melushell 0 #1 June 13, 2005 And when I say objects I don’t mean chicks Just curious what are the recommendations, experiences... and i am talking about jumping light stuff (blow up dolls - or inflatable things ) Just preparing for a boogie and I tought on doing something different pictures are welcome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #2 June 13, 2005 maybe if you didnt consider a "chick" a object you wouldnt have to jump with inflatable onesSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nvanduyn 0 #3 June 13, 2005 rofl, interesting idea to jump with an inflatable blow up dolls ------ -Nick Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #4 June 13, 2005 check out pictures on www.piis.ch and then www.piis.ch/flyingcowsscissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #5 June 13, 2005 Quoteinteresting idea to jump with an inflatable blow up dolls Its been done. Same with inflatable sharks, alligators, whales, rafts and I'm sure others. As for what to do with the inflatable while jumping, is to have a plan, understand that it might not work and to keep it in your left hand while deploying. Also understand that you may need to drop it. Oh, try to keep it out of your lines during deployment and deploy a bit higher then normal. It also helps if its only half inflated on the ground, so it doesn't pop at altitude... I also recommend (to those reading this), please please please consult your S&TA (or country's equivlant) as well as the pilot for further instructions and concerns.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melushell 0 #6 June 13, 2005 groovy shots piis sorry again for not being able to reach to your film festival still tough, any recomandations? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #7 June 13, 2005 Be sure you check with the DZ or the DZSO. Many of the bigger DZs have specific areas you can drop just about anything you want as long as you agree to clean up/recover what ever your drop.Even if its just an inflatable animal/doll, check with the safety ,especially at a boogie."It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jlmiracle 7 #8 June 13, 2005 Had a guy jump with my Furbie once. Damn thing flew up and bit him in the nose (had him attached to the chest strap) and he bled through the whole dive. JudyBe kinder than necessary because everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bskyz 0 #9 June 13, 2005 I will just add to be VERY careful, as jumping with an inflatable adds a new level of complexity and danger to any skydive. Here's a good example of "what could possibly go wrong" from last year: http://www.teammantis.org/postnuke/html/downloads/Rob.zip and the aftermath: http://www.teammantis.org/postnuke/html/downloads/Rob_s_Eyes.wmv Stay safe! Blue ones Dave My site... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #10 June 13, 2005 wowerz! that was some spin Have a plan for if something goes wrong and don't have too many people in the air. make sure you are slip out/ let go of anything and not get caught. Generally you will also be the last out incase you let it go. Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattair 0 #11 June 13, 2005 Attatched pic was my 200th at Elsinore. I wouldn't even bother trying to hang onto it through deployment. Why risk it for the sake of about $10? I let it go at about 3500ft and it spiraled down onto the runway a few minutes after I landed. Make sure you only inflate it about 50% on the ground because the air will expand at altitude. If you can maintain any kind of control over it in the air you'll have done a lot better than me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bskyz 0 #12 June 13, 2005 In the video I linked to above, there was nothing holding the raft to the jumper other than the force of the spin. He attempted to release the raft as soon as the spin started, but the G's increased so quickly that it was impossible. Be careful up there! Blue ones Dave My site... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Buried 0 #13 June 13, 2005 good to know. My comments were aimed at you. they were just general ones. recent just of mine can been seen here Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #14 June 14, 2005 The primary rule for all inflatables is this - don't ever get over the top of it. I can't stress that enough. Even the video guy. Rafts tend to float, dress for success. Inflation. Only inflate it half-way. Be prepared to release air at 10K. Ropes. No loops. You risk a 2-hand wrap if the raft flips and it can tie up both hands easily. Take a grip with one hand on each side of a grommet. Plan your breakoff. If it is a raft, plan how to roll out of the inside. Outside people track at 5. Inside people roll to their left at 4000. Roll "Left" at the same time with left elbow tight to protect handles and right hands on hackeys to prevent snags. For an inflatable animal/doll, outside breakoff is 4000 and track like all hell (no camera geeking at all). The person on it has the center. The rider falls straight down to opening altitude. All my rules have bad experiences attached to them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Peej 0 #15 June 14, 2005 That's an awesome picture dude! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Travman 6 #16 June 14, 2005 I know some people that were talking about taking a raft out of the skyvan at the DZ I go to during a boogie. They checked with the CI and they weren't allowed to do it. A major highway runs past our DZ, although all due care would have been taken it would not have been good PR if it landed on the highway... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites phoenixlpr 0 #17 June 14, 2005 How about mount a round chest monted reserve on the raft? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites piisfish 140 #18 June 14, 2005 QuoteHow about mount a round chest monted reserve on the raft? no need, usually the raft will aready float... but any object landing on a highway is never good... If it's a reserve, normally it's an incident... If it's a raft, it's planned !!! See the difference ??scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #19 June 14, 2005 Watch out for inflatable sky sharks.. they can be reallly dangerous... the suckas just do not fly right.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites phoenixlpr 0 #20 June 14, 2005 ??? A reserve on a raft is not an incident I think. I've heard stories about giving a jump to a cat. You need a cat, a PC and a brick. Attach the cat to the bridle of the PC and the brick to the cat. If you skip the brick the cat will climb on the bridle midair and collapse the PC .... and die. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWPoul 1 #21 June 14, 2005 Quote??? A reserve on a raft is not an incident I think. I've heard stories about giving a jump to a cat. You need a cat, a PC and a brick. Attach the cat to the bridle of the PC and the brick to the cat. If you skip the brick the cat will climb on the bridle midair and collapse the PC .... and die. Round reserve on object is a good Idea if you are going to drop them above the living area:) so we did even more, install an mech-AAD on the reserve:) Regarding to cat's we prefer to threat them this way (see "barsik" pic) :)Why drink and drive, if you can smoke and fly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tdog 0 #22 June 14, 2005 Quote Round reserve on object is a good Idea if you are going to drop them above the living area:) so we did even more, install an mech-AAD on the reserve:) So, my friend... Did your stuffed animal AFF level 1 pull his own main, did you pull it, or did the AAD save it's life??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWPoul 1 #23 June 14, 2005 QuoteQuote Round reserve on object is a good Idea if you are going to drop them above the living area:) so we did even more, install an mech-AAD on the reserve:) So, my friend... Did your stuffed animal AFF level 1 pull his own main, did you pull it, or did the AAD save it's life??? Did you saw his eyes? he was adrenaline overdosed and failed first level (not pull). Instructor did his job (and it was damn tricky)... student was found in the forest only twoor three weeks laterWhy drink and drive, if you can smoke and fly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 78RATS 0 #24 June 14, 2005 Three or four of my friends jumped an inflatable snake/pool toy. During descent the snake lost air and wrapped the foot of a jumper. Good 10 seconds of struggling to get free. 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bskyz 0 #12 June 13, 2005 In the video I linked to above, there was nothing holding the raft to the jumper other than the force of the spin. He attempted to release the raft as soon as the spin started, but the G's increased so quickly that it was impossible. Be careful up there! Blue ones Dave My site... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #13 June 13, 2005 good to know. My comments were aimed at you. they were just general ones. recent just of mine can been seen here Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #14 June 14, 2005 The primary rule for all inflatables is this - don't ever get over the top of it. I can't stress that enough. Even the video guy. Rafts tend to float, dress for success. Inflation. Only inflate it half-way. Be prepared to release air at 10K. Ropes. No loops. You risk a 2-hand wrap if the raft flips and it can tie up both hands easily. Take a grip with one hand on each side of a grommet. Plan your breakoff. If it is a raft, plan how to roll out of the inside. Outside people track at 5. Inside people roll to their left at 4000. Roll "Left" at the same time with left elbow tight to protect handles and right hands on hackeys to prevent snags. For an inflatable animal/doll, outside breakoff is 4000 and track like all hell (no camera geeking at all). The person on it has the center. The rider falls straight down to opening altitude. All my rules have bad experiences attached to them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #15 June 14, 2005 That's an awesome picture dude! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travman 6 #16 June 14, 2005 I know some people that were talking about taking a raft out of the skyvan at the DZ I go to during a boogie. They checked with the CI and they weren't allowed to do it. A major highway runs past our DZ, although all due care would have been taken it would not have been good PR if it landed on the highway... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #17 June 14, 2005 How about mount a round chest monted reserve on the raft? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #18 June 14, 2005 QuoteHow about mount a round chest monted reserve on the raft? no need, usually the raft will aready float... but any object landing on a highway is never good... If it's a reserve, normally it's an incident... If it's a raft, it's planned !!! See the difference ??scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #19 June 14, 2005 Watch out for inflatable sky sharks.. they can be reallly dangerous... the suckas just do not fly right.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #20 June 14, 2005 ??? A reserve on a raft is not an incident I think. I've heard stories about giving a jump to a cat. You need a cat, a PC and a brick. Attach the cat to the bridle of the PC and the brick to the cat. If you skip the brick the cat will climb on the bridle midair and collapse the PC .... and die. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWPoul 1 #21 June 14, 2005 Quote??? A reserve on a raft is not an incident I think. I've heard stories about giving a jump to a cat. You need a cat, a PC and a brick. Attach the cat to the bridle of the PC and the brick to the cat. If you skip the brick the cat will climb on the bridle midair and collapse the PC .... and die. Round reserve on object is a good Idea if you are going to drop them above the living area:) so we did even more, install an mech-AAD on the reserve:) Regarding to cat's we prefer to threat them this way (see "barsik" pic) :)Why drink and drive, if you can smoke and fly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tdog 0 #22 June 14, 2005 Quote Round reserve on object is a good Idea if you are going to drop them above the living area:) so we did even more, install an mech-AAD on the reserve:) So, my friend... Did your stuffed animal AFF level 1 pull his own main, did you pull it, or did the AAD save it's life??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWPoul 1 #23 June 14, 2005 QuoteQuote Round reserve on object is a good Idea if you are going to drop them above the living area:) so we did even more, install an mech-AAD on the reserve:) So, my friend... Did your stuffed animal AFF level 1 pull his own main, did you pull it, or did the AAD save it's life??? Did you saw his eyes? he was adrenaline overdosed and failed first level (not pull). Instructor did his job (and it was damn tricky)... student was found in the forest only twoor three weeks laterWhy drink and drive, if you can smoke and fly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
78RATS 0 #24 June 14, 2005 Three or four of my friends jumped an inflatable snake/pool toy. During descent the snake lost air and wrapped the foot of a jumper. Good 10 seconds of struggling to get free. Make your a hole pucker. be careful. Rat for Life - Fly till I die When them stupid ass bitches ask why Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeJD 0 #25 June 15, 2005 That snowman looks pretty floaty. I'm guessing the parachute is the heaviest thing about him.. Friends of mine did jump an inflatable doll a few years ago. Don't know who was supposed to hold onto her at break-off, but I think everyone endedup with a bit since she was instantly dismembered on exit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
