flyinhi79 0 #76 October 24, 2008 [email] Quote Quote Quote Quote 2. If you are in the landing area, facing the canopies that are landing, and you are in imminent danger of getting taken out, get the fuck out of the way. In general, I agree. However, I disagree that one's reaction upon realizing an imminent collision should be dodging to one side or the other. We teach canopy pilots to make small turns to one side or the oher to avoid last minute obstacles, so you may end up juking left just as the pilot jukes left, too. If you think someeone is going to hit you, drop to the ground in place, brace for impact, and cover your head. Chances are they'll either go around you, or go over you. Leaving your helmet on until you get out of the landing area might be a good idea, too. This can easily be remedied by requiring all jumpers to immediately lay on the ground with their hands over there heads braced for impact until the DZ Gods sound the all clear bell. Never underestimate the value/power of the DZ Gods! It's just not a good idea. Remember your seat cushion can be used as a flotation device. Yep! you're an idiot. nuff said. My response was not to you! Freaking forum yuppy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #77 October 24, 2008 QuoteThat's not what I mean.....I was suggesting that landing anywhere near the swoop lane wasn't the best option even if people weren't allowed to swoop.....being in the swoop lane might be dangerous because *other* people might break the rules or, in the case of the video, land against the pattern down the swoop lane because it's enticing. Does that make more sense? Yes, Definitely. That's why I personally don't go near "swoop lanes" at boogies. You don't know the people and you don't have a clue as to what they will do in the LZ. Since the rule was "no swooping", I question why those blades were set up like they were in the landing area. It was an invitation to swoop them. I've always been opposed to purposely putting obstacles in the LZ.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #78 October 24, 2008 That was one of my original thoughts as well. Blades laid out in lanes in the middle of a landing area are just inviting people to run them despite what ever you tell them. That was poor planning."The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #79 November 6, 2008 Now thats the BEST post i've seen and read in 5 years !!! I am with you,,,get out of the way...pat your self on the back in the hanger... smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
