JerryBaumchen 1,048 #26 January 20, 2013 Hi John ( and Andy ), QuoteI've pulled a front mount reserve. Definitely a hell of an experience. I've pulled two, both at terminal. You do not forget those experiences. Now back to your regular schedulled programming. JerryBaumchen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,382 #27 January 22, 2013 Quote Quote Quote hyperflexed my spine; Oops, I think I meant to say hyperextended. I'm bending over backwards to get this right. I've pulled a front mount reserve. Definitely a hell of an experience. My only opening of a chest mount was a borrowed cutaway rig. No sleeve or diaper, packed just like the old QAC reserves. I stood on the 182 step facing the tail, hopped off, and pulled. I think the canopy was finishing opening as I passed under the tail. Holy crap, that thing opened fast!!!"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelmullins 77 #28 January 24, 2013 QuoteQuoteI hope you don't mind my asking because I would seriously like to know. If I've done a tandem and didn't "freak out" in a strange way. Why isn't it possible to do a tandem where I can face the instructor? The harness was not designed to fit the human body in that way. So, The safety margins are compromised too much. So, It's against the rules. Because, It's not safe. Actually, I have seen it done several times. The passenger doesn't put the harness on backwards, the passenger puts the harness on the normal way and simply faces the instructor, hooks up the same way. Although I don't recommend it, I see no particular danger in doing it. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rrmtopo 1 #29 January 26, 2013 At some point in the mid/late 80s I had seen the "missionary" harness used exactly that way at Deland, and I remember it was made specifically for that position. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #30 January 27, 2013 Quote I hope you don't mind my asking because I would seriously like to know. Why would even want to do that ? Maybe she prefers the missionary position? Just askin'. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #31 January 27, 2013 I can name at least three people who have done it at least once, but I won't. one passenger had the harness on backwards and two had the harness on the regular way; none had any problems. All passengers exited with their legs between the TM's legs and their arms around the TM's neck prior to drogue throw. All were with "modern" harnesses with belly/butt bands. Two were out of helicopters at a beach boogie and one was out of an Otter at a regular DZ. All three landed on their feet because winds were around 10-15 mph. No biggie. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #32 January 27, 2013 QuoteAll passengers exited with their legs between the TM's legs http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=search_results&search_forum=all&search_string=%22female+tandem%22&search_type=AND&search_fields=sb&search_time=&search_user_username=&sb=score&mh=500 QuoteNo biggie. Well, now that's just sad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #33 January 27, 2013 Quote Quote I hope you don't mind my asking because I would seriously like to know. Why would even want to do that ? Maybe she prefers the missionary position? Just askin'. No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #34 January 28, 2013 So, anyone for doing it naked with your SO? What could possibly happen? My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #35 January 28, 2013 Quote So, anyone for doing it naked with your SO? What could possibly happen? I thought that what a reverse naked rodeo was??No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abedy 0 #36 January 28, 2013 Hehe, I liked your old avatar pic better. This one looks like a "Funkenmariechen" (Rhine Carnival Majorette so to say) Some pics and this one (you'll need to have it translated by Google, though) provides some background info as the customs goes back to the time the Rhine region was occupied by Napoleon... BTW: Came to mind as the Carnival season is about to start here. (I'm dreading it.) The sky is not the limit. The ground is. The Society of Skydiving Ducks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregpso 1 #37 January 28, 2013 I opened a chest mounted reserve in 1981 at terminal at pakenham Vic Aust. yep you guessed it I pulled the wrong bloody handle at opening time. A very painful experience flat 20 ft round reserve no sleeve. Opened fast but ouch to the max. prob lucky I was only 22 then.. no injuries just sore for a week. kinda proud i went back next week and did 2 more jumps.. then made return some 28 years later and banged out another 26. Now retired for various reason (foot in mouth disease) Now about Skyhooks (still waiting for my royalty cheque Bill !!! )I tend to be a bit different. enjoyed my time in the sport or is it an industry these days ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #38 January 28, 2013 QuoteI opened a chest mounted reserve in 1981 at terminal at pakenham Vic Aust. yep you guessed it I pulled the wrong bloody handle at opening time. A very painful experience flat 20 ft round reserve no sleeve. Opened fast but ouch to the max. prob lucky I was only 22 then.. no injuries just sore for a week. kinda proud i went back next week and did 2 more jumps.. then made return some 28 years later and banged out another 26. Now retired for various reason (foot in mouth disease) Now about Skyhooks (still waiting for my royalty cheque Bill !!! ) Hoof and Mouth disease??? hhhhhhmm interestingNo matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #39 January 28, 2013 Quote Quote I opened a chest mounted reserve in 1981 at terminal at pakenham Vic Aust. yep you guessed it I pulled the wrong bloody handle at opening time. A very painful experience flat 20 ft round reserve no sleeve. Opened fast but ouch to the max. prob lucky I was only 22 then.. no injuries just sore for a week. kinda proud i went back next week and did 2 more jumps.. then made return some 28 years later and banged out another 26. Now retired for various reason (foot in mouth disease) Now about Skyhooks (still waiting for my royalty cheque Bill !!! ) Hoof and Mouth disease??? hhhhhhmm interesting No...foot IN mouth. Sometimes your actions get ya in trouble...sometimes it's words ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #40 January 28, 2013 Quote Quote Quote I opened a chest mounted reserve in 1981 at terminal at pakenham Vic Aust. yep you guessed it I pulled the wrong bloody handle at opening time. A very painful experience flat 20 ft round reserve no sleeve. Opened fast but ouch to the max. prob lucky I was only 22 then.. no injuries just sore for a week. kinda proud i went back next week and did 2 more jumps.. then made return some 28 years later and banged out another 26. Now retired for various reason (foot in mouth disease) Now about Skyhooks (still waiting for my royalty cheque Bill !!! ) Hoof and Mouth disease??? hhhhhhmm interesting No...foot IN mouth. Sometimes your actions get ya in trouble...sometimes it's words I couldn't resist! vey familiar with the foot in mouth problemNo matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 24 #41 January 30, 2013 Quote Quote Quote Quote I opened a chest mounted reserve in 1981 at terminal at pakenham Vic Aust. yep you guessed it I pulled the wrong bloody handle at opening time. A very painful experience flat 20 ft round reserve no sleeve. Opened fast but ouch to the max. prob lucky I was only 22 then.. no injuries just sore for a week. kinda proud i went back next week and did 2 more jumps.. then made return some 28 years later and banged out another 26. Now retired for various reason (foot in mouth disease) Now about Skyhooks (still waiting for my royalty cheque Bill !!! ) Hoof and Mouth disease??? hhhhhhmm interesting No...foot IN mouth. Sometimes your actions get ya in trouble...sometimes it's words I couldn't resist! vey familiar with the foot in mouth problem Shrimping. It's not just for fisherman anymore.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
promise5 17 #42 January 30, 2013 Quote Quote Quote Quote Quote I opened a chest mounted reserve in 1981 at terminal at pakenham Vic Aust. yep you guessed it I pulled the wrong bloody handle at opening time. A very painful experience flat 20 ft round reserve no sleeve. Opened fast but ouch to the max. prob lucky I was only 22 then.. no injuries just sore for a week. kinda proud i went back next week and did 2 more jumps.. then made return some 28 years later and banged out another 26. Now retired for various reason (foot in mouth disease) Now about Skyhooks (still waiting for my royalty cheque Bill !!! ) Hoof and Mouth disease??? hhhhhhmm interesting No...foot IN mouth. Sometimes your actions get ya in trouble...sometimes it's words I couldn't resist! vey familiar with the foot in mouth problem Shrimping. It's not just for fisherman anymore. No matter how slowly you say oranges it never sounds like gullible. Believe me I tried. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
