riddler 0 #26 February 14, 2003 Quotean unsolicited "tata" exposure. Embarrassing - hmm. Did a three-way that went fine and after I landed I was vaguely aware of a tight-itchy feeling on my cheek, but I paid it no mind 'cause I was getting my stuff together. During the informal after-jump chat near the van, one of the guys pointed out to me that I had a very large amount of snot on my face. They said they both watched it come out in free-fall and solidify on my face. (Damn - there should be a green puking icon for gross things like this). Nowadays, if anyone watches me after I land, you will always see me check my nose area to avoid further embarrassment.Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim 0 #27 February 14, 2003 Quote Flying around 7-way formation (I was supposed to be 8th) desperately trying to dock. The orbiting was undeniable since they got it on 3 cameras. That's how I earned my nickname Sputnik that is too funny >>> A good friend will bail you outta jail... A true friend will be sitting next to you saying "That was fucking awesome!!!' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blewaway5 0 #28 February 14, 2003 I had just got my A and some of the guys were taking me out on my very first 4 way. I drug one guy off the V, one was hanging and the fourth bombed out and chased us down. The launch went fairly smooth, but about the same time we went to turn the second point the sinus infection I didn't know I had showed up and I had snot blowing out all over the freakin' place. I'm talking so bad I couldn't hardly see out the damn goggles. So there I am, trying to turn a point and wipe snot off my googles at the same time. I made it through that point but still couldn't see a thing. I tried the turn and wipe one more time and accidently went low on them. Of course, that time I managed to get all that snot off my goggles, and it promptly went right up all over one of the guys I was jumping with. Oops Truman Sparks for President Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #29 February 14, 2003 It was a simple 4-way out of the C182...me, TLML, our friend John, and Patty, (Mrs. DZO). Got the first point, then someone floated on the transition; as our friends were on the outside, Lynn and I ended up overlapping each other, each with our face in the other's crotch.When we landed, as Patty caught her breath from laughing so hard she said "Gee, guys, I've never seen anyone do that in the air before!" Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim 0 #30 February 14, 2003 Quote It was a simple 4-way out of the C182...me, TLML, our friend John, and Patty, (Mrs. DZO). Got the first point, then someone floated on the transition; as our friends were on the outside, Lynn and I ended up overlapping each other, each with our face in the other's crotch.When we landed, as Patty caught her breath from laughing so hard she said "Gee, guys, I've never senn anyone do that in the air before!" AIRGASM? >>> A good friend will bail you outta jail... A true friend will be sitting next to you saying "That was fucking awesome!!!' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #31 February 14, 2003 Me, part of a 6 way w/ video. Of course ther is video or this didnt happen. ya seem me come in to dock and just keep on goin down (yes im skydiving). the video plainly show show that the eitire formation floated on me (yea right). I had wrapped my self around and imaginary ball and was gettin no where. Finally got back up and docked... at break off altitide.. The embarrasing part... its on video! Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunman 0 #32 February 14, 2003 My teammate once funneled a 64 way (attempt). No shit. He came in really hot and flew right under it, then got really big to come back up. Took out the entire 8-way base and then some. It was definately his most embarrassing moment, but it was also mine, because everybody knew we were on a team together (matching jumpsuits). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #33 February 14, 2003 For me it was AFF1 (first jump) and so it's all captured on video. I did everything just fine (practice ripcord touches, check alt, etc.) Geeked the camera. At 6K I locked on to my altimeter & watched the needle fall to 5K (just as instructed). Fine so far, right? Here's where the trouble starts. For some reason I had it in my head that I would wave off, then the instructors would let go & leave, THEN I'd pull. Of course, actually they're supposed to hang on UNTIL you pull. So in the video you see me wave off at 5K, then look back & forth at the instructors who ARE STILL THERE! And then I wave off AGAIN more vigorously, they're STILL not getting the message! And just then the instructor on my right pulls my ripcord for me.As soon as I was under canopy I realized what I'd done. Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QTPi 0 #34 February 14, 2003 OMG that was funny. I have people coming over to see why I'm laughing so hard in a room all br myself!! -- A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions. -Oliver Wendel Holmes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blewaway5 0 #35 February 14, 2003 Glad I could amuse you and the random people around. That really was a funny moment for me more than it was embarassing. I did offer to clean off his handles, though. Truman Sparks for President Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goose491 0 #36 February 14, 2003 Great thread See Here for mine. lol My Karma ran over my Dogma!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim 0 #37 February 14, 2003 on of my last jumps (no video but I'll still admitt it) I had a student flying right at me at about 1000 feet, I pulled a hard turn to avoid a collision, I dropped a bit more than I expected, no biggie. I came in for my landing and at about 10 ft I saw two shadows, next thing I know, I am skidding on my face across the ground. one of the instrucors that saw me said it was the funniest thing he has seen in a long time. he said the only thing touching the ground was my face and shoulders. the rest of my body was arched with my feet about five feet off the groud. it hurt but I walked off like it was nothing... I got back to my rigger who handed me a mirror, nothing but dirt caked on my face with blood. I looked dumber now than I did face down in the dirt! >>> A good friend will bail you outta jail... A true friend will be sitting next to you saying "That was fucking awesome!!!' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leroydb 0 #38 February 14, 2003 when my double zipper jumpsuit came unzipped to my kness in free fall during a 4 way... edit to add.... I had shorts that the wind blew off... hand to sit fly on my 30th jump to zip the suit abck upLeroy ..I knew I was an unwanted baby when I saw my bath toys were a toaster and a radio... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #39 February 14, 2003 Im docking on a round, as I come in I grab on, then float up. (yes I know now not to grab, cause it will make me float) I flip over, and end up on my back with my ass on one guys head and the head of another guy between my legs.....It was hilarious...I was laughing so hard I was crying....I wish there was video of that, I dont think I could ever do that again.... She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #40 February 15, 2003 Oh, a jumpsuit problem too? i've got one of them.... Launched a tube at Rantoul and was having a blast watching my altimeter go up to 11 grand then down to 5 grand and back up for some time (burbles on a tube are cool!). Tube broke apart and we got back together and I realized I had neglected to zip the legs of my jumpsuit. No biggie, until I'm under canopy.... What happens every time you tell yourself that a particular landing has to be perfect? There I was, under canopy setting up final in front of the landing cam with my nice, BRIGHT pink canopy, all the time thinking to myself "Gotta get this one perfect, that loose jumpsuit and metal zipper is gonna hurt if you don't...". Well, i didn't. I surfed it out a bit, a bit low, over corrected a tad bit, and ended up sliding on the exposed part of flesh on my left leg for a good distance, and ended up putting the right leg down a bit early. That caused a not-so-graceful double somersault in front of a bunch of people at registration AND the cam.... My buddies were watching, and gave me a few 9's and a 3 (cardboard signs). It WAS in front of the cam, but I never saw a clip of it....thank god!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
