pccoder 0 #1 July 4, 2004 I had my first cutaway yesterday *Jump 95) and it happened so quickly I am trying to remember all that happened. From my explanation to those on the ground it appeared as if all the lines on the left side were between the lines on the right (as if a step through had occured). Does anyone have a picture or video of this? I'd like to see again to confirm. PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoter 0 #2 July 4, 2004 Was it your packjob? or a Staff one ( and well done for saving your own ass ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #3 July 4, 2004 strange, would love to see pics... glad you made it safely to the ground. how high was that, what gear were you using ?? you got some more very valuable experience now, and got an extra freefall scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #4 July 4, 2004 That's about the # of jumps that I had my first chop. Kinda a nice feeling to get a real cutaway under your belt. Woohoo, were you pretty jazzed up when you landed? Congratualations on ssaving your life so well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pccoder 0 #5 July 4, 2004 It was a staff pack job. It was rented gear (thank goodness as the main and bag have not been found yet). Gear was - 190 Spectre / Vector 3. Funny thing was I had been jumping a 170 Spectre all day long (previous 5 jumps) and someone had asked me to switch so a smaller jumper could use the 170, so I said ok. PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pccoder 0 #6 July 4, 2004 Yes, I felt pretty pumped up. My reserve packer came out and gave me a big hug, made me feel a little emotional. Was happy that she saved my life. And yes, I am glad to finally get it done, I knew it was just a matter of time, only thought it was going to take a bit longer. PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bch7773 0 #7 July 5, 2004 QuoteIt was a staff pack job. It was rented gear (thank goodness as the main and bag have not been found yet). don't know why thats really good news though... they will probably make you pay for it if they never find it, and some DZs try to make you buy a new item instead of paying for the value of the old one. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pccoder 0 #8 July 5, 2004 Nope, in this case, I was told that as this is rented gear AND I did not pack the canopy, I am not responsible. In addition, I am told by the DZ that is why they charge $25/jump for rental gear; it is their own little piece of insurance. Also, I have rented for 95 jumps now (not to mention all the other jumpers renting the same gear). Thats about $2300 (from me alone) give or take a little as some jumps were free, so they have certainly gotten their monies worth out of that rig. PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GravityGirl 0 #9 July 6, 2004 Sounds like it's time to buy your own gear... ....and learn how to pack! Good job. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ScubaSteve 0 #10 July 6, 2004 I am glad you are ok. Just curious, did you keep your handles? That is what everyone asks me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pccoder 0 #11 July 6, 2004 Yes, I saved both of the handles. PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
pccoder 0 #5 July 4, 2004 It was a staff pack job. It was rented gear (thank goodness as the main and bag have not been found yet). Gear was - 190 Spectre / Vector 3. Funny thing was I had been jumping a 170 Spectre all day long (previous 5 jumps) and someone had asked me to switch so a smaller jumper could use the 170, so I said ok. PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pccoder 0 #6 July 4, 2004 Yes, I felt pretty pumped up. My reserve packer came out and gave me a big hug, made me feel a little emotional. Was happy that she saved my life. And yes, I am glad to finally get it done, I knew it was just a matter of time, only thought it was going to take a bit longer. PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #7 July 5, 2004 QuoteIt was a staff pack job. It was rented gear (thank goodness as the main and bag have not been found yet). don't know why thats really good news though... they will probably make you pay for it if they never find it, and some DZs try to make you buy a new item instead of paying for the value of the old one. MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pccoder 0 #8 July 5, 2004 Nope, in this case, I was told that as this is rented gear AND I did not pack the canopy, I am not responsible. In addition, I am told by the DZ that is why they charge $25/jump for rental gear; it is their own little piece of insurance. Also, I have rented for 95 jumps now (not to mention all the other jumpers renting the same gear). Thats about $2300 (from me alone) give or take a little as some jumps were free, so they have certainly gotten their monies worth out of that rig. PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #9 July 6, 2004 Sounds like it's time to buy your own gear... ....and learn how to pack! Good job. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ScubaSteve 0 #10 July 6, 2004 I am glad you are ok. Just curious, did you keep your handles? That is what everyone asks me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pccoder 0 #11 July 6, 2004 Yes, I saved both of the handles. PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
