AndrewK
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« on: October 10, 2005, 11:00:05 PM » |
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when do we quit hanging off the strut and move to "supermanning"...
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Jordan
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« Reply #1 on: October 10, 2005, 11:28:23 PM » |
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30 second delays?
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Im like a chocolate covered pretzel...I might be kinda melty, but damn, I'm exquisite!
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ifreefly
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« Reply #2 on: October 10, 2005, 11:31:21 PM » |
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Yep that's correct, on your 30's, so around jump 10 or so
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"Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing." Helen Keller
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AndrewK
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« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2005, 12:08:15 AM » |
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that's exicting... because hanging on the strut is my least favorite part of jumping...
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ifreefly
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« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2005, 02:43:20 AM » |
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Yeah it's really something to look forward to. I remember when I got to my 30's it was awesome! I can still remember the entry in my log book. From here on out each jump is something cool, we just have to make sure you're safe to go into freefall.
For example:
10 seconds you start to use your alti instead of counting
15 you start turns
30's diving out, more turns and jumping with the instructor
45's are the fun ones though
There is so much going on once you get to freefall that making 2-3 jumps a day is about the max your mind can take.
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"Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing." Helen Keller
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bch7773
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« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2005, 06:26:12 PM » |
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the real fun happens when you get off student status... you can do any exit you feel like. and theres some really good exits you can do that are fun.
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kansas weather sucks
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AndrewK
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« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2005, 10:42:19 PM » |
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what other kinds of exits are there?
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ifreefly
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« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2005, 05:34:49 AM » |
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whatever you can dream up. My personal favorite is facing the prop and then just rolling out onto my back and do back flips until everything blurrs together
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"Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing." Helen Keller
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hobie331
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« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2005, 06:34:58 PM » |
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The blue-green is one of my favorites. Front flip off the strut and watch the blue sky and green earth. When things turn turqoise its probably time to get stable. A barrell roll is fun too.
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If you ever get a chance to jump a round, DON'T!
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bch7773
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« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2005, 09:51:06 PM » |
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I've managed to hang from underneath the wheel. now thats an interesting view when you exit.
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kansas weather sucks
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brad burr
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« Reply #10 on: April 16, 2009, 04:54:05 AM » |
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there hasn't been a post on this in a while it looks like.. but I have a question? I have only one tandem and two static jumps in so far.. It seems I was more aware of what was happening when I let go of the strut last time, and was more relaxed.. I even seen the rest of the chute opening when I checked after a five count..Im hoping my surroundings become more and more aware as I get more jumps.. Do they? And will the sensation in my stomach of falling, like on a roller coaster ever go away..? Love jumping so far and very impressed with KSUPC. Look forward to progressing with you all!
Later,
Brad Burr
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jlmagan
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« Reply #11 on: September 29, 2009, 04:10:54 AM » |
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I'm glad to see you and your brother progressing. Good to have you in the club!!
JM
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