jumbo 0 #1 September 24, 2002 To anyone that may be interested. I've made the jumps. the protracker says I fall at an average of 140mph (no arch required). and I peaked at 171mph on one of the jumps. I didn't have the protracker when I was tracking, so I'll find that one out next time. The people were great. the weather, fine. the sensation, incredible... I was at a 1:1 wingload and wanted a little more perfomance from the canopy, but I'm just happy to be jumping. Also, I found out I have a lot of freefly people that want to jump with me... I guess they like that "head down" position. I'll post some pics when I get them developed. Jumbo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kris 0 #2 September 24, 2002 Congrats, Chaz! You're gonna be a hybrid-dive organizer's wet-dream once you're ready for it. KrisSky, Muff Bro, Rodriguez Bro, and Bastion of Purity and Innocence!™ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 September 24, 2002 Jumbo, that is GREAT! I'm glad to hear that you've begon to realize your dream of skydiving and a DZ was willing to work with you to make it happen. Besure to cross post this in Talk Back so you can get some good ol' chatter and incoragement!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief 0 #4 September 24, 2002 Good for you. I am glad your dream came true. Now be safe, learn more, and have fun! Job well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #5 September 24, 2002 Congrats and welcome to the sport. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,058 #6 September 24, 2002 >To anyone that may be interested. I've made the jumps. Congratulations! Welcome to this sorta odd sport. >I was at a 1:1 wingload and wanted a little more perfomance from >the canopy . . . Think I'd stick to 1:1 for a while if I were you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #7 September 24, 2002 Outstanding. The chief chef at my dad's DZ down in Alabama goes about 300 pounds and jumps his ass off. Check out the "staff" and "photos" sections of http://www.skydiveopelika.com and see for yourself. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fasterfaller 0 #8 September 25, 2002 Looks like your dad found a couple cuties for his photo . Smart man . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #9 September 26, 2002 Wow, your dad actually has a link to his competition (Headland) on his own web-site. That says quite a lot. (BTW can't you give your old man a better landing pic for the home page? ) Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fred 0 #10 September 26, 2002 Quotethe protracker says I fall at an average of 140mph (no arch required). and I peaked at 171mph on one of the jumps. How were the openings? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #11 September 26, 2002 QuoteWow, your dad actually has a link to his competition (Headland) on his own web-site. That says quite a lot. (BTW can't you give your old man a better landing pic for the home page? The Headland guys all used to work for my dad. As a matter of fact, they also got their first tandem rig and backup aircraft support from him. It's all good. As for the quality of pics on that site, I have absolutely no control. Remember, we are talking a fun "family" dropzone here. The one pic of me on there canal swooping is at least three and a half years old. FYI: B.B., the DZ chef at my dad's place, jumps an old military MT1-XX derivative converted to hand deploy. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumbo 0 #12 September 27, 2002 I don't really have anything to compare them to, but they weren't uncomfortable. I did have a little bruising on the legs and shoulders, but nothing serious. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atsaubrey 0 #13 October 21, 2003 this is awesome!! glad to hear you got to jump. i messaged you a few times to let you know where you could jump but looks like you found on eon your own!!! awesome!!!! where did you jump?"GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trigger 0 #14 October 21, 2003 Congratulations Jumbo & welcome to this awesome sport.Learn to love thy canopy.CHOP WOOD COLLECT WATER. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlindBrick 0 #15 October 24, 2003 QuoteTo anyone that may be interested. I've made the jumps. the protracker says I fall at an average of 140mph (no arch required). and I peaked at 171mph on one of the jumps. Cool, somebody I can belly fly with! I was beginning to think that I would be stuck as hybrid base for the rest of my life! One point of advice if you do decide to go the hybrid. Be careful with your changing your arch because it is possible to cork even on your belly. -Jackmc"If you end up in an alligator's jaws, naked, you probably did something to deserve it." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivejersey 0 #16 October 24, 2003 Way to go big man! What size if the main your using? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
