Iflyme 0 #51 January 4, 2002 As my buddy was climbing outta the C-182, his foot slipped in between the step and the wheel, where the brake is... his shoe was stuck. He did the freefly jump wearing just one shoe, then me and the other guy did our jump... but the pilot saw the shoe was jammed in there, and had to call the control tower and warn them that he might be making an emergency landing. They asked what the problem was, and he said " a shoe is stuck in wheel"... tower asks "is it a brake shoe?", and he replies "no, it's a Nike"... end of story is he landed ok, the nike popped out, the pilot grabbed it, and returned it to the owner. Nice landing, Jon! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #52 January 4, 2002 "no, it's a Nike"I like that one!"I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #53 January 4, 2002 One word.... four letters..... TEVA! I want to touch the sky, I want to fly so high ~ Sonique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homer 0 #54 January 4, 2002 Depends on the mood somedays I feel like an old pair of running shoes, others I feel like wearing my sierra trec hiking boots. They fit like a glove. broke them in climming to the summit if mount St. Helens. Even jumped in a pair of combat boots for fun to break them in. I don't reccomend doing it unless your jumping rounds. Anybody know how to flair a T10 charlie.Cant we all just get along Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #55 January 4, 2002 "T10 charlie"Yes I do......."I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites homer 0 #56 January 4, 2002 Chuck-LMAO... love the idea of the flames Cant we all just get along Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #57 January 4, 2002 "love the idea of the flames"The guy sews flames to everything that sits still too long...LOL Chairs...clothing...jumpsuits....I would be afraid to pass out...Lest you get flames embroidered to your thighs!"I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites homer 0 #58 January 4, 2002 Do tell I hate PLF&^%*@!Fs there no fun when you land on your canteen or weapon. ouch MEDIC!!!Cant we all just get along Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #59 January 4, 2002 "Do tell"Well....this is as close as you come. Pick your slip direction. Pull those risers all the way into your chest. Grab as high up as you can. Hold that the last 100 feet or so. When you are about 10-15 feet off the ground slowly let up so you do the last two or three feet with your arms all the way up. This will ensure that you have max canopy inflation at time of touch down. It's not a gurantee but I found that this helped. If you ever jump -1C think of it sorta like a square. Face into the wind. Haul down on both front risers and hold them until your about 10 feet up. Let up slowly. You get that little bit of extra speed that makes your landing somewhat softer. "I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #60 January 4, 2002 QuoteThe guy sews flames to everything that sits still too long...LOL Chairs...clothing...jumpsuitsThis is all true. It is nothing for a bunch of us to sit around the loft drinking and sewing up weird shit. Old VS-17 panels are the best for making flames.Quoterock climbing shoesA fantastic idea. I have some very nice orange LaSportivas wedgies that I hadn't considered using. I will definitely break them out this spring! Ought to get my ass back down to the climbing gym. My wife and I used to go twice a week but have been complete slackers this past year.ChuckMy webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymedic 0 #61 January 4, 2002 Hey Chuck....awesome helmet on the swoop video...although you did say to not wear helmets in the thing...so what is up wit dat???? marcI have no fear of falling but I hate hitting the ground -The Badlees Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #62 January 4, 2002 "although you did say to not wear helmets in the thing"Well....I think you can make an exception while flying a Cobalt hanky you intend to swoop the shit out of......"I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Viking 0 #63 January 4, 2002 what video let me see!!!!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #64 January 4, 2002 Quote what up wit dat?1. didn't want to smash an eardrum if I chowed really hard2. Really wanted to sport the flames since I got the custom factory hook-up. Did I say Bonehead rocks? Thanks Chris and Jeanie.My webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Iflyme 0 #65 January 4, 2002 Quotebroke them in climming to the summit if mount St. Helens. Hey - I could see that from altitude the other weekend... