lawrocket 3 #1 January 12, 2005 I seriously do not know this answer. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avion 0 #2 January 12, 2005 A little bit. You can feel bits of moisture in the air comming up the tunnel when it raining, although you stay mostly dry. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #3 January 12, 2005 Ask eeneR. She was in the tunnel...got a tad wet. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #4 January 12, 2005 You get wet! and rain at 120 hurts.....She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bodyflight.Net 0 #5 January 12, 2005 QuoteI seriously do not know this answer. Obviously, the answer depends on which VWT your talking about.. examples SkyVenture Orlando/Perris - Yes you get wet, No it doesn't hinder operations Any Indoor Units like Flyaway Pigeon Forge or Las Vegas, no it doesn't affect the tunnel at all In North Carolina, although outdoors and open, the tunnel at AAC isn't affected because the intake is so far way from the flight area and is filtered, so the flyer doesn't get wet even though it rains all around them. In the outdoor portables.. the rain can be painful and everywhere, but other than getting the other equipment wet, there shouldn't be a real reason for not flying in the rain. The ones with airbags tend to collect water on the surface and funnel it down to the column.. makes for a water ride really. Although seriously high winds with rain can begin to hinder operations at all the outdoor type tunnels. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skytash 0 #6 January 12, 2005 Perhaps Paulipod or someone else with more technical knowledge will correct me, but I was under the impression that the re-circulating type which is likely to be used in colder climates shouldn't be affected as the air stays enclosed in the structure. The open type, like Orlando's Skyventure does get misty, but if it is windy and the rain isn't falling straight down it is better. tash edited to note that Dawn got there with more technical knowledge, but thanks for confirming my suspicion that it depends on the design!Don't ever save anything for a special occasion. Being alive is a special occasion. Avril Sloe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #7 January 12, 2005 It is hard to concentrate when pummelled by rain and getting soaked! Best to wear a turtleneck or neck warmer (they sell them at the Orlando tunnel), cause an unprotected neck will be red and sore from the pelting rain! And of course, a full face helmet too.... You realize that the rain isn't falling down, it is getting pulled upwards at 120mph....not much fun at $11+/minute! mp Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #8 January 12, 2005 Rain, not much, there may be a bit more humidity going on. Fog on the other hand condenses and forms drops in the airstream. Fine for belly flyers with full face helmets (their jumpsuits get a little wet) but with the open face I'm required to wear, I tend to sit or back fly mostly when conditions are like that..... Not a big deal really. One other note, when it's wet in the tunnel, slow down and be smooth on your exits. Smoking it to the door only to have your hands slip off the door jam and you end up outside the collum on your face sucks. Be careful.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paulipod 0 #9 January 12, 2005 Quite right Tash... the only possible exception would be if a recirculating tunnel had air intakes for cooling (which is a big consideration) if there were intakes and they were not sufficiently filtered you could get wet. In addition to a nicer flyer experience, Better also for the tunnels not to get wet! you can save alot of maintenance and issues removing unwanted moisture from all the components. Bodyflight Bedford www.bodyflight.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reginald 0 #10 January 12, 2005 I spent 2 hours in the tunnel in Perris this past weekend with the torrential rains California had. In all but 2 sessions even though it was raining lightly outside I never got wet. However, in those 2 where it was pouring down the front of my jumpsuit got pretty wet. I wore a full face and a thin neck warmer (it was 50 degrees) and never noticed that I was getting wet until I got out of the chamber. It just was not a problem."We've been looking for the enemy for some time now. We've finally found him. We're surrounded. That simplifies things." CP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 4 #11 January 12, 2005 QuoteA little bit. You can feel bits of moisture in the air comming up the tunnel when it raining, although you stay mostly dry. Rain will not affect you one bit in a recirculating tunnel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Luna 0 #12 January 13, 2005 I was in the Orlando tunnel with Neal Houston during a tunnel camp evening tunnel session, with Mark Kirkby working with some of the other folks in there with me. The rain was so bad, and so painful, I wanted to stop, but thought, hey, I'm paying for this. Neal, however, asked the tunnel to be shut down until the rain abated a bit. He said that we were paying too much money to be in those conditions. I was most appreciative. Even with a full-face, with nothing on my neck or hands, it was very painful! Normal customers...I'd imagine that they wouldn't have shut it down, but I really don't know. I'm walking a marathon to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Click Here for more information! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #13 January 13, 2005 QuoteI seriously do not know this answer. Yes, it affects their business since people can't get to the location! (At least lately.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #14 January 13, 2005 QuoteI seriously do not know this answer. In the worst case (Perris in rain and very cold like it was at Thanksgiving), it can be like skiing - your face can get pelted with ice. My face was numb for a good while after the session. Didn't seem to affect me greatly in any other respects, thanks to 2 extra layers of clothing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #15 January 13, 2005 I'm sure Renee could offer a few hints about flying in the tunnel when it's raining. The number one hint would be that if you have a light colored jumpsuit, make sure that you either have shorts on underneath, or the underware aren't a bright color If the rain is really coming down outside, it hurts! Not to mention how wet you get, thus you get cold. At least we were in Florida, and all the stuff dried out over night and we were ready to go the next morning. Having a full face helmet saved me, and flying during my time with my hands under my chin saved my neck. But other then that, it's fun (Yea, right!)May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #16 January 17, 2005 Well...I can now say that rain in the tunnel HURTS!! Had 30 minutes in the tunnel on Friday. There was about 5 minutes worth of time that the rain stung big time - luckily, it was only my neck that was hurting. However, it took me 3/4 of the day to dry off. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #17 January 18, 2005 Now the million dollar question; did you have shorts on under your jumpsuitMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #18 January 18, 2005 Why do I have a feeling im NEVER going to live that down Im gonna order a suit identical to the one I have, but black in stead of grey in the front She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #19 January 18, 2005 QuoteI can now say that rain in the tunnel HURTS!! the rain stung big time - luckily, it was only my neck that was hurting I told y'all so!! QuoteBest to wear a turtleneck or neck warmer (they sell them at the Orlando tunnel), cause an unprotected neck will be red and sore from the pelting rain! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #20 January 18, 2005 QuoteNow the million dollar question; did you have shorts on under your jumpsuit I had stretch pants and a Dropzone.com t-shirt on underneath my jumpsuit. Wasn't warm enough without the rain to go for minimal clothing. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #21 January 18, 2005 QuoteIm gonna order a suit identical to the one I have, but black in stead of grey in the front Don't do it! Go with white!---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #22 January 18, 2005 QuoteWell...I can now say that rain in the tunnel HURTS!! Had 30 minutes in the tunnel on Friday. There was about 5 minutes worth of time that the rain stung big time - luckily, it was only my neck that was hurting. However, it took me 3/4 of the day to dry off. Thats funny because I was in orlando all weekend. Was at the tunnel all day saturday and had even stopped by on friday. Must have been after you left.~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #23 January 18, 2005 Hope you had a fun time in the tunnel. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #24 January 19, 2005 QuoteWhy do I have a feeling im NEVER going to live that down Im gonna order a suit identical to the one I have, but black in stead of grey in the front Renee, you do know if you get a black jumpsuit, the tunnel guys won't let you in. I heard they were even doing underware checks the other nightMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eeneR 3 #25 January 19, 2005 QuoteRenee, you do know if you get a black jumpsuit, the tunnel guys won't let you in. I heard they were even doing underware checks the other night Woohoo Im cool, i started a new trend!!! She is not a "Dumb Blonde" - She is a "Light-Haired Detour Off The Information Superhighway." eeneR TF#72, FB#4130, Incauto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
