JohnDeere 0 #1201 September 14, 2009 Something to think about. Your premy could have been caused by rubbing your rig against the door frame. I try to exit facing the oposite way i will be facing while floating, and twist 180 to get into position. Just my opinion.Nothing opens like a Deere! You ignorant fool! Checks are for workers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueSBDeath 2 #1202 September 15, 2009 DITTO!!! Respect the Gear, DO NOT LAY ON IT :) My 2 cents!!! Arvel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muthafuknRIDLA 0 #1203 September 16, 2009 I reach and feel for where my hack is multiple times while I'm getting in the door and while in the door. Our Master Rigger was in the 2nd group out of the plane, and he said he didnt see anything when I prepared for exit. After talking with him for a while we think the most likely is that my right arm may have brushed up against my bridal or hack while in transition and then the wind got under it. I guess I'll never really know. Thanks for the input, I will think more about my exit procedure on my next jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #1204 September 17, 2009 You should look at your PC pouch, and how you pack your pilot chute. Seeing as the deployment was 'conventional' it would appear that your pilot chute escaped your pouch. Even at freefly speeds, a loose bridle is unlikely to extract your PC, in fact it would be more likely to unseat your pin. Of course this would have led to an out-of-sequence deployment (or horseshoe) both of which would have resulted in a more 'interesting' opening. As such, the condition of your pouch is one thing to consider, but I'm sure that has already been looked at. If your PC is folded in such a way that it can unfold lengthwise, or just shoved in there as one long bundle. a section of PC can escape the pouch. The high speeds of freeflying will cause the loose end to flap hard enough to work the whole thing out. Look for a PC folding method that creates a tight bundle that cannot be unfolded, and that is big enough that the mouth of the pouch will keep it from escaping. Get a little crazy about your gear, it's packing, and maintenence. Especially if you're freeflying, you run the risk of damaging yourself or part of your rig you can't cutaway. It's worth it to spend whatever you need to spend, and be a real stickler about your packing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #1205 September 17, 2009 Some new ones... "206 trail" was shot with a 300mm lens. He was pretty far back. Of course he moved right into position right after we closed the door and I passed the lens to the pilot to store away. Hope to try that again sometime. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muthafuknRIDLA 0 #1206 September 17, 2009 Thanks! I've already started being the packing nazi since then and I'm sure I'll be that way for some time. I appreciate the input... mucho gracias Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyjumpenfool 2 #1207 September 18, 2009 Marcus Giving me "the finger" Sometimes, the best shots are not even about the skydive. But then you have to ask yoursef, what is the skydive about???? FUN Blue Skies!!Birdshit & Fools Productions "Son, only two things fall from the sky." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idrankwhat 0 #1208 September 21, 2009 I like this one from a couple of weeks ago, but it could use a flash to get the face. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 425 #1209 September 21, 2009 Couple swoop shots of JP at Skydive Houston.Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #1210 September 21, 2009 Is that a belly band he's got on there? I hope so, seeing as he's not wearing a chest strap. Also, ask DSE about 'holding' your toggles like that. It's all fun and games until you bounce of the pond, drop a toggle, and fall halfway out of your harness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 425 #1211 September 22, 2009 Quote Is that a belly band he's got on there? I hope so, seeing as he's not wearing a chest strap. It is a belly band Also, ask DSE about 'holding' your toggles like that. At 3000 jumps and a highly technical swooper, I trust he has it handled. Of course we could risk-access everything, I suppose. It's all fun and games until you bounce of the pond, drop a toggle, and fall halfway out of your harness. The price paid to compete. This is skydiving, ya know. Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davelepka 4 #1212 September 22, 2009 QuoteAt 3000 jumps and a highly technical swooper, I trust he has it handled. Of course we could risk-access everything, I suppose. Rickster Powell, the godfather of swooping clipped a tree and did himself in good a few years back. At the time, he had more than 3000 jumps on the model and size canopy he was jumping. I'm not sure how wrapping a ring finger and pinky around that toggle is going to effect his swooping, but not doing so has proven to have a negative effect for several other jumpers. I'm 2000 jumps ahead of the guy, and I've been gripping my toggles securely the whole time. Everyone is going to do whatever they want, I know that. I just want make sure that the people who view the photo can see what I can see, and in turn make informed decisions about how they conduct their own skydives. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linestretch 0 #1213 September 26, 2009 Beer! http://www.linestretch.net/published/slides/IMG_7501%20copy.html And I think this is hot! http://www.linestretch.net/2009/12/slides/IMG_8160.htmlmy pics & stuff! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feuergnom 28 #1214 September 26, 2009 ok guys - I'll play too made accidently when my go pro got a bump on exit making it look right ove the edge of my helmet. I almost deleted the whole series, luckily when quickly browsing I caught our shadows on top of heavy industrial hazeThe universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #1215 September 27, 2009 From yesterday... Last 2 were supposed to be a high hop n' pop at sunset for some pretty pictures. But a high overcast made it especially dark. Bumped the camera to ISO 3200, which looks awful. But I managed to get some that are alright, if you ignore the noise. Never got city lights in the background like that before. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueSBDeath 2 #1216 September 28, 2009 Work Jumps from Yesterday!! Blah Blah :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gilead1 0 #1217 September 28, 2009 Not the best quality because it was taken with CX100 but the sun is nice... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckakers 425 #1218 September 28, 2009 QuoteQuoteAt 3000 jumps and a highly technical swooper, I trust he has it handled. Of course we could risk-access everything, I suppose. Rickster Powell, the godfather of swooping clipped a tree and did himself in good a few years back. At the time, he had more than 3000 jumps on the model and size canopy he was jumping. And that has to do with what? Rickster did a lot of stupid shit. He was the crash test dummy of his time. I'm not sure how wrapping a ring finger and pinky around that toggle is going to effect his swooping, but not doing so has proven to have a negative effect for several other jumpers. I'm 2000 jumps ahead of the guy, and I've been gripping my toggles securely the whole time. You and me both, since my first ride on an Excalibur. If it makes you feel any better, I never seen him open-handed like that until he's well into the swoop and starting to work the back half. Not sayin' that makes it wise, but swooping itself is a bit of a population clearing discipline anyway. Everyone is going to do whatever they want, I know that. I just want make sure that the people who view the photo can see what I can see, and in turn make informed decisions about how they conduct their own skydives. Agreed.Chuck Akers D-10855 Houston, TX Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avenfoto 0 #1219 October 7, 2009 www.avenfoto.com/palatka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dqpacker 7 #1220 October 7, 2009 The second to last one, the drogue up close, is awesome. Nice shot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velocityphoto 0 #1221 October 7, 2009 But not the safest place to be. I'm assuming he was not there intentionally, and it was on the exit that he ended up there? Lets hope it wasn't on purpose! A friend will bail you out of jail , a REAL friend will be sitting next to you in the cell slapping your hand saying "DUDE THAT WAS AWSUM " ................ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
avenfoto 0 #1222 October 7, 2009 drouge "arrived" unexpectedly. we were seperated pretty good horizontally, but still had some forward movement when he pitched, hence the horizontal drouge deployment. the "accidents" generally produce some of the best results... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velocityphoto 0 #1223 October 7, 2009 The thing about flying camera is "always expect the unexpected" A drogue can come out at any time. And so can a main on deployment of the drogue. I have witnessed and experienced this to many times ! Be careful out there , the reaper is chasing you! :) A friend will bail you out of jail , a REAL friend will be sitting next to you in the cell slapping your hand saying "DUDE THAT WAS AWSUM " ................ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #1224 October 7, 2009 Quote the "accidents" generally produce some of the best results... So true. This gem was taken a fraction of a second before I nearly collided with the leader of that formation. I had my body in a REALLY weird tweaked position to try to get this certain angle with the flock and the sunset both in frame, while still flying in the right direction myself. I got fixated on my shot and didn't realize the flock started changing heading, and ended up passing by at way too high a rate of speed, way too close. One of the stupidest things I've done in a long time, and one of the nicest shots I've got in a long time. I'm pretty sure the tongue switch was activated by panic as I realized what was happening. But this is the shot I was after... I guess it wasn't entirely an accident then. But still stupid.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
velocityphoto 0 #1225 October 7, 2009 This what makes camera so dangerous. We always put ourselves in harms way to get the shot. But hey then again it's all about getting the shot huh! A friend will bail you out of jail , a REAL friend will be sitting next to you in the cell slapping your hand saying "DUDE THAT WAS AWSUM " ................ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
