Belladonna 0 #1 November 3, 2005 I've been skydiving for more than a year now, near a hundred jumps (beer soon, I know). I've already had two cutaways, I've landed three miles from the airport, and I waited five months for gear that could have taken two weeks. A peppered skydiving career already. I've been told that there's a conversation going on on DZ.com that relates to brake malfunctions and landing procedures, and I'm having a hard time finding the post. My last cutaway was due to bad line stows, I wasn't able to release the right brake. I'd like to put my two cents in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #2 November 3, 2005 I'm afraid i can't help you to find that thread (i'm assuming you've tried searching though, right?) nbut i can give a warm welcome to dz.com! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belladonna 0 #3 November 3, 2005 Thanks for the welcome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike111 0 #4 November 3, 2005 Welcome! As peej said, if you do a search, you might come up with something. Have fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodpecker 0 #5 November 3, 2005 2 cutaways already. GEEZ, I'm not sure if I'm jealous or worried! Never had a cutaway! Welcome to the forums and a moderator will probably hook onto this thread and help direct you to the info. your looking for. The moderators are extrememly helpful on dz.com Blue SkiesSONIC WOODY #146 There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #6 November 3, 2005 Welcome to the forums! 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
Dougiefresh 0 #7 November 3, 2005 QuoteNever had a cutaway! Just wait.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
mattjw916 2 #8 November 4, 2005 pffft... just say "no" to the red handle... NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaGimp 0 #9 November 7, 2005 QuoteI'm not sure about where the post is that you are looking for. I'm assuming it is probably in the Gear or Safety forums actually i do rememeber reading a thread in the instructors forum about landing a tandem with a broken brake line.....believe it was started by deuce.... edit to add the link to the post....i found it http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=1725770#1725770"Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belladonna 0 #10 November 7, 2005 I found it, thanks. A guy landed with his steering line tied in a knot... I cutaway in the same situation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #11 November 8, 2005 Glad you joined us! I'm very new to skydiving but sounds like you and I have a lot in common. No cutaways but some unfortunate circumstances (from which I have learned much). Welcome to the group!Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
