charleslittle 0 #1 October 27, 2003 I live in the Midwest and our season is all but over. It's getting darn cold around Chicagoland. I'm wondering if you guys & gals have any advice or experience to share in regards to continuing my skydive training at multiple drop zones. In other words...if I'm running out of weather here in Chicago, maybe I can continue jumping in other areas where the weather is nice. I'm a little afraid, as my DZ is the only one I've ever jumped from. They're like my family when it comes to skydiving. I haven't trusted anyone else with my life as of yet! Any feedback is more than welcomed! Thanks."Life is a party...dance your way through it!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #2 October 27, 2003 Not sure where you're jumping, but a lot of DZs stay open, even when it's cold. - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #3 October 27, 2003 hop n pops are always fun in the winter months and you need em for your A licenseI promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #4 October 28, 2003 You'll come to find that any DZ you go to, you will most likely feel welcomed, and you will feel "at home" with them. I'm sure they'd be glad to help you continue your progress, PLUS it'd be nice to get some nice warm weather jumps in too. Although, i'm psyched about landing in snow "Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #5 October 28, 2003 > hop n pops are always fun in the winter months and you need em for your A license What if you did S/L progression? -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #6 October 29, 2003 Quote> hop n pops are always fun in the winter months and you need em for your A license What if you did S/L progression? ????? You can still do hop n pops if you learned via S/L. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #7 October 29, 2003 I know how you feel. I have 3 more left for my A license and it is getting cold at my home DZ (near Cleveland Ohio) but I am going to finish this year no matter what. I think landing in the snow will be fun too. Definitely keep jumping in the winter if you can. I plan on it. And definitely do hop&pops, especially if you can do them out of a 182, that is fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #8 October 29, 2003 QuoteAnd definitely do hop&pops, especially if you can do them out of a 182, that is fun. I'll second that (fun) it's almost like floating off the planeI promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TowerTopper 0 #9 October 30, 2003 Here in Indianapolis our DZ will jump if it's 40 degrees or better. I jumped yesterday to work on finishing my "A" also. I dressed warm and it wasn't too bad, other than the 4000 feet of ice I did most of my freefall through, my face stung for about a half hour after that. Maybe I should have bought a fullface helmet and not the Z1 EVO I got? Most of our DZ is going to Deland for Thanksgiving, hope there's no ice there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #10 October 30, 2003 Deland? Say High to Skymama. Isn't she from there? I will be going to Lake wales the day after Christmas. Collegiate Nationals! I should suck real good Will be fun though since I am from Miami it is almost like going home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JadedLady 0 #11 October 31, 2003 Wow, I'm with you guys on this. I am in Ohio and it is getting pretty chilly up here. I am on jump 21 and am trying so hard to get my a license before it gets too cold. I would like to travel around this winter if possible. It is supposed to be beautiful up here this weekend, though, and because I have taken Friday and Monday off of work, I plan on getting as many jumps in as possible. I can't wait for tomorrow morning!!! I have found out, though, it would be wise to invest in a pair of gloves... my fingers were numb for the longest time after my jumps last Friday... ::smile:: Good luck to you all about getting your license before your season is over. I am definitely going to try for some hop and pops this winter. I don't want to fall out of practice. Hmm... I didn't consider that before. I wonder if it really is possible to fall out of practice...~~~~ Rachel ~~~~~~~~~~~ -Converting the world one whuffo at a time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patman 0 #12 October 31, 2003 Coming from Wisconsin, I don't get what's up with all this "cold" talk. We jump all year here. As long as we can get out above fifteen below or so, and the ground temp is above, well, the same, we jump! It's that or go skiing! Good luck on that "A"!!! Don't tell me I can't! I already know that! Haven't you seen my x-rays? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #13 October 31, 2003 Hey Jaded Lady! I am in Columbus Ohio! You are right, this weekend is supposed to be beautiful! I have 22 jumps now only three more to go!!!!! Let us know if you finish this weekend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
