packerboy 3 #26 August 18, 2006 There you go Chris.. go to Skydive Toronto and Arnprior.... Where do you jump anyway? You must jump in Arnprior.. and they do winter jumps. We would in Gan, but we can't get the planes through the 6ft of snow on the runways... -------------------------------------------------- In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. ~ Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 42 #27 August 18, 2006 This is from the Canadian PIM 1. ----------------------- 3.12 COMPETENCY/CURRENCY A student parachutist who has not made a jump within the previous 60 days shall make a check-out jump with an instructor before returning to solo freefall. ----------------------- It is the only reference to currency that I can find in our PIM with regard to genberal skydiving. http://www.cspa.ca/forms/PIM1.pdf"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMURRAY 1 #28 August 18, 2006 QuoteHey Everyone, I was just reading another post about currency and jumping after a 3 month layoff and was contemplating something. I'm up in Canada, and it gets cold up here, which inevitably means no jumping. We "can" make winter jumps, but the weather and alot of other factors need to co-operate. I just don't want to have to come back and need an instructor to jump with me to make sure I'm going to pull or something. My question is this: What can I do to prevent from being uncurrent over the winter months? (This can be upwards of 5-6 months to say the least). I can't afford to go south for the winter, I'd be lucky to get "somewhat" south just to make a jump. I know this has been encountered before, so I'm sure there's an easy answer. at Parachute School of Toronto (Baldwin, ON) we jump all year round - every weekend. nice wood burning stove close to the packing area. not as cold here at in Ottawa though. rm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris-Ottawa 0 #29 August 18, 2006 Well this is all good to know. Maybe it won't be a huge concern in the long run anyways. I can easily make it to Toronto to jump. And yes I jump in Arnprior. I just find the 60 days rule a bit low. I mean, I'm sure after 2 months, I'm still going to remember to pull. I'm gonna talk to the guys at the DZ this weekend as well and see what they do. I'm sure there will be a point where making a jump in 60 days just won't be possible. Unless we do a nastily cold H&P."When once you have tasted flight..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris-Ottawa 0 #30 August 18, 2006 Would that be a S/L, or would it be more of a PFF jump? I'm not sure if that means the instructor goes on a freefall with me, or if I do a h&P under his supervision from the plane, or is it like a Level 4 PFF jump with 1 instructor kind of thing? I'm gonna do some searching through the PIMs. Thanks for that info!"When once you have tasted flight..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packerboy 3 #31 August 18, 2006 Find a bunch of french guys.. they like that sort of thing. -------------------------------------------------- In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. ~ Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris-Ottawa 0 #32 August 18, 2006 Aren't you in Gan? Im sure you have a french guy/gal or 2, I know we do. I see the Frenchie bashing is common to most DZ's around here, haha. *Note:Before any french jumpers freak out on me for being racist or stereotypical, I am french too. I still think it's funny."When once you have tasted flight..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #33 August 18, 2006 QuoteI am french too. I thought you were Canadian.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packerboy 3 #34 August 18, 2006 Frenchie bashing.... well that's what they get for supporting the Montreal Canadians... their own fault really. -------------------------------------------------- In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. ~ Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 348 #35 August 18, 2006 Z-Hills, closer than you think Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris-Ottawa 0 #36 August 18, 2006 Yep, French Canadian. I don't willingly advertise the french part, that's just asking for trouble..."When once you have tasted flight..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris-Ottawa 0 #37 August 18, 2006 I know Z-hills is generally close, but it's the flight that kills me. It's like 800 bucks. In response to another comment about being able to travel if you skydive. I would agree with that but my budget constitutes, flying "or" jumping. I couldn't fly and jump, I'd drive myself into horrible debt."When once you have tasted flight..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkhayes 348 #38 August 18, 2006 drive to Syracuse, or Stewart International in NY, then get a cheap US flight here, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #39 August 18, 2006 QuoteI don't willingly advertise the french part, PFFFFTTTT!!!! Fine, be that way! Seriously, long breaks in winter are part and parcel of jumping in Canada. If you can, make a trip down south. If you can and want, do some winter jumps. They are kinda fun if its warm, but, all the extra bulk and cold add risk to the jumps, so plan for it. If you cant, then make sure to restart slow: review EPs, the PIM, talk with some instructors, go the Safety Day.