The_Don 0 #1 December 8, 2008 I can & do all the time. I think it shows my head is truly on swivel. I mentioned it this weekend to some people & asked them. Not many said they had seen it. Late in the day a jumper with about 35 jumps came to me & said, ya! I could see it! I think it shows you CAN see above & behind. Thoughts?I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gearless_chris 1 #2 December 8, 2008 When they say you can't see above and behind you they're talking about somone being above and behind your canopy, not the pilot chute. It's like driving down the highway in someones blind spot, where they can't see you with their mirrors. I just happen to have a picture. You'll notice you can't see Tony's head under they canopy below my feet, that means he can't see me either. He knew I was there because we could clearly see each other during the rest of the canopy flight, and he could see my shadow also."If it wasn't easy stupid people couldn't do it", Duane. My momma said I could be anything I wanted when I grew up, so I became an a$$hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,489 #3 December 8, 2008 Quote I can & do all the time. That's nice, but it's probably best to spend at least some of the time looking forwards as wellDo you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VideoFly 0 #4 December 8, 2008 I’ve seen it behind, stuck on top of, in front of, stuck in a cell, and even wrapped around lines in front of my canopy. It’s a good idea to take a peek to see what’s going on and if everything is okay. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydude2000 3 #5 December 8, 2008 I've only ever lookied for it after my course with Brian G. when he told us about turn co-ordination. When the pliot chute normally shifts to one side of the canopy in a normal toggle turn. But when you combine toggle turns with harness input, the pilot chute should trail in a straight line behind the canopy. But I only tried looking a couple of times, because those kinds of turns put my canopy into a crazy-fun, scare-the-bejesus-outta-me dive. I wanna be looking at where I'm going when I do those, lol.PULL!! or DIE!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #6 December 8, 2008 Quote I think it shows you CAN see above & behind. Thoughts? Yes, it sounds like you're talking about this in reference to seeing traffic around you. Is that correct? If so, I commend you on your awareness. I use some of my scanning time looking for canopies above too, mostly swoopers setting up for a 270 over the approach end of the landing area. Supposedly low man has right-of-way, but people seem to be forgetting that more and more. If I did see some one above and behind spiraling down into me, I'm not sure if I'd know which way to turn.Damn, canopy time used to be so relaxing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #7 December 8, 2008 I saw it wrapped around my wrist once .... that was a fun jump!!!! (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #8 December 8, 2008 Quote I saw it wrapped around my wrist once .... that was a fun jump!!!! I saw it wrap around my mid section once... (my first hop & pop...) I got it off of me before it inflated though... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #9 December 8, 2008 Mine pulled the pin and Horse-shoe'd - pulled me upright with my arm above my head .... no AADs or RSL then.. I eventually managed to pulled my hand out of the mess and reached for my handles and the main inflated loverly... landed not very much later.... heart pumping (which is a good thing, I've decided!!) (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #10 December 8, 2008 Quote Quote I think it shows you CAN see above & behind. Thoughts? Yes, it sounds like you're talking about this in reference to seeing traffic around you. Is that correct? If so, I commend you on your awareness. I use some of my scanning time looking for canopies above too, mostly swoopers setting up for a 270 over the approach end of the landing area. Supposedly low man has right-of-way, but people seem to be forgetting that more and more. If I did see some one above and behind spiraling down into me, I'm not sure if I'd know which way to turn.Damn, canopy time used to be so relaxing. You are correct. Thank you for a response that relates to the point I was trying to make. Edit for spelling & grammar.I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AtomF 0 #11 December 9, 2008 Every jump, I open up and grab my slider, check my lines, connectors, bridle-pilot chute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #12 December 9, 2008 Quote Quote I saw it wrapped around my wrist once .... that was a fun jump!!!! I saw it wrap around my mid section once... (my first hop & pop...) I got it off of me before it inflated though... same here. apparently, i pulled on my back.. not a pretty sight! “Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
