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Stark

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new sport parachuting without a parachute
« on: August 13, 2009, 08:55:19 AM »
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Re: new sport parachuting without a parachute
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2009, 09:01:53 AM »
that's not Johnny Utah
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Re: new sport parachuting without a parachute
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2009, 09:06:24 AM »
Ouch, think about how his nuts felt when the parachute jerked... ;D

Cool, cool...
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Stark

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Re: new sport parachuting without a parachute
« Reply #3 on: August 13, 2009, 09:22:48 AM »
I can top that with this HOLY FUCKING SHITBALLS!!!!

Same guy, this time he just hangs on

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Princess L

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Re: new sport parachuting without a parachute
« Reply #4 on: August 13, 2009, 10:36:47 AM »
I've gone skydiving before (not the brightest thing, but fun), but that's ^ just downright stupid  ::)
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Re: new sport parachuting without a parachute
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2009, 10:38:20 AM »
Quote from: Princess L on August 13, 2009, 10:36:47 AM
I've gone skydiving before (not the brightest thing, but fun), but that's ^ just downright stupid  ::)

If proper precautions are taken, skydiving is pretty safe.
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Princess L

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Re: new sport parachuting without a parachute
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2009, 10:45:02 AM »
Quote from: Debussey DF on August 13, 2009, 10:38:20 AM
If proper precautions are taken, skydiving is pretty safe.

Yeah, probably, but I didn't know jack at the time  ::)
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Re: new sport parachuting without a parachute
« Reply #7 on: August 13, 2009, 10:46:49 AM »
Quote from: Princess L on August 13, 2009, 10:45:02 AM
Yeah, probably, but I didn't know jack at the time  ::)

Did you jump alone without taking a course like AFF (Accelerated FreeFall) or line-jump based course or something? ;D
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Princess L

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Re: new sport parachuting without a parachute
« Reply #8 on: August 13, 2009, 10:48:12 AM »
Quote from: Debussey DF on August 13, 2009, 10:46:49 AM
Did you jump alone without taking a course like AFF (Accelerated FreeFall) or line-jump based course or something? ;D

Good question  ???  It was a 5 hour course and I jumped from 10,000 feet.
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Re: new sport parachuting without a parachute
« Reply #9 on: August 13, 2009, 10:49:38 AM »
Quote from: Princess L on August 13, 2009, 10:48:12 AM
Good question  ???  It was a 5 hour course and I jumped from 10,000 feet.


Jeebus, what kind of training is that? Would never ever pass regulations in Norway, that's for sure :o (unless it was some kind of AFF course and you jumped with instructors right there with you)
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Re: new sport parachuting without a parachute
« Reply #10 on: August 13, 2009, 10:54:32 AM »
Is it still OK to laugh if they kill themselves in the process?
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Princess L

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Re: new sport parachuting without a parachute
« Reply #11 on: August 13, 2009, 10:56:08 AM »
Quote from: Debussey DF on August 13, 2009, 10:49:38 AM

Jeebus, what kind of training is that? Would never ever pass regulations in Norway, that's for sure :o (unless it was some kind of AFF course and you jumped with instructors right there with you)

What does the Accelerated Free Fall jump consist of?

The accelerated free fall package consists of a 4 to 6 hour training class. After training is complete, you will then board the plane and start to climb to altitude. Once the aircraft reaches altitude and the pilot gives the green light, you will jump out of the aircraft and begin your decent! Two certified instructors will be jumping with you to ensure your safety and proper execution of each maneuver. Expect a 40 to 60 second freefall and a 5 to 7 minute canopy ride during your decent. http://www.wisconsinskydiving.com/frequently-asked-questions.html

I did not have anyone with me - regs must've changed since then.
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Re: new sport parachuting without a parachute
« Reply #12 on: August 13, 2009, 10:57:51 AM »
Quote from: Princess L on August 13, 2009, 10:56:08 AM
What does the Accelerated Free Fall jump consist of?

The accelerated free fall package consists of a 4 to 6 hour training class. After training is complete, you will then board the plane and start to climb to altitude. Once the aircraft reaches altitude and the pilot gives the green light, you will jump out of the aircraft and begin your decent! Two certified instructors will be jumping with you to ensure your safety and proper execution of each maneuver. Expect a 40 to 60 second freefall and a 5 to 7 minute canopy ride during your decent. http://www.wisconsinskydiving.com/frequently-asked-questions.html

I did not have anyone with me - regs must've changed since then.


This course you took were probably years ago?

Here you have to pass a written exam, pass an exam on how to pack your parachute and do a strict sequence of preplanned jumps, the first starting with line jumps from 3000 feet.
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Re: new sport parachuting without a parachute
« Reply #13 on: August 13, 2009, 10:58:37 AM »
Quote from: Stark on August 13, 2009, 08:55:19 AM


Is that dangerous, I mean, is it THAT easy to hit exactly the other guy in the air who gives you the parachute? Makes it look effortless. What if you miss the other guy and descend faster than him?
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Re: new sport parachuting without a parachute
« Reply #14 on: August 13, 2009, 11:01:54 AM »
Quote from: affeman on August 13, 2009, 10:58:37 AM
Is that dangerous, I mean, is it THAT easy to hit exactly the other guy in the air who gives you the parachute? Makes it look effortless. What if you miss the other guy and descend faster than him?


Real pro's are able to control themselves pretty well in the air. You can speed up and slow down your descent move around ect.

Not to say that doing that stuff ain't dangerous, but they have pretty good control in the air when they are that good.
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Re: new sport parachuting without a parachute
« Reply #15 on: August 13, 2009, 11:30:18 AM »
Quote from: Debussey DF on August 13, 2009, 10:57:51 AM

This course you took were probably years ago?

Here you have to pass a written exam, pass an exam on how to pack your parachute and do a strict sequence of preplanned jