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QuoteAnd somehow this is supposed to make me feel better about the logic of asking people who don't know you and have never seen you about what kind of medical professional you should go see?
For the record, there are probably as many medical Dr. horror stories as there are chiropractic horror stories. There are incompetent people everywhere.
BTW, I think you should try a touch of accupuncture with a bit of Native American witch Dr. thrown in for good measure.
This is a discussion forum, where we talk about our past experiences and help each other out if we have questions. Its the internet, and while we should take everything we read with a grain of salt, it doesn't hurt to ask other skydivers who have probably suffered similar injuries. If my post bothers you, or if you find it stupid, you can just ignore it and go on with your life.
You make some rather good and intelligent points, you don't have to come across as a dick while doing it. -
QuoteQuoteI have heard absolute horror stories from chiropractors... yet just about everyone recommends them. I called a few places and they were already signing me up or multiple visits before they even knew what my problem is.
I went to a chiropractor last year, 24 treatments was what they signed me up for....naively I accepted (private healthcare was paying)...now a year down the line my back is in a worse state than it was when I first went to them, along the way I kept telling them it was getting worse, their stock answer was 'keep coming back and we'll fix it'. I wish now I hadn't even started.
I'd recommend x-ray, then see what the doc says. If he recommends physio take it. I wish that's what I had done.
Sorry to hear that, is your back better now at least? -
QuoteFirst I'd get a second opinion from MountainBiking.com or some other outdoor type web forum.
lol thanks for the tip, but if you haven't noticed in my post I am actually asking what kind of medical professional I should visit for this issue. Not asking for advice on how to fix it.
I have heard absolute horror stories from chiropractors... yet just about everyone recommends them. I called a few places and they were already signing me up or multiple visits before they even knew what my problem is. -
my last jump at the dz turned out to be a hard opening... now anytime I go into an arch position, my lower back hurts and it doesn't seem to be getting better.... (sitting 8 hours a day at work does not help either)
I really want to go back to the DZ this weekend I already skipped last week because of my back.
anyone who's had this problem... what do you recommend? chiropractor? orthopedic? physical therapist?
Never had previous back injuries or anything, this kinda blows.. -
QuoteYour not gonna be able to stall the manta 260s at taft. Trust me i have tried really hard. lol. But you can get it to stall with rear risers. but still not easy there is alot of line tension. Look into getting the altitrack thats what i got and absoultly love it. It gives you the look of a analog but has a complete logbook that will tell you everything about you jump. i also just bought a optima 2 audible and it is awesome as well. i reccommend both.
And i like fat tire ill see you in 2 weeks at the boogies and we will have a beer then.
And congrats on kickin some ass on you AFF so far. Who were your jump masters on 4 and 5.
I had John and Joey. And thanks for the tips, fat tire it is lol.
My lower back is still busted from that hard opening, but I'm gonna try to make it this weekend and on Memorial day if its open. -
I feel bad for that kid. That picture is going to haunt him for he rest of his life... -
QuoteQuoteI applaud the President for announcing his support for gay marriage.
I am appalled that he did not do it sooner than six months prior to the election. I am disgusted that he did not mobilize Congress to do something about it, even when he had within 1 vote of being filibuster proof in the Senate.
Yes, I am finding the bad side to this because it reeks of politics. How many gays and lesbians could have been helped these past few years had he been the anti-politician that was elected?
I can't decide on the politics behind this. Given that it is a rough 50/50 proposition and does not correspond to the 50/50 support for the parties, it doesn't seem beneficial to take this stance right now. I wonder if Biden forced his hand. It seems more like political courage than expediency, which is unusual for Obama. Just look at how long it took with DADT. The political angle that could exist here is that he's shoring up the gay vote that might have declined to participate in November. But it could easily cost him as many black votes or other Christian Democrats.
He is trying to appeal to the liberal voters, whom are nothing but disappointed in him by his unfulfilled promises for the past 4 years. And those on the right will vote against him regardless of his stance on gay marriage, I don't see how this could hurt him.
A lot of the people on the left are disappointed in Obama, and are unmotivated to vote.
