oldwomanc6 58 #51 April 14, 2013 Quote Quote If one hundred skydivers were all wearing balloon suits on a successful formation dive, ie, all hooked up in freefall, they could land safely without the use of a parachute. (Don't drop a grip!) Pete (It may require two hundred balloon suits. I forgot. First try one hundred. If I'm wrong, go for two hundred) ...already GOT that tee-shirt! It says "I'm the smart one! I let go and pulled!lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PROGRESSIVE 0 #52 April 14, 2013 Quote Quote Quote If one hundred skydivers were all wearing balloon suits on a successful formation dive, ie, all hooked up in freefall, they could land safely without the use of a parachute. (Don't drop a grip!) Pete (It may require two hundred balloon suits. I forgot. First try one hundred. If I'm wrong, go for two hundred) ...already GOT that tee-shirt! It says "I'm the smart one! I let go and pulled! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 58 #53 April 14, 2013 Quote Quote Quote Quote If one hundred skydivers were all wearing balloon suits on a successful formation dive, ie, all hooked up in freefall, they could land safely without the use of a parachute. (Don't drop a grip!) Pete (It may require two hundred balloon suits. I forgot. First try one hundred. If I'm wrong, go for two hundred) ...already GOT that tee-shirt! It says "I'm the smart one! I let go and pulled! Huh?lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #54 April 14, 2013 Quote Quote Quote If one hundred skydivers were all wearing balloon suits on a successful formation dive, ie, all hooked up in freefall, they could land safely without the use of a parachute. (Don't drop a grip!) Pete (It may require two hundred balloon suits. I forgot. First try one hundred. If I'm wrong, go for two hundred) ...already GOT that tee-shirt! It says "I'm the smart one! I let go and pulled! Apparently the sport changed considerably when I wasn't looking...seems it's no longer funny to purposely go low on an 8way and toss out a red bandana ?~! ...WHO KNEW! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 58 #55 April 14, 2013 Quote Quote Quote Quote If one hundred skydivers were all wearing balloon suits on a successful formation dive, ie, all hooked up in freefall, they could land safely without the use of a parachute. (Don't drop a grip!) Pete (It may require two hundred balloon suits. I forgot. First try one hundred. If I'm wrong, go for two hundred) ...already GOT that tee-shirt! It says "I'm the smart one! I let go and pulled! Apparently the sport changed considerably when I wasn't looking...seems it's no longer funny to purposely go low on an 8way and toss out a red bandana ?~! ...WHO KNEW! Damn PC society,,, wait , not what I meant, but then again, why not? PC is PC, right? Or something like that! lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Divalent 138 #56 April 14, 2013 DB Cooper "skyjacking" was a government-orchestrated hoax designed to divert attention from it's conduct of the Vietnam war, and to besmirch the character of all skydivers in the eyes of the US public. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macadamia 0 #57 April 14, 2013 Quote The first balloon suit was created more than a hundred years ago. Not a balloon suit, as it wasn't designed to inflate with air pressure. He had guts, to make that jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PROGRESSIVE 0 #58 April 14, 2013 So that was Jeb's grand-dad! I guess it runs in the family! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #59 April 14, 2013 Quote DB Cooper "skyjacking" was a government-orchestrated hoax designed to divert attention from it's conduct of the Vietnam war, and to besmirch the character of all skydivers in the eyes of the US public. SHHHHHHH! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Macadamia 0 #60 April 15, 2013 Quote DB Cooper "skyjacking" was a government-orchestrated hoax designed to divert attention from it's conduct of the Vietnam war, and to besmirch the character of all skydivers in the eyes of the US public. Skydivers didn't need any help with the besmirching back then... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #61 April 15, 2013 Quote DB Cooper "skyjacking" was a government-orchestrated hoax designed to divert attention from it's conduct of the Vietnam war, and to besmirch the character of all skydivers in the eyes of the US public. Did BK Knoss.... Share with you??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patworks 5 #62 April 23, 2013 1. There ain't no gravity. The earth sucks; we fall. 2. Alternate theory: the earth is an ass-hole magnet. Feel pull? 3. In important skill test is pulling your ripcord. It is especially important to pull prior to impact. 4. Eco-friendly BASE jumpers will wear a hydration-pack backwards on a jump. It is filled with the eco-friendly cleaner Simple Green. Being on your chest, the pack should burst open when you frap. Come the next rain and Mother nature will tidy up your messy splash and gore with pure rain water. Voila! a clean impact point! Also because it has phosphates, the simple green + your body fluids nurture the plants! GO GREEN!! 5. Timing is key: Doing a Free fall before year 1911 will kill you: Prior to 1911 any person falling free would instantly lose consciousness. Live tests were avoided to avoid dead testers. However Since it was a 'known' scientific ‘fact’ that falling over 300 feet rendered you unconscious and incapable, there wasn't a long line of people anxiously wanting a ripcord for delayed free falls. To compensate, bicycles were invented.Pat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patworks 5 #63 April 23, 2013 Correct: However, 1) it must be a wedge-shaped formation 2) 6 key people must wear skateboards on their chest 3) Pick an uncluttered landing spot. Avoid highways and cemeteryPat Works nee Madden Travis Works, Jr .B1575, C1798, D1813, Star Crest Solo#1, USPA#189, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #64 April 26, 2013 Quote Quote Skydiving with a cat is frowned upon, almost everywhere. Almost everywhere? Can you expand on that? Where is there a friendly place I can jump with my cat? Pussies don't skydive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldwomanc6 58 #65 April 26, 2013 Quote Pussies don't skydive. Not true, I do believe that about 10% of the jumpers have one.lisa WSCR 594 FB 1023 CBDB 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZigZagMarquis 9 #66 April 26, 2013 Quote Quote Pussies don't skydive. Not true, I do believe that about 10% of the jumpers have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydived19006 4 #67 April 30, 2013 I find it hard to believe that through three pages of responses, nobody bothered to mention that skydivers are also very gifted breast examiners! Somewhat like palm reading, but boobie reading. So, that being said Amanda, we require a minimum of one standing frontal nude above the waist (total nude is also acceptable) of yourself. Please also include a copy of today's local newspaper, not to obscure breasts, for verification. Again, we're all professionals here, no need to be embarrassed. MartinExperience is what you get when you thought you were going to get something else. AC DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PROGRESSIVE 0 #68 April 30, 2013 Ditto. What he said! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
patworks 5 #69 June 8, 2013 tempretired Oh, you must know that Skydivers go down faster than non skydivers. It's a gravity thing! Quote No, actually skydivers go down faster because they have round heels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
