Douva 0 #1 August 14, 2005 After hauling our rigs all the way to Cabo San Lucas, most of our group decided today they were too burned out to jump this trip. But then we saw a canopy landing on the beach, and Jason (jumpjunkie) and I got a second wind and made the one hour round-trip back to the hotel to grab our rigs. Before exiting I did a little dialogue from Point Break ("I know it's hard on you, Johnny. I know you want me so bad it's like acid in your mouth..."), in honor of our jump over the Mexican desert/coast. The Mexican jumper sitting next to us finished the dialogue for me with the last line, "Adios, amigo!" The jump was uneventful--We just checked out the scenery and pulled high. I had a great swoop on landing and learned a valuable lesson--DON'T TRY TO SURF THE SURF. After a family of four blocked my intended carve onto the beach, I had to land in knee deep water. I was then promptly knocked down by a huge wave. So while my canopy soaks in a bucket of fresh water and my friends wait for a table at The Office restaurant and bar, I thought I'd post and say hi from Cabo. So, hi from Cabo. Blue skies and dry landings, Douva D-22772I don't have an M.D. or a law degree. I have bachelor's in kicking ass and taking names. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingTed 0 #2 August 14, 2005 QuoteI was then promptly knocked down by a huge wave. Cypres?! 2?! #1094 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
napaguy99 0 #3 August 14, 2005 I hope you guys are having a blast down there. Say Hi to everyone for me and don't forget to not drink the water. "Let the misinterpretation and attacks begin." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #4 August 14, 2005 QuoteQuoteI was then promptly knocked down by a huge wave. Cypres?! 2?! If he got out quick, the reserve is probably not even wet....Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #5 August 14, 2005 QuoteIf he got out quick, the reserve is probably not even wet. I was shocked at how true this is. A few weeks ago a demo team from Chicagoland did an intentional water jump into a local harbour. After landing they waited (floating....) for rescue boats to pull them from the water. Most were in the water for at least a minute, some close to two. The reserves were barely damp. Most of the wetness was confined to the 'ears' of the packjob, near the shoulders. The section that would've housed the Cypres was completely dry. Douva, got pics? _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #6 August 14, 2005 You need to be *very* thorough about getting the salt out. Here is a link to the Jump Shack's white paper on the topic. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douva 0 #7 August 15, 2005 The container got a little wet when I fell down and a little wetter when I used a hose to gently rinse the salt water off the outside of my rig. I immediately dumped the canopy in a big tub (kindly provided by Jonathan and Jessica of Skydive El Sol) and filled it with fresh water where I let it soak until I could take it back to the hotel with me that evening and take a cold shower with it. I tried to avoid agitating it and rinsed it as thoroughly as I could (it doesn't taste salty). Then I spread it out in my hotel room to dry. It's dry now and doesn't seem much worse for wear. I'll have my rigger inspect my reserve and Cypres when I get home, but I think they're going to be fine--Like I said, The container just got a good splash. Unfortunately, our inebriated friends were a little behind the curve, so there's no pictures or video (Does that mean it didn't happen?) of the incident, but Alicia (goodnplentygirl) got a couple of nice shots of me standing in my dripping wet gear. Everyone at Skydive El Sol was great, and I definitely reccommend the place to anybody heading down to Cabo. I'll be home tomorrow and will try to post some pictures in the next few days. Blue skies, Douva PS. I also owe a big thanks to the two locals who saw me land and helped me drag my waterlogged canopy out of the surf.I don't have an M.D. or a law degree. I have bachelor's in kicking ass and taking names. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #8 August 15, 2005 Did you get saltwater in the *harness webbing*? If so, I think you need to soak it. I really suggest checking into this to get the recommended procedures. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #9 August 15, 2005 QuoteDid you get saltwater in the *harness webbing*? If so, I think you need to soak it. I really suggest checking into this to get the recommended procedures. Walt I have a feeling the whole rig will be at the riggers for a good bath when he gets home. Hell, if i lived two doors down from my rigger that is what i would do. Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douva 0 #10 August 16, 2005 QuoteQuoteDid you get saltwater in the *harness webbing*? If so, I think you need to soak it. I really suggest checking into this to get the recommended procedures. Walt I have a feeling the whole rig will be at the riggers for a good bath when he gets home. Hell, if i lived two doors down from my rigger that is what i would do. Yeah, the harness webbing got a good rinsing with the hose in Cabo. I'll drop the rig off with my rigger/neighbor tomorrow for an AIR and possibly a container washing (depending on what he suggests).I don't have an M.D. or a law degree. I have bachelor's in kicking ass and taking names. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douva 0 #11 August 23, 2005 If anyone cares, here are the pictures of me wet in Cabo.I don't have an M.D. or a law degree. I have bachelor's in kicking ass and taking names. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Douva 0 #12 August 23, 2005 A few more...I don't have an M.D. or a law degree. I have bachelor's in kicking ass and taking names. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
