happythoughts 0 #451 May 29, 2003 QuoteWhen I got done with my second Yank, I flared, lifted my feet up, slid in on my right thigh and elbow Hmmm...bad thing, bad things. I hope it occurred to you that a 2-ft downdraft and you would have got your helicopter number. I attended a seminar by John LeBlanc on hook turns. One of the things that he uses to gauge the correct technique is how much recovery margin you have in the corner. If your brakes are all the way down to save your a$$, then you are too deep. Your thigh was on the grass. You know that I don't hook, so my opinion may err on the side of caution. But as a friend, dialing it back a notch may be good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #452 May 29, 2003 Kugel's beach house...........What a great picture!!! I love that dogJ -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ERICCONNELLY 0 #453 May 29, 2003 He often comes to the DZ with me to chase rabbits while I jump. If you are ever in Toledo, let me know and I'll be sure to bring the hounds along (we have a very laid back DZ) Red Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #454 May 29, 2003 My New gear is in!!! You guys MUST be jealous! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #455 May 29, 2003 Quote My New gear is in!!! You guys MUST be jealous! Forget the rig, those tight shorty shorts are somethin' else! 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
airtwardo 7 #456 May 29, 2003 Well Mama !!! I didn't know you were into Hairy Legs!!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydee123 0 #457 May 29, 2003 I know I said I was gone but I just got some more PIX - which is why this thread is here right - and hoped no one would mind if I shared....These are my first sits so I get all excited...although skymama and chopchop got me theres quicker.... Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #458 May 29, 2003 QuoteHe often comes to the DZ with me to chase rabbits while I jump. If you are ever in Toledo, let me know and I'll be sure to bring the hounds along (we have a very laid back DZ) Red It's a deal! If I get down that way, I'll let you know. J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #459 May 29, 2003 nice pics!!! that sit looks nice and solid for headdowner to come and do a nice dock on your head! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydee123 0 #460 May 29, 2003 Is that an offer? That is the one pic I am ITCHING to hang on my wall..... Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #461 May 29, 2003 Well, if you find yourself in the Chicagoland area, I will be most willing to play. I usually inhabit the skies over CHicagoland Skyddiving in Hinckley, IL. My headdown docks are getting better, and while this summer is slow for me jump-wise because of money, it's not that hard to convince me to go to the dz for a jump or 3.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydee123 0 #462 May 29, 2003 I'll keep it in mind....right now thinking the closest I might be to that area is Skydive Chicago in early August but things can change.....never know. Had a head down attempt with a pal this past weekend...many smiles but not much stability. See~ Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #463 May 29, 2003 excelent pics sunnydand tomas is right...very nice and solid sit ya got going on...how many jumps do you have? Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydee123 0 #464 May 29, 2003 Oh sure...be nice to me now....I have 95 jumps total - 34 sits. So torn about what to do for 100 this weekend...big belly jump or that rodeo thing skymama told me about. Suggestions?! Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #465 May 29, 2003 Hey I learned to skydive at Sebastian....I LOVE IT THERE!!!! my favorite dropzone in the world...then I had to move away from FLpatrick and scott and sinno and all those guys ROCK!!! Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydee123 0 #466 May 29, 2003 I just met Patrick 2 weeks ago - he left before I got into skydiving, Scott is always around with good tips and I love to watch him sail in off a camera jump (crazy!) and Sinno...Sinno is too much fun but he is in Cross Keys right now I think. Everyone in Sebass is great really....I got spoiled starting there. Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #467 May 29, 2003 nice pic! i could also head to SDC. of course in early august is the convention, so i will most likely be there..... and for 35 sit jumps you are freakin STYLIN!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydee123 0 #468 May 29, 2003 Think I am saving a Rantoul visit for next year - I want to really be solid on my canopy skills for when I head to heavy traffic places. I'm pretty comfy but want to hit the peas every time - regardless of the spot. Hey - I don't want to hi-jack this thread again......yell at me if I am being a bad girl Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakous 0 #469 May 29, 2003 Quote ...yell at me if I am being a bad girl Skydivers don't yell, we just spank bad girls Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydee123 0 #470 May 29, 2003 As long as it is also kissed afterwards! Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #471 May 29, 2003 i was worried about traffic too, but last year it really wasn't a problem. I fly a skybarge (triathlon 160) so i was also really worried about bad spots, but there is soooo much open room to land, that it's not really a big problem. I followed what Marc, Anne and others were doing and started landing near the student area, which was pretty much wide open. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakous 0 #472 May 29, 2003 But of course! Although the amount of kissing depends on the redness. Which of course depends on how bad one is Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #473 May 29, 2003 I construe this to be a personal attack."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #474 May 29, 2003 Quotei was worried about traffic too, but last year it really wasn't a problem. I fly a skybarge (triathlon 160) The last thing you should do is worry under a Triathlon. You can sink that canopy between branches in trees if you have to. That is an excellent canopy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingILweenie 0 #475 May 29, 2003 true....what i dont like about it is it doesnt go anywhere. if there is any wind, i land directly over where i line up on final Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