And those poll numbers? The election is months away and numbers really don't mean shit right now, anything could happen.
He needs to wake up his base.
The interesting thing about this election is that both candidates are generally seen as weak people who don't deliver. People just don't like Romney and see straight through his bullshit, while Obama is nothing but utter dissapointment. -
QuoteQuoteWhat would you do on board the plane if the pilot became unconscious and did not respond to attempts to revive? For instance if he/she were having a massive heart attack.
Didja even bother to read it?
Yes, 6 hours ago. Forgot about the "massive heart attack" part. -
QuoteQuoteOn another note, I'm sure we could fly the plane around 40 minutes until he wakes up....
Yup, because people just 'wake up' from heart attack/strokes.
oh, i thought we were just talking about the pilot just passing out... -
On another note, I'm sure we could fly the plane around 40 minutes until he wakes up....
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now thats just fucking evil. but i couldnt help but laugh.
if the pilot passes out? I don't know how to land a plane, but I know how to make it gain altitude.... ill go up as high as I can, then bail with the pilot. -
QuoteHell Yeah New Rig is finally in my hands!!!! Check out the attachments
Thanks to:
Sunrise Manufacturing! Rick your customer service and container making skills are GREAT!!!
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Rigs & Things! Anne and Roy, thanks again for your help and great price for this rig!
http://www.para-service.com/
Specs:
• Wings container: All stainless steel; Rsl; type 17mini-rings, cut-in lats, spacer foam, articulated harness; low-profile res.handle
• Aerodyne:
Main: Pilot 168’ ZPX (carbon, red, , red, carbon), slider carbon.
Reserve: Smart 160’ (white)
• BOC, yellow hacky; black Pilot Chute
• Cypres-2
!!!!!Blue Skies!!!!!
look out Dubai !
Looks great! congrats! how much did it cost altogether? -
Quote(edited to add) Answers change when you move to high-performance gear...
yesQuoteif you adjust your container to be too loose, can that cause lower back pains upon deployment?
MaybeQuote
or did I have a hard opening?Quotemaybe too much arching? (if there is such a thing).
There is... but unlikely to be the issue during opening.Quote
Electronic alti or analog?
Personally - kinda one each Alti-III and Alti-track. but to answer the question I think you're asking they both have analog face, don't care for digital numbers,Quote
When should one start looking for a rig?
As soon as you are sure you're going to stay with it.Quote
30?
Was once... long agoQuote40?
Was that too... but its been a few years, I'm a bit older than that...Quote50 jumps?
Yep, after about 2 years (~1/2 of that on my own rig), but that was 20 years ago...Quote
B-license?
yea, but I've had my 'D' for long enough that I don't remember the number... its around here somewhere...Quote
I weight 195 lbs, 6 ft tall. I'm thinking of sticking to 230 for rentals and my first rig, however some people, including instructors, recommended I buy 210 or 190. I'm a little confused because that's slightly below the 1:1 people recommend here... does that rule matter less the heavier you get or something?
Ok, now a question near/dear to my heart...
They told me the same thing when I went to buy my own rig. (~220-lbs at the time) Despite the insistance, I bought a new PD-260 9-cell (mind you it was the older F-111 non-ZP fabric) And they were right... after only 10 years and ~600 jumps I started getting bored with it. Now, after 22 years (and gaining a little weight) I've down sized all the way to a 210.
Get what YOU are comfortable with as long as it is no more agressive than what you instructors feel you're ready for.
Yes, if you buy new, there will be a certain amount of investment loss if you sell soon, but for me there was the reassurance that, in a sport where I did not know allot about gear, I knew the history/condition of the gear from day 1.Quote
Should I get a brand new container? just so that it fits me perfectly?
YES.Quote
Hot summer southern california weather is coming up... should I even bother getting a jumpsuit?
Yes. First, it will provide a more consistant flight behaviour as you are learning, and as a new jumper, it will help when you land places you didn't plan to... (got drug down the taxi way ~jump #30 very short before I got it collapsed... found holes in both layers of the cordura knees and my jeans, but not in my skin...)Quote
If I hold my flare too long, (edit: at high altitudes) the canopy collapses, what are the odds that it doesn't recover from the collapse? are there any videos of that happening?
rare, but can happen... mostly if the pilot 'chute gets in front and wraps on the lines.
videos, I'm sure... just don't have links right now.
