Genn 0 #1 December 18, 2002 Hello All, Just curious to see the experience levels of all who lurk this CRW Forum.BSBD, Tanto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #2 December 18, 2002 Interested in CRW once I get a few hundred jumps under my belt.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
PhreeZone 20 #3 December 18, 2002 Up to about 12 CRW jumps now. Running out of people to scare...Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genn 0 #4 December 18, 2002 Quote Running out of people to scare... Maybe I'm just twisted .....But that's the best part!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakous 0 #5 December 18, 2002 Just one crw jumper for me. It was amazing to watch the experienced dawg work the lines. Reminded me of somebody playing the harp! I don't know why you crazy people do this in the middle of winter. Just my choice of bullshit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #6 December 18, 2002 Did my first CRW jump on #39 when our DZ CRW head dawg talked me into jumping with him. I pinned him and just sat there waiting for wraps and entanglements and all the crap that everyone who hasn't done it freaks out about. It didn't happen, and hasn't happened yet. Although, I've only been up to a 5 stack. Now I can't figure out why everyone is so hesitant towards doing it. As for when someone gets into CRW: Talk to a local Dawg, they're always more than enthusiastic about a new person. They'll tell you a bit about what to expect and just about everyone these days who is taking up CRW has this site (Thanks Wendy): http://www.eco.utexas.edu/Staff/Faulkner/skydive/crw.html on their internet favorites. Read through CRW Safety and Training. Hey Freakous, quit being a lame ASS and put on some winter gloves so we can stack it up. I just got my weekend plans cancelled so I'll be there on Sunday. PEACE, Doug"I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #7 December 18, 2002 Kinda an off shoot question, at what skill level did most people teach others CRW? There is only one other CRW jumper at my DZ and I'd like to train some other people but I don't think I'm experienced enough to really teach others.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 December 18, 2002 I've taken people up to do 2-stacks before, but that's as far as I'm going to go with them at my level. I point them towards Wendy's site and tell them to go talk to Catfish in H-town if they want to learn more.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genn 0 #9 December 18, 2002 Quote at what skill level did most people teach others CRW? That's a hard question to answer. What is safe to one person, is insane to another. When I first started jumping, me and a girl I graduated with started doing hop and pops from full altitude. We got all bundled up and gave it our best shot. We had no idea what we were doing. Very basic proximity flying. End cell to end cell, ran across the tops of each others canopies, etc. THen we started asking question on how to hook into eachothers lines. Next thing I knew, our DZ had a camp and I was 4th on my first 4 stack and 3rd on a 9-way diamond. That was it...I was hooked! Anyway, it's all up to the individual. As long as your aware of what can happen and how to deal...I say go for it....but that's just me. Another very informative website is: [url]http://www.dqnt.com/acc.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CReWpilot 0 #10 December 18, 2002 QuoteI've taken people up to do 2-stacks before, but that's as far as I'm going to go with them at my level. I point them towards Wendy's site and tell them to go talk to Catfish in H-town if they want to learn more. I hope this doesn't mean you are taking up newbies and teaching them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #11 December 18, 2002 QuoteI hope this doesn't mean you are taking up newbies and teaching them Why would I do that? I don't have the experience to take total newbies up and do real CReW. I have gone up with people who have never done CReW and flown close to them, no docks or anything, but that's not the same thing as doing stacks, etc.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
relyon 0 #12 December 19, 2002 I have 825 CRW jumps. I felt comfortable taking up newbies after about 300 jumps. Bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
