moodyskydiver 0 #26 January 24, 2003 I usually dont wear rings to the DZ,but if I do I always leave them and my watch in my truck or gear bag when I get there.I have worn my closing pin necklace on jumps before though..starting to rethink that one too. I have seen/heard of people putting tape or a bandaid around wedding rings and then wearing gloves over them if they are insecure about taking them off.Not sure if it helps much though. "...just an earthbound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulknerwn 38 #27 January 25, 2003 Remember tho - its not just them breaking. I remember being told somewhere about a guy who was hurt from a hook turn, and one of his injuries was that the closing pin on his necklace became embedded in the soft spot in the neck. I warn everyone against jewelry on jumps. W Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #28 January 25, 2003 Quotelosing the ring _and_ the finger all in one go Hmmm...Ok, well, the finger I can do with out, but I couldn't do with out my Aggie Ring...--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #29 January 25, 2003 Quote Also those with pierced nips should consider wearing a covering while jumping. I have seen the rings torn out here as well. Ouch! OMG!! I guess I'll have to start using bandaids or maybe tape to cover mine...that sounded pretty nasty... FFF "Upon seeing the shadow of a pigeon, one must resist the urge to look up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
floormonkey 0 #30 January 25, 2003 I used to have a spiral earring that had exposed ends and would get caught on lines while I was packing, but I always wear a helmet. As far as nipple rings, i had to switch to barbells after losing a weight/bead due to harness rub. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billdo 0 #31 January 27, 2003 Amy makes a great safety point. BUT! Common things being common, don't bother taking off your jewelry if you're not already wearing a helmet and gloves. TONS more people are injured by NOT wearing these items than by wearing jewelry I always say regarding gloves that a $30 pair of gloves are a lot cheaper than skin at the hospital. They charge a LOT for that stuff! And I re-affirmed it recently when a brand new pair of Newmans were pretty trashed by a very simple hand-down landing on the concrete after I overshot the landing grass. Really, I was happy to ruin the gloves and not my hands. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffGordon 0 #32 January 27, 2003 I know of a jumper who jumped with his car keys in his jeans pocket. The keys got under his leg strap and on opening, driven deep into his thigh. Probably a good idea to empty your pockets as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #33 January 27, 2003 Quote Quote Also those with pierced nips should consider wearing a covering while jumping. I have seen the rings torn out here as well. Ouch! OMG!! I guess I'll have to start using bandaids or maybe tape to cover mine...that sounded pretty nasty... FFF Note to self...have Merrick cover his up as well! I certainly don't want that injured anymore then he would! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pds 0 #34 January 27, 2003 Quote Also those with pierced nips should consider wearing a covering while jumping. I have seen the rings torn out here as well. Ouch! i never did ask you where the chest strap sat on the person you are talking about. and how big were they bumps? and what kind of rings? i ask because i have never covered mine and have about 100 jumps with no shirt and have never had the slightest problem.namaste, motherfucker. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