NOT a reason not to do so (high, clear your airspace, expecially below) just something to keep in mind.Quote
what kind of beer do you like?
Ayinger Altbairisch Dark (cold)
I think I owe you more than one beer, thanks for the answers, cheers! -
QuoteWhat dz are you jumping at? If you're at Perris, Elsinore or San Diego, go talk to the people at the gear store. They can answer your questions and lay out your options - plus you'll have the advantage of getting to look at and touch what you are asking about.
When to buy? I know that the Square One store in Perris has a fabulous demo/rental program, not sure about their store at Elsinore or Gravity Gear in San Diego. If you decide on new gear and can take advantage of something like that, it's worth it as you will have gear to jump while your custom stuff is being made.
Get a jumpsuit. Unless you think you are going to like doing a lot of solos.
I'm actually in Taft, probably gonna try and stick there for a while until I get my A. Not sure about the other DZ's but I feel at home there, everyone is really chill and helpful. I'll definitely make a trip to Perris though, especially if I can try out some gear over there... wasn't aware of that.
My only problem with getting new gear, and jumpsuits is that I'm probably gonna mess up the equipment on landing at least a couple of times, since I am still new... -
QuoteAll good answers so far.
Can I just say "What he said" and get beer if I see you?
I will say you should get your own rig as soon as possible. A: you don't have to pay rental fees. B: If you get one that fits properly, things will generally be more comfortable. C: If you don't feel like packing at the end of the day, you don't have to. Stuff it in a gear bag and get it next time. All the coolest skydivers show up to the dz with an unpacked rig ;)
haha, ya ull get a beer. I can always rent a rig, leave, unpack it, and walk back in. -
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If I hold my flare too long, the canopy collapses, what are the odds that it doesn't recover from the collapse? are there any videos of that happening?
sorry, I meant at like 4000 feet, not right before landing.
Student gear should not with normal "use" stall.
But if you force it to stall, meaning pulling the steeringtoggles down to your feet or so, the canopy will inflate again once you lift the toggles.
This video shows a stall, and moving past the stall, making the canopy fly backwards (DO NOT DO THIS!).
The canopy used is much more stable in a stall than the average skydiving canopy.
And you see when I lift the toggles, the canopy surges forward, and almost "hits" the horizon.
That means the canopy is flying down, as in vertically down, for a brief moment.
A few seconds later my body swings under the canopy again and we return to normal flight.
The reinflation from stall to "open wing" might be a tad quicker on this canopy compared to a normal skydive canopy, but not that much.
So, short answer, no problem if you do it at 4000 feet.
But below 300 feet, your pushing your luck.
http://youtu.be/1twC8F2ptmU
Ya, i was holding the stall and put the toggles back up immediately after I felt the free fall. I can assure you I would not dare to try that below 2k...
If anything my problem with landings right now is flaring too slow/ too late. -
Exactly how much in control do you think you are going 120 mph on a bike? All it takes is one false slip, an oil spill, or even a split second of bad judgement which even the most talented people in the sport make.
I know a man who was a very safe rider, and he got knocked off and killed on the freeway by a dumbass driver. I'm not trying to scare you about riding a bike, just saying, are you ever really completely in control of any situation?
To be honest, you are much more in control on a roller coaster. The odds of something going wrong or dying on a roller coaster are as close to 0 as it gets... I can feel very comfortable saying I can ride roller coasters 10,000 times without ever getting injured. I can't say the same about most other activities.
Maybe you should take a look at your fears and understand that they might not be necessarily related to the level of danger you are in, but rather some kind of phobia?
For what its worth, here is my story. I couldn't get myself to climb up a 40 foot ladder last year at work. I ended up checking on the work being done from a roof higher up above (I'm an engineer). I hated myself for it, I spoke to one of the painters, who is a very humble older man, and he made it simple, he said: "its easy to be scared, just focus on what you are supposed to do and do it". He didn't pressure me to do it or not do it, and I went up the ladder.
