SansSuit 1 #26 October 7, 2009 Quote Do you jump clothed like your avatar in February in Wisconsin? Yep. For the last 8 years or so. At least one nekkid jump every month. Gets a bit "refreshing" during the snowy months. http://www.SansSuit.comPeace, -Dawson. http://www.SansSuit.com The Society for the Advancement of Naked Skydiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #27 October 8, 2009 Like i've said before - You are one hearty individual. I'll stick with my Under Armor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #28 October 8, 2009 The other extreme.... Heat. I saw people dressing up a little bit -- neckwarmers on 107 degree days -- just because we were going up a 'little' higher at 16000 feet. While probably a precautionary measure based on past cold experiences, it wasn't that cold up there during MWR/JFTC even at 16000 or 17000 feet, probably 55F-ish. This is more than refreshing for a few minutes without gloves and neckwarmers. (gloves are useful for better grips, and scrape-injury protection, though, but they aren't worth the hassle for me on big ways unless it's true *freezing* cold, like almost 20,000 feet in a winter big way event) In MWR I was a bigway outer that tracked away from the dropzone, so I was often one of the people who landed furthest in Dead Valley (er, Skydive Perris). The weatherman said the temps reached up to 107 degrees. In fact, I often wished I sat by the jump door more often, so I could keep it open until 9K or 10K instead of being closed at 5K. (We opened the jumpdoor from 1K to approximately 5K to vent the airplane) People sitting near the pilot in the Twin Otters were all still sweating at 8K! I don't mind temporarily freezing a little bit; I view it simply as a pre-cooldown of my body heat, for my upcoming landing and survival trek in Death Valley (err, Perris dirt flats at 107F). A good cool-down makes the trek much more bearable. P.S. We JFTC and MWR jumpers wouldn't have made the record without the free Emergen-C and free water coolers scattered throughout Perris specially for the event. Thanks to Emergen-C who donated the vitamin/electrolyte powders that could optionally be poured in your cups of water. And thanks to Perris for that cheap Smoothies booth ($3 per healthy smoothie). I don't think we'd have survived otherwise! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ASTKU 1 #29 October 8, 2009 Just pretend you are going snowboarding and you'll be warm enough...the glove thing is the toughest part (being able to feel the hackey can be important).... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captain1976 0 #30 October 9, 2009 The problem with Winter jumping in the North is there really isn't many days where the weather allows you to do it. The other end of the coin is Florida. It gets so damn hot here in the summer, the only relief you get is while passing 5,000 ft . Associated with that is high density altitude and calm winds. Looking forward to some Winter jumping in Wisconsin.You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #31 October 9, 2009 Yeah! I hate jumping too in these wicked-bad winters we get here SoCal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alge 0 #32 October 9, 2009 Here's a little youtube video Brian Germain made from his visit to our Easter Boogie at Skydive Oppdal. We skydive February to November and sometimes we arrange a new year boogie, with snow on the ground from October to April. The cold is not that bad if you approach it with the right attitude, dress appropriately and have a steaming hot sauna waiting for you at the end of the day. (= Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #33 October 9, 2009 Two hazards I find in cold weather jumping are frosted over googles/face shields, and safety concerns over too thick of gloves. I used to jump in Utah in the winter, temps to -10 C on the ground. I've used heavy ski gloves for jumping. Just make sure you practice finding your handles with them, especially with your extra layers adding a lot of bulk under your jumpsuit. Use special caution if you have a pillow type reserve handle. I feel those are harder to grab than a D-ring. Fogged up goggles and visors? I've got no solutions. Anyone else have ideas on that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danielcroft 2 #34 October 9, 2009 Look at these pictures & videos makes me want two things: 1. To do some winter jumping 2. To buy a full face! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnDeere 0 #35 October 9, 2009 QuoteFogged up goggles and visors? I've got no solutions. Anyone else have ideas on that? I have seen other's mention Cat Crap? http://www.google.com/search?q=cat+crap+anti+fog&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&ie=&oe= Never tried it but prob. will this year. So i dont have to deal with the fogging (I hope).Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beatnik 2 #36 October 9, 2009 I do a lot of winter jumps every year usually in the 50-100 range and sometimes in temperatures most people don't like to go outside in (-30 and colder). Colder weather is sometimes better to test jump some things because of the higher density air. In regards to gloves. I have tried a lot of different things with gloves and one of the best things I have found was wearing a pair of surgical gloves under a pair of flight gloves. Doing this doesn't restrict your ability to grab handles either and your hands are more than warm. I myself have never experienced frosted over goggles but that doesn't mean it doesn't or can't happen. When I used to play hockey there was a product used to spray (I forget what it is called) on our face masks that prevented frosting and it worked quite well. It could probably be used in this application as well. A concern that I see with a lot of people is where they land. Fields can often be ice covered, hard packed snow, etc. and make for a less than ideal landing area. Other concerns are any areas with exposed skin. It is really easy to get frostbite. People using open faced masks usually have more problems with this. Trying to get a a winter mask that goes under your helmet and doesn't interfere with things like vision, breathing, etc. can be difficult. I have on occasion used a layer of vaseline to cover exposed areas. It is a little messy but I would rather have some cleaning to do than deal with frostbite. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat933 0 #37 December 7, 2009 Just jumped, forty degrees on the ground, wasn't too bad. The gloves i was wearing were absolutely not sufficient though I had trouble getting my hands through the toggles because i couldn't control my fingers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vortexr1 0 #38 December 7, 2009 Nice pics.... I did a hop n pop today at 3500' in Mesquite ,nv...IT WAS FREEZING..About 40 degrees on the ground...damn colder up there..The rest of the jumpers went up to 8000' because of clouds...they were all bitchen about the cold...Mesquite is nice though.Usually by 11 am is warm enough in winter.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drkramm 0 #39 December 7, 2009 i did two jumps sunday from 10.5 agl (11k msl i think) first one hat a ground temp of 40 an a 9k temp of 4 with windchill's well into the negative.. second one ground temp was 32.... doubled up gloves and had neck warmer on; first jump wasn't bad second jump though froze condensation onto my googles when i opened and my fingers were numb for the long ride down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #40 December 8, 2009 I did one jump today. 19 on the ground and -18 at 10k. A bit nippy, but oh so pretty with fresh snow on the ground. Well, there was a bit in the air too. Layer and good gloves make a difference. :)"safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #41 January 11, 2010 Some new ones from today... Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pchapman 279 #42 January 11, 2010 Winter is the perfect time to practice Superman landings. Here's a pic I took on the weekend of a guy with 150 jumps doing one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
amstalder 0 #43 January 11, 2010 Picture #3 is my favorite! I love seeing that look on peoples faces Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #44 January 11, 2010 Hehe I think he had that look on his face from exit until 10 minutes after landing. Not sure if he was that happy, or his face just froze that way. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kmills0705 0 #45 January 11, 2010 Awesome photos PilotDave. Aside from the obvious cold jumping in the snow is awesome! Under canopy you think to yourself "Damn, it is cold. Man this f'ing sucks" Then when the next load is getting ready to go up you think "Ah, it wasn't that bad - let's go!"Kim Mills USPA D21696 Tandem I, AFF I and Static Line I Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyDoc 0 #46 January 11, 2010 That's awesome, PChapman!!If you disbelieve everything because we cannot certainly know all things, we shall do much-what as wisely as he would not use his legs, but sit still and perish because he had no wings to fly.-JL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mgregory 0 #47 January 12, 2010 PilotDave, Your photo's inspired me to get my fellow skydivers up here in Michigan to do some winter jumping this Sunday! It's gonna be awesome. I can't wait!AKA MG Hammer Flying Hellfish #834 Son's Of Bacon #1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 6 #48 January 12, 2010 Hah. That's Cam Haley. He's just a happy guy; did well at the collegiate nationals. So where's the picture of me butt-sliding on the snow? HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #49 January 12, 2010 Didn't get your landing! By the end of the day I was getting tired of walking back to the middle of the landing area, through the snow, uphill both ways, in sub-20-degree weather. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cujo 0 #50 January 14, 2010 Oh comon! You'll all jump out of an airplane, but you're afraid of the cold!!! We're in Wisconsin....we jump every week (except maybe when it's below zero)....and we still waterski when there is partial ice on the lake (= water temp 32). We don't wear shirts at the Packer games. Hell, Eric Gagnelius (Prime) even made a naked jump when it was 0 Fehrenhiet on New Year's back around 1995!!!!! Yes....there was considerable shrinkage...from what he reported!!!! LOL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
