fruce 0 #1 March 30, 2001 Several of you asked that I re-post this message here (it was under Safety and Training) so that more of you would read it. My message was in response to another skydivers difficulty in understanding how a fellow jumper fell out of her harness because her chest strap was undone and what could we do to prevent it from ever happening again. …”If we all believe that we are, indeed , one large family, then we have a collective responsibility to all of those that we love and care about (ok, so maybe some of them you have to try real hard) to insure that they are safe. By safe, it simply means looking around you; look around you before you get on the plane, look around you while in the boarding area and look around you on the ride up.Look around at all of those people who, like you, share a love of life and passion for a sport that we call skydiving. Most of all, look to make sure that they are safe. “I hope this thought helps....... peace frucehttp://www.fruce.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #2 March 30, 2001 Very well written Fruce! I totally agree. We all have a responsibility to keep our eyes open and make sure all of our friends are safe.BLUE SKIES! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fruce 0 #3 March 30, 2001 Thanks jumpergirl. I can’t tell you how many times I have done a gear check on someone; tucking risers back into the sides, putting riser flaps back into the tab, pushing pilot chutes back into the pouch etc. Well one time it happened to me…… I had well over 800 jumps at the time and was doing a back to back load, so I was hurrying to get onto the plane. I ran over to the plane with my rig on one shoulder, stopped at the stair and well, jumped into my rig!. I thought that I had routed the chest strap correctly……… wrong!.In my hurry, I placed the chest strap through the metal in front of the clip so that there was no tension holding the strap in. It could easily have slipped out. Lucky for me, my camera man, realizing that I had rushed, gave me a quick look and pointed out my error to me………. Possibly saving my life. The point is, it can happen to any of us at any level. frucehttp://www.fruce.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #4 March 30, 2001 I had one of those last week. I was in a hurry to make the first load of the day. I reminded myself to still check my gear, which I did. I got a gear check before I got on the plane.Right as we're about to take off the guy across me goes "Got altitude?" I look down at my alti and DOH! I forgot to calibrate it. I was reading about -100 feet. It's amazing the difference a storm front (or lack of one) makes.Funny thing is I busted the guy next to me trying to secretly calibrate his alti in his helmet after he overheard our exchange. Same flight I asked a guy for a pin check.. which he did. Right before my jump run, one of my instructors (I still consider them instructors, even though I'm not a student anymore) noticed the reserve flap wasn't closed right & fixed it.I've heard enough of chest straps not being fastened that I always check mine multiple times on the ground and in the plane. Lesson: Be paranoid about your gear. Get checks early & often! I've also started looking around more in the plane as well.------------Blue Skies!Zennie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BarrettJ99 0 #5 March 30, 2001 Fruce,I've been there myself. It's definitely an enlightening and scary experience. I'll never forget it again though. One of the videographers at my DZ caught me do a similar thing with the chest strap and gave me a heads up in the plane. Now I don't jump without checking that and all handles at least 3 times prior to jump run. It happens to everyone and you're completely right. We have to look out for each other, there's no room for error in this game.-T1C-30757 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeflyPlaymate 0 #6 March 30, 2001 Fruce,Wow, thank you for clearing that up for me. All this time I thought the staring was checking me out...ok ok....they're looking out for me. Isn't that so sweet...you boys are just so thoughtful....thankslol**BLUE ONES**BITE ME.... :P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 26 #7 March 30, 2001 QuoteWow, thank you for clearing that up for me. All this time I thought the staring was checking me outIn your case, from what I understand...I believe they are "checking you out"! Safe swoopsSangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #8 March 30, 2001 LOL, Freefly! Yeah, I'll check out your chest (strap) anytime!!Speed Racer"Blue Skies, Red eyes, Sore thighs!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeflyPlaymate 0 #9 March 30, 2001 That is just so giving of you boys, thanks...**BLUE ONES**BITE ME.... :P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fruce 0 #10 March 30, 2001 Well, ummm, ya see in your case, it’s more of a unique challenge. Since your chest strap has those spikes and metal studs all over it, most guys just stare not knowing what to do with you…….. They don’t want to get injured in case those twins force the strap outward. But the Frucinator knows how………….. he,he,he frucehttp://www.fruce.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeflyPlaymate 0 #11 March 30, 2001 *THE FRUCINATOR*You made it seem like I have metal going through the twins frucey-baby....I do not have those pups pierced....lol however if you go down south...**BLUE ONES**BITE ME.... :P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #12 March 30, 2001 stop it!!! Its friday, I am bored, the weather sucks, and you are giving me way too much information for me to handle at work."I'll jump anything!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeflyPlaymate 0 #13 March 30, 2001 SKYSLUTyou are giving me way too much information for me to handle at work.You know it's so funny how much we have in common....I'm busy working on handeling myself**BLUE ONES**BITE ME.... :P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #14 March 30, 2001 Stop it!!!Stop it!!! Stop it!!!You are too cruel!!!Actually, I got some piercings too...wanna play "find the metal?""I'll jump anything!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeflyPlaymate 0 #15 March 30, 2001 wanna play?...skyslut I don't think you realize what you would be getting into...alot of boys say they can play hard ball but in reality they just never seem to measure up**BLUE ONES**BITE ME.... :P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #16 March 30, 2001 Puuuhleeese!!! Now you are insulting my honor...Anytime, Anywhere, & your choice of weapons..."I'll jump anything!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fruce 0 #17 March 30, 2001 Freefly PlaymateBaby, try and take it easy on the boys here. They’re not as experienced as you are and may get hurt trying to play with you. Now, about the metal down below………. Can I have my magnet back please? frucehttp://www.fruce.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeflyPlaymate 0 #18 March 30, 2001 Fruce...I'm trying to go easy on them, but I don't want to hurt them, that could cause some damage.But you know I don't really know how to tone it down I'm not used to that...lol**BLUE ONES**BITE ME.... :P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #19 March 30, 2001 Aren't we full of ourselves today??? Less talk, more action..."I'll jump anything!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeflyPlaymate 0 #20 March 30, 2001 SkySlut...I believe that is my line...less talk alot more action loland TODAY??? Excuse me, more like everyday!!!!! lol**BLUE ONES**BITE ME.... :P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeflyPlaymate 0 #21 March 30, 2001 I must add that I'm full of myself today...well only my toy...but I don't think that counts**BLUE ONES**BITE ME.... :P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #22 March 30, 2001 I like your style...chicks who skydive kick ass!!! I would buy you a beer right now, but I guess I am just going to have to send out a 'cheers' to you. Have a good weekend!p.s. I could still teach you a thing or two..."I'll jump anything!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeflyPlaymate 0 #23 March 30, 2001 lol teach me? oh thanks I needed a laugh...I already knew planes had two throttles....Have a great wwekend!**BLUE ONES**BITE ME.... :P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
