ladyskydiver 0 #26 June 10, 2005 There's a few people I know that actually had pools started as to when their next cut-a-way was going to be as they had them so frequently. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #27 June 10, 2005 QuoteThink of it this way. What are the chances that your going to have another mal any time soon. 1 in a gazillion or something like that. I'd say your good to go. My coin just came up heads 5 times in a row. What are the chances it's coming up heads on the next toss? Answer: at least 50/50. Past events have no bearing on probability for random events. Mals aren't truly random, but the odds only go down if you can correct for a likely cause, like a new packer who made a mistake. If the gear is bad in some way, the odds stay higher. If it was just an unlucky day, stays the same. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peckerhead 0 #28 June 10, 2005 I had two cutaways in a row on back to back loads. I made 3 more jumps that day. I guess I was too young to realize I was supposed to be freaked out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tbrown 26 #29 June 11, 2005 You've already gone back up and jumped again, so you've "proved" you can get "back in the saddle". But if you're wiggin' out and pulling at 9 grand, which is really not cool for other people in the air, maybe you need to take a break. Taking a break is PERFECTLY OK. It doesn't mean you're quitting. There really is a whole world out there full of other things to do. Take a class, learn how to make pottery, go to the beach, or volunteer some time with Little League or something. It can broaden your horizons. Chances are after a month or so you'll start to miss jumping and want to get back out there. Right now you sound like you're trying too hard and not enjoying it. And that's a drag. So give it a rest and it will be there when you're ready. Your humble servant.....Professor Gravity ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias123 0 #30 June 11, 2005 QuoteI had back to back cutaways on the same day while on student status. What do you mean by back to back cutaways? thx"In a mad world, only the mad are sane" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckbrown 0 #31 June 11, 2005 QuoteQuoteI had back to back cutaways on the same day while on student status. What do you mean by back to back cutaways? thx Jumps 18 & 19 were landed under my reserve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
okalb 104 #32 June 11, 2005 QuoteThere's a few people I know that actually had pools started as to when their next cut-a-way was going to be as they had them so frequently. Hey, I resemble that remark!Time flies like an arrow....fruit flies like a banana Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #33 June 11, 2005 Quote QuoteI've also had one intentional, so 4 total One intentional? Why? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> It is part of becoming a tandem instructor. Strong Enterprises insists that all aspiring TIs have at least one cutaway before they can attend a TI Certification Course. I have helped a couple of young guys who were such good packers that they had over 500 jumps, but zero reserve rides. I helped them clip an old chest reserve to their bellies. They did hop-and-pops, flew their mains over the middle of the DZ and cutaway at 3,000.' While they concentrated on landing in the bowl, we retrieved their mains, freebags, etc. The next day they jumped with a Tandem Examiner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cpoxon 0 #34 June 12, 2005 Or a Tandem Instructor.. with 2,250 jumps at the time that page was written!Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 2 of 2 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
cpoxon 0 #34 June 12, 2005 Or a Tandem Instructor.. with 2,250 jumps at the time that page was written!Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
