lippy 771 #26 January 21, 2005 I had around 250 jumps and hooked a hard 180 under a blade-runner 150 loaded at ~1.3. I was lucky enough to plow into the accuracy tuffet and bounce off of it, rather than the ground. I was out for a couple of weeks, which sucked at the time. In hindsight though, it was a good way to get some respect for the ground beaten into meI got nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #27 January 21, 2005 180 degree front riser turn to do a downwind swoop on jump 999. Didn't make jump 1,000 for a month. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #28 January 21, 2005 Double fronts from a long time back could get even the old Maverick to swoop a ways, but I don't count that. FR 90's and 180's around 1800 and into the current Stilletto (WL 1.6-1.7). No desire for anything more than that. My real desire is get that FR timed just right so the finish is cleaner. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #29 January 22, 2005 I answered: I started front riser, 90, and 180 approaches sub 200 jumps and was fine ***I have to admit that at my level, I only do it on occasion an try to keep double front riser with straight in landsings. I want to take a canopy course and NOT tempt fate any more than I have._______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstu 0 #30 January 22, 2005 Started at about 160 jumps with a stileto 150(1.2),impulse 120(1.5ish),xfire97(1.8ish), VX84(2.2) at 750jumps i now have about 1200jumps. I've never gotten hurt and i didn't set the best example in my progression cause i see others trying to follow my path. the canopies above are the ones i owned, i jumped every size canopy in between those sizes before i bought. I contribute my progession to the RIGHT people that gave me advice, taking the information with a grain of salt, LISTENING to the people that know what they're talking about when i was doing somethign stupid, and doing a lot of jumping in a short amount of time (1200jumps in 2.5 years).Slip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #31 January 23, 2005 Sorry I am late to this thread. Too much screwing around in the Bonfire. Started "Swooping" at around 75 jumps. Almost died once.......but NEVER actually hit the ground. A close call now and again. I seem to be the opposite of a lot of people that are agressive about swooping. I started early....most would say TOO early.....but I did it on LARGE canopies. Started learning on a PD 190. Used to freak a lot of people out doing hard 180's........often using both fronts to make it turn faster. At 130 some jumps I got a Stiletto loaded about 1.3. Several people expressed concern but not the people where I jumped. I had a scary moment or 3 on that canopy. Once again.....never hit the ground but learned A LOT! After I put about 300+ jumps on it......my "normal" landing was swooping while dragging both toes through the grass. I felt like I could land that canopy anywhere the laws of physics would let me. Downwind, cross wind, quartering......didn't matter. Then........I bought a Vengeance 150. Loaded about 1.5 I think. It's been a new experience. Mostly just getting used to the recovery arc and massive alti loss when you get in it hard. Yet......not THAT much new to learn. I do still have MUCH respect for it though. The PD 190 could have hurt me. The Stiletto could have maybe killed me if I tried REALLY hard. The Vengeance........it would without a doubt kill me if I screw up. I only have about 30 or so jumps on it now. I find myself being a bit more picky about my approaches. If it isn't right......I'll take it easy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeiber 0 #32 January 25, 2005 Confession time - Started 90's at about jump 150. Then one day this past summer, about jump 300, I did a nice 180 right into the ground... Of course it was right in front of my mentors on the PST. I got really, really lucky, and ended up with two broken ribs, a separated shoulder, two knees with ligament damage, and a whole lot of wounded pride. This is going to sound really twisted, but I'm glad it happened. I learned a valuable lesson (one of several) about 'the corner' that day. I was under a Saber2 loaded at about 1.5. Had I been under anything smaller, I probably wouldn't be here... It took me about 10 jumps to get my nerve to swoop back, but I've since purchased a Neptune to assist in my setup. Overall, I feel like the incident has made me a wiser canopy pilot. Too bad it came at such a price... then again, many pilots paid a much higher price and never had an opportunity to learn from their mistake.... BTW, the pros comforted me by telling me about the time(s) they hooked in. Even the pros screwed up when they were 'young'.... Shhh... you hear that sound? That's the sound of nobody caring! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakydiver 0 #33 January 25, 2005 90's and 180s sub 100, got hurt, curtailed to double fronts for the next 2-3 years and only basically ever do 90s anymore... im lame and a dad too though hehehe. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Designer 0 #34 January 26, 2005 Good poll!Hope it is as honest as it seems?It is not so much the turns you are doing as is the progression to doing them.rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
