skinnyshrek 0 #26 September 29, 2005 no points turned now that would be sillyhttp://www.skydivethefarm.com do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #27 September 29, 2005 my bad....Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #28 September 29, 2005 1,400 feet hop n pop. 550 feet static line. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
superstu 0 #29 September 29, 2005 about 1650 on a vx 84 loaded at 2.4. it was a waist of money.Slip Stream Air Sports Do not go softly, do not go quietly, never back down Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #30 September 29, 2005 To get a lot of Accuri practice cheap, we use to do a LOT of 1500' Hop & Pops... And before I 'grew up' I did some demos at 1000-1200'... Low clouds etc... BUT...sure made it easy to SPOT! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #31 September 29, 2005 QuoteWhy not go to at least standard hop and pop alti? QuoteWouldnt it be safer to jump at alti through clouds? Then to hop and pop at a grand? Either way arent both illigal, What do you consider standard hop & pop altitude? While it is illegal to jump through clouds, (in the US) it is not illegal to jump from 1000 feet or even 500 feet. Quoteso why not get the longer freefall. A longer "freefall" in not a hop & pop. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #32 September 29, 2005 3500 to 5000 is what I assumed standard was. However I know a certain DZ where we pay 11 bucks and usually get to 6 grand. As far as it not being illigal to jump from 1000, I thought I had to per my skill level and USPA deploy at 2500 and above?Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #33 September 29, 2005 As far as it not being illigal to jump from 1000, I thought I had to per my skill level and USPA deploy at 2500 and above? *** You should...you don't HAVE to... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #34 September 29, 2005 I see, well I deploy between 3500 and 4000 , I just always thought of the 2500 more of a "it has to be that way" then a guidelineSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #35 September 29, 2005 I just always thought of the 2500 more of a "it has to be that way" then a guideline *** Keep thinking that way...you'll last longer! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #36 September 29, 2005 somewhere below 900 ft.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #37 September 29, 2005 as in you jumped out below 900 feet? You guys scare me Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
namgrunt 0 #38 September 29, 2005 800 feet c-130 1967 quan tri viet nam it was a fun jump59 YEARS,OVERWEIGHT,BALDIND,X-GRUNT LAST MIL. JUMP VIET-NAM(QUAN-TRI) www.dzmemories.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,073 #39 September 29, 2005 >as in you jumped out below 900 feet? You guys scare me It's all relative. I've done BASE freefalls from 230 feet. Compared to that, a 1000 foot exit from an aircraft with good gear is tons safer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteless 1 #40 September 29, 2005 use a Para Commander....fast, explosive openings if you use a few tricks. Bill Cole D-41 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteless 1 #41 September 29, 2005 Pulling while standing on the step of the Cessna was a pop and hop. Guys like Steve Sutton who made 200 + in 24 hrs, never left the aircraft above 1000 ft. From take off to a 360 circuit the plane was 1000 ft or less, and out he went. He quickly landed, dropped his gear and went to another aircraft, put a rig on while climbing to 1000 ft and did it again. Bill Cole D- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diverds 0 #42 September 29, 2005 QuoteWouldnt it be safer to jump at alti through clouds? Then to hop and pop at a grand? Either way arent both illigal, so why not get the longer freefall. Sorry Im asking so much, this is a new thing for me to hear so Im curious While the FAA can't do all that much to you as a skydiver, they can pull the pilots license for letting jumpers out in clouds. Many many many thousands of dollars go into training to get a pilot to the level where he/she can fly jumpers. Most will not risk their ticket to let jumpers out near or in the clouds. -Dave Skydive Radio Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hooknswoop 19 #43 September 29, 2005 Jumping through clouds is against the FAR's (FAA) Exiting below 2,000 feet AGL is against the BSR's (USPA) The FAA has legal authority, USPA does not. All that being said, the BSR's are there for a reason. Derek Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skypuppy 1 #44 September 29, 2005 500 feet into a backyard party. It was supposed to be 900 as we'd just returned from bridge day, but we forgot the party was on a hill about 400 above the dropzone.... Contrary to what Airtwardo said, I found it harder to spot. We were so low that it seemed we were going much faster than normal.... In fact, it looked pretty low, but I figured it was supposed to be 900, that;s gonna look low, isn't it. So I didn't clue in we were really 500' above ground. Fury F-111 crw canopy, missed my damned handle on the first grab, too. Later on, figuring $1.00/1000 feet of altitude, we went up to the dzo and gave him 50 cents each....If some old guy can do it then obviously it can't be very extreme. Otherwise he'd already be dead. Bruce McConkey 'I thought we were gonna die, and I couldn't think of anyone Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #45 September 29, 2005 Quote1000', more than once. Your poll needs more alts on the lower end. Hell, I think it needs more alts on the higher end, too. I'm willing to bet there's a lot of people who haven't even gotten out as low as 3K."There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #46 September 29, 2005 Military static line. It inever scared me until I started skydiving.Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate_1979 9 #47 September 29, 2005 One "almost 2000" ft h&P... a couple more just above 2k FGF #??? I miss the sky... There are 10 types of people in the world... those who understand binary and those who don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #48 September 29, 2005 1600 ft with a Spectre 170.In the saddle at 800ft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #49 September 29, 2005 2000ft with a high speed spinning stiletto over my head. Had a canopy over my head just over 1000ft. scary scary shit... Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #50 September 29, 2005 Quote1000 feet exit would not be a problem with such a system. Unless ya had a mal...then it'd really get exciting. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