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #66 January 4, 2002 "I could see that from altitude the other weekend..."Or what's left of it.....It's really weird to look at it and realize it used to look like Hood, Rainer, and all the other mountains around there....Ain't mother nature a bitch!"I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Iflyme 0 #67 January 4, 2002 QuoteAin't mother nature a bitch!Where I live, everything got covered in ash when she erupted... and I'm in another country! Now that's a "really big show" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zennie 0 #68 January 4, 2002 K I'm late getting in on this one.Old beat up New Balance running shoes. Running shoes... run out landings. Nice & bouncy. Plus I wear out the treads running so they heel slide pretty nice as well! "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ADRNALN 0 #69 January 4, 2002 VANS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DaleThornton 0 #70 January 4, 2002 Usually a pair of addidas running shoes, but sometimes CAT Sneakers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mikefarmer 0 #71 January 4, 2002 Quotehis shoe was stuck. He did the freefly jump wearing just one shoe....... but the pilot saw the shoe was jammed in thereThe pilot might have appreciated a little help with the shoe before exit, or at least a heads-up!!Mike Sky World Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #72 January 4, 2002 "The pilot might have appreciated a little help with the shoe before exit, or at least a heads-up!!"Yeah next time...when your shoe comes off as you exit...Flap your arms really hard and get back to the plane so you can retrieve your shoe dammitt!!!!!! "I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 2,991 #73 January 5, 2002 Geez, that's easy. The oldest pair of running shoes I have. They have a progression:New - workSorta old - runningOld - skydivingYou know they've exited the "old" category when you can see your feet through them.-bill von Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites markbaur 0 #74 January 5, 2002 QuotePick your slip direction. Pull those risers all the way into your chest. Grab as high up as you can. Hold that the last 100 feet or so. When you are about 10-15 feet off the ground slowly let up so you do the last two or three feet with your arms all the way up. This will ensure that you have max canopy inflation at time of touch down. It's not a gurantee but I found that this helped. If you ever jump -1C think of it sorta like a square. Face into the wind. Haul down on both front risers and hold them until your about 10 feet up. Let up slowly. You get that little bit of extra speed that makes your landing somewhat softer. I can't believe this stuff is still going around. It takes a few jumps to for your brain to adjust to the notion of a constant speed fall. You can spend those jumps popping the risers, or you can just do the jumps. Same result either way.And 8 knots forward speed for a modified T-10? I could believe 8 knots allowable wind, and I could believe 8 knots with a 300-400 pound suspended load, but there's a good reason why folks used to do downwind accuracy -- it was so they could see the target.Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 273 #75 January 5, 2002 Tennie runners usually, preferably ones with some ankle support. I've been through a couple of pairs of Nike Airs; did a bunch of jumps in a pair of red Chuck Taylors, had a pair of LA Gear that had these cool lights in the heels - people usedta comment on that after I'd land from a sunset jump , did some jumps in Tevas but got tired of scratching the shit out of my feet on the weeds cuz I couldn't hit the peas....I just got what have to be the coolest shoes ever - a pair of Vans Classic slip ons in light blue and white checkerboard. Okay, so that dates me a bit.... they were my absolute favorite shoes back in high school but I hadn't seen them in stores in... oh... twenty years or so. I'll let you know how they are for jumping real soon pull and flare,lisa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 3 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. 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freeflir29 0 #55 January 4, 2002 "T10 charlie"Yes I do......."I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homer 0 #56 January 4, 2002 Chuck-LMAO... love the idea of the flames Cant we all just get along Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #57 January 4, 2002 "love the idea of the flames"The guy sews flames to everything that sits still too long...LOL Chairs...clothing...jumpsuits....I would be afraid to pass out...Lest you get flames embroidered to your thighs!"I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites homer 0 #58 January 4, 2002 Do tell I hate PLF&^%*@!Fs there no fun when you land on your canteen or weapon. ouch MEDIC!!!Cant we all just get along Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #59 January 4, 2002 "Do tell"Well....this is as close as you come. Pick your slip direction. Pull those risers all the way into your chest. Grab as high up as you can. Hold that the last 100 feet or so. When you are about 10-15 feet off the ground slowly let up so you do the last two or three feet with your arms all the way up. This will ensure that you have max canopy inflation at