stratostar 5 #26 March 5, 2017 When the breeze exceeds 25... just put bigger rocks in the windsock. you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimjumper 25 #27 March 5, 2017 I remember a conversation with the DZO and another very experienced TI over whether the winds were too high. The DZO said "The fact that we are standing here talking about it, means the winds are too high!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaiser 20 #28 March 5, 2017 Got it.Bigger rocks....love it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #29 March 17, 2017 jimjumper I remember a conversation with the DZO and another very experienced TI over whether the winds were too high. The DZO said "The fact that we are standing here talking about it, means the winds are too high!" I'm gonna remember that one.. Thanks. When in doubt, sit it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islander-O 0 #30 January 24, 2018 Wow! That was a gust!Among important factors I would mention the wing load factor. I know DZ that utilize Icarus-270 and they jump at 27 knots. In steady wind and on small canopy I would go 24, maybe 25 knots. (and I would make money selling adrenaline :) ) In turbulent conditions 15 knots would be enough. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baronn 111 #31 February 25, 2018 Jason has a reputation for screwing things up and then blaming anyone/everything for it. Total coward. Shuda decked him. But then, what shude you expect from a little prick that is used to flying around and then raining hell down on whoever...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
20_kN 0 #32 February 27, 2018 Curious what your max would be for a DZ with turbulence. I jump at a DZ known for winds where everyone is used to jumping in the wind. However, I doubt anyone at my DZ would consider jumping in 27 knot winds, not even the guys with 10k jumps. I've had my canopy shake around pretty good from turbulence on days where the wind was around 10 knots. I cant imagine 27 in turbulent conditions. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airsport 0 #33 February 27, 2018 You also should consider what will happen if riding your reserve in high wind conditions. That 330 isn't going to be there four you anymore.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivex3m 0 #34 March 1, 2018 We do tandem up to the legal limit in Denmark (21knt) But if the wind is out of the south, we see quite a bit of turbulence due to a forrest. If the wind is between 140-230 degrees we cut at 15 knt.https://icarusanddaedalusadventures.blogspot.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
