denaga 0 #1 March 23, 2001 I think there shouldn't be a legal limit as by what altitude your main must be deployedI really hate it when i get in shit for low pulls !!!In canada it's 2200', but I think it's a person's judgment when to pull.And SECOND, I don not agree with some DZ's policy that makes AAD mandatory, it's also should be just a person's choice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #2 March 23, 2001 Are you just trying to stir up controversy or do you really believe all that?I actually don't think there is any LAW that sets deployment altitude, just USPA guidelines, BSRs and common sense.But its really bad for the sport when people bounce due to their own stupidity, and that's why people comment when you pull low. (and maybe they care about your safety, too.)And is it my imagination, or are a lot of the people who argue most vehemently against AADs low pull artists? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #3 March 23, 2001 If you like low pulls without AADs, why not take up BASE jumping? Heck you don't even need to be bothered with a reserve for that.------------Blue Skies!Zennie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BarrettJ99 0 #4 March 24, 2001 And it's cheaper too... Too much climbing and running involved. It's not really a relaxing sport. -T1C-30757 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cacophony 0 #5 March 25, 2001 Yeah, and have you ever seen someone pack a base canopy? You think packing is tough, you should see that. There is like 40 steps(just guessing), plus you use clamps and stuff like that. Its like packing a reserve everytime you use it. Safe landings,Alex D-23912 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krishan 0 #6 March 25, 2001 I think I would only base jump off of one of those 3000ft cliffs. The packing definitely seems like a bitch. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BarrettJ99 0 #7 March 25, 2001 Well, when you don't have to benefit of a reserve in your container, it's probably a good idea to pack the only canopy you have like a reserve...-T1C-30757 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squirts 0 #8 March 28, 2001 QuoteIf you like low pulls without AADs, why not take up BASE jumping? Heck you don't even need to be bothered with a reserve for that.Technically when you jump BASE you are jumping with a reserve and not bothering with the main Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zennie 0 #9 March 28, 2001 QuoteTechnically when you jump BASE you are jumping with a reserve and not bothering with the mainTrue. Pardon my cluelessness here, but is there any reason why you couldn't go to something like Bridge day with your regular skydiving rig and just pull your reserve instead of your main?Obviously you'll have to spring for a reserve repack, but I would think a reserve would open plenty fast.------------Blue Skies!Zennie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkySlut 0 #10 March 28, 2001 Its only cheaper if you dont get caught...if you get caught on NPS land they can give you fines of $2000 and loss of gear. If you get busted other places you can have lawyer fees and jail time...Hank was looking at 6 months for that reckless endangerment stunt in Colorado. I think that guy that jumped of the St. Louis Arch got time too."I'll jump anything!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Geoff 0 #11 March 28, 2001 Don't know much about BASE, but you'd get a wet PC and freebag, and risk losing them!Geoff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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
Zennie 0 #9 March 28, 2001 QuoteTechnically when you jump BASE you are jumping with a reserve and not bothering with the mainTrue. Pardon my cluelessness here, but is there any reason why you couldn't go to something like Bridge day with your regular skydiving rig and just pull your reserve instead of your main?Obviously you'll have to spring for a reserve repack, but I would think a reserve would open plenty fast.------------Blue Skies!Zennie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #10 March 28, 2001 Its only cheaper if you dont get caught...if you get caught on NPS land they can give you fines of $2000 and loss of gear. If you get busted other places you can have lawyer fees and jail time...Hank was looking at 6 months for that reckless endangerment stunt in Colorado. I think that guy that jumped of the St. Louis Arch got time too."I'll jump anything!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Geoff 0 #11 March 28, 2001 Don't know much about BASE, but you'd get a wet PC and freebag, and risk losing them!Geoff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