time of touch down. It's not a gurantee but I found that this helped. If you ever jump -1C think of it sorta like a square. Face into the wind. Haul down on both front risers and hold them until your about 10 feet up. Let up slowly. You get that little bit of extra speed that makes your landing somewhat softer. "I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #60 January 4, 2002 QuoteThe guy sews flames to everything that sits still too long...LOL Chairs...clothing...jumpsuitsThis is all true. It is nothing for a bunch of us to sit around the loft drinking and sewing up weird shit. Old VS-17 panels are the best for making flames.Quoterock climbing shoesA fantastic idea. I have some very nice orange LaSportivas wedgies that I hadn't considered using. I will definitely break them out this spring! Ought to get my ass back down to the climbing gym. My wife and I used to go twice a week but have been complete slackers this past year.ChuckMy webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymedic 0 #61 January 4, 2002 Hey Chuck....awesome helmet on the swoop video...although you did say to not wear helmets in the thing...so what is up wit dat???? marcI have no fear of falling but I hate hitting the ground -The Badlees Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #62 January 4, 2002 "although you did say to not wear helmets in the thing"Well....I think you can make an exception while flying a Cobalt hanky you intend to swoop the shit out of......"I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Viking 0 #63 January 4, 2002 what video let me see!!!!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #64 January 4, 2002 Quote what up wit dat?1. didn't want to smash an eardrum if I chowed really hard2. Really wanted to sport the flames since I got the custom factory hook-up. Did I say Bonehead rocks? Thanks Chris and Jeanie.My webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Iflyme 0 #65 January 4, 2002 Quotebroke them in climming to the summit if mount St. Helens. Hey - I could see that from altitude the other weekend... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #66 January 4, 2002 "I could see that from altitude the other weekend..."Or what's left of it.....It's really weird to look at it and realize it used to look like Hood, Rainer, and all the other mountains around there....Ain't mother nature a bitch!"I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Iflyme 0 #67 January 4, 2002 QuoteAin't mother nature a bitch!Where I live, everything got covered in ash when she erupted... and I'm in another country! Now that's a "really big show" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zennie 0 #68 January 4, 2002 K I'm late getting in on this one.Old beat up New Balance running shoes. Running shoes... run out landings. Nice & bouncy. Plus I wear out the treads running so they heel slide pretty nice as well! "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ADRNALN 0 #69 January 4, 2002 VANS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DaleThornton 0 #70 January 4, 2002 Usually a pair of addidas running shoes, but sometimes CAT Sneakers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mikefarmer 0 #71 January 4, 2002 Quotehis shoe was stuck. He did the freefly jump wearing just one shoe....... but the pilot saw the shoe was jammed in thereThe pilot might have appreciated a little help with the shoe before exit, or at least a heads-up!!Mike Sky World Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #72 January 4, 2002 "The pilot might have appreciated a little help with the shoe before exit, or at least a heads-up!!"Yeah next time...when your shoe comes off as you exit...Flap your arms really hard and get back to the plane so you can retrieve your shoe dammitt!!!!!! "I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 2,991 #73 January 5, 2002 Geez, that's easy. The oldest pair of running shoes I have. They have a progression:New - workSorta old - runningOld - skydivingYou know they've exited the "old" category when you can see your feet through them.-bill von Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites markbaur 0 #74 January 5, 2002 QuotePick your slip direction. Pull those risers all the way into your chest. Grab as high up as you can. Hold that the last 100 feet or so. When you are about 10-15 feet off the ground slowly let up so you do the last two or three feet with your arms all the way up. This will ensure that you have max canopy inflation at time of touch down. It's not a gurantee but I found that this helped. If you ever jump -1C think of it sorta like a square. Face into the wind. Haul down on both front risers and hold them until your about 10 feet up. Let up slowly. You get that little bit of extra speed that makes your landing somewhat softer. I can't believe this stuff is still going around. It takes a few jumps to for your brain to adjust to the notion of a constant speed fall. You can spend those jumps popping the risers, or you can just do the jumps. Same result either way.And 8 knots forward speed for a modified T-10? I could believe 8 knots allowable wind, and I could believe 8 knots with a 300-400 pound suspended load, but there's a good reason why folks used to do downwind accuracy -- it was so they could see the target.Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 273 #75 January 5, 2002 Tennie runners usually, preferably ones with some ankle support. I've been through a couple of pairs of Nike Airs; did a bunch of jumps in a pair of red Chuck Taylors, had a pair of LA Gear that had these cool lights in the heels - people usedta comment on that after I'd land from a sunset jump , did some jumps in Tevas but got tired of scratching the shit out of my feet on the weeds cuz I couldn't hit the peas....I just got what have to be the coolest shoes ever - a pair of Vans Classic slip ons in light blue and white checkerboard. Okay, so that dates me a bit.... they were my absolute favorite shoes back in high school but I hadn't seen them in stores in... oh... twenty years or so. I'll let you know how they are for jumping real soon pull and flare,lisa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 3 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. 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freeflir29 0 #57 January 4, 2002 "love the idea of the flames"The guy sews flames to everything that sits still too long...LOL Chairs...clothing...jumpsuits....I would be afraid to pass out...Lest you get flames embroidered to your thighs!"I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
homer 0 #58 January 4, 2002 Do tell I hate PLF&^%*@!Fs there no fun when you land on your canteen or weapon. ouch MEDIC!!!Cant we all just get along Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #59 January 4, 2002 "Do tell"Well....this is as close as you come. Pick your slip direction. Pull those risers all the way into your chest. Grab as high up as you can. Hold that the last 100 feet or so. When you are about 10-15 feet off the ground slowly let up so you do the last two or three feet with your arms all the way up. This will ensure that you have max canopy inflation at time of touch down. It's not a gurantee but I found that this helped. If you ever jump -1C think of it sorta like a square. Face into the wind. Haul down on both front risers and hold them until your about 10 feet up. Let up slowly. You get that little bit of extra speed that makes your landing somewhat softer. "I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #60 January 4, 2002 QuoteThe guy sews flames to everything that sits still too long...LOL Chairs...clothing...jumpsuitsThis is all true. It is nothing for a bunch of us to sit around the loft drinking and sewing up weird shit. Old VS-17 panels are the best for making flames.Quoterock climbing shoesA fantastic idea. I have some very nice orange LaSportivas wedgies that I hadn't considered using. I will definitely break them out this spring! Ought to get my ass back down to the climbing gym. My wife and I used to go twice a week but have been complete slackers this past year.ChuckMy webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymedic 0 #61 January 4, 2002 Hey Chuck....awesome helmet on the swoop video...although you did say to not wear helmets in the thing...so what is up wit dat???? marcI have no fear of falling but I hate hitting the ground -The Badlees Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #62 January 4, 2002 "although you did say to not wear helmets in the thing"Well....I think you can make an exception while flying a Cobalt hanky you intend to swoop the shit out of......"I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Viking 0 #63 January 4, 2002 what video let me see!!!!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkymonkeyONE 4 #64 January 4, 2002 Quote what up wit dat?1. didn't want to smash an eardrum if I chowed really hard2. Really wanted to sport the flames since I got the custom factory hook-up. Did I say Bonehead rocks? Thanks Chris and Jeanie.My webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Iflyme 0 #65 January 4, 2002 Quotebroke them in climming to the summit if mount St. Helens. Hey - I could see that from altitude the other weekend... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #66 January 4, 2002 "I could see that from altitude the other weekend..."Or what's left of it.....It's really weird to look at it and realize it used to look like Hood, Rainer, and all the other mountains around there....Ain't mother nature a bitch!"I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Iflyme 0 #67 January 4, 2002 QuoteAin't mother nature a bitch!Where I live, everything got covered in ash when she erupted... and I'm in another country! Now that's a "really big show" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zennie 0 #68 January 4, 2002 K I'm late getting in on this one.Old beat up New Balance running shoes. Running shoes... run out landings. Nice & bouncy. Plus I wear