Once I was on the roof, there was only one way down. I took his advice to heart and focused.
Coming down the ladder I felt like I a beast, beating my fear of heights for the first time, the feeling was great, I even got a rush from it. I became obsessed with heights, I look down cliffs and high places at any opportunity i get, which is also how I ended up jumping out of planes... bungee jump is next. Little did I know what I feared the most in my life ended up being my most enjoyable experience. -
QuoteHi,
1. You just had an opening hard enough for you to remember it.
2. No
3. Analog for a hundred or two jumps.
3. Now
4.listen to your instructor.
5. Yes, as long as you can still afford jump tickets.
6. Yes
7. Flare at the correct height.
8. Kilkenny or Boddingtons or Guiness.
Cheers, fergs
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If I hold my flare too long, the canopy collapses, what are the odds that it doesn't recover from the collapse? are there any videos of that happening?
sorry, I meant at like 4000 feet, not right before landing. -
if you adjust your container to be too loose, can that cause lower back pains upon deployment? or did I have a hard opening? As much as I try to and remember what the hell actually happened, I can't.
I had just readjusted my leg straps because my right leg got numb on my AFF5 canopy portion... on my AFF6 after all the adjustments, I jumped, upon deployment I felt my back just curving inwards like a mofo, and I landed with a sore back =/ . At least I passed my AFF's, but I'd like to know if I made a mistake before deployment, maybe too much arching? (if there is such a thing).
Electronic alti or analog?
When should one start looking for a rig? 30? 40? 50 jumps? B-license?
I weight 195 lbs, 6 ft tall. I'm thinking of sticking to 230 for rentals and my first rig, however some people, including instructors, recommended I buy 210 or 190. I'm a little confused because that's slightly below the 1:1 people recommend here... does that rule matter less the heavier you get or something?
Should I get a brand new container? just so that it fits me perfectly?
Hot summer southern california weather is coming up... should I even bother getting a jumpsuit?
If I hold my flare too long, (edit: at high altitudes) the canopy collapses, what are the odds that it doesn't recover from the collapse? are there any videos of that happening?
what kind of beer do you like? -
Quotesheesh, these days things that make me go hmmm
I put a motor, trans, and carb on craigslist for less than just the core value of the block and I get not one, but two responses saying that I want too much for it...
apparently these days ya just gotta give stuff away
rant over, carry on
Roy
I sell a lot of stuff on craigslist, and I always leave the ad up even if I make the sale. I can't tell you how many times I have hated myself for giving to lower offers, only to be offered the listed price a couple of days later.
Unless your prices are off, be patient, someone will come. -
QuoteThis isnt college
I couldn't agree more.
If the discourse on speaker’s corner offends you, I would recommend you stay in college and get a PHD so you won’t have to deal with the real world. If not put your big boy pants on and sack up.
I can assure you I was not offended. I'm not sure what to make of the advice you gave me as I don't understand how a PHD keeps me from dealing with the real world...
That being said, I don't necessarily agree or disagree with the initial point you were trying to make, and I happen to be quite conservative on some issues... its just that citing a blog, followed by an offensive comment, is not going to help you prove your point.
That's like me walking in a church, and telling everyone in there "there is no god, this blog presented here proves it! you right-wingers are always wrong!".
Catch my drift?
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QuoteThis isnt college
I couldn't agree more.
QuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteQuoteIf the leftys weren’t so self-righteous I would feel bad for them. I am sensing a pattern where they seem to be wrong only on days that end in Y.
Was this part necessary?
New to SC?
Been lurking here and there.
Well welcome then
As for whats necessary?
Dont ask
You most likly dont want to know if you are going to stick around a while
Anyway
Have fun
I suppose adding that additional comment at the end of your post made things more entertaining, but I think the "leftys" have a point this time...
If I cited a blog on one of my research papers in college I'm pretty sure I would've gotten a big fat F.
Maybe they are wrong everyday except Tuesday?
lower back: busted
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Sorry if I come off as a humorless jerkoff, I'm just fucking bitter right now about not being able to jump.