nubianecutie 0 #1 March 3, 2005 Someone once told me that two jumpers going at high speed could catch on fire if they bumped into each other. How true is this? Is it an exaggeration or completely false? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakflyer9999 1 #2 March 3, 2005 QuoteSomeone once told me that two jumpers going at high speed could catch on fire if they bumped into each other. How true is this? Is it an exaggeration or completely false? It happens all the time. Happened to me on two jumps in a row last weekend. Of course the cloud put out the fire, so no problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr2mk1g 10 #3 March 3, 2005 Yeah, speed skydivers use the technique all the time. They eat gaseous foods the day before their competition jumps and make use of an afterburner effect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ontour36 0 #4 March 3, 2005 If they survive the impact OK its the DZSO's temper that ignites first which invariably leads to fires being lit under the participants arse's if unfortuneatly death is a consequence cremation is the logical next step (open coffins not recommended) Catching on fire would be the least of there worries Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewGPM 0 #5 March 3, 2005 QuoteYeah, speed skydivers use the technique all the time. They eat gaseous foods the day before their competition jumps and make use of an afterburner effect. That's a classic answer! I bet that's why so many belly flyers fart in the plane...gotta make sure the "afterburner" is empty, otherwise they'll fart in freefall and go low! Are you the same person who told a reporter that skydivers don't breathe during freefall? Apprently we absorb oxygen through our skin at that speed. We also don't jump through clouds because the water in the cloud would clog our pores and we would suffocate. I saw that report air on television...TWICE!!! Funny stuff. I'll keep an eye for the skydivers fart for extra speed report. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #6 March 3, 2005 I'm a Nubian, mind tricks don't work on me! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #7 March 3, 2005 QuoteSomeone once told me that two jumpers going at high speed could catch on fire if they bumped into each other. Perfectly true, but only when exiting from the Space Shuttle during re-entry and wearing metallic space suits. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nubianecutie 0 #8 March 3, 2005 this is so funny. I forwarded a link to this to the person. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonBonGraham 0 #9 March 3, 2005 QuoteSomeone once told me that two jumpers going at high speed could catch on fire if they bumped into each other. Hahaha! Well, at least you asked about it! Three things I wanna know are who exactly told you, where did they hear it and what did they smoke/drink/take that day? I'm not asking because I'm concerned, I'm asking 'cause I really really want some - it sounds like some fun stuff! Durham University Freefall Club Grounds For Divorce website (band I'm in) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #10 March 4, 2005 QuoteYeah, speed skydivers use the technique all the time. They eat gaseous foods the day before their competition jumps and make use of an afterburner effect. SHHH dont tell the world our secret to getitng ove 300 MPH in freefall.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFFI 0 #11 March 4, 2005 You really have to watch solar activities – after huge solar flares gravity may be affected so make sure you stay altitude aware and remember to expose your gravity vents, (sometimes called hard housings) to control fall rates…Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