out the treads running so they heel slide pretty nice as well! "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ADRNALN 0 #69 January 4, 2002 VANS Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DaleThornton 0 #70 January 4, 2002 Usually a pair of addidas running shoes, but sometimes CAT Sneakers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mikefarmer 0 #71 January 4, 2002 Quotehis shoe was stuck. He did the freefly jump wearing just one shoe....... but the pilot saw the shoe was jammed in thereThe pilot might have appreciated a little help with the shoe before exit, or at least a heads-up!!Mike Sky World Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #72 January 4, 2002 "The pilot might have appreciated a little help with the shoe before exit, or at least a heads-up!!"Yeah next time...when your shoe comes off as you exit...Flap your arms really hard and get back to the plane so you can retrieve your shoe dammitt!!!!!! "I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites billvon 2,991 #73 January 5, 2002 Geez, that's easy. The oldest pair of running shoes I have. They have a progression:New - workSorta old - runningOld - skydivingYou know they've exited the "old" category when you can see your feet through them.-bill von Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites markbaur 0 #74 January 5, 2002 QuotePick your slip direction. Pull those risers all the way into your chest. Grab as high up as you can. Hold that the last 100 feet or so. When you are about 10-15 feet off the ground slowly let up so you do the last two or three feet with your arms all the way up. This will ensure that you have max canopy inflation at time of touch down. It's not a gurantee but I found that this helped. If you ever jump -1C think of it sorta like a square. Face into the wind. Haul down on both front risers and hold them until your about 10 feet up. Let up slowly. You get that little bit of extra speed that makes your landing somewhat softer. I can't believe this stuff is still going around. It takes a few jumps to for your brain to adjust to the notion of a constant speed fall. You can spend those jumps popping the risers, or you can just do the jumps. Same result either way.And 8 knots forward speed for a modified T-10? I could believe 8 knots allowable wind, and I could believe 8 knots with a 300-400 pound suspended load, but there's a good reason why folks used to do downwind accuracy -- it was so they could see the target.Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 273 #75 January 5, 2002 Tennie runners usually, preferably ones with some ankle support. I've been through a couple of pairs of Nike Airs; did a bunch of jumps in a pair of red Chuck Taylors, had a pair of LA Gear that had these cool lights in the heels - people usedta comment on that after I'd land from a sunset jump , did some jumps in Tevas but got tired of scratching the shit out of my feet on the weeds cuz I couldn't hit the peas....I just got what have to be the coolest shoes ever - a pair of Vans Classic slip ons in light blue and white checkerboard. Okay, so that dates me a bit.... they were my absolute favorite shoes back in high school but I hadn't seen them in stores in... oh... twenty years or so. I'll let you know how they are for jumping real soon pull and flare,lisa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 3 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. 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freeflir29 0 #59 January 4, 2002 "Do tell"Well....this is as close as you come. Pick your slip direction. Pull those risers all the way into your chest. Grab as high up as you can. Hold that the last 100 feet or so. When you are about 10-15 feet off the ground slowly let up so you do the last two or three feet with your arms all the way up. This will ensure that you have max canopy inflation at time of touch down. It's not a gurantee but I found that this helped. If you ever jump -1C think of it sorta like a square. Face into the wind. Haul down on both front risers and hold them until your about 10 feet up. Let up slowly. You get that little bit of extra speed that makes your landing somewhat softer. "I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #60 January 4, 2002 QuoteThe guy sews flames to everything that sits still too long...LOL Chairs...clothing...jumpsuitsThis is all true. It is nothing for a bunch of us to sit around the loft drinking and sewing up weird shit. Old VS-17 panels are the best for making flames.Quoterock climbing shoesA fantastic idea. I have some very nice orange LaSportivas wedgies that I hadn't considered using. I will definitely break them out this spring! Ought to get my ass back down to the climbing gym. My wife and I used to go twice a week but have been complete slackers this past year.ChuckMy webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #61 January 4, 2002 Hey Chuck....awesome helmet on the swoop video...although you did say to not wear helmets in the thing...so what is up wit dat???? marcI have no fear of falling but I hate hitting the ground -The Badlees Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #62 January 4, 2002 "although you did say to not wear helmets in the thing"Well....I think you can make an exception while flying a Cobalt hanky you intend to swoop the shit out of......"I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #63 January 4, 2002 what video let me see!!!!