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QuoteI don't have much of an opinion about most of your post, but I disagree strongly with this:
Quotei felt it was important to learn to fly my body before i used an enhancer such as a suit.
I feel it's important to learn to fly your body how it's going to be on most of your skydives. What's so special about your body in street clothes that makes experience flying like that more useful or relevant?
The suit's not an enhancer, it's a consistency provider.
i'm a big guy, and i was even bigger when i started jumping. i learned to fly my body as slow as it can go."Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."
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QuoteHave you noticed that all the jumpers with some experience advice you wear a JS?
Sparky
it is best to wear a jumpsuit, you stay consistent. he will end up jumping at some point without one so i gave him some info he can use.
some jumps call for jumpsuits, and some call for nothing the rest fall in between.
when i am doing stuff with big guys or belly/freeflyer mix i wear shorts and a t shirt.
the more tools you have in your toolbox, the better prepared you will be.
edited to add: if you jump in a t shirt make sure it is a long one. you can tuck it into your leg straps and it will stay put, but dave in the next post gives you the best advice of all."Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."
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i dont think it has been mentioned here and maybe for good reason. you can use toggle and riser input to change your glide in the landing pattern, ex flying in brakes.
where you jump might be too crowded or not segregated enough for you to do this safely. consult an instructor before trying any of this and anything else you might come across in cyber land.
good luck and blue skies"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." -
maybe pants and a long sleeve t-shirt. when you have no drag on you legs and arms it can make you less stable and your movements need to be exaggerated.
make sure you tuck in your shirt good because the wind will blow it over your handles, and if you have a problem your fucked until you uncover them.
i didnt get a jumpsuit until about 85 jumps. i felt it was important to learn to fly my body before i used an enhancer such as a suit. i learned to control my fall rate really well. plus i'm broke so i did what worked.
there are a lot of things you can wear in freefall, just be sure to consider the effect they will have when you are in the air. it is nice to jump in shorts and a t shirt here in ga when it is 90% humidity and 100 degrees"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."
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yes. very cool."Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." -
welcome to skydiving!
i am not telling you what you should do, just what i did.
i did a few solos, and that got me a lot more confident in the sky. after those i did a coach jump.
the package i bought to get my license included 4 or 5 coach jumps, so i dispersed these throughout the 25 jumps.
i would make a coach jump, then do a few solos and work on things.
rinse and repeat"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."
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QuoteQuoteit doesn't show asc's bellied in beach 99 from yesterday.
how often is it updated?
Say what? Where? Cedartown?
yeah, sunday afternoon at the airport we share with them.
they had a beech 99 that the pilot had to belly in because the left landing gear would not come down.
it was kinda like seeing a car Ebrake and turn a 180 into a parallel parking spot while going very fast.
the pilot managed to plant the plane between two stands of trees, on the edge of a hill.
pilot was the only one on board and all went well.
i was at the airport when it crashed, scary stuff!"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." -
QuoteAndy, WTF do you think you're doing leting the little chav have a gun
We had to take his show laces away and wouldn't let him have a sharp pencil
yeah you people aren't allowed to have guns for a reason"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."
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call chuting star and ask him. i had questions about it too and decided to go another route."Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." -
QuoteAnd does $40/jump (rental gear included) seem typical, based on everyone's personal experiences?
yes, if you pack for yourself. if not add another 5 or 6 bucks into it.
where i jump they offer a 50 dollar a day gear rental if you make 3 or more jumps (doesnt include lift ticket), if not it is 45(lift ticket, gear rental, pack job) per jump."Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." -
i would say stf for sure.
i say that because that is where i jump, and went through training there.
han's, the dzo, is a great guy and really makes it as affordable to get your license as he can. i doubt you will find a friendlier place to go.
stf has a special "vibe" and anyone who has been there knows this. people drop by and stay for years.
i am sure you will be happy with either place you choose, z hills has a great reputation too.
good luck and blue skies"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." -
focus on your breathing.
whenever you get your helmet and goggles on, take a few seconds to breathe.
the air is thinner at 14k. take a few breaths and get use to it.
if you remember to take strong steady breaths right before and throughout freefall, you will be relaxed."Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." -
it doesn't show asc's bellied in beach 99 from yesterday.
how often is it updated?"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." -
QuoteIf you have personal experience with such a situation or know someone who does, please say so.
What specific wing loading do you recommend?
i know an affi that had this happen. dislocated his shoulder while student was deploying.
ended up with a crash landing on his reserve and messed his shoulder up even worse.
he still isnt jumping and this was last seaon."Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." -
Quoteso i was packing at home and my fiancee had found a shard of glass 2 or 3 feet away while i was cocooning my canopy. Agh, now im freaking out that i have a shard of glass inside my canopy. To remind anyone that cares, its a good idea to vacuum and check the ground before you throw your canopy down. Anyone have an idea how i can throughly inspect my canopy, i want to take it to my rigger, should i? and should I un pack it in the mean time?
jump it, if it'sin there it will come out. if it's a big piece of glass you have a reserve"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."
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things i want in a girl...
that's easy and just one word. ME"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." -
QuoteQuoteQuotebut hey, now i used math and strange words, all in one sentence, you probably wont understand Either
Don't use a double negative, it makes you look like an ignorant dumbass
for the 1000th time, english is like my 3rd or 4th language.. dont be a hater! how many languages do you understand/speak!?
1.5 languages
english
german -enough to get around but that's it
spanish -i know just enough to get my ass kicked"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."
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QuoteQuoteQuoteSkydive the Farm
Complete A-License package (jumps 1-25): $1,899 (Includes a Flight 1 Canopy Course)
404-295-5000
I was going to mention this. Hans's price is unbeatable.
We're more about the fun than the money.
very true!!!"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." -
Quotei see at least 4 of us there. i'm in the cowboy hat.
ps. new fiscal year started last friday, vacation is booked and approved for the 9th annual in 2012.
it was nice meeting y'all! looking forward to next year!"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."
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Quotebut hey, now i used math and strange words, all in one sentence, you probably wont understand Either
Don't use a double negative, it makes you look like an ignorant dumbass"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."
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QuotePops - I'm about a 25-hr drive from there... a couple weeks off work + flight there + cost of lessons + beer for person letting me crash on couch = more than I could afford.
Artard - I'm in Avon in Vail Valley, so only a couple hours west from Mile Hi. It is the second DZ that I'd mentioned in my original post. Is this where you got your A license?
We have 55 acres of awesomeness, bring a tent. I'll pick you up from the atl airport.
You come during the summer and can handle it physically you can get 25 in a week, week and a half easily."Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." -
Why is this news worthy?
It happens everyday in alabama"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."
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QuoteActually my free time is very limited so before I drive the two hours to my dz I want to be able to check the winds. Thanx again for all the info.
Me too. But if you don't show up on bad weather days you miss put on all the beer and shenanigans. Shit, half the time it's just as fun as jumping"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."
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QuoteGo to the DZ and watch the jumpers on the first load.....
+1"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."
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When/Where To Make Pattern Turns
in Swooping and Canopy Control
you will pick up a feel for when to make your turns as you progress.
if there is strong winds, i often wont start the landing pattern until 800 or 700 feet. i know i will cover a lot more ground on my downwind, and i don't want to take it to far back. you take the chance of overshooting the lz, and at my dz this means trees.
quit trying to learn on the internet, and go watch some landings. if you can get a coach/instructor or an experienced jumper to watch with you and explain things, it will help a lot.