> My question for the groups is: how often do you ask how many
> jumps someone has? Thats a question I just don't ask.
I would assume that this is pretty important. For basic RW maybe there's less of a problem but with freeflying there's a significant risk if someone gets low, or corks, or both. As a low-timer, I make it a point to let people know how many jumps I have so they know to expect the kinds of mistakes that low-timers make. Plus, it reminds them to bring a camera to capture the carnage for the xmas video.
Also, because I'm a fatass with fall-rate issues, I want them to know that they're probably going to have to work to keep up. I don't want to end up in an unsafe spot (say, with them directly above me while freeflying) because I failed to mention that I do 160+ in a sit. :-)
[ Yes, I know I need to slow down. Spare me the lecture. I'm working on it! ]
As for the original question, my experience has been that most people are willing to jump with me even though I'm a low-timer and I fall fast. That said, there have definitely been some that weren't interested. I've never pushed the issue, though; hell, it's THEIR jump, and if chasing my fat ass around the sky isn't their version of fun, who am I to say otherwise? I'd rather do a solo and get better so that maybe one day they *will* feel comfortable jumping with me.
Jeff "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough."
--Mario Andretti
