mujie96 0 #501 October 21, 2002 AD, I kinda like you, and I wouldn't want to subject you to my pack jobs as I am a novice, even if I can make my Sabre open sweeeeeeeet. Jess Just keep swimming...just keep swimming.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #502 October 21, 2002 Jess~ Most days the landings here are rather fast. I have several folks that have asked me to jump with them on their first jump here, would be happy to do the same with you. So glad that you will be able to join us. Aggie~ Hon you know I only drink juice, soda or water so any beer firsts well....you'll just have to get secure those on your own* also if you intend to do the night jump here on Dec 31 you must be "B" license qualified. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #503 October 21, 2002 Quote Most days the landings here are rather fast Yes, yes they are (*huge shit eat'n grin*)Follow BB on landing briefing: BB: "Ok, when you see me rip the 270 left hand hook, just follow, pray and flare, you'll be fine..." us: "but, but, the DZ is 1200 feet higher then we're used to..." BB: "shut up and do it, you want to look like a seasoned Eloy hardcore freeflier, right?" (bb, sorry, I think its funny, I guess I'm in a weird humor right now--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mujie96 0 #504 October 21, 2002 ROFL....oh...my.....this is going to be fun. Jess Just keep swimming...just keep swimming.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #505 October 21, 2002 Quote I'm not even sure how to go about landing when I don't have squirrely winds, rotors from the tree line Sounds like you learned to jump at Raeford... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #506 October 21, 2002 This will be the almost-second time I've jumped at Eloy. So B-squared, if you crew the balloon jumps, do you get to jump from 1000 feet higher when all the ballast jumps out? Need some help?High-desert night jumps? Can you say DARK? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mujie96 0 #507 October 21, 2002 Quote Sounds like you learned to jump at Raeford... Hawaii, but I'm from NC so I'll probably get out there at some point. Its good to know I'll be ready Just keep swimming...just keep swimming.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #508 October 21, 2002 Aggie I'm laughing my as off!! Wait until you see the briefing......you're gonna wanna put cement shoes on me and take me down to the salt river!! "No you may not.....sorry but no...geez wish you could but um no.....and don't tell me ya didn't understand the n or the o either!!" No Fear? Well ok!! Just remember that there are NO excuses and...I ain't calling a whaaaaaaaambulance for anybody Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #509 October 21, 2002 Quote I ain't calling a whaaaaaaaambulance for anybody I will make a solemn promise to NOT hook it in while at Eloy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #510 October 21, 2002 Quote I will make a solemn promise to NOT hook it in while at Eloy. Good job Clay cuz your sheep would be mighty lonely without eweJust an FYI and this will be covered in the briefing. We strongly discourage turns over 180 degrees. If you like to do bigger turns....you better be there all by yourself!! Turns over 90 degrees in the alternate area are prohibited. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #511 October 21, 2002 At that altitude a 180deg turn and you'll be SCREAMING in.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #512 October 21, 2002 Quote Turns over 90 degrees in the alternate area are prohibited Hopefully that will make more sense later. I usually stick with 180's or less when not at home anyway. It's the smart thing to do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #513 October 21, 2002 Quote At that altitude a 180deg turn and you'll be SCREAMING in. Just the way I like it!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mujie96 0 #514 October 21, 2002 QuoteAt that altitude a 180deg turn and you'll be SCREAMING in. Running away, screaming in terror...... Jess Just keep swimming...just keep swimming.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #515 October 21, 2002 All will be explained later, just keep in mind folks that there are dozens of world class swoopers here. You aren't going to make a big impression no matter what you do (at least not a good impression!) so you might as well go safe instead of big. I would rather walk a mile than have to crawl 5 feet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #516 October 21, 2002 You could go BIG and leave an impression in the main landing area... A guy I jump with was talking about doing that when he was there about 8 years ago or so. He did a hook and glanced off the top of the main building's roof, denting it. He broke himself up a bit, but is fine now...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #517 October 21, 2002 Quote You aren't going to make a big impression no matter what you do I swoop for me....screw what other people think....unless they are couseling me on a near death experience. I try to listen to those speaches. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nws01 0 #518 October 21, 2002 I don't plan on jumping I am just gonna be in my tent all week. I will participate on the DZ.com record jumps but other than that it is the DZ.com Eloy Nudist Colony. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #519 October 21, 2002 Well then a good suggestion might be....if you intend to swoop, to observe the local style and inquire with management about whether your technique is considered acceptable prior to any agressive maneuvers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mujie96 0 #520 October 21, 2002 Nudity ROCKS. I packed in a teeny bikini Saturday because it was like a sauna and it was still too much. Jess Just keep swimming...just keep swimming.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #521 October 21, 2002 What altitude "elevation above sea level" is Eloy???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycat 0 #522 October 21, 2002 hehe...good thing all hook does is a 180. btw...BB can you please brief the local video guys to not bother running out to the landing area when he lands, it really is rather unentertaining. Although it is really nice knowing who will be the first one down setting the pattern. Fly it like you stole it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #523 October 21, 2002 Yeah, that downwinding freak...Eloy is something like 1507ft msl... --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #524 October 21, 2002 Quotebtw...BB can you please brief the local video guys to not bother running out to the landing area when he lands, it really is rather unentertaining. Uh sure thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #525 October 21, 2002 Quote Eloy is something like 1507ft msl... Soooo....that's like 500ft or so difference. Not a big deal for me. Quote inquire with management about whether your technique is considered acceptable prior to any agressive maneuvers I'll see if I can bring a goat along in my bag to saccrifice to the Skygods.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
