Shydi 0 #1 August 3, 2004 Well, since everyone is discussing a cutaway situation, I had to chop my main on my last jump at LP on Sunday. I have to say that it was the hardest thing to do. Not only did we have a bad spot and have to work our asses back to the dz, but once my main opened, it went into a downward spiral that could only be stopped with a steady hold of the left toggle; it was a brake line over. The pumping of the toggles did absolutely no good. I made my decision and the reserve opened up so quick and nicely. I had to fight like hell to get back to the dz and plf. Hey, I am walking, what more can I ask for? I want to shout-out to Ty for packing the reserve that saved my life and look forward to paying my debt next year! Di Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,070 #2 August 3, 2004 The last mal . . . man, there were more mals, cypress firings and just odd stuff at LP this year than I've ever seen at a boogie before. I think there was at _least_ one cypres fire a day; I watched at least three low deployments turn into two-outs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #3 August 4, 2004 QuoteI had to chop my main on my last jump at LP on Sunday. Are all skydivers supposed to know what "LP" stands for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #4 August 4, 2004 LP- Lost Prarie. About the only boogie happening this time of year out west.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstime 0 #5 August 4, 2004 good point John, ???? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MajorDad 0 #6 August 4, 2004 QuoteThe last mal . . . man, there were more mals, cypress firings and just odd stuff at LP this year than I've ever seen at a boogie before. I think there was at _least_ one cypres fire a day; I watched at least three low deployments turn into two-outs. It was educational to watch the Montana Cypres Two-Out Competition. I saw four 2-Outs during the week which is somewhat unusual. Two elected to land the bi-plane and two elected to chop the main when the main was in front (without attempting to get it into a side-by-side). All landed unevently. Next Years Mad John Team Cypres Jump may be a formation load. Cant wait untill LP 2005!! Major Dad CSPA D-579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
migliore 0 #7 August 4, 2004 QuoteThe last mal . . . man, there were more mals, cypress firings and just odd stuff at LP this year than I've ever seen at a boogie before. I think there was at _least_ one cypres fire a day; I watched at least three low deployments turn into two-outs. why? what's going on that there are so many near fatalities at one place in such a short period of time? is there anything being done by the host DZ? Shane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #8 August 4, 2004 That is only the half of that jump that was interesting. The fact the Amazon floated and I fell away should have been a clue that bad tidings were comming.. Of course that fact that we just jumped together and had not a single fall rate problem had me feeling comfortable with the fall rate.. All of a sudden Amazon shows up with basically a Balloon suit and decides to go sub 100 on her belly.. I felt so bad about me fall rate I want and turned points on my belly later that day with a sit flyer, I just must have gotten fat and now fall like a bowling ball.... oh well..... Good doing on gettng the reserve out. I will get the pics developed for the portion of the jump that I was actually there after I finish the roll this weekend, should be a good one of you there, maybe [fingers crossed] Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,070 #9 August 4, 2004 No clue, unless hypoxia played a factor. I was often fighting some mild hypoxia; average exit altitude were 17,000-18,000 feet MSL. Usually the only odd stuff at LP is the landing follies, where people try to land their 2:1 ellipticals that land them well at sea level at 3500 feet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #10 August 4, 2004 You did real good Di... and walked away with just some jangled nerves. I got the first part of the deployment on video and saw nothing wrong at that time. Lost Prairie was an interesting time this year.. the cypres thing was just totally uncalled for.. and the tracking on the bigways I was on were freaking scary. Hey.. with 40 people in the air.. and breakoffs staged at 5500 4500 and 3500 there is absolutely no reason for people to be over my back when I roll over and look at whats above me when I get to 2500 and see 4 or 5 people up there. Even I sucked it down to 2000 ft to deploy on those. At least on the Womens big ways.. everyone played nice and tracked off to dump in thier own little piece of the sky. I have to agree with Bill the hypoxia thing was even giving me some tingly fingers( my own personal sign I discovered long ago in the altitude chamber). Sorry to those on the planes that we got extra altitude for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdctlc 0 #11 August 4, 2004 QuoteNo clue, unless hypoxia played a factor. I was often fighting some mild hypoxia; average exit altitude were 17,000-18,000 feet MSL. Usually the only odd stuff at LP is the landing follies, where people try to land their 2:1 ellipticals that land them well at sea level at 3500 feet. and a density altitude of much higher!! Dont forget that... Scott C."He who Hesitates Shall Inherit the Earth!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricTheRed 0 #12 August 4, 2004 QuoteNo clue, unless hypoxia played a factor. I was often fighting some mild hypoxia; average exit altitude were 17,000-18,000 feet MSL. Usually the only odd stuff at LP is the landing follies, where people try to land their 2:1 ellipticals that land them well at sea level at 3500 feet. I tend to agree that this -may- have been a factor. I know I was just a little "off" on several jumps earlier in the week due to feeling a bit light headed at exit.illegible usually Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,070 #13 August 4, 2004 >and a density altitude of much higher!! Well, but most skydivers are used to landing when it's 90 degrees and humid; they're just not used to landing at 3500 feet MSL. I think that's what catches people unawares. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #14 August 4, 2004 QuoteWell, but most skydivers are used to landing when it's 90 degrees and humid; they're just not used to landing at 3500 feet MSL. I think that's what catches people unawares. But it sure makes for good video.. hello ground.. oops look at that.. two red booties going over head against flawlessly blue sky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clownburner 0 #15 August 4, 2004 Quote I felt so bad about me fall rate I want and turned points on my belly later that day with a sit flyer, I just must have gotten fat and now fall like a bowling ball.... oh well..... Could be worse, I went low on you on the 6-way, as I recall. Of course, I fall like a bag of homesick rocks. 7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clownburner 0 #16 August 4, 2004 I really want to see them use that video on the boogie video intercut with the old Batman-series effects... KA-POW! BIFF! BA-BAM! hehehehehe7CP#1 | BTR#2 | Payaso en fuego Rodriguez "I want hot chicks in my boobies!"- McBeth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
174fps 1 #17 August 5, 2004 Quote But it sure makes for good video.. hello ground.. oops look at that.. two red booties going over head against flawlessly blue sky. got your money's worth on that one two landings for the price of one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #18 August 5, 2004 Hey now at least I did a credible Parachute landing roll. and I have the grass stains on my outer thigh... and on the side of my rather large buttocks... and up by the back of my shoulders.... Just as long as everyone was entertained.. my mission is accomplished. I have to say though at LEAST I did not do like som nmany there... you would have thought it was the LOST PRAIRIE SPA.. out there in the cattle pastrue with SOOOOO many people landing feet knees FACE.. Facials out there.. uh into cow pies.. nope..not for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shydi 0 #19 August 5, 2004 Thanks Scott, Look forward to seeing them and jumping with you again! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shydi 0 #20 August 5, 2004 Nice pic there James! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #21 August 5, 2004 I think there were two cypres fires at Herc. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
