skybabe76 0 #1 September 19, 2003 I'm curious as to how my fellow skydivers deal with pull-time. Humor me, please. "If you're going to be stupid, you better be tough!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albatross 0 #2 September 19, 2003 When i look back it causes poor body position.Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #3 September 19, 2003 I don't pull....pulling is for wimps!!! Seriously, I wave, throw and don't look.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybabe76 0 #4 September 19, 2003 QuoteWhen i look back it causes poor body position. I've had people literally rip me a new one when I tell them I don't look at my bag coming off my back. My mechanism works like this: I look, wave, throw and then the clocks starts ticking in milliseconds. I know by the timing if something isn't right. If I don't become vertical within 2-3 seconds, I look up and see what is going on behind me. Anyone agree? "If you're going to be stupid, you better be tough!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casch 0 #5 September 19, 2003 It's rather hard for me to look over the big ass student gear, and it causes me to dip a shoulder a bit. I just pull, wait for the snatch from the PC, and count to 4. If nothing happens, I'll go silver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #6 September 19, 2003 QuoteQuoteWhen i look back it causes poor body position. I've had people literally rip me a new one when I tell them I don't look at my bag coming off my back. My mechanism works like this: I look, wave, throw and then the clocks starts ticking in milliseconds. I know by the timing if something isn't right. If I don't become vertical within 2-3 seconds, I look up and see what is going on behind me. Anyone agree? I agree with you, I do that myself when my count reaches ZERO and nothing happens (so far it happened only twice). The answer I gave prior is the 'short version' __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybabe76 0 #7 September 19, 2003 QuoteI just pull, wait for the snatch from the PC, and count to 4. If nothing happens, I'll go silver You should at least look and see what you've got going on. You're pull decisions just may be different. "If you're going to be stupid, you better be tough!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammer 0 #8 September 19, 2003 Why bother? I have a cypres. Actually, I have always wanted to watch it...I'm just afraid of screwing up my body position. Maybe I will give it a shot this weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakydiver 0 #9 September 19, 2003 100% -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybabe76 0 #10 September 19, 2003 QuoteWhy bother? I have a cypres. WHOOOOAAAA!!!! There's a scary thought. You're in freefall and your Cypres dies ... SPLAT!!!!! Oh! That's gonna be a messy one! "If you're going to be stupid, you better be tough!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deurich2003 0 #11 September 19, 2003 I have tried to look at the bag, as an experiment, several times......it happens so fast and I'm not an owl....e.g. I can't turn my head that far around. Therefore, even though I tried to see it several times, I've never witnessed the bag on deployment. I've had this discussion with Scott Miller and he recommends not watching your canopy on opening. You will know if you have a mal! Make sure to check for line overs, broken lines, etc.....sometimes you won't feel them right off......but the point is you should look out for other skydivers on opening. Hands on the rears and heads up throughout the opening. Maybe this is a bit off topic but I felt I would post anyway....... Never Give up! Never Surrender! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sammer 0 #12 September 19, 2003 Relax. I was just kidding. That would be way too expensive to replace my cutter and get a repack before every jump. Besides that...my reserve is way too small for me to actually land Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #13 September 19, 2003 deployment sequence, confirm ground/alti for alti, wave off, reach behind, place PC in airstream, hold hard arch, while keeping eyes on alti/ground. Look if it delays! --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #14 September 19, 2003 I know a jumper who never waves off. I've seen this person complete a backloop and dump with people right there. (I have video.) Nasty thing to do. I never look at my bag, but as I'm tracking away, I usually track on my back, then do a couple barrel rolls before I pull, just in case. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canuck278 0 #15 September 19, 2003 I keep an eye on my alti more than anything when i pull....as i wait for the canopy to pull my eyes away from the alti...look up check the canopy....and go from there.. Steve Therapy is expensive, popping bubble wrap is cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakydiver 0 #16 September 19, 2003 You both are LAME for needing a CYPRESS -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #17 September 19, 2003 QuoteYou both are LAME for needing a CYPRESS They may even have an RSL __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakydiver 0 #18 September 19, 2003 LAME!!! Besides - can't you buy cutters in bulk Forgive postwhoring its Friday - will never do again -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdog 0 #19 September 19, 2003 QuoteI know a jumper who never waves off. I've seen this person complete a backloop and dump with people right there. (I have video.) Nasty thing to do. reply] Hope you don't jump with them anymore! I Look, Wave overhead, Pull. Trying to watch my d-bag come off my back would be asking for a function. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sammer 0 #20 September 19, 2003 QuoteQuoteYou both are LAME for needing a CYPRESS They may even have an RSL Yep. Plus a belly mounted automatically deployed airbag system. I'm all about not having to save my own life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freakydiver 0 #21 September 19, 2003 Anyone who dumps in my face (granted, if I haven't just tracked right over them) will get a busted nose -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CrazyIvan 0 #22 September 19, 2003 QuoteAnyone who dumps in my face That didn't sound right. __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freakydiver 0 #23 September 19, 2003 lolololol - nor would it be, right that is. Don't dump in my face - and NEVER dump in my face either. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SDiver218 0 #24 September 19, 2003 I believe the proper term for that would be a 'hot carl'. Not that I would know....I just heard.... Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. - Benjamin Franklin Ah that's just drunk talk, sweet beautiful drunk talk. - Barney Gumbal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freakydiver 0 #25 September 19, 2003 At a loss for a decent reply... Maybe I'll just look up 'hot carl' or porn staring SDiver218 -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 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
sammer 0 #20 September 19, 2003 QuoteQuoteYou both are LAME for needing a CYPRESS They may even have an RSL Yep. Plus a belly mounted automatically deployed airbag system. I'm all about not having to save my own life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakydiver 0 #21 September 19, 2003 Anyone who dumps in my face (granted, if I haven't just tracked right over them) will get a busted nose -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #22 September 19, 2003 QuoteAnyone who dumps in my face That didn't sound right. __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakydiver 0 #23 September 19, 2003 lolololol - nor would it be, right that is. Don't dump in my face - and NEVER dump in my face either. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SDiver218 0 #24 September 19, 2003 I believe the proper term for that would be a 'hot carl'. Not that I would know....I just heard.... Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. - Benjamin Franklin Ah that's just drunk talk, sweet beautiful drunk talk. - Barney Gumbal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakydiver 0 #25 September 19, 2003 At a loss for a decent reply... Maybe I'll just look up 'hot carl' or porn staring SDiver218 -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
