Squeak 17 #26 June 19, 2006 no not at all, just didn't find it hahaha kinds of funny just mildy amusingYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #27 June 19, 2006 QuoteWorst case I'll just make dad follow through on his promise to go through AFF, then he'll be at the DZ anyway Nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grue 1 #28 June 19, 2006 I'll have to buy an AAD Incidentally, I keep getting mixed info on cloud clearances. Is Nagambie allowed to jump through clouds? I hear they and Picton are allowed to for some reason.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bob.dino 1 #29 June 19, 2006 You can jump through cloud if your DZ has had a Cloud Manual approved by CASA. This is the procedures on how/when/who can and can't jump through cloud. Picton has cloud clearance, and I think Nagambie does too. Email them and ask - they're a friendly bunch. If you want to buy a new Cypres, contact the APF - they do them cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grue 1 #30 June 19, 2006 QuoteYou can jump through cloud if your DZ has had a Cloud Manual approved by CASA. This is the procedures on how/when/who can and can't jump through cloud. Picton has cloud clearance, and I think Nagambie does too. Email them and ask - they're a friendly bunch. If you want to buy a new Cypres, contact the APF - they do them cheap. I'll probably pick one up with a year or two left on it. Until I'm much more financially solvent, I'd rather have more money for jumps and just pull the AAD once it expires, since I"d have enough jumps to not use it at that point.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bob.dino 1 #31 June 19, 2006 Contact your local friendly rigger when you get there, or post a want ad at terminalsports.com.au, digitalskydive.com, totalcontrol.com.au, and skysurfer.com.au/forums. Or just buy one in the States before you come back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grue 1 #32 June 19, 2006 Yeah, I'll figure something out. I've got a few months yet.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DrewEckhardt 0 #33 June 19, 2006 QuoteDad's offering to move me back to Australia on his dime if I want, and I'm thinking if I do, I'd like to get a motorcycle and a full textile suit + helmet for commuting, going to the dz, etc instead of dealing with a car. Anyone do this? Yep. I had a half-faired Triumph sport touring bike with hard luggage as my only motorized transportation for a while. Givi 50L cases are a perfect fit for a medium sized skydiving rig, jump suits, skydiving helmet, etc. I'd throw one rig in the Givi top-case, and could fit a second on the passenger seat in the gear bag. Tent + sleeping bag in one of the side cases. Rain suit and spare clothes on the other side. Quote If the weather's shithouse, there's actual usable public transportation, so that shouldn't be a big deal. Riding in snow sucks (some BMW GS riders would disagree). Rain isn't too bad with a fairing, rain suit, and water proof boots. Just stay out of the car drool in the center of the lanes, off slippery cross-walks, etc. While I prefer the plastic-free look, more wind protection definately makes riding longer distances more pleasant. One more thing: Don't let skydivers who've been drinking beer follow you. I got hit that way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LilZilla 2 #34 June 19, 2006 motorcycles are the shit but using it as a primary means of transport i would have to give that some serious thought. what is the weather like there? how often does it storm there? who carries the food home when your running low? i have a bike and absolutely love it, wouldn't give it up 4 anything. the more practical and realistic choice would be to get yourself a cheap car and then get a bike. oh, gear bags on the bike aren't TOO bad but feel strange. kinda hard to move the head around. i usually just drive to the dz with my rig on my back. MAKE DAMN SURE YOUR PILOT CHUTE IS TUCKED WELL!!! nothing more fun than going 80 down the road and your pilot chute comes out! hahaha..... no thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hexadecimal 0 #35 June 19, 2006 I put more miles on my motorcycle every year than I do on my cars... and I live in Chicago. You can do it, if you enjoy riding enough and are willing to deal with the lack of storage space, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,485 #36 June 19, 2006 If it's raining and you can't ride the bike, maybe the DZ isn't the best destination either... Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grue 1 #37 June 20, 2006 Well, I'd still need to go to work and such Incidentally, I was told to ask you about your family's views on introducing children to ceiling fans cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,485 #38 June 20, 2006 QuoteIncidentally, I was told to ask you about your family's views on introducing children to ceiling fansUp close and personal, of course! 