bazelos 0 #1 February 19, 2006 So I did my RAPS theory, all about what you do when this and this happens, emergency drills, look locate peel cutaway reserve etc. All that during a fantastic day, it wasn't even cold! Of course we finished too late to jump, then on the next day (today) which was supposed to be jump day, heavy fog allover the dz at 8o' clock. Wait till 10 for the fog to clear and the sky to get dark gray fulll of clouds. Clouds everywhere! I guess better luck next weekend, but I did had a nice look at how the dz works, looking at equipment, chatting to jumpers, good fun, there was a party as well, lots of vomit everywhere!He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #2 February 19, 2006 Not satisfied with the British weather? Try the Finnish weather! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rasmack 0 #3 February 19, 2006 Welcome to the wonderful world of skydiving. We've all been there... many times. HF #682, Team Dirty Sanchez #227 “I simply hate, detest, loathe, despise, and abhor redundancy.” - Not quite Oscar Wilde... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #4 February 19, 2006 Hey at least with RAPS you got more chance of jumping over AFF if cloudbase is sufficiently high Youll probably have experienced jumpers doing HnP to make numbers to get a lift too. But yeah... still sucks waiting around. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bazelos 0 #5 February 19, 2006 Yeah I guess, there wher some high clouds a few miles from the dz but it didn't look it's going to get any better, at least, if the weather is good next weekend, I will be able to do more jumps together, as oposed to one this weekend and another next weekend, so I won't be "stuck" in a level. Hopefully! Anyway I still had a good time being at the place, I looked at some of the packers, it didn't look that diffucult so I am hoping by next year to be able to pack my own, even some others and maybe pack on a Saturday to pay for Sunday lifts, but that's still a year a way! Theres always hope!He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodpecker 0 #6 February 20, 2006 What DZ are you doing this through?SONIC WOODY #146 There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bazelos 0 #7 February 20, 2006 Hibaldstow (target)He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twibbles 0 #8 February 20, 2006 Look on the bright side, you only need 3-4000ft to jump. The weather should get better soon, come summer the weather would be a lot better. At lest you dropzone isn't built on the windiest patch in the salisbury plains. Eugene "In the beginning the Universe was created. This has made a lot of people very angry and been widely regarded as a bad move." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike111 0 #9 February 20, 2006 hey come on you know you love it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_owen_uk 0 #10 February 20, 2006 Yep good luck for the weekend, I really hope it's nice. Mainly cause I am hoping to get over there on saturday :P Forecast says cloudy though :(__________________ BOOM Headshot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pincheck 0 #11 February 20, 2006 me i just want to get some jumps in before Dublin Billy-Sonic Haggis Flickr-Fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bazelos 0 #12 February 20, 2006 Well I am staying overnight on Saturday/Sunday (that is, if the guys that gave me a lift back home are going and if they have a spare seat that's not taken by the rigs ) so I might see you then buddy He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
franman 0 #13 February 21, 2006 In my experience there isn't a whole lot of point predicting the weather 5 days in advance - especially in February! Staying the weekend will definitely maximise your chances of jumping though. I'm in the lucky position of living so close to my DZ that I can wake up in the morning, take a look at the weather out of the window and stay in bed if it looks rubbish (happened a lot over the autumn!) Francis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skykittykat 0 #14 March 2, 2006 Unfortunately, the weather is a pain in the arse for skydivers, especially in certain countries in Europe! Use bad weather days to ask questions, especially about canopy control and learn all that you can (generally ask your instructors, CCI, Rigger, v. experienced and current skydivers). Bad weather days are perfect for learning how to pack and getting your packing cert, and, of course, generally get to know fellow skydivers. All this will help you out when you get your Cat 8 licence - you'll be able to pack yourself without having to get checks signed off and you will know people who will be willing to jump with you so you won't end up doing solos until you can afford or have the time to do Cat 10 (if it is still called that!). Good luck with your course. Liz Good luck with your course. Liz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanglesOZQld 0 #15 March 2, 2006 AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!!! SUN SUN SUN We jump here all year round - life is good! BSBD! -Mark. "A Scar is just a Tattoo with a story!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skykittykat 0 #16 March 2, 2006 QuoteAUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!!! OI, OI, OI... AZ, AZ, AZ!!!! We jump all year round here, and probably have more jumping days than you!!! Liz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
