skymama 37 #26 May 22, 2009 QuoteI thought I saw you! I doubt that. What kind of video was it? The tandem instructional one?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
shah269 0 #27 May 22, 2009 QuoteQuoteI thought I saw you! I doubt that. What kind of video was it? The tandem instructional one? yesLife through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoobrothertom 5 #28 May 22, 2009 Judging from your responses so far, very subjective, you might just have what it takes to be a Skydiver. Go take the FJC, get involved and get used to having a Whuffo girlfriend that you can't throw on your back for a jump! ____________________________________ I'm back in the USA!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #29 May 22, 2009 Quote Quote Quote 31,264 WOW this is a very small community! As I stated, I come here from the motorcycle world and well....there are a few more of us there. So i was, am just very surprised. Always thought there were more of you....aahhh...me....sky diving folks! 31,264....wow. Yup.. and the percentage of women in the sport is fairly small..... and a lot of us could be construed as being fat by many of the younger male community who base everrything on looks. At 5'6" and currently 143 pounds, I'm considered a heifer by some.... HOLY SHIT.....When I started jumping in 1972 I was 6'2" and 145 pounds...I guess that is the reason I could make hundreds of jumps on rounds and still have OEM landing gear with no aftermarket titanium partsI am not 145 pounds anymore..amazing what a full life can do to you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #30 May 22, 2009 Quote Quote Quote 31,264 WOW this is a very small community! As I stated, I come here from the motorcycle world and well....there are a few more of us there. So i was, am just very surprised. Always thought there were more of you....aahhh...me....sky diving folks! 31,264....wow. Yup.. and the percentage of women in the sport is fairly small..... and a lot of us could be construed as being fat by many of the younger male community who base everrything on looks. At 5'6" and currently 143 pounds, I'm considered a heifer by some.... Take 15 lbs off just for boobies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #31 May 22, 2009 Did you remember to buy a case of beer for the jumpers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #32 May 22, 2009 Quote Did you remember to buy a case of beer for the jumpers? Today. I'll be bringing over some very loud computer speakers and a mini keg or two. My way of saying hi and thank you. Same thing I do when ever I show up at some ones back yard garage with a set of carbs that are in need of some epic cleaning.Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #33 May 22, 2009 Quote get used to having a Whuffo girlfriend that you can't throw on your back for a jump Yup. Cuz with the attitude he's displayed about women here already, the likelihood of him snagging a skydiving female is fairly slim. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #34 May 22, 2009 Quote Quote Quote 31,264 WOW this is a very small community! As I stated, I come here from the motorcycle world and well....there are a few more of us there. So i was, am just very surprised. Always thought there were more of you....aahhh...me....sky diving folks! 31,264....wow. Yup.. and the percentage of women in the sport is fairly small..... and a lot of us could be construed as being fat by many of the younger male community who base everrything on looks. At 5'6" and currently 143 pounds, I'm considered a heifer by some.... MoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooI'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #35 May 22, 2009 Quote Congrats on the jump. The measure of man can be gauged by the quality of his friends not the quantity. If that is true - we are all screwed.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #36 May 22, 2009 Quote the reason I was so surprised is cost. Assuming such a small community I would have thought the equipment would have been much much much more expensive. Say $10k for a parachute instead of the....what $2K? say!!!!! I have a rig i'll sell ya' for $7,500.......even throw in the cypres..i liked divots words about about 2 degrees of seperation.. pretty much accurate..( ok maybe 3 degrees) and around here Divot is much more important than Kevin Bacon...welcome shah 269 enjoy your new journey within this community, skydive safely...and be careful whenever you ride.. ( That is a dangerous Sport) McSwervy...... you're just right... @ 5' 6" 140 something.... How would ya' like to be 5' 6",, 210 lbs....??? like yours truly !!! hahaha.. i've taken to saying that i am " Four Foot Eighteen ".. when asked of my height.... sounds better than "five foot six."