bert_man 0 #26 November 3, 2006 QuoteThis might be a stupid idea, but not being constrained by the limits of understanding, knowledge or any experience, Why don't you BASE off the cliff with the rope hooked in (such as the example in the video) and then cuttaway? yea, whats the worst that could happen? a mal? -Ghetto "The reason death cannot frighten me, is because life has cured me of fear." Web Design Cleveland Skydiving Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
juanesky 0 #27 November 3, 2006 QuoteQuoteso for those of us not in the know .. . . What is a FRASCA??? Tell tell. . . tjeck http://www.skydivingmovies.com/ver2/pafiledb.php?action=file&id=3323&string=frasca Clicky"According to some of the conservatives here, it sounds like it's fine to beat your wide - as long as she had it coming." -Billvon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #28 November 3, 2006 QuoteQuoteThis might be a stupid idea, but not being constrained by the limits of understanding, knowledge or any experience, Why don't you BASE off the cliff with the rope hooked in (such as the example in the video) and then cuttaway? yea, whats the worst that could happen? a mal? well, i have thought about it a bit. walshmans isnt the cleanest of cliffs, so if i did get a 180, and i got hung up, i would have to be rescued, as if i cut away from canopy not only would it be there, but i would bounce off the wall until the rope comes tight. bad -SPACE- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cincybase 0 #29 November 3, 2006 Cincy crew reporting for duty,hell Ohio crew reporting for duty...Nothing I could do, I totally shit when I fart! -JK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_goldsmith 1 #30 November 3, 2006 You're attached to a rope, I'm sure you could figure a way to rescure yourself Maybe if you had ascenders on you? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #31 November 3, 2006 QuoteMaybe if you had ascenders on you? my ascenders got jacked by some kid slacklineing on the CU campus. i thought slackliners and climbers were cool. i am both -SPACE- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bert_man 0 #32 November 4, 2006 QuoteCincy crew reporting for duty,hell Ohio crew reporting for duty... That's right, Ohio crew reporting for duty... I'm about 80% in (if i can get my boss to live without me for another week only a few weeks after my 'bridge day' vacation) Edit: Talked to the boss, got my time off, i'm going -Ghetto "The reason death cannot frighten me, is because life has cured me of fear." Web Design Cleveland Skydiving Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #33 November 17, 2006 yo yo Im off to SLC to do some paragliding, ill be in moab setting up FRASCA on monday. (No crashing) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pBASEtobe 0 #34 November 17, 2006 Please tell me you're not flying that same wing. Hopefully something more in the range of a DHV 1-2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #35 November 17, 2006 QuotePlease tell me you're not flying that same wing. Hopefully something more in the range of a DHV 1-2. haha... I have an Airwave Sport 2 (DHV 1-2), a gin Oasis (DHV 1-2) and a Airtech Mirage, (DHV 1) i sold my Bonanza. god i loved flying that wing. Sport 2 is pretty close though, just not as fast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annibal 0 #36 November 17, 2006 And it is confirmed that I'll be going out there, bro. Friday until Sunday! I'm so excited--haven't seen the system in action in almost two years...this year has been too long. Forty two days left. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Calvin19 0 #37 November 17, 2006 speaking of this year sister, lets be as safe as possible in moab, on ropes or parachutes. i have lost way to much in the way of mobility and freinds so far this year. we all have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
annibal 0 #38 November 19, 2006 Yes, yes, I agree. I do want to make a jump, brother, but I would first like to know everything about the system...what to do, how it works, all of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites