dgskydive 0 #26 August 10, 2005 DOn't listen to this guy. He jumps off of low stuff! He is nuts!!!!! Hey Tom, I hear you used a hook knife to save your life? Is this true?Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ripcord4 0 #27 August 10, 2005 QuoteQuoteI have had NO problems on hop-n-pops, including my exit altitude of 2000 ft.. Remember, on a H&P the canopy opens in LESS distance covered than it does on a terminal jump, it takes longer, but takes less altitude to complete opening... Yeah, you're right. How tight was your ass puckered when you exited is the real question. A canopy that snivels for 1000 feet is how many seconds from when you throw the PC till you're open? About 10 or 12 seconds, right? I've NEVER seen a canopy that takes that much time to be open, but I'll take your word for it. Why does everyone (most everyone) seem to be scared spitless of low hop'n'pops? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #28 August 10, 2005 QuoteDon't listen to this guy. He jumps off of low stuff! He is nuts!!!!! Well, in my defense, it does give me a certain expertise in snivelling, or rather in the opposite. QuoteHey Tom, I hear you used a hook knife to save your life? Is this true? Well, probably just to save me from a broken leg or two. Video here and stills here.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EvilLurker 2 #29 August 10, 2005 QuoteWhy does everyone (most everyone) seem to be scared spitless of low hop'n'pops? I'm not scared of low exits, but if I had a canopy that routinely ate up 10+ seconds opening, I'd be fairly "concerned" making a 2000 foot exit. I like to be open above 1800 feet or so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomAiello 26 #30 August 11, 2005 QuoteQuoteWhy does everyone (most everyone) seem to be scared spitless of low hop'n'pops? I'm not scared of low exits... I am. Very scared. But I think that perhaps "low" is a relative idea.-- Tom Aiello Tom@SnakeRiverBASE.com SnakeRiverBASE.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EvilLurker 2 #31 August 11, 2005 QuoteBut I think that perhaps "low" is a relative idea. Yeah, I meant "low" as in 2000 feet. If I was scared, I'd ride the plane down. No shame in that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #32 August 11, 2005 QuoteWhy does everyone (most everyone) seem to be scared spitless of low hop'n'pops? I use low hop-and-pops to work on my body position. There's something motivating about that level of ground detail in the door. -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ripcord4 0 #33 August 11, 2005 QuoteQuoteWhy does everyone (most everyone) seem to be scared spitless of low hop'n'pops? I'm not scared of low exits, but if I had a canopy that routinely ate up 10+ seconds opening, I'd be fairly "concerned" making a 2000 foot exit. I like to be open above 1800 feet or so. If I had a canopy that ate up 10+ seconds opening, I'd look for a new canopy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
