jumper03 0 #1 August 13, 2003 If you go to the WFFC page and go to the other videos and watch Arano Rodriquez's video - at about 1 min 49 sec a group exits the plane, group, what am I saying - it's a mass of humanity. They look like one of those Anaconda snake orgy balls. What is that exit called and what the heck are they hoping to accomplish by doing it? Thanks, JumpScars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 14 #2 August 13, 2003 That would be... a Rolling Tube exit. Lots of fun and an interesting skydive usually.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nutz 0 #3 August 13, 2003 QuoteLots of fun and an interesting skydive usually. Fun as crap!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 4 #4 August 13, 2003 Yup, fun, but watch your handles. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phonics1981 0 #5 August 13, 2003 Can we have a clicky link? ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilivan 0 #6 August 13, 2003 Sounds like a clusterphuck exit - good for fun, bad for handles....."If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #7 August 13, 2003 QuoteCan we have a clicky link? http://www.freefall.com/other_video.htm I take it that can only be done off of a tailgate. Looks like it would be hell to get out an otter door Scars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #8 August 13, 2003 QuoteI take it that can only be done off of a tailgate. yee of little faith! Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mofo554 0 #9 August 13, 2003 I've seen it done out of a Twin Otter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,621 #10 August 13, 2003 Quote I take it that can only be done off of a tailgate. Looks like it would be hell to get out an otter door Not so! I've done it out of an Otter.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djjazz 0 #11 August 13, 2003 I've done a 3-way tube out of the otter and a king-air and have heard of a 4-way tube out of the cessna. Largest I've heard of is a 25 way, 5-people wide and 5-people deep going out of a C-130. Flew at 300 mph. The burble was so big that you could talk to each other in the formation. They're a lot of fun. Pull in to spin faster, relax to slow down. You can pull a lot of gs. First person to break before pre-agreed break-off time owes beer. Sparky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lizzieb 0 #12 August 13, 2003 i've done a 3-way tube out of a king air. can be slightly painful getting through the door if you aren't perfectly centered when leaving! they are much easier out of a tailgate!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #13 August 13, 2003 QuoteQuote I take it that can only be done off of a tailgate. Looks like it would be hell to get out an otter door Not so! I've done it out of an Otter. indeed we did a double tube out of Kapows otter not long ago...spun like a banshee but we all stayed close when it broke and got several docks in after...____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a97virago 0 #14 August 13, 2003 Did anyone notice about 40 seconds into the video, the guy with a torquise Jav had his main pin cover open??? Yikes!!! Larry A-43434 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 8 #15 August 14, 2003 Yes, most definitly Otter-do-able. I've seen 8-Way tubes pulled out of Otters on more then one occassion... two interlocked 4-Way tubes. I even saw a 9-Way tube launched from an Otter once. The afore mentioned 8-Way tube with a little gal tucked in (laying across) the center. That was freaky to watch go out the door. Tubes are definitly a good place for hard helmets and Cypress... and watch out for your handles... Pick your tube-u-lar friends well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bozo 0 #16 August 15, 2003 [Largest I've heard of is a 25 way, 5-people wide and 5-people deep going out of a C-130. Flew at 300 mph. The burble was so big that you could talk to each other in the formation Your facts are correct. I was on it. Still the record, Remarkable jump.....at the very least. bozo bozo Pain is fleeting. Glory lasts forever. Chicks dig scars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FLsurfer 0 #17 August 15, 2003 Did a 4 way tube out of a Caravan CargoMaster. That's been the only one so far, but it was fun. Especially since it was with 3 girls and myself. Then we got a few sit docks in afterwards. Maybe during this year's PR FreeFallFest we'll plan a bigger one out of the Skyvan. Problems just be opportunities in der workin' clothes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #18 August 16, 2003 And, we pulled one off of a Blackhawk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueSBDeath 2 #19 August 16, 2003 The one way tubes can be done from all ACBSBD...........Its all about Respect, USPA#-7062, FB-2197, Outlaw 499 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skydiver40TN 0 #20 August 17, 2003 A "Horny Gorilla" and a "Magic Carpet" are very cool too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pleifer 0 #21 August 17, 2003 QuoteFun as crap!!! did not know crap was that enjoyable _________________________________________ The Angel of Duh has spoke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #22 August 17, 2003 hey bozo, I still wanna check that vid outMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #23 August 17, 2003 QuoteA "Horny Gorilla" and a "Magic Carpet" are very cool too. I did about one MC a day at Rantoul this year. We had one the flipped over on its back and we were in a slow spin from 10K to the 7K breakoff. Hit 220mph max, averaged 180. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djjazz 0 #24 August 18, 2003 Quote In Reply To -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A "Horny Gorilla" and a "Magic Carpet" are very cool too. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I did about one MC a day at Rantoul this year. We had one the flipped over on its back and we were in a slow spin from 10K to the 7K breakoff. Hit 220mph max, averaged 180. May you please describe the Magic Carpet? I wouldn't think it could get up that fast. Bozo, I'd like to see the 25-way video too if you could post it. Vordo (I'm pretty sure still jumping at Smith Mountain Lake) told me that story during a Christmas party. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #25 August 18, 2003 Magic Carpet. Linked exit. Rows of 3 with arms linked. After you link arms, you take the leg straps of the person in the line ahead. Works great with 9 or 12. More than that may be a little crazy. Since generally women have weaker wrists, we put them in the front row. Exit - the group links up on the red light and walks to the edge. The front row will feel like they are going to fall out. The front row bends forward for exit and straightens back out after. Rock forward, back, exit. The rear group pushes and everyone goes. When it comes out, it slowly rolls over onto its back. You get to watch the plane fly away (very cool). Then, it can do anything. Most of the time, it will go headdown for a little while, thus a max speed over 200. With 15 people, it may bend in half. Just hang on. Cool thing - if you pull your arms in tight on the legstraps, you will be in a burble behind someone and can hear other people yelling like on raft rides. Breakoff - At 7000ft, let go and go to a round. It will probably blow apart before then on your first few times. Best aircraft is a tailgate type. Important safety notes - You may be in the burble, so be aware that your alti may not read correctly. You can get bumped around, so people with leg strap throwouts need to have that legstrap on the outside of the group. Check all bridles and hackeys. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