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris-Ottawa 0 #40 August 18, 2006 I would review everything anyways! The longest layoff I've had between jumps was just short of 2 weeks, and coming back wasn't the slightest bit unattural. I could see going up in the plane with and instructor, and maybe have him watch you do a 5 sec delay or something, but to have him basically repeat a level of PFF with you seems slightly excesive. Obviously I'll follow the rules, but for example, I go all winter without riding my bike, and when spring comes, I didn't forget. I may have lost some skill, but the brakes, handles and pedals are in the same place. I think I'm just being pissy about all of this. I can probably manage to make a jump every 2 months, or head south for a bit if need be."When once you have tasted flight..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #41 August 18, 2006 QuoteWould that be a S/L, or would it be more of a PFF jump? I'm not sure if that means the instructor goes on a freefall with me, or if I do a h&P under his supervision from the plane, or is it like a Level 4 PFF jump with 1 instructor kind of thing? I'm gonna do some searching through the PIMs. Thanks for that info! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> There is no hard and fast rule. It depends upon what level you achieved before winter set in and how many months it has been since your last skydive. Local instructors make that call based upon their perception of your skills. Remember, their primary goal is to prevent injuries. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris-Ottawa 0 #42 August 18, 2006 Ok, well that makes sense. That answers my question, basically the instructors make the final choice. Maybe I'll just turn it into a coach jump for my B CoP or something. I think it would be a wise thing to do anyways. Thanks"When once you have tasted flight..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #43 August 18, 2006 Quote Maybe I'll just turn it into a coach jump for my B CoP or something Take it easy whatever do you 1st. Dont add more to your 1st jump back then the basics... And remember to have fun... Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris-Ottawa 0 #44 August 18, 2006 Roger That!"When once you have tasted flight..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMURRAY 1 #45 August 18, 2006 Quotedrive to Syracuse, or Stewart International in NY, then get a cheap US flight here, get a bunch of people and drive. our best is 18 hours from Toronto to Deland. rm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris-Ottawa 0 #46 August 19, 2006 Haha, I just took holidays a week ago and drove 15 hours straight in one direction and back again to go home and visit the parentals. Not fun when the other person doesn't have a license!"When once you have tasted flight..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vyle 0 #47 August 21, 2006 I have been living in Canada for a year and a half now, and just decided to move back to Texas partly for work and partly to be able to jump more: better salary+nice weather= more jumps Got to find ways to fulfill the new addiction. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cHoDaBoY 0 #48 August 22, 2006 QuoteHey Everyone, I was just reading another post about currency and jumping after a 3 month layoff and was contemplating something. I'm up in Canada, and it gets cold up here, which inevitably means no jumping. We "can" make winter jumps, but the weather and alot of other factors need to co-operate. I just don't want to have to come back and need an instructor to jump with me to make sure I'm going to pull or something. My question is this: What can I do to prevent from being uncurrent over the winter months? (This can be upwards of 5-6 months to say the least). I can't afford to go south for the winter, I'd be lucky to get "somewhat" south just to make a jump. I know this has been encountered before, so I'm sure there's an easy answer. Ok here is what you do eh. Get your ass in your car come december and swing by my place in London and we head to Florida Q. Why do birds sing? A. Because they dont have to pack when they land Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris-Ottawa 0 #49 August 22, 2006 That is also a definite possibility. If we could get a couple guys or gals, or even a bunch in a couple cars and make a road trip, that would be sweet. I'm sure there is other people who would kill to jump in the winter up here too! Chris"When once you have tasted flight..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MotherGoose 0 #50 August 22, 2006 Just put on some thermal underwear and come by Skydive Toronto in the winter . . . last february, we did some jumps from 10500 and it was -26C on the ground, and I don't even want to know what the temp was at altitude!! All I know was that my eyes were watering like crazy under my goggles in freefall !!!! and when I finally landed, I could not use my hands for almost an hour even though I wore thermal gloves. IT WAS AWESOME . . . .GOOD TIMES.You think you understand the situation, but what you don't understand, is that the situation just changed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
