FallingDuck 0 #26 May 31, 2007 My coach had to wear a 30 lb belt to keep up with me when I started. Once you learn to control your fall rate it won't be a factor, but it will be a trick you can pull out when you need it. Blu Skies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azdiver 0 #27 June 18, 2007 could he mean mantis position i really slow down while flying mantis versus box manlight travels faster than sound, that's why some people appear to be bright until you hear them speak Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smayo76 0 #28 June 19, 2007 I thought everyone and everything fell at the same speed (120... T.V....) Is that not the case? If not...why is the number 120 something thrown around so much in skydiving. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #29 June 19, 2007 QuoteI thought everyone and everything fell at the same speed (120... T.V....) Is that not the case? If not...why is the number 120 something thrown around so much in skydiving. I take it you have never dropped a feather and watched it fall. It doesn't go 120mph.... 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
popsjumper 2 #30 June 19, 2007 It's a generalization for terminal velocity based on belly-to-earth, box man, average weight and size. Actual fall rate depends on body position and the resistance to the air that it presents. Generally: Less drag = faster fall rate - Tight jumpsuit = faster fall rate. More drag = slower fall rate - Baggy jumpsuit = slower fallrate Less weight = slower fall rate More weight = faster fall rate Less arch = slower fall rate More arch = faster fall rate Belly-to-earth = slower fall rate Head down = faster fall rate ad infinitumMy reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baseknut 0 #31 June 19, 2007 and there is no discrimination, ive seen small girls fly faster than bigger guys and vice versa. position, weight, and clothing are some factors that effect this.Step into my (sub)terminal Playground Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hchunter614 0 #32 June 19, 2007 That is only valid in a vacuum where there is no air resistence. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWPoul 1 #33 June 20, 2007 QuoteThat is only valid in a vacuum where there is no air resistence. no air resistence - no T.V.Why drink and drive, if you can smoke and fly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