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grue 1 #28 June 19, 2006 I'll have to buy an AAD Incidentally, I keep getting mixed info on cloud clearances. Is Nagambie allowed to jump through clouds? I hear they and Picton are allowed to for some reason.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #29 June 19, 2006 You can jump through cloud if your DZ has had a Cloud Manual approved by CASA. This is the procedures on how/when/who can and can't jump through cloud. Picton has cloud clearance, and I think Nagambie does too. Email them and ask - they're a friendly bunch. If you want to buy a new Cypres, contact the APF - they do them cheap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #30 June 19, 2006 QuoteYou can jump through cloud if your DZ has had a Cloud Manual approved by CASA. This is the procedures on how/when/who can and can't jump through cloud. Picton has cloud clearance, and I think Nagambie does too. Email them and ask - they're a friendly bunch. If you want to buy a new Cypres, contact the APF - they do them cheap. I'll probably pick one up with a year or two left on it. Until I'm much more financially solvent, I'd rather have more money for jumps and just pull the AAD once it expires, since I"d have enough jumps to not use it at that point.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #31 June 19, 2006 Contact your local friendly rigger when you get there, or post a want ad at terminalsports.com.au, digitalskydive.com, totalcontrol.com.au, and skysurfer.com.au/forums. Or just buy one in the States before you come back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #32 June 19, 2006 Yeah, I'll figure something out. I've got a few months yet.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #33 June 19, 2006 QuoteDad's offering to move me back to Australia on his dime if I want, and I'm thinking if I do, I'd like to get a motorcycle and a full textile suit + helmet for commuting, going to the dz, etc instead of dealing with a car. Anyone do this? Yep. I had a half-faired Triumph sport touring bike with hard luggage as my only motorized transportation for a while. Givi 50L cases are a perfect fit for a medium sized skydiving rig, jump suits, skydiving helmet, etc. I'd throw one rig in the Givi top-case, and could fit a second on the passenger seat in the gear bag. Tent + sleeping bag in one of the side cases. Rain suit and spare clothes on the other side. Quote If the weather's shithouse, there's actual usable public transportation, so that shouldn't be a big deal. Riding in snow sucks (some BMW GS riders would disagree). Rain isn't too bad with a fairing, rain suit, and water proof boots. Just stay out of the car drool in the center of the lanes, off slippery cross-walks, etc. While I prefer the plastic-free look, more wind protection definately makes riding longer distances more pleasant. One more thing: Don't let skydivers who've been drinking beer follow you. I got hit that way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilZilla 2 #34 June 19, 2006 motorcycles are the shit but using it as a primary means of transport i would have to give that some serious thought. what is the weather like there? how often does it storm there? who carries the food home when your running low? i have a bike and absolutely love it, wouldn't give it up 4 anything. the more practical and realistic choice would be to get yourself a cheap car and then get a bike. oh, gear bags on the bike aren't TOO bad but feel strange. kinda hard to move the head around. i usually just drive to the dz with my rig on my back. MAKE DAMN SURE YOUR PILOT CHUTE IS TUCKED WELL!!! nothing more fun than going 80 down the road and your pilot chute comes out! hahaha..... no thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hexadecimal 0 #35 June 19, 2006 I put more miles on my motorcycle every year than I do on my cars... and I live in Chicago. You can do it, if you enjoy riding enough and are willing to deal with the lack of storage space, etc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,485 #36 June 19, 2006 If it's raining and you can't ride the bike, maybe the DZ isn't the best destination either... Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #37 June 20, 2006 Well, I'd still need to go to work and such Incidentally, I was told to ask you about your family's views on introducing children to ceiling fans cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,485 #38 June 20, 2006 QuoteIncidentally, I was told to ask you about your family's views on introducing children to ceiling fansUp close and personal, of course! Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
