freeflyin84

my friend ryan and i had the chance to drive from san diego back to my home in utah and check out some of the sickest dropzones going. we started in san diego, went to elsinore for a few days, perris for a bit, than skydive arizona for 4 days. we continued to mile-hi in colorado to jump there but hit some lousy weather, so no go. over all it was the trip of a lifetime. met some awsome people, got in some of the most fun jumps yet, and saw some incredible country. here's a video of the goods: http://www.vimeo.com/4417489

i would like to check out as many as possible. i'm trying to figure out if i need to get a dutch licence or if my uspa membership will allow me to jump there. any info on that?

i'm going to be in the netherlands for most of may. i was hoping someone may have some recommendations on where to go. i'll be in the northwest corner kind of, but it's a small country so it doesn't matter. also, are there any restrictions for non european jumpers, ie: require a certain licence/gear, etc.. thanks....

i'm gonna throw it out there and guess the bridle. the pilot chute was there when i reached back to pull. can't really guess anything else. don't know if it contributed to the malfunction or not, but it was just one more thing to add to the list of f**K ups on that jump.....

great exit with fellow jumper, docked twice, approached a layer of that which shall not be named , broke away, chilled until 4000, waved and pulled. another jump in paradise. until the chute began to open. it felt weird from the get go, and right before i pulled i felt something slapping the back of my legs. the chute opened but was throwing me from side to side, then after opening, threw me into a wild left hand spin. my left toggle was there, but my right toggle was above the slider somehow and wrapped around the lines. i tried to reach up and grab the toggle 3 or 4 times, but checked and saw i was at 2000'. CUT AWAY. everything went great. no fear, just training. opened great, landed great. after review, it was determined that the packer (student rig, still haven't bought), didn't stow the break properly and left it loose, and we presume loose line wrapped over the chute or allowed the toggle to release and wrap the lines. not sure as i was kind of preoccupied, but based on other experiences, what do you think??? sound like a line over, wrapped brake line, something else? anything different i could have done? oh ya, i did another jump a few loads later and it was sick!! first sit fly attempt. nothing like jumping back on the horse after falling off

good points guys, all of you. i forgot to mention that i'm his roomate and we went through AFF together. i was just giving him a hard time, but he knows i was a little scared for him. didn't mean to start a little argument here, as it is a discussion forum. ji actually didn't really know what the recommended advice would be on this topic, so i've learned from his experience as well...thanks

you're a dummy. shoulda, coulda, woulda cut away, but u didn't. u scared Richard, and that should definatley make u think a moment or two next time. good job on walking away, but if you can't steer with the toggles, screw it and cut away. why risk it. granted it could be the day the reserve doesn't like you, but a good gust of wind coulda had you all weird coming in on your risers. nice job landing it

you guys rock....thanks for the info. me and my bro have our final tandems tomorrow and we were definatley kinda curious on the whole situation. a case of beer is definatley in order after AFF is over, and we appreicate the advice from all you guys. blue skies and safe landings!! see ya'll on the ground!!

so here's the question. i've already shelled out $1400 for AFF. no question i'm stoked about it. but am i supposed to tip the tandem master after every jump? what are the standard procedures here. that could get kinda expensive, although worth it considering the experience we're learning from. i was thinking a case of beer, but i don't know what most people do. apprecieate the help.