Dolph 0 #1 March 7, 2006 Spring is soon coming up even though it's hard to believe with some of the weather we've been seeing. With it comes the start of the boogie season and all that. Last week I did some high altitude jumps - 13k freeflying with my buddies. I was pretty surprised of the degree my "skills" had degraded. What was easy before has become something I need to pay more attention to now and what used to be difficult now I kinda just messed up. Only a handful of people in the jumper pool retain currency over the winter in the colder places of the world. I've perhaps averaged 3 jumps per weekend with the majority of being hop n' pops. The freefly jumps really put in perspective how quickly ones skills deteriorate. We'll have the annual Easter Boogie pretty soon. Lots of jumpers will be spreading their wings for the first time of the year during this event. Assuming that canopy skills degrade at a scale similar to freefall skills, it makes it something to be aware of. Judgement might be spotty. Skills may be perceived higher than they actually are. All that stuff. This phenomenon is not new in skydiving, with it being a seasonal sport and all. I'd like to tap into the knowledge already existing about how best to handle it. How to address the issue in general, people in general etc. It's not my responsibility directly (I am not an ST/A) but somewhere building a good culture is probably not too bad. Perhaps somewhere it can save someone from having broken bones or worse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #2 March 8, 2006 Spring is coming!Bring lots of currency! . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #3 March 8, 2006 Yeah baby, lots of $urren$y Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #4 March 8, 2006 Hows you leg? . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #5 March 8, 2006 Cast comes off Friday :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
