) class of skydivers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #17 June 15, 2006 rain sucks too. steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BETO74 0 #18 June 15, 2006 Well dude do what I did pick up Kitesurfing for rainy or windy days the best. I have found passion in two sports they are both great. Laterhttp://web.mac.com/ac057a/iWeb/AC057A/H0M3.html Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyliber 0 #19 June 16, 2006 that's actually a neat thing. i was introduced to it when i was sitting on the beach in san francisco last year and saw someone doing it. i think it would be to develop up canopy control, no? -=+ Skyliber, Disynthegrate, & Nucleaire +=- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