faulknerwn 38 #13 December 19, 2002 QuoteKinda an off shoot question, at what skill level did most people teach others CRW? There is only one other CRW jumper at my DZ and I'd like to train some other people but I don't think I'm experienced enough to really teach others. The guys I learned CRW with hadn't done any CRW either. Things went slow for a while, but we weren't dangerous. I was teaching CRW by the time I had a hundred CRW jumps - mainly because if I wanted to learn CRW, I had to teach. I had more off-airport landings back then than I do now, but it wasn't really more dangerous. W Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crwmike 0 #14 December 19, 2002 We move to south Florida :) QuoteJust one crw jumper for me. It was amazing to watch the experienced dawg work the lines. Reminded me of somebody playing the harp! I don't know why you crazy people do this in the middle of winter. Just my choice of bullshit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crwmike 0 #15 December 19, 2002 I started doing CRW in 1976, did mostly CRW until 1990 and nothing but CRW since. I strated sharing my experiences pretty early as I wanted Dogs to jump with. I went up with people when I had 5-10 CRW jumps just kind of worked it out as we went along. A few thousand CRW jumps later, I remain eager jump with anyone who wants to devote a day to CRW. We'll spend some time on the ground and cover a few things then go up one on one and have some fun. I'm not a teacher, coach, instructor or skygod ...I'm not even that good, but I am willing to share what I know with anyone who wants to smile, have fun. CRW Skies, Michael QuoteKinda an off shoot question, at what skill level did most people teach others CRW? There is only one other CRW jumper at my DZ and I'd like to train some other people but I don't think I'm experienced enough to really teach others. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #16 December 19, 2002 QuoteA few thousand CRW jumps later, I remain eager jump with anyone who wants to devote a day to CRW. We'll spend some time on the ground and cover a few things then go up one on one and have some fun. I'm not a teacher, coach, instructor or skygod ...I'm not even that good, but I am willing to share what I know with anyone who wants to smile, have fun. I think that sums up the spirit of the CRW community."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakous 0 #17 December 19, 2002 QuoteWe move to south Florida :) Yup, the warm weather is enticing!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freakous 0 #18 December 19, 2002 ---QuoteHey Freakous, quit being a lame ASS and put on some winter gloves so we can stack it up. Sure, but you might have to wear 100 lbs of weight to match my crossfire! Just my choice of bullshit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Genn 0 #19 December 19, 2002 Quote We move to south Florida :) Quote I'm seriously considering it. There aren't too many crew dawgs up north, and I'm too poor to travel all over. BTW, How is the roofing industry down there in Florida? Money to be made? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites crwmike 0 #20 December 21, 2002 I'm not sure. I went walking around the neighborhood tonight and it looked like every house had one (no hurricanes this year :). Seriously, if skydiving is your motivation, I recommend central Florida (Orlando is 60-90 minutes from several great DZ's). Not much skydiving in south florida. I'm seriously considering it. There aren't too many crew dawgs up north, and I'm too poor to travel all over. BTW, How is the roofing industry down there in Florida? Money to be made? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Genn 0 #21 December 21, 2002 QuoteI'm not sure. I went walking around the neighborhood tonight and it looked like every house had one (no hurricanes this year :). LMAO...Thanks Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bodypilot90 0 #22 January 11, 2003 3 of us have spectres loaded about the same and like Wendy we've gone slow. Talked to a lot of crw ppl, and learned along the way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Conquest150 0 #23 February 13, 2003 on my 2nd attempt at a 2-stack my partner that iwas flying with(just happened to be my dad) ended up wrapped up in my canopy and i had my initial cutaway but other than that i have had a great time doin crw ive prob got 3-5 2-stacks adn quite a few just goin up to altitude and flyin around with a guy flying his 33ft X 60ft american flag(one of the most beautiful flags ive ever seen, specially at sunset) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Iflyme 0 #24 February 17, 2003 My "pre-second" CReW jump was yesterday ... I've followed the CReW guys around the sky a few times in the past, and always enjoyed watching from up there ... now it's time to learn for myself!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites joshjumps 0 #25 February 17, 2003 Let' see, it depends on how you count. I have about 20-30 real crw jumps (touched another canopy) and about a 100 where I was flying relative with others. I also have 2 silver medals (US nationals 2002) in CRW and I don't even have the requirements for a 4 stack award. How is that possible?Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 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 Go To Topic Listing
