upndownshop 0 #1 March 5, 2006 Found this photograph with Jerry's stuff, I am guessing it is from the late 60's early 70's. Wouldn't it be great! Not sure what DZ its from. Ahh rats, I probably should have put this in History, sorry mods. Its early Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange1 0 #2 March 5, 2006 What was "guaranteed freefall"? And presume "Passenger rides" was pax in the plane, not tandem?Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #3 March 5, 2006 QuoteWhat was "guaranteed freefall"?Quote This is before AFF I believe so I think it might have been a price including 5 S/L jumps. I was just a kid at the time, but I believe you had to do 5 S/L jumps before your first H n P. And presume "Passenger rides" was pax in the plane, not tandem? Correct , observer rides Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Orange1 0 #4 March 5, 2006 even some of us newbies have done static line just wondering about the "guaranteed" bit - i know some people who have done way more than the minimum before being allowed to freefall! btw presume that was in the days of chest mount reserves i.e, the fact that you could rent just a reserve?Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites upndownshop 0 #5 March 5, 2006 Quoteeven some of us newbies have done static line just wondering about the "guaranteed" bit - i know some people who have done way more than the minimum before being allowed to freefall!Quote You are right about that, maybe some oldtimer will chime in and help with this one. btw presume that was in the days of chest mount reserves i.e, the fact that you could rent just a reserve? yup squares were not around yet either. Did you notice the "reserve with INST." 2.00 the INSt was an altimeter and a stop watch mounted on the reserve. So would that mean you coud go with out? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Andy9o8 0 #6 March 5, 2006 QuoteDid you notice the "reserve with INST." 2.00 the INSt was an altimeter and a stop watch mounted on the reserve. So would that mean you coud go with out? Sure. In the 1970's on S/L progression it was common just to count seconds through your first freefalls up to 20 sec. delays. I think probably my first 20 jumps were without an altimeter (and when I started using one, I had to buy my own; there were none to rent). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TomAiello 25 #7 March 5, 2006 QuoteIn the 1970's on S/L progression it was common just to count seconds through your first freefalls up to 20 sec. delays. That was how it was done when I did S/L in the 1990's, too.-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites upndownshop 0 #8 March 5, 2006 QuoteQuoteDid you notice the "reserve with INST." 2.00 the INSt was an altimeter and a stop watch mounted on the reserve. So would that mean you coud go with out? Sure. In the 1970's on S/L progression it was common just to count seconds through your first freefalls up to 20 sec. delays. I think probably my first 20 jumps were without an altimeter (and when I started using one, I had to buy my own; there were none to rent). Yeah I rememebr that, arch one thousand.....except my first time I went straight into the fetal position. told someone that once and they replied, "thats cause its where you made your first 24 jumps" Anyone know where that DZ was/is? I know it says South Fl. My guess is Zhills in the mid to late 60's. I know Jerry had logged some jumps in Zhills back then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #9 March 6, 2006 QuoteAnyone know where that DZ was/is? I know it says South Fl. My guess is Zhills in the mid to late 60's. I think that would be Pop Poppenhager's Indiantown, FL, DZ, on the east coast of Lake Okeechobee, west of Palm Beach, FL. I arrived there in 1980 with about 100 jumps in my log book, and the standard jump altitude was 7,500 feet, with a Dehavilland Beaver. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JerryBaumchen 1,048 #10 March 6, 2006 My first jump (s/l in '64) cost me $18.00 big ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #11 March 6, 2006 10 hop and pops $25. Oh man....that would be.....well.......the word "sweet" comes to mind.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tdog 0 #12 March 6, 2006 Quote10 hop and pops $25. Oh man....that would be.....well.......the word "sweet" comes to mind. I just wanna see you swoop the round in the pond back then.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #13 March 6, 2006 You get me a 90 degree day, I'll land a round in the pond.