AggieDave 6 #1 September 23, 2008 After a bit over 18 months of nothing but hop-n-pops, altitude clear and pulls and a full love of swooping, I took my full RDS and put the PC/d-bag back on the canopy to do some terminal jumps again (my canopy opens like hell at terminal with the full RDS). So far I've done a 2-way, a 4-way and a tracking dive and I'm giggling like a little girl. I need to buy a bigger canopy to do anything more than a jump out of a 182. I'm traveling just way too fast to be on an Otter load. Its been a long time for terminal skydives (besides tandems) and I had forgotten how much fun they are. I am really missing ripping it up on a pond at full speed (the PC and a jumpsuit really slows things down...really badly), so I think, I'm going to have to travel to a pond in October, before it gets too cold. Its amazing the little joys you forget about in this sport. On Wednesday I'm going to go do some FF jumps. I haven't done that in about 3 years. I'm excited.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #2 September 23, 2008 I know what you mean...I've been doing quite a few solo's lately, just goin' out and standing on my head watchin' the planet get big...~ haven't done that in years, forgot how much fun I can have playin' with myself!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 September 23, 2008 Wanna come up to the "old school" AOT boogie? Looks like we're turning it into a Cessna boogie. When is the last time you did a SCR out of 2 182s? We can trade rigs for the jump! --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #4 September 23, 2008 Quote Wanna come up to the "old school" AOT boogie? Looks like we're turning it into a Cessna boogie. When is the last time you did a SCR out of 2 182s? We can trade rigs for the jump! Been a while! I did get to be on a double SCS jump yesterday through...it was a really fun dive, an old guy (Grady) that started in '61 but hung 'em up for 40 years is back with a vengeance...and young lady that flys like a natural. I guess me bein' the biggest target in the formation brought 'em both my way, one on each side...the smiles...PRICELESS! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BirdWoman 0 #5 September 23, 2008 It's about time you got some air time again. If you want some water our pond is full, nicely trimmed and I have set up some gates. Entry is 145', gates are every 25', total gate length is 245' (100' out of water). Its super sweet, AND you'd be able to see me showing up all the boys! "I don't know where it is that I'm going, but wherever it is there I'll be!" --quoted by me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moodyskydiver 0 #6 September 25, 2008 good for you,Dave.You deserve it. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobie331 0 #7 September 25, 2008 Quote ~ haven't done that in years, forgot how much fun I can have playin' with myself!! I once did a 112 point 1-way from a 182. Exited at 10K and had canopy by 4K. What can I say, I really like touching myself. It's a gift, I don't try to explain it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #8 September 25, 2008 QuoteAfter a bit over 18 months of nothing but hop-n-pops, altitude clear and pulls and a full love of swooping, I took my full RDS and put the PC/d-bag back on the canopy to do some terminal jumps again (my canopy opens like hell at terminal with the full RDS). HOLY SHIt... you didnt forget how to breath in freefall did you??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 September 25, 2008 Quote HOLY SHIt... you didnt forget how to breath in freefall did you??? Nope, but it was really really odd not having someone strapped to my chest and holding my hand.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