...jmy scr scs nscr 1817 POPS 3935 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #37 May 22, 2009 I'll still jump with ya Jimmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #38 May 22, 2009 Perhaps I can help The measure of man can be gauged not only by the quality of his friends but more so by the quantity of beer and food said friends bring to the drop zone. Feel better? Bike guys usually always bring drinks and food to the party. Sure it may only be one or two bottles....you can't exactly carry a keg on a back of a bike....but it's usually a good bottle. NOW! If the bike guy is good....and I've done this in the past. He can get a good piece of meet, marinate it well, wrap it up in a few layers of foil and place it on or near the engine. After an hour of riding........LUNCH! Only catch your carbs have to be working perfectly or lunch could be infused with a bit of hydrocarbons. I've also made baked potatoes off my headers before. Also FYI guys/gals i jumped in a pair of Phoenix 2.0 Mesh Overpants http://www.newenough.com/browse/view_product_images/830 Now looking around I noticed that most of you guys have holes in your pants from all those landings. Now on my first jump I landed on my ass. Which was fine because these pants were designed to protect my bum if and when I fall off my bike. May offer a bit more protection than god old cotton. Furthermore, lids...I saw a few that people had them and they seemed.....less than....protective? Now I know you are falling at 130mph and well at some point one has to admit that no amount of protection will work. But after hearing the prices of these lids I was shocked! This is my lid, http://www.racingboutique.com/web/images/fotos/CascoCaberg4.jpg It was tested in a wind tunnel to be stable up to 140mph with chin up and chin down (+/- 40 dig). And I paid about $200 for it. Now a full face lid may not be ideal for this sport but...... http://www.lm-spares.co.uk/acatalog/cabergbreezeproductview.jpg this one may be perfect for some of you. It has a built in sun shield that can be flipped up and down. Approx Weight: 1.05Kg Rain Protection rims Scratch resistant visor Quick release strap Internal air ciculation Double anti-turbulence nape shield Sanititzed remoable lining And only $150. Not bad hu? Just my two cents. And I'm still amazed at the diversity of products available given the size of the community. Very cool!Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #39 May 22, 2009 Quote and around here Divot is much more important than Kevin Bacon... Yeah he's twice the size man Kevin is....(at least) ...I can believe you mention Divot & BACON in the same sentence! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #40 May 22, 2009 .. well that's almost as good as "an amazon hug"... i'll look forward to it.jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #41 May 22, 2009 Quote .. well that's almost as good as "an amazon hug"... i'll look forward to it.jmy Anytime dahrlin.. I like a man with a good fall rate Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madhatter 0 #42 May 22, 2009 Quote Now on my first jump I landed on my ass. Which was fine because these pants were designed to protect my bum if and when I fall off my bike. May offer a bit more protection than god old cotton. Parapac inserts on a jumpsuit does wonders! Quote Furthermore, lids...I saw a few that people had them and they seemed.....less than....protective? Now I know you are falling at 130mph and well at some point one has to admit that no amount of protection will work. But after hearing the prices of these lids I was shocked! This is my lid, http://www.racingboutique.com/web/images/fotos/CascoCaberg4.jpg It was tested in a wind tunnel to be stable up to 140mph with chin up and chin down (+/- 40 dig). And I paid about $200 for it. Now a full face lid may not be ideal for this sport but...... http://www.lm-spares.co.uk/acatalog/cabergbreezeproductview.jpg this one may be perfect for some of you. It has a built in sun shield that can be flipped up and down. Approx Weight: 1.05Kg Rain Protection rims Scratch resistant visor Quick release strap Internal air ciculation Double anti-turbulence nape shield Sanititzed remoable lining And only $150. Not bad hu? The 'lids' are more for protection against collisions in flight than banging your head against terra firma, although at landings speeds (& some of the types of landings I've seen ) they do offer some protection. The biggest issue is keeping the weight down on headgear, as whiplash when you have a fast opening doesn't need any assiatnce. P = m x v Momentum = mass x velocity Edit: A Bonehead Mamba full face helmet weighs 25oz, less than 2/3 of your bike helmet All in all nice to see you're taking note of things & congrats on the 1st jump. May it be the 1st of many more! A VERY MERRY UNBIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! D.S # 125 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #43 May 22, 2009 Quote Quote .. well that's almost as good as "an amazon hug"... i'll look forward to it.jmy Anytime dahrlin.. I like a man with a good fall rate She likes me - She REALLY likes me!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #44 May 22, 2009 6'2" & 140??? ....skinny lil' noodle! What did ya have to do, run around in the shower just to get wet? ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #45 May 22, 2009 Quote Perhaps I can help The measure of man can be gauged not only by the quality of his friends but more so by the quantity of beer and food said friends bring to the drop zone. Feel better? Bike guys usually always bring drinks and food to the party. Sure it may only be one or two bottles....you can't exactly carry a keg on a back of a bike....but it's usually a good bottle. NOW! If the bike guy is good....and I've done this in the past. He can get a good piece of meet, marinate it well, wrap it up in a few layers of foil and place it on or near the engine. After an hour of riding........LUNCH! Only catch your carbs have to be working perfectly or lunch could be infused with a bit of hydrocarbons. I've also made baked potatoes off my headers before. Also FYI guys/gals i jumped in a pair of Phoenix 2.0 Mesh Overpants http://www.newenough.com/browse/view_product_images/830 Now looking around I noticed that most of you guys have holes in your pants from all those landings. Now on my first jump I landed on my ass. Which was fine because these pants were designed to protect my bum if and when I fall off my bike. May offer a bit more protection than god old cotton. Furthermore, lids...I saw a few that people had them and they seemed.....less than....protective? Now I know you are falling at 130mph and well at some point one has to admit that no amount of protection will work. But after hearing the prices of these lids I was shocked! This is my lid, http://www.racingboutique.com/web/images/fotos/CascoCaberg4.jpg It was tested in a wind tunnel to be stable up to 140mph with chin up and chin down (+/- 40 dig). And I paid about $200 for it. Now a full face lid may not be ideal for this sport but...... http://www.lm-spares.co.uk/acatalog/cabergbreezeproductview.jpg this one may be perfect for some of you. It has a built in sun shield that can be flipped up and down. Approx Weight: 1.05Kg Rain Protection rims Scratch resistant visor Quick release strap Internal air ciculation Double anti-turbulence nape shield Sanititzed remoable lining And only $150. Not bad hu? Just my two cents. And I'm still amazed at the diversity of products available given the size of the community. Very cool! you write too much stuff .....just stick to a few lines here and there.... (skips over your posts)TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shah269 0 #46 May 22, 2009 Quote Quote The 'lids' are more for protection against collisions in flight than banging your head against terra firma, although at landings speeds (& some of the types of landings I've seen ) they do offer some protection. The biggest issue is keeping the weight down on headgear, as whiplash when you have a fast opening doesn't need any assiatnce. P = m x v Momentum = mass x velocity Edit: A Bonehead Mamba full face helmet weighs 25oz, less than 2/3 of your bike helmet All in all nice to see you're taking note of things & congrats on the 1st jump. May it be the 1st of many more! AH OK! So though in my moto world 1kg is nothing, that pesky V^2 for this sport is a real serious issue! And though the lids are rated for crash speeds of about 140mph you guys really don't need that kind of protection. As for the pants, one of the guys in the moto forum suggested that if i'm going to pick up this hobby and still ride I should get this http://www.newenough.com/protective_apparel/leather_racing_suits/alpinestars/charger_leather_one_piece_motorcycle_suit.html one piece suit and maybe figure out how to attach "wings" under the arms and legs. So I can ride to the DZ, get off the bike, say hi, and jump! His idea was that if things went wrong, i could quickly be cleaned up since i would be in a zip lock bag. What a smart ass hu!Life through good thoughts, good words, and good deeds is necessary to ensure happiness and to keep chaos at bay. The only thing that falls from the sky is birdshit and fools! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 220 #47 May 22, 2009 Quote His idea was that if things went wrong, i could quickly be cleaned up since i would be in a zip lock bag. What a smart ass hu! No - actually it seems pretty logical - I mean why do they seatbelt the tandems by their harnesses? Makes it easier to retrieve the harness after a crash - harnesses are expensive.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #48 May 22, 2009 Quote i could quickly be cleaned up since i would be in a one piece "case". What a smart ass hu! Nope...~that's actually why skydiving jumpsuits have 'handles' on the arms & legs... to make removal of the body quick & easy...Nothing worse that missing a load because the dz staff has to use a stick & a spoon to get some mushy guy into a bucket, off the landing area. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #49 May 22, 2009 Quote 6'2" & 140??? ....skinny lil' noodle! What did ya have to do, run around in the shower just to get wet? I seemed to get wet just fine thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
guppie01 0 #50 May 22, 2009 Congrats!!! g "Let's do something romantic this Saturday... how bout we bust out the restraints?" Raddest Ho this side of Jersey #1 - MISS YOU OMG, is she okay? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
