DrewEckhardt 0 #26 July 13, 2004 Ocassionally I'd add up my first two log-books, the transcribed totals from my Sky Tronic, and the total off my pro-track. Then I misplaced my pro-track, and haven't been bothered to get a print-out from manifest (which they're only willing to do at the end of the day). Since I don't care about getting my octa-nona-diamond freefall wings having 1500 or 1700 doesn't matter. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjhdiver 0 #27 July 13, 2004 Yep. As of last weekend 7625. I note each one as I do it on a piece of paper, then at the end of the week, transfer that into my palm pilot as a total number of jumps and update the freefall time. Then I do a hard copy backup to a log book with all the other detail in it, such as DZ, plane, altitude and equipment. I do a lot of jumps and have a few rigs, so it's useful for me to keep up with the routine maintenance of my equipment. I don't use neptunes, pro tracks, or in fact any other altitude device other than a wrist altimeter. My pencil and scrap pf paper have yet to run out of battery or refuse to download yet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #28 July 13, 2004 QuoteI do a lot of jumps and have a few rigs, so it's useful for me to keep up with the routine maintenance of my equipment. I had a question about that, do you log after each jump, which rig you jumped? I roughly know how many jumps I have on each of my rigs, but not exactly, and would like to hear a couple of tricks that you use.. I don't see you logging during the day so I was just wondering. Iwan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakydiver 0 #29 July 13, 2004 My rig bag got ripped off so I lost all my jumps from year 2-6. Sucks. I'm guesstimating from that point on. I had a general idea of what I had at the end of year six, but I'm still pissed to this day. -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gjhdiver 0 #30 July 13, 2004 QuoteQuoteI do a lot of jumps and have a few rigs, so it's useful for me to keep up with the routine maintenance of my equipment. I had a question about that, do you log after each jump, which rig you jumped? I roughly know how many jumps I have on each of my rigs, but not exactly, and would like to hear a couple of tricks that you use.. I don't see you logging during the day so I was just wondering. Iwan See all those scraps paper up at manifest ? I grab one of those at the starrt of the day, and just write the type of jump, and a number for each rig. When I come down and throw the rig down, when I go to manifest the group again, I just add to the list. I don't need to add all the rest of the stuff, such as the plane, altitude etc, because it's all the same for each jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuteless 1 #31 July 13, 2004 Ive always been very particular about keeping my log book up to date, with everything from the registration of the aircraft to Altitude, to weather, to ....you name it. I have always tried to log each jump within a half hour after landing. Didnt always make the half hour, but it was a goal. My log book is full of info which tells stories about who, how high, what happened...even broken bones. Bill Cole D-41 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steph2 0 #32 July 14, 2004 Quote My rig bag got ripped off so I lost all my jumps from year 2-6. Sucks. Oh no, that's awful! If my house was burning down and I could only rescue one thing, it would have to be my log books... QuoteI'm still pissed to this day. I would be too. That really sucks Steph -x- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #33 July 15, 2004 yes... when I started jumping,,, I thought it was great,,, that all jumps be recorded in a log book.... ( How official!!! )..... and so I did.. and have continued doing so....It shows a certain degree of discipline, which I suppose is a good thing in this sport.... skydive safely skydive often skydive with friends Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RaulDuke 0 #34 July 15, 2004 Well, EXACT is a pretty strict word so... I'd have to say no. But only because I'm sure I've forgotten to log the occasional day of hectic jumping... Probably not shorting myself by more than 20 or 30 jumps - no biggie. **You want a toe? I can get you a toe, dude.** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evilivan 0 #35 July 16, 2004 Haven't logged my jumps since christmas.... ...and that includes 2 training camps . My protrack has all the info, but it is going to take me ages to write them up To answer your question: no, I don't know exactly how many jumps I've got - there has been many last-minute hop-n-pops or whatever when I my protrack has been in my other helmet. I was pretty sure I knew which my 1000th was, but I have been less and less accurate since then. Doesn't bother me, the 1000 mark was the only one I was interested in really (in terms of numbers)"If you can keep your head when all around you have lost theirs, then you probably haven't understood the seriousness of the situation." David Brent Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #36 July 16, 2004 yeah now I know, 509... Cause I just filled in my logbook before going to France...scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #37 July 16, 2004 Prior to quitting jumping back in the 70's I developed a crappy attitude and didn't log about 50 jumps. So the exact number is lost. I know a few other jumpers who quit logging years ago. When you ask them how many jumps they think they really have, the number is almost always exaggerated. I know one guy who claims to have more than two thousand when in reality only has maybe 900. I was talking to Greg Nardi the other day and he said this is quite common. Many jumpers feel like they have a lot more jumps than they have in reality. I now accurately record every jump. Otherwise I may feel like a sky god when I'm really not.....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pccoder 0 #38 July 16, 2004 I try to log after each jump. Sometimes it takes a few jumps to get to it. But, I never leave the DZ until all my jumps have been logged and signed. PcCoder.net Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pajarito 0 #39 July 17, 2004 I was stupid and didn't log for a number of years. I've probably got at least 400 or so not logged. I don't count those as official, though. Moral of the story if you're new: Be diligent and log your jumps or else you'll regret it later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #40 July 19, 2004 I'm not sure of my exact numbers. I try to underestimate. It's better to say you have less than to say you have more. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisky 0 #41 July 19, 2004 Yep, i do. I got into the bad habit of logging them with my ProTrack and then just dump the numbers in the book, but a seasoned jumper at my DZ brought up a good point in doing good jobs in logging your jump: Time capsules I had everybody at my old DZ who went on that good-bye dive write into my logbook for that jump. I figure that it is a really really nice thing to have other people you had fun dives with not only sign your log, but also fill in the description. You put it away, then pull it out sometime later and it suddenly is all there again, all those buddies and the fun, right outta nothing.Of course that doesn't apply to these 8+ jump days and/or training dives, but there you need to put some info in your log anyway as it helps your very personal debrief to reach your goal.The mind is like a parachute - it only works once it's open. From the edge you just see more. ... Not every Swooper hooks & not every Hooker swoops ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
