peregrinerose 0 #26 September 27, 2006 Yep, DZ on speed dial. No gloves that jump. During jump, the phone is wedged firmly between my boobies which are snugly contained in a sports bra. Once under canopy, phone wedges quite nicely under helmet for hands free operation (other than speed dialing the DZ). Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #27 September 27, 2006 Quote firmly between my boobies Ummmm...Boobies. Wait...I was thinking of something...Oh yeah, once you start doing a lot of CRW, you will develop plenty of confidence in the opening characteristics of your reserve. Practice makes perfect. Kevin_____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtlmd 0 #28 September 28, 2006 Looks like I will have to buy a sports bra or else figure out how to put a cell phone inside my boxer shorts. That means installing another zipper separate from the main zipper on jump suit also. After reviewing FAR 91.15, I still think a lanyard is a darn good idea for keeping the damn phone "on board" at all times after you unstow it from its secret place in the bra. Especially so given that, in the rare event of "bombs away", the source of the missile would be exactly traced to you. This assumes that some farmer gets hit in the head by the cell phone, etc. admittedly low likelihood but not zero. JTL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasides 0 #29 September 28, 2006 With all the open area around the DZ, if someone got hit by the phone if it was dropped it would be a miracleBlue Skies, Jamie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtlmd 0 #30 September 28, 2006 Yes, or an anti-miracle depending on semantics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
relyon 0 #31 September 28, 2006 QuoteLooks like I will have to buy a sports bra or else figure out how to put a cell phone inside my boxer shorts. That means installing another zipper separate from the main zipper on jump suit also. Remember, potato in front. Quote... I still think a lanyard is a darn good idea ... Lanyards, skydiving gear, and CRW? Bad juju. Keep the cell phone in an inside pocket and wait until you're on the ground to call. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtlmd 0 #32 September 28, 2006 Good point. I was not envisioning a six-foot rope connecting the cell phone to one's ankle. Nonetheless, you have made the ultimate wise suggestion: no telephonic shenanigans while airborne--period. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floats18 0 #33 September 28, 2006 She's not usually on the phone under canopy... actually I've probably only seen her use her phone a dozen times all summer long. This was by far an exception and the phone was planned for use in an off field landing situation. I guess it'd be a pretty pathetic thing if you just can't stop texting no matter what you're doing... "My landing pattern can wait... jimmy just broke up with alice!" --- and give them wings so they may fly free forever DiverDriver in Training Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #34 September 28, 2006 That's the FIRST time I used the phone under canopy (Yes, I'll pick up beer on the way to the DZ tomorrow), and only because I wasn't sure if there was someone going in under the mass of fabric Kyle was following. The potential for someone needing medical care and making sure the DZ knew about it outweighed the risk of dropping my phone on a groundhog or something. Fortunately I was wrong about Ryan being under a canopy clearly having issues. I like being wrong when it comes to that! Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #35 September 28, 2006 ***I'm curious. Is there a reason that you feel that you must be anonymous to this group ? *** From what I understand it is because of being flamed on the fourms for getting a coach rating with the bare requirements needed to get the rating. Kyle is a heads up young jumper and worked his ass off in one season to get his "A" and his coach rating. He earned it by doing the work! Unlike many others I know who just sign a check and get a rating without doing the work to get it. Or "get it" and then don't do the required work to keep it, but instead find it easier to write a check to a buddy and get their shit signed off year after year having never trained a class or done any working jumps as required by USPA to keep the ratings. So before we jump on some FNG's shit about getting a rating, they REALLY worked for to earn, we need to keep in mind that everyone had to start out as a FNG. For those of you who write your checks for a rating, your a fake and a fraud, I would put kyle up against you any day of the week. Those of you who take the checks and sign off peoples paper work, your a disgrace to the sport and to the instructional rating program and need to be stripped of your ability to continue to do so.you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggergreg 0 #36 September 29, 2006 Glad you two worked it out and made it down safely. Your rigger must be proud [Greg told me once that he packs every reserve like it will be used, but hopes that none of them ever are. Sounds like a good philosophy to me. ] Glad to hear you paid attention Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #37 September 29, 2006 QuoteGlad to hear you paid attention You didn't talk much... so I sure as hell paid attention when you did Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckbrown 0 #38 October 3, 2006 QuoteJumper D here again... Actually jumper B and I are very interested in getting into CRW. Come over to Maytown after Nationals. We'll do some training jumps with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #39 October 3, 2006 Here's a visual aid to get you started... p.s. Happy Birthday, Chuck. Kevin K._____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckbrown 0 #40 October 3, 2006 Ah, another day at the office. Thanks for the b-day wishes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #41 October 3, 2006 Happy B Day, Chuck Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
remko 0 #42 October 5, 2006 QuoteThe only thing I would add is that after Jumper A cut away, my canopy started flying normally with his main entangled with my lines. I grabbed his risers and started unwrapping them from around my lines. About 15 seconds later, his canopy started catching air and the whole thing went in to a spin that just got faster and faster. I chopped it after a couple revolutions. To add to Wendy's excellent explanation, another reason for the high/orbiting jumper to cut away first is that he is usually the one that went through the lines and is holding the knot. Once he cuts away chances are that the whole thing clears. Having said that, attached are two of my exciting moments in CReW. Can you work out where I am? I had to dig these up and scan them in for the occasion, since they are not quite releasable to the public... If you want more ask Wendy for a copy of her WrapDVD. Imagine how much adrenaline is in those pictures :-) -- Everything you know is wrong. But some of it is a useful first approximation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #43 October 6, 2006 "famouswrap.jpg" I see Prodigies."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #44 October 6, 2006 Dumb question, but who's Wendy.. I'd love to see a copy of that DVD. Especially since I'm taking Chuck up on his offer next month to start playing with CRW. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #45 October 6, 2006 QuoteDumb question, but who's Wendy.. Wendy is the moderator of the CRW forum. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulknerwn 38 #46 October 6, 2006 I'm Wendy and I do have the wrap DVD's. But do some CRW before ya watch em - Experienced dog's love em - but it definitely scares the freefallers :-) W Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #47 October 6, 2006 Hell, just ask Chuck for a copy of our last 8-way Speed practice. Jump #1 had the pilot cutting away after getting choked out, after that is was just fun-wrap-fun."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #48 October 6, 2006 QuoteHell, just ask Chuck for a copy of our last 8-way Speed practice. Jump #1 had the pilot cutting away after getting choked out, after that is was just fun-wrap-fun. Was that the weekend in Chambersburg? I was there and saw it from the ground. I have a nice series of action shots of the catching of the free bag. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 14 #49 October 6, 2006 QuoteHell, just ask Chuck for a copy of our last 8-way Speed practice. Jump #1 had the pilot cutting away after getting choked out, after that is was just fun-wrap-fun. A lot of us are looking forward to seeing that video. I hope you bring a copy to Eloy. Kevin_____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #50 October 6, 2006 Yeah, there was a collective ... "where the F did that freefaller come from?" The video is a little far away but seeing the piloting canopy suddenly collapse and disappear is definitely a sight."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
