mjosparky 4 #101 May 18, 2011 QuoteQuote Is it really helping us address the point of this thread? The point will eventually get lost in some canopy nazi flamefest anyway.. I am calling Goodwin’s Law. You lose. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mirage62 0 #102 May 18, 2011 Quote If you're feeling froggy... I would but I have to wash my hair....yeah that it wash may hair...otherwise I'd be there.Kevin Keenan is my hero, a double FUP, he does so much with so little Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #103 May 18, 2011 Quote Quote If you're feeling froggy... I would but I have to wash my hair....yeah that it wash may hair...otherwise I'd be there. What hair?... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obelixtim 150 #104 May 29, 2011 A collision at Crosskeys....1 injured, 1 fatal.....experienced jumpers again....My computer beat me at chess, It was no match for me at kickboxing.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #105 May 29, 2011 Quote A collision at Crosskeys....1 injured, 1 fatal.....experienced jumpers again.... In recent weeks there have also been a couple more serious low turn injuries with broken bones, one in Texas and one in Wisconsin. I don't know details other than that they happened. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #106 May 30, 2011 QuoteQuote A collision at Crosskeys....1 injured, 1 fatal.....experienced jumpers again.... In recent weeks there have also been a couple more serious low turn injuries with broken bones, one in Texas and one in Wisconsin. I don't know details other than that they happened. When I started this tread it never occurred to me that it will never run out of material to post. That’s really sad. To answer a question I was asked on the subject, yes skydivers are that fucking dumb to learn. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 501 #107 May 30, 2011 QuoteQuoteQuote A collision at Crosskeys....1 injured, 1 fatal.....experienced jumpers again.... In recent weeks there have also been a couple more serious low turn injuries with broken bones, one in Texas and one in Wisconsin. I don't know details other than that they happened. When I started this tread it never occurred to me that it will never run out of material to post. That’s really sad. To answer a question I was asked on the subject, yes skydivers are that fucking dumb to learn. Sparky In all fairness the latest incident highlights the risks and dangers of being on the sunset load. It reminds us all that on "special" jumps extra vigilance is required.Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obelixtim 150 #108 May 30, 2011 Quote In all fairness the latest incident highlights the risks and dangers of being on the sunset load. It reminds us all that on "special" jumps extra vigilance is required. Sunset jumps are no more or less dangerous than any other jumps..... And Michael.....I think this post will be revived every time there is an open canopy injury or death.... It will prolly be around for some time to come....My computer beat me at chess, It was no match for me at kickboxing.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 501 #109 May 30, 2011 Quote Quote In all fairness the latest incident highlights the risks and dangers of being on the sunset load. It reminds us all that on "special" jumps extra vigilance is required. Sunset jumps are no more or less dangerous than any other jumps..... And Michael.....I think this post will be revived every time there is an open canopy injury or death.... It will prolly be around for some time to come.... Sorry to disagree, but twilight is known to be a dangerous time to be driving a car due to the reduced visibility. I know that jumping has differences to driving, but I don't see how reduced contrast/visibility doesn't add an extra dimension to a jump.Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #110 May 30, 2011 Quote Quote Quote In all fairness the latest incident highlights the risks and dangers of being on the sunset load. It reminds us all that on "special" jumps extra vigilance is required. Sunset jumps are no more or less dangerous than any other jumps..... And Michael.....I think this post will be revived every time there is an open canopy injury or death.... It will prolly be around for some time to come.... Sorry to disagree, but twilight is known to be a dangerous time to be driving a car due to the reduced visibility. I know that jumping has differences to driving, but I don't see how reduced contrast/visibility doesn't add an extra dimension to a jump. Yeah but there's a thousand factors that go into it ~ wind, fatigue, dehydration, inattention...on & on. Regardless, the idea is the same...jump, fly, land in one piece. We have to recognize any and all factors that may work against the landing in one piece thing and make the adjustments...for some people that means not making that jump. But if in fact you make that decision to go, you need to deal... Yes a 'night' jump is different, but it's also the same. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #111 June 2, 2011 Not only is it sad,,its unbelievable. Of the last two years its seems to be 95 % experienced jumpers...... smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #112 September 23, 2011 29 Deaths under an open canopy so far in 2011. Sparky My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marisan 0 #113 September 23, 2011 My view is that any canopy that can kill you so quickly is NOT a GOOD Canopy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