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #64 January 4, 2002 Quote what up wit dat?1. didn't want to smash an eardrum if I chowed really hard2. Really wanted to sport the flames since I got the custom factory hook-up. Did I say Bonehead rocks? Thanks Chris and Jeanie.My webpage HERE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #65 January 4, 2002 Quotebroke them in climming to the summit if mount St. Helens. Hey - I could see that from altitude the other weekend... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #66 January 4, 2002 "I could see that from altitude the other weekend..."Or what's left of it.....It's really weird to look at it and realize it used to look like Hood, Rainer, and all the other mountains around there....Ain't mother nature a bitch!"I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #67 January 4, 2002 QuoteAin't mother nature a bitch!Where I live, everything got covered in ash when she erupted... and I'm in another country! Now that's a "really big show" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #68 January 4, 2002 K I'm late getting in on this one.Old beat up New Balance running shoes. Running shoes... run out landings. Nice & bouncy. Plus I wear out the treads running so they heel slide pretty nice as well! "Zero Tolerance: the politically correct term for zero thought, zero common sense." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaleThornton 0 #70 January 4, 2002 Usually a pair of addidas running shoes, but sometimes CAT Sneakers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikefarmer 0 #71 January 4, 2002 Quotehis shoe was stuck. He did the freefly jump wearing just one shoe....... but the pilot saw the shoe was jammed in thereThe pilot might have appreciated a little help with the shoe before exit, or at least a heads-up!!Mike Sky World Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #72 January 4, 2002 "The pilot might have appreciated a little help with the shoe before exit, or at least a heads-up!!"Yeah next time...when your shoe comes off as you exit...Flap your arms really hard and get back to the plane so you can retrieve your shoe dammitt!!!!!! "I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,991 #73 January 5, 2002 Geez, that's easy. The oldest pair of running shoes I have. They have a progression:New - workSorta old - runningOld - skydivingYou know they've exited the "old" category when you can see your feet through them.-bill von Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markbaur 0 #74 January 5, 2002 QuotePick your slip direction. Pull those risers all the way into your chest. Grab as high up as you can. Hold that the last 100 feet or so. When you are about 10-15 feet off the ground slowly let up so you do the last two or three feet with your arms all the way up. This will ensure that you have max canopy inflation at time of touch down. It's not a gurantee but I found that this helped. If you ever jump -1C think of it sorta like a square. Face into the wind. Haul down on both front risers and hold them until your about 10 feet up. Let up slowly. You get that little bit of extra speed that makes your landing somewhat softer. I can't believe this stuff is still going around. It takes a few jumps to for your brain to adjust to the notion of a constant speed fall. You can spend those jumps popping the risers, or you can just do the jumps. Same result either way.And 8 knots forward speed for a modified T-10? I could believe 8 knots allowable wind, and I could believe 8 knots with a 300-400 pound suspended load, but there's a good reason why folks used to do downwind accuracy -- it was so they could see the target.Mark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #75 January 5, 2002 Tennie runners usually, preferably ones with some ankle support. I've been through a couple of pairs of Nike Airs; did a bunch of jumps in a pair of red Chuck Taylors, had a pair of LA Gear that had these cool lights in the heels - people usedta comment on that after I'd land from a sunset jump , did some jumps in Tevas but got tired of scratching the shit out of my feet on the weeds cuz I couldn't hit the peas....I just got what have to be the coolest shoes ever - a pair of Vans Classic slip ons in light blue and white checkerboard. Okay, so that dates me a bit.... they were my absolute favorite shoes back in high school but I hadn't seen them in stores in... oh... twenty years or so. I'll let you know how they are for jumping real soon pull and flare,lisa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
