FlyBye 0 #1 February 4, 2005 Whats up everyone? I just started jumping in August and am trying to get my A license this winter despite the cold, crappy, cloudy, windy weather here. I just managed to get a rig together and am looking forward to flying it this weekend (I Hope). I have already learned quite a bit just checking out these forums. Looking forward to picking up as much as I can about this new way of life I jumped into. Is there anything I should know about landing in snow? Does it throw off your depth perception, harm the canopy, any tips? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #2 February 4, 2005 Welcome to the black abyss! LOL and to Dropzone.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #3 February 4, 2005 QuoteWelcome to the black abyss! LOL and to Dropzone.com No turning back now! Hey everybody, we got another one!Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #4 February 4, 2005 Howsit Joe, welcome to the forums! You'll learn loads and meet so many people hanging around here but allow me to throw the patented Aggie Dave disclaimer in (you'll meet him soon enough): Always, always, check with your instructors about any of the advice you receive on dz.com, other that, have fun! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #5 February 4, 2005 Welcome to the forums! QuoteIs there anything I should know about landing in snow? Does it throw off your depth perception, harm the canopy, any tips? Being a southern girl, I haven't personally jumped in snow, but I have heard that it throws off your depth perception. Since your jump numbers are low, please talk to one of the instructors at your dz about it before you get in the plane.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyBye 0 #6 February 4, 2005 Thanks, I planned on asking an instructor, but my dz has been closed for January an are only open on weekends so I was trying to get some pre-emptive input on the subject. I've been dying to get up ever since I picked up my rig at the end of December. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justaman 0 #7 February 4, 2005 Dude ask Gary Pond he can help.Do or do not Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyBye 0 #8 February 4, 2005 Yeah, Gary has helped me alot while I was in AFF. He's very knoledgable. He,s been away alot though lately. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #9 February 5, 2005 QuoteIs there anything I should know about landing in snow? Does it throw off your depth perception, harm the canopy, any tips? Speard some stuff around in the landing area to give you visual references...and as always do not look down but out.... It does not harm the canopy BUT before you take it in to pack.. shake it out to gt as much of the snow out of it that you can.. and at the end of the day.. do not pack it.. leave it out so it can dry.. and make sure it IS DRY before you pack it for any amount of time. If you think its damp.. just leave it unpacked until it is dry. Have I emphasized the dry part enough yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FlyBye 0 #10 February 5, 2005 Thanks for the heads up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Salsa_John 0 #11 February 9, 2005 Welcome to the sport. Glad to hear you got some gear. Mine will take 13 weeks. blue skies "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
FlyBye 0 #10 February 5, 2005 Thanks for the heads up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salsa_John 0 #11 February 9, 2005 Welcome to the sport. Glad to hear you got some gear. Mine will take 13 weeks. blue skies "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