freakous 0 #18 December 19, 2002 ---QuoteHey Freakous, quit being a lame ASS and put on some winter gloves so we can stack it up. Sure, but you might have to wear 100 lbs of weight to match my crossfire! Just my choice of bullshit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Genn 0 #19 December 19, 2002 Quote We move to south Florida :) Quote I'm seriously considering it. There aren't too many crew dawgs up north, and I'm too poor to travel all over. BTW, How is the roofing industry down there in Florida? Money to be made? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites crwmike 0 #20 December 21, 2002 I'm not sure. I went walking around the neighborhood tonight and it looked like every house had one (no hurricanes this year :). Seriously, if skydiving is your motivation, I recommend central Florida (Orlando is 60-90 minutes from several great DZ's). Not much skydiving in south florida. I'm seriously considering it. There aren't too many crew dawgs up north, and I'm too poor to travel all over. BTW, How is the roofing industry down there in Florida? Money to be made? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Genn 0 #21 December 21, 2002 QuoteI'm not sure. I went walking around the neighborhood tonight and it looked like every house had one (no hurricanes this year :). LMAO...Thanks Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bodypilot90 0 #22 January 11, 2003 3 of us have spectres loaded about the same and like Wendy we've gone slow. Talked to a lot of crw ppl, and learned along the way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Conquest150 0 #23 February 13, 2003 on my 2nd attempt at a 2-stack my partner that iwas flying with(just happened to be my dad) ended up wrapped up in my canopy and i had my initial cutaway but other than that i have had a great time doin crw ive prob got 3-5 2-stacks adn quite a few just goin up to altitude and flyin around with a guy flying his 33ft X 60ft american flag(one of the most beautiful flags ive ever seen, specially at sunset) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Iflyme 0 #24 February 17, 2003 My "pre-second" CReW jump was yesterday ... I've followed the CReW guys around the sky a few times in the past, and always enjoyed watching from up there ... now it's time to learn for myself!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites joshjumps 0 #25 February 17, 2003 Let' see, it depends on how you count. I have about 20-30 real crw jumps (touched another canopy) and about a 100 where I was flying relative with others. I also have 2 silver medals (US nationals 2002) in CRW and I don't even have the requirements for a 4 stack award. How is that possible?Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 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
Genn 0 #19 December 19, 2002 Quote We move to south Florida :) Quote I'm seriously considering it. There aren't too many crew dawgs up north, and I'm too poor to travel all over. BTW, How is the roofing industry down there in Florida? Money to be made? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crwmike 0 #20 December 21, 2002 I'm not sure. I went walking around the neighborhood tonight and it looked like every house had one (no hurricanes this year :). Seriously, if skydiving is your motivation, I recommend central Florida (Orlando is 60-90 minutes from several great DZ's). Not much skydiving in south florida. I'm seriously considering it. There aren't too many crew dawgs up north, and I'm too poor to travel all over. BTW, How is the roofing industry down there in Florida? Money to be made? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genn 0 #21 December 21, 2002 QuoteI'm not sure. I went walking around the neighborhood tonight and it looked like every house had one (no hurricanes this year :). LMAO...Thanks Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot90 0 #22 January 11, 2003 3 of us have spectres loaded about the same and like Wendy we've gone slow. Talked to a lot of crw ppl, and learned along the way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conquest150 0 #23 February 13, 2003 on my 2nd attempt at a 2-stack my partner that iwas flying with(just happened to be my dad) ended up wrapped up in my canopy and i had my initial cutaway but other than that i have had a great time doin crw ive prob got 3-5 2-stacks adn quite a few just goin up to altitude and flyin around with a guy flying his 33ft X 60ft american flag(one of the most beautiful flags ive ever seen, specially at sunset) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #24 February 17, 2003 My "pre-second" CReW jump was yesterday ... I've followed the CReW guys around the sky a few times in the past, and always enjoyed watching from up there ... now it's time to learn for myself!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshjumps 0 #25 February 17, 2003 Let' see, it depends on how you count. I have about 20-30 real crw jumps (touched another canopy) and about a 100 where I was flying relative with others. I also have 2 silver medals (US nationals 2002) in CRW and I don't even have the requirements for a 4 stack award. How is that possible?Josh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
