jdhill 0 #1 August 31, 2004 here... We may not have completed, but it sure was fun trying... Maybe next year. JAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morcyk 0 #2 August 31, 2004 Totally newbie question here cause it's the first thought that crossed my mind when I saw the pics. Maybe it just doesn't look as high as it is, but how do you have enough time with that many jumpers to spread out far enough to deploy your chute? Anyway g/l next time. Pretty amazing to see that many people meet up in freefall like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daveb 1 #3 August 31, 2004 The formation breaks apart in multiple stages, a few seconds between stages (waves). The breakoff commences several thousand feet higher than pull altitude, which should provide ample time to find clear air. That's the theory. In practice, there's always an issue or three with airspace congestion because this person tracked that way, this other person tracked this way, he didn't go far enough, etc. It is quite dangerous unless everyone does their job reasonably well, and even then you have to have your head on a swivel and be aware and cautious under canopy. You should make an effort to watch a big way from the ground your next opportunity. They look really cool, and the breakoff resembles a fireworks show, complete with report. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morcyk 0 #4 August 31, 2004 Thanks. I'll check around for some locations. So far I've only seen pics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #5 August 31, 2004 Thanks Josh! May have to buy one... Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #6 August 31, 2004 All the wackers leave tracking at approx 6500' and don't deploy until 2300'. That's tracking a l o n g way away, subsequent waves each leave 500' later than the previous wave and deploy approx 500' higher so the deployment "should" be somewhat like an umbrella shape. Hope that clarifies a little. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites