africapete 0 #1 September 15, 2006 Just spent a great afternoon at Skydive Chicago - beautiful weather, nice people, the DZO grilling free cheeseburgers for everybody - thanks, Rook ! On a serious note : most senior jumpers have experienced the agony of losing a friend or witnessing somebody get critically hurt at some point during their respective careers. We all know that there is no magic cure to ensure safe jumping, but a good start would be to listen to what experts have to say about safety. Please read Rook's weekly update for Sept. 12 under the "Bulletin Board" on the SDC website [www.skydivechicago.com]. If somebody would be so kind to make a clicky it would be appreciated. Great food for thought, and it makes a LOT of sense. To quote from his last paragraph : "To wrap things up please when trying something new, ask yourself is it worth the reward? Can I perform this maneuver ? Stick to what you know and land safe under an open parachute ! ". Safe landings Peter Haley. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #2 September 15, 2006 www.skydivechicago.com click the URL button+ type your web address+ click the URL buttonagain. ViolaMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
africapete 0 #3 September 15, 2006 Thank you - appreciate it ! Peter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peek 21 #5 September 15, 2006 I'm on Skydive Chicago's email list to get notices of their updates, and when I read that one, I emailed Rook and told him how good of an idea that was, telling it like it is. Sometimes skydivers need to be told to quit fucking around taking chances for little reward, and just be as safe as they can be. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,107 #6 September 15, 2006 QuoteI'm on Skydive Chicago's email list to get notices of their updates, and when I read that one, I emailed Rook and told him how good of an idea that was, telling it like it is. Sometimes skydivers need to be told to quit fucking around taking chances for little reward, and just be as safe as they can be. Being young, cool, and a multi-time world champion make Rook an excellent role model. This advice coming from him may "take" better than it would coming from an old fart.... 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
jlmiracle 7 #7 September 15, 2006 QuoteQuoteI'm on Skydive Chicago's email list to get notices of their updates, and when I read that one, I emailed Rook and told him how good of an idea that was, telling it like it is. Sometimes skydivers need to be told to quit fucking around taking chances for little reward, and just be as safe as they can be. Being young, cool, and a multi-time world champion make Rook an excellent role model. This advice coming from him may "take" better than it would coming from an old fart. I would love to see him submit that to Parachutist and/or Skydiving Mag. I am very impressed. 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
JohnRich 4 #8 September 15, 2006 Rook: "that other day I was talking go one of the more aggressive swoopers. The conversation led to him telling me that he used his Sunto altimeter watch to set up his hook. I thought for a second and expressed my concern that if the altimeter was wrong how do you know not to hook? Personally, I don’t use an altimeter to set up my hook. I use my eyes to verify that I’m high enough to hook. I’m not saying don’t use your altimeter but you should always back it up with your eyes." Me: Aug. 22nd, Post #54 Brilliant minds think alike. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #9 September 16, 2006 Those of us that knew his Dad would know that Roger is proud !smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
