Vman

Greetings All I was hopping you all could over a little feed back on the subject of storing a packed rig for extended periods. My inquiry is due to work commitments I some times do not get to jump for two to three months in which time my rig remains in a rig back stored.I do not put anything on top of it and it lays on a carpet in my bedroom closet as to address climate etc. But on my last reserve pack in Eloy the rigger mentioned to open high because my main was a little hard due to being stored in a packed mode. How should I store my rig for a few months and how should I treat my main on that first jump..air it prior too!! Blue Ones Vman

Hi Harlo I just moved from Singapore last year and strongly recommend learning from S&TA Danniel Lee he does his own thing and will take good care of you.Stay away from Skydive Adventures and Thomas Mathews club. I have seen to many accidents with them. Daniel Lee is a true skydiver and was with me all the way when I crashed in Lido Indonesia. He is what the sport is all about and has more heart and passion for the sport than you could imagine.Contact him ASAP for anything from equipment to advise. Many of the DZ's in Southern California know him he is the real focal point for the sport in South East Asia. Good luck and heads up in contacting this crown at DZ.com they are the finest the sport has to offer and will guide you through the adventure that awaits you.Enjoy Harlo and say hello to the gang in Singapore from Steve Austin aka Vman WHEN IN DOUBT WHIP IT OUT VmanQuote

Hey Dude Whats the Condor doing..Sat support. I was on her in Canada a few years back when I was a sat rat. I am offshore in North Atlantic.ROV for Oceaneering and have two days till my crew change. I am a POP'S and headed for Florida more than likely for a week or two of jumping. Did a wind tunnel camp in January with the Airspeed gang...wild. Blue Ones Vman

Quote Just had my 4th chop and due to the tangled risers and rate of spin I only managed to get to my right pillow after I realised my left pillow for what ever reason...wasn't going to do the job. The reserve deployed in a few line twists and I set out kicking it out before landing in stead of worring about why my left pillow was still attached. The example speaks for itself. I will always use an RSL Vman[email]

I was fortunate to do my B rels ther and had the whole DZ to myself which will never probably happen again.I learnt more in three weeks there than the last year abrooad. Exiting regularly at 14,000 ft. and landing in an area wher you have unlimited room has also proven to be a rare thing. Best of all no attitudes just 24 hours a day of skydiving. Full marks in my books. I will definitely return. Steve Austin

Well done Sangiro Some serious direction for a change on the web site definitely the missing link here Vman

I recently fractured my 2nd to 9th rib and collapsed my lung or what they call evidence of a moderate-sized left pleural fluid present with partial atelectasis of the lower left lobe.Crashed on 08/12 and after 3 days in hospital I was discharged due to the lung drained well just responding to antibiotics.Doing stationary bike and light weight training already. Bullshit right....just a case of you are what you eat. I never hear people mention the obvious facts of a diet high in antioxidants,minerals and aminos.The whole weight trainning thing is not a just a matter of getting big and toned but of the resistance your skeletal system replaces itself and grows with this combination. Bones will grow stronger if they are progressively exposed to such a multi directional pull with the addition to the supplements that are out in the market today. Little things like no fluids cooler than room temperture and no booze will also let the body repair itself much quicker. Some of the skydivers mention positive mental attitude also incorporated in the healing process this goes a long way similar to the visualisation we all do in this and other sports. I played a lot with wholistic medicine i.e. Asian and they work alot with the circulation of the body. Just some angles I have been succesfull with in sports. Retiring from professional Thai Boxing at 39 and Commercial diving just recently at 44 was more than enough proof on what the body is capable of. It's just how hard do you want to work at it and do not kid yourself there is some amazing options out there if one wants to take the time to do the R&D. One life..might as well get all the miles out of it you can. Hope Pyke takes this into consideration. Best of the Festive Season to All Vman

Working abroad for the last fourteen years I am always in awe at the recovery abiliity and the classical examples the ole US of A continually deals the rest of the planet. For no country takes it as good as it gives but you Americans. God Speed America From a concerned Canadian abroad Singapore Top Pop #1 Vman

Welcome to a sport where you will meet the coolest people on the planet. Congrats Singapore Top Pop#1 Vman

Pyke You going to make Pops World meet in March in NZ? Will definitely fire a few cold ones your way after that post. Respect Vman

Good on ya mate Anything to lighten up the net helps. Well done on the licenses...not many of us. Singapore Top Pop #1 USPA C-3107 APF B-1419 Blue Ones Vman

Viking Sounds like your sexual frustrations are or being channeled and effecting your day to day life. For starters kid, listen to the opposite sex who are also mothers.The individual you currently refer to as" BITCH" is obviously attempting to enstow responsiblities and character in that young and experience mind of yours. If such a simple shore as a little construction work frosts your pickle maybe you should consider looking at it in a different way i.e. If your are successful and God forbid even do a good job of this minor shore without whining you might yes just might aqcuire a tad bit more of self esteem with yourself and save us adults from listening to a mere child! We all had to grow up and some of us unfortunately had to do it with out a Mum through some of that part of out lifes. The owner of this site goes to great extents and efforts to supply us skydivers (yes kid this is a skydiving oriented site not a Pubic Wish I May Wish I Might site) with contacts and advice to improve the sport we love...what you were thinking to waste space condemming your mother and highlighting what a child you are only enforces one thing in my mind. When I come to Perris in December to jump and share the hard earned spare time of the people who also contribute or enjoy this site you wont be one of them. You ..in my books do not have a grasp on the responsibilities nor maturity some of us take for granted we all have to jump out of an airplane with. GROW UP KID ! Your Ma would wash your mouth out with soap if she knew what you referred to her as. Some of us are still growing up but at least we can rest assure we have the respect of others and thier trust. You sure as hell don't! Give yer Ma a hug Vman

