freeflybella 0 #26 November 5, 2003 That's a great link!!! Here's my favorite so far: ******** FROM BILLBOOTH: Although I made my first jump in 1969 on a 28' round, with a front mount reserve, with no pilot chute in it, no automatic opener, no RSL, and only about two hours training, I wasn't scared a bit. (Probably because I was 18 years old, and invincible.) What did scare the hell out of me though, was when I found out some 30 years later, that my instructor only had 6 jumps when he trained me. I hit the ground so hard, it knocked me clean out...and when I woke up, I was greeted with the unbelieable sight of my jumpmaster trying to get my canopy back from a cow, which was in the process of EATING it. We got it back, patched up the new holes with more duct tape, and packed it up for my next jump. Students nowadays have it far too easy, if you ask me. ********* Edited: ALL of those stories are awesome. Thanks again for the link. Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darkwing 5 #27 November 5, 2003 I want the universe to scream at me when it is time to stop skydiving. I have two audibles and one wrist-mount altimeter. I have been around long enough to believe that anyone who thinks they are immune to "lost track of time and altitude" is self deluding. -- Jeff My Skydiving History Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usedtajump 1 #28 November 5, 2003 Not saying that back up thingys are bad and when l get back to jumping (Yeah, I most likely will someday) I definately wouldn't get back in the air without an AAD, got too comfortable using them in tandem jumping. Probably I'm way out of line here but it just seems funny that with as much emphasis as is placed on freefall backup gadgets, why in Hell does it appear that there is some lack of the same concern for safety margins when it comes to landings? When I laid off jumping in 1996, the incidents of landing fatility / injury had been on the increse along with the steady prolifiration of ZP canopies and the unknowns that were associated with them and seven years later, it still seems to be increasing Why is it so hard to learn that if you're gonna fuck around on a small extremely fast canopy, don't do it so close to the ground.The older I get the less I care who I piss off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #29 November 5, 2003 QuoteProbably I'm way out of line here but it just seems funny that with as much emphasis as is placed on freefall backup gadgets, why in Hell does it appear that there is some lack of the same concern for safety margins when it comes to landings? THat is the million dollar question! I think it is the cool factor plane and simple. There is not enough apprectiation for how dangerous this sport is. Sure it is a lot safer then it used to be, but the f---ing ground is just as hard as ever and free fall isn't the only way to hit it! All new jumpers see is the big boys swooping and think they can do it right away. I am just as guilty as any new jumper. When I bought my first canopy in 94, I went straight from a 220 to a 160. I have scar's to show for it and watched friends do the same thing and go to the hospital for it. I was lucky and try to pass the lesson on to every new jumper that I talk to. Why can't it just be cool enough to jump!?Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bolas 5 #30 November 5, 2003 The Herd... I know a guy who was kicked off a Herd boogie...Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jimbo 0 #31 November 5, 2003 QuoteI know a guy who was kicked off a Herd boogie... My God! How did that happen? - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 7 #32 November 5, 2003 Quote I want the universe to scream at me when it is time to stop skydiving. Quote ....Ohh...It Will !!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bolas 5 #33 November 6, 2003 Getting kicked off a Herd Boogie... Something to do with "borrowing" a Herd van and doing doughnuts on the runway at 3 AM. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflybella 0 #34 November 6, 2003 Quote"borrowing" a Herd van and doing doughnuts on the runway at 3 AM. OK, Crosskeys crew out there, all together now: ! Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jimbo 0 #35 November 6, 2003 QuoteQuote"borrowing" a Herd van and doing doughnuts on the runway at 3 AM. OK, Crosskeys crew out there, all together now: ! What's the matter with that? Sounds like good ol' Saturday night fun! - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Bolas 5 #36 November 6, 2003 I think it had more to do with the condition the van was returned in... Edited to remove the replies and quotesStupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jonmyob 0 #37 November 9, 2003 Quote Some people don't have quick reflexes to deal with a malfunction correctly and in time. Quote These people should not skydive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkydiverRick 0 #38 November 10, 2003 QuoteThe stories I've heard mostly were getting trashed, then jumping not vice versa. I've got a few of those stories. never pull low......unless you are 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
Bolas 5 #30 November 5, 2003 The Herd... I know a guy who was kicked off a Herd boogie...Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #31 November 5, 2003 QuoteI know a guy who was kicked off a Herd boogie... My God! How did that happen? - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #32 November 5, 2003 Quote I want the universe to scream at me when it is time to stop skydiving. Quote ....Ohh...It Will !!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #33 November 6, 2003 Getting kicked off a Herd Boogie... Something to do with "borrowing" a Herd van and doing doughnuts on the runway at 3 AM. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflybella 0 #34 November 6, 2003 Quote"borrowing" a Herd van and doing doughnuts on the runway at 3 AM. OK, Crosskeys crew out there, all together now: ! Action expresses priority. - Mahatma Ghandi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #35 November 6, 2003 QuoteQuote"borrowing" a Herd van and doing doughnuts on the runway at 3 AM. OK, Crosskeys crew out there, all together now: ! What's the matter with that? Sounds like good ol' Saturday night fun! - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #36 November 6, 2003 I think it had more to do with the condition the van was returned in... Edited to remove the replies and quotesStupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonmyob 0 #37 November 9, 2003 Quote Some people don't have quick reflexes to deal with a malfunction correctly and in time. Quote These people should not skydive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiverRick 0 #38 November 10, 2003 QuoteThe stories I've heard mostly were getting trashed, then jumping not vice versa. I've got a few of those stories. never pull low......unless you are Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