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tdog 0 #14 March 6, 2006 QuoteYou get me a 90 degree day, I'll land a round in the pond. Just about every summer day is 90... So, I am holding you to your comment... (now we need a round, anyone wanna see JP wet?) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #15 March 6, 2006 I own 3. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bigway 4 #16 March 6, 2006 Jump was $5 and a pack was $3.... Glad packers did not follow the trend raising their prices all that much. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 3 #17 March 6, 2006 QuoteQuoteYou get me a 90 degree day, I'll land a round in the pond. Just about every summer day is 90... So, I am holding you to your comment... (now we need a round, anyone wanna see JP wet?) I know of at least 2 that he can jump. A 22' SAC and an R-4 Piglet. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites upndownshop 0 #18 March 6, 2006 QuoteI think that would be Pop Poppenhager's Indiantown, FL, DZ, on the east coast of Lake Okeechobee, west of Palm Beach, FL. QuoteI arrived there in 1980 with about 100 jumps in my log book, and the standard jump altitude was 7,500 feet, with a Dehavilland Beaver. Good point. I was packing rounds in 1975 for .50 and paying my little brother .25 to lean. I was 8 and he was 7 years old. So that tells me that it probably was in the 80's. I think 7,500 was a common "standard" altitude for most DZ's at that time. I know I saw log entries for Z hills and I have heard of the DZ you mentioned, I believe Ted Strong was there too. Or am I thinking of a DZ near Kissimmee or Orlando? I will check his logs the next time I get to Tx and see if Jerry logged that DZ. If he was there he logged it for sure. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,122 #19 March 6, 2006 Those were very close to the prices I paid in Houston in 1975. I remember it was a dollar extra to rent a reserve with an AAD. Jimmy Godwin's place in Eustis was fairly close to Orlando. He had the first of the signs I saw saying "reserve repack -- $5. $10 if you watch, $20 if you help" Wendy W,There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skypuppy 1 #20 March 6, 2006 QuoteYou get me a 90 degree day, I'll land a round in the pond. __________________________________________________ I believe the pond was filled with gators, back then.... definitely those prices are from the 70's, not the 80's. Low jumps in 79-80 in Canada were $10-12, we had a university club that subsidized your first ten jumps a bit, I think we ended up paying like $6 per jump, (low jumps)If some old guy can do it then obviously it can't be very extreme. Otherwise he'd already be dead. Bruce McConkey 'I thought we were gonna die, and I couldn't think of anyone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grue 1 #21 March 7, 2006 QuoteQuoteIn the 1970's on S/L progression it was common just to count seconds through your first freefalls up to 20 sec. delays. That was how it was done when I did S/L in the 1990's, too. and me, in 2004/2005 Had a chest mount altimeter, but I couldn't see the damned thing because of the way the rig fit. First piece of gear I bought was a hand mount Altimaster Galaxy after my 7th or 8th jump.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Superman32 0 #22 March 9, 2006 QuoteGood point. I was packing rounds in 1975 for .50 and paying my little brother .25 to lean. I was 8 and he was 7 years old Wow, having an 8 year old pack for you. Talk about adrenalin rush $40 bucks for a book of 10 jumps at "full alti"... Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites upndownshop 0 #23 March 9, 2006 QuoteQuoteGood point. I was packing rounds in 1975 for .50 and paying my little brother .25 to lean. I was 8 and he was 7 years old QuoteWow, having an 8 year old pack for you. Talk about adrenalin rush Here's more for you. Not only would you walk up to the DZ to make your 1st jump and find out that this kid is packing your first chute, but when you landed after following the bright orange paddles to guide you back, it was the same kid telling you when to turn your canopy. Never got paid for the time I spent with those paddles, dammit Dad you took advantage of me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Eule 0 #24 March 11, 2006 QuoteFound this photograph with Jerry's stuff, I am guessing it is from the late 60's early 70's. If those prices were from 1965, here's about what some of them would be today, accounting for inflation: FJC - $238 All gear rental - $36 7200 ft jump - $30, each additional 1K $3 10 7200 ft jumps - $238 ($23.80 ea) Sport main repack - $18 1970: FJC - $200 All gear rental - $30 7200 ft jump - $25, each additional 1K $2.50 10 7200 ft jumps - $200 ($20 ea) Sport main repack - $15 1975: FJC - $150 All gear rental - $22.50 7200 ft jump - $19, each additional 1K $2 10 7200 ft jumps - $150 ($15 ea) Sport main repack - $11 A lot of those prices look pretty familiar to me, having started a year ago. But today, for about the same money, you get two squares, an AAD that works, at least 10K, and way cooler jump suits than back in the day. :) EulePLF does not stand for Please Land on Face. 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Orange1 0 #4 March 5, 2006 even some of us newbies have done static line just wondering about the "guaranteed" bit - i know some people who have done way more than the minimum before being allowed to freefall! btw presume that was in the days of chest mount reserves i.e, the fact that you could rent just a reserve?Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #5 March 5, 2006 Quoteeven some of us newbies have done static line just wondering about the "guaranteed" bit - i know some people who have done way more than the minimum before being allowed to freefall!Quote You are right about that, maybe some oldtimer will chime in and help with this one. btw presume that was in the days of chest mount reserves i.e, the fact that you could rent just a reserve? yup squares were not around yet either. Did you notice the "reserve with INST." 2.00 the INSt was an altimeter and a stop watch mounted on the reserve. So would that mean you coud go with out? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Andy9o8 0 #6 March 5, 2006 QuoteDid you notice the "reserve with INST." 2.00 the INSt was an altimeter and a stop watch mounted on the reserve. So would that mean you coud go with out? Sure. In the 1970's on S/L progression it was common just to count seconds through your first freefalls up to 20 sec. delays. I think probably my first 20 jumps were without an altimeter (and when I started using one, I had to buy my own; there were none to rent). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TomAiello 25 #7 March 5, 2006 QuoteIn the 1970's on S/L progression it was common just to count seconds through your first freefalls up to 20 sec. delays. That was how it was done when I did S/L in the 1990's, too.-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites upndownshop 0 #8 March 5, 2006 QuoteQuoteDid you notice the "reserve with INST." 2.00 the INSt was an altimeter and a stop watch mounted on the reserve. So would that mean you coud go with out? Sure. In the 1970's on S/L progression it was common just to count seconds through your first freefalls up to 20 sec. delays. I think probably my first 20 jumps were without an altimeter (and when I started using one, I had to buy my own; there were none to rent). Yeah I rememebr that, arch one thousand.....except my first time I went straight into the fetal position. told someone that once and they replied, "thats cause its where you made your first 24 jumps" Anyone know where that DZ was/is? I know it says South Fl. My guess is Zhills in the mid to late 60's. I know Jerry had logged some jumps in Zhills back then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #9 March 6, 2006 QuoteAnyone know where that DZ was/is? I know it says South Fl. My guess is Zhills in the mid to late 60's. I think that would be Pop Poppenhager's Indiantown, FL, DZ, on the east coast of Lake Okeechobee, west of Palm Beach, FL. I arrived there in 1980 with about 100 jumps in my log book, and the standard jump altitude was 7,500 feet, with a Dehavilland Beaver. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JerryBaumchen 1,048 #10 March 6, 2006 My first jump (s/l in '64) cost me $18.00 big ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #11 March 6, 2006 10 hop and pops $25. Oh man....that would be.....well.......the word "sweet" comes to mind.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tdog 0 #12 March 6, 2006 Quote10 hop and pops $25. Oh man....that would be.....well.......the word "sweet" comes to mind. I just wanna see you swoop the round in the pond back then.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #13 March 6, 2006 You get me a 90 degree day, I'll land a round in the pond.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tdog 0 #14 March 6, 2006 QuoteYou get me a 90 degree day, I'll land a round in the pond. Just about every summer day is 90... So, I am holding you to your comment... (now we need a round, anyone wanna see JP wet?) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites diablopilot 2 #15 March 6, 2006 I own 3. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bigway 4 #16 March 6, 2006 Jump was $5 and a pack was $3.... Glad packers did not follow the trend raising their prices all that much. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 3 #17 March 6, 2006 QuoteQuoteYou get me a 90 degree day, I'll land a round in the pond. Just about every summer day is 90... So, I am holding you to your comment... (now we need a round, anyone wanna see JP wet?) I know of at least 2 that he can jump. A 22' SAC and an R-4 Piglet. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites upndownshop 0 #18 March 6, 2006 QuoteI think that would be Pop Poppenhager's Indiantown, FL, DZ, on the east coast of Lake Okeechobee, west of Palm Beach, FL. QuoteI arrived there in 1980 with about 100 jumps in my log book, and the standard jump altitude was 7,500 feet, with a Dehavilland Beaver. Good point. I was packing rounds in 1975 for .50 and paying my little brother .25 to lean. I was 8 and he was 7 years old. So that tells me that it probably was in the 80's. I think 7,500 was a common "standard" altitude for most DZ's at that time. I know I saw log entries for Z hills and I have heard of the DZ you mentioned, I believe Ted Strong was there too. Or am I thinking of a DZ near Kissimmee or Orlando? I will check his logs the next time I get to Tx and see if Jerry logged that DZ. If he was there he logged it for sure. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,122 #19 March 6, 2006 Those were very close to the prices I paid in Houston in 1975. I remember it was a dollar extra to rent a reserve with an AAD. Jimmy Godwin's place in Eustis was fairly close to Orlando. He had the first of the signs I saw saying "reserve repack -- $5. $10 if you watch, $20 if you help" Wendy W,There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skypuppy 1 #20 March 6, 2006 QuoteYou get me a 90 degree day, I'll land a round in the pond. __________________________________________________ I believe the pond was filled with gators, back then.... definitely those prices are from the 70's, not the 80's. Low jumps in 79-80 in Canada were $10-12, we had a university club that subsidized your first ten jumps a bit, I think we ended up paying like $6 per jump, (low jumps)If some old guy can do it then obviously it can't be very extreme. Otherwise he'd already be dead. Bruce McConkey 'I thought we were gonna die, and I couldn't think of anyone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grue 1 #21 March 7, 2006 QuoteQuoteIn the 1970's on S/L progression it was common just to count seconds through your first freefalls up to 20 sec. delays. That was how it was done when I did S/L in the 1990's, too. and me, in 2004/2005 Had a chest mount altimeter, but I couldn't see the damned thing because of the way the rig fit. First piece of gear I bought was a hand mount Altimaster Galaxy after my 7th or 8th jump.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Superman32 0 #22 March 9, 2006 QuoteGood point. I was packing rounds in 1975 for .50 and paying my little brother .25 to lean. I was 8 and he was 7 years old Wow, having an 8 year old pack for you. Talk about adrenalin rush $40 bucks for a book of 10 jumps at "full alti"... Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites upndownshop 0 #23 March 9, 2006 QuoteQuoteGood point. I was packing rounds in 1975 for .50 and paying my little brother .25 to lean. I was 8 and he was 7 years old QuoteWow, having an 8 year old pack for you. Talk about adrenalin rush Here's more for you. Not only would you walk up to the DZ to make your 1st jump and find out that this kid is packing your first chute, but when you landed after following the bright orange paddles to guide you back, it was the same kid telling you when to turn your canopy. Never got paid for the time I spent with those paddles, dammit Dad you took advantage of me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Eule 0 #24 March 11, 2006 QuoteFound this photograph with Jerry's stuff, I am guessing it is from the late 60's early 70's. If those prices were from 1965, here's about what some of them would be today, accounting for inflation: FJC - $238 All gear rental - $36 7200 ft jump - $30, each additional 1K $3 10 7200 ft jumps - $238 ($23.80 ea) Sport main repack - $18 1970: FJC - $200 All gear rental - $30 7200 ft jump - $25, each additional 1K $2.50 10 7200 ft jumps - $200 ($20 ea) Sport main repack - $15 1975: FJC - $150 All gear rental - $22.50 7200 ft jump - $19, each additional 1K $2 10 7200 ft jumps - $150 ($15 ea) Sport main repack - $11 A lot of those prices look pretty familiar to me, having started a year ago. But today, for about the same money, you get two squares, an AAD that works, at least 10K, and way cooler jump suits than back in the day. :) EulePLF does not stand for Please Land on Face. 