I believe I have the worst story and got you all beat. Havent jumped since Oct.22 last year due to work.injuries or the odd trip to the crowbar hotel ! With my lawyer taking all my jump $$ even sold my main a few months back. But the big guy upstairs helps those who help themselves and have confirmation on court concluding and a month off in December. Perris will never be the same...reading this thread has supplied me with alot of faith to an end I thought would never present it's self. As for the not getting laid scenerio young Viking expresses try my neck of the woods South East Asia sure we can sort you out son. Look forwartd to seeing the gang in Dec. Vman Singapore Top Pop#1

AFF LVL 5 Kali Jetti Commando Base in Indonesia I was jumping a Falcon 230 I believe and the wind picked up big time and I got backed up several miles. I managed to line up some goats path between the bamboo fields about six feet wide as I landed backwards. The natives were great about helping pic my main out of the jungle and was picked up by the base ambulance. Just another day in the jungle. Vman

Hi Michele Good to see your pushing on with the jumps. I found once I had 20-30 jumps I started using an audible altimeter in addition to a wrist meter. This made me feel more comfortable and conscioius of what Iam doing each of the three alarms.Although it is not a substitue for visual reference and a standard wrist altimeter it helps and is just that much more support as a back up. I completed 125 jumps in three months and currently on a ten month break so far. I will have to forward my experiences as you have when I get back into it courtesy of work commitments. One can never find new oceans if one does not lose sight of the shore! Vman

I did 55 jumps with Sky Dive U in Eloy last October wuth the Director Stephan Lipp.All on video and did a dozen 4 & 6 ways in the end. Got really comfortable and have a lot more knowledge than someone with twice as many jumps. I feel quality not quantity is the way to go but expect to drop a bomb. Recommended! Pull & Flair Vman

Your not alone...I just ordered a Sidewinder 2 which have acually been discontinued due to the rapid change in camera models. I am having it built for a PC-5 but having just seen the new PC-9 I might get away with the odd spacer to shim things up.This is also my first effort and with all the research I have done I came to the conclusion I will definitely be limited but felt the lack of extruding brackets safety being the issue I fiqure. Good enough till I get some experience. Good Luck Vman

There have been a number of attempts but if it flies the miltary want to be up on it or bit of the take. Also, you have alot of gorrilla activity (auto matic weapons variety minus the bananas)on some of the borders. Having said that there is a DZ movement at this time but it is a long way from being a full time DZ. You just got to be there when it goes down....neat huh! Have DZ Will Jump Vman

Reality check gang. As in most third world countries almost everyone is on the take and you do not have to be in the wrong or gulity to get locked up. The Thai Government can lock your ass up for three months regardless of intervention by embassies. The jails are horrendous and if you dig red rice and dried fish thing twice about bullying the local lads for thier woman. On a more pleasant note I hear the Sun Path crowd have a boogie there in March. Will advice Vman

Living over here in South East Asia for the last 13 years,I thought you all might want a little feed back on the "land of many smiles". First off I know of many expats (thats us) working in Thailand & a few in the IT industry and the salary you were tentatively quoted is nothing short of a joke. In addition,the employer covers you with insurance plan. Seems to be an offer where you will work in the country without LEGAL Status i.e work visa or employment pass. It can be done but you need a few years under your belt in the country before FREELANCING. I have dealt formally with the military in Thailand and trust me,they prefer cards up front. Since ,like many Asean countries the military controls alot. Just a word of advice,THE GARDEN OF EDAN HAS SNAKES.I suggest a number of reputable agencies for greater security and carreer path. Former Singapore National Thai Boxing Coach Vman

Sometimes we are our worst enemies by thinking to death what makes us uncomfortable. By all means get your game plan but when you start to freak go some place in your mind that you are the happiest. This worked for me. Good job girl and enjoy Blue Ones Vman

I have just ordered my first camera effort Sidewinder 2/ PC-5 or maybe the new 9. Would any one know if cam-eye switchs are common with this application. Also with RW being my main subject ...is different lenses easy to use with the Sidewinder! Dump & Flair Vman

Sub sea RW: I was working in the Persian Gulf as a commercial diver last year and was working with a ROV (robot operated video/camera submersible) which was following me as I as was inspecting a level of an oil platform. I had finished that level an was told to drop down to the next. I pulled 10 meters of umbilical and threw it outside the platform and called for the ROV to follow. The drop was 10 meteres and I started in a modified boxman with slides and sitfly but lost it when I attempted head down (helmet weighs 40lbs with cameras and lights) and crashed head first into sea bed.The video was floating around for months between client reps.(it contained my onboard view dubbed by the ROV's presentation) and I get inquiries for encores .My latest was a 180 reverse flip at night ...pulled it off but laned on a pipeline,so much for night jumps. Last of the Jedi Vman Based out of Singapore Singapore Top POP #1 RW & camera

Dearest Emma I can't believe you jumped in Michelle's stuff like that or any one in this sport. You jumpers in the real world need to check out the DZ's in less fortunate countries and really experience the bound and the friendship practised there. You might appreciate the jumper sitting beside you that much more. Girls.... we are only on this planet for so little time. I will cover you both for a days jumping when I make it back end of this year if you promise to get along. Hugs to the both of ya! Vman

Michelle So where are you currently.... in your AFF still! Regardless if your an "A" license you should make it to the Boogie. We all have enjoyed your adventures and hope it's clear sailing for you here on in. Chuck and Flair Vman