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Andy9o8 0 #6 March 5, 2006 QuoteDid you notice the "reserve with INST." 2.00 the INSt was an altimeter and a stop watch mounted on the reserve. So would that mean you coud go with out? Sure. In the 1970's on S/L progression it was common just to count seconds through your first freefalls up to 20 sec. delays. I think probably my first 20 jumps were without an altimeter (and when I started using one, I had to buy my own; there were none to rent). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 25 #7 March 5, 2006 QuoteIn the 1970's on S/L progression it was common just to count seconds through your first freefalls up to 20 sec. delays. That was how it was done when I did S/L in the 1990's, too.-- Tom Aiello [email protected] SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #8 March 5, 2006 QuoteQuoteDid you notice the "reserve with INST." 2.00 the INSt was an altimeter and a stop watch mounted on the reserve. So would that mean you coud go with out? Sure. In the 1970's on S/L progression it was common just to count seconds through your first freefalls up to 20 sec. delays. I think probably my first 20 jumps were without an altimeter (and when I started using one, I had to buy my own; there were none to rent). Yeah I rememebr that, arch one thousand.....except my first time I went straight into the fetal position. told someone that once and they replied, "thats cause its where you made your first 24 jumps" Anyone know where that DZ was/is? I know it says South Fl. My guess is Zhills in the mid to late 60's. I know Jerry had logged some jumps in Zhills back then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #9 March 6, 2006 QuoteAnyone know where that DZ was/is? I know it says South Fl. My guess is Zhills in the mid to late 60's. I think that would be Pop Poppenhager's Indiantown, FL, DZ, on the east coast of Lake Okeechobee, west of Palm Beach, FL. I arrived there in 1980 with about 100 jumps in my log book, and the standard jump altitude was 7,500 feet, with a Dehavilland Beaver. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JerryBaumchen 1,048 #10 March 6, 2006 My first jump (s/l in '64) cost me $18.00 big ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #11 March 6, 2006 10 hop and pops $25. Oh man....that would be.....well.......the word "sweet" comes to mind.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #12 March 6, 2006 Quote10 hop and pops $25. Oh man....that would be.....well.......the word "sweet" comes to mind. I just wanna see you swoop the round in the pond back then.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #13 March 6, 2006 You get me a 90 degree day, I'll land a round in the pond.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #14 March 6, 2006 QuoteYou get me a 90 degree day, I'll land a round in the pond. Just about every summer day is 90... So, I am holding you to your comment... (now we need a round, anyone wanna see JP wet?) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #15 March 6, 2006 I own 3. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigway 4 #16 March 6, 2006 Jump was $5 and a pack was $3.... Glad packers did not follow the trend raising their prices all that much. .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #17 March 6, 2006 QuoteQuoteYou get me a 90 degree day, I'll land a round in the pond. Just about every summer day is 90... So, I am holding you to your comment... (now we need a round, anyone wanna see JP wet?) I know of at least 2 that he can jump. A 22' SAC and an R-4 Piglet. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #18 March 6, 2006 QuoteI think that would be Pop Poppenhager's Indiantown, FL, DZ, on the east coast of Lake Okeechobee, west of Palm Beach, FL. QuoteI arrived there in 1980 with about 100 jumps in my log book, and the standard jump altitude was 7,500 feet, with a Dehavilland Beaver. Good point. I was packing rounds in 1975 for .50 and paying my little brother .25 to lean. I was 8 and he was 7 years old. So that tells me that it probably was in the 80's. I think 7,500 was a common "standard" altitude for most DZ's at that time. I know I saw log entries for Z hills and I have heard of the DZ you mentioned, I believe Ted Strong was there too. Or am I thinking of a DZ near Kissimmee or Orlando? I will check his logs the next time I get to Tx and see if Jerry logged that DZ. If he was there he logged it for sure. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,122 #19 March 6, 2006 Those were very close to the prices I paid in Houston in 1975. I remember it was a dollar extra to rent a reserve with an AAD. Jimmy Godwin's place in Eustis was fairly close to Orlando. He had the first of the signs I saw saying "reserve repack -- $5. $10 if you watch, $20 if you help" Wendy W,There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skypuppy 1 #20 March 6, 2006 QuoteYou get me a 90 degree day, I'll land a round in the pond. __________________________________________________ I believe the pond was filled with gators, back then.... definitely those prices are from the 70's, not the 80's. Low jumps in 79-80 in Canada were $10-12, we had a university club that subsidized your first ten jumps a bit, I think we ended up paying like $6 per jump, (low jumps)If some old guy can do it then obviously it can't be very extreme. Otherwise he'd already be dead. Bruce McConkey 'I thought we were gonna die, and I couldn't think of anyone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #21 March 7, 2006 QuoteQuoteIn the 1970's on S/L progression it was common just to count seconds through your first freefalls up to 20 sec. delays. That was how it was done when I did S/L in the 1990's, too. and me, in 2004/2005 Had a chest mount altimeter, but I couldn't see the damned thing because of the way the rig fit. First piece of gear I bought was a hand mount Altimaster Galaxy after my 7th or 8th jump.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman32 0 #22 March 9, 2006 QuoteGood point. I was packing rounds in 1975 for .50 and paying my little brother .25 to lean. I was 8 and he was 7 years old Wow, having an 8 year old pack for you. Talk about adrenalin rush $40 bucks for a book of 10 jumps at "full alti"... Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
upndownshop 0 #23 March 9, 2006 QuoteQuoteGood point. I was packing rounds in 1975 for .50 and paying my little brother .25 to lean. I was 8 and he was 7 years old QuoteWow, having an 8 year old pack for you. Talk about adrenalin rush Here's more for you. Not only would you walk up to the DZ to make your 1st jump and find out that this kid is packing your first chute, but when you landed after following the bright orange paddles to guide you back, it was the same kid telling you when to turn your canopy. Never got paid for the time I spent with those paddles, dammit Dad you took advantage of me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Eule 0 #24 March 11, 2006 QuoteFound this photograph with Jerry's stuff, I am guessing it is from the late 60's early 70's. If those prices were from 1965, here's about what some of them would be today, accounting for inflation: FJC - $238 All gear rental - $36 7200 ft jump - $30, each additional 1K $3 10 7200 ft jumps - $238 ($23.80 ea) Sport main repack - $18 1970: FJC - $200 All gear rental - $30 7200 ft jump - $25, each additional 1K $2.50 10 7200 ft jumps - $200 ($20 ea) Sport main repack - $15 1975: FJC - $150 All gear rental - $22.50 7200 ft jump - $19, each additional 1K $2 10 7200 ft jumps - $150 ($15 ea) Sport main repack - $11 A lot of those prices look pretty familiar to me, having started a year ago. But today, for about the same money, you get two squares, an AAD that works, at least 10K, and way cooler jump suits than back in the day. :) EulePLF does not stand for Please Land on Face. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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
Eule 0 #24 March 11, 2006 QuoteFound this photograph with Jerry's stuff, I am guessing it is from the late 60's early 70's. If those prices were from 1965, here's about what some of them would be today, accounting for inflation: FJC - $238 All gear rental - $36 7200 ft jump - $30, each additional 1K $3 10 7200 ft jumps - $238 ($23.80 ea) Sport main repack - $18 1970: FJC - $200 All gear rental - $30 7200 ft jump - $25, each additional 1K $2.50 10 7200 ft jumps - $200 ($20 ea) Sport main repack - $15 1975: FJC - $150 All gear rental - $22.50 7200 ft jump - $19, each additional 1K $2 10 7200 ft jumps - $150 ($15 ea) Sport main repack - $11 A lot of those prices look pretty familiar to me, having started a year ago. But today, for about the same money, you get two squares, an AAD that works, at least 10K, and way cooler jump suits than back in the day. :) EulePLF does not stand for Please Land on Face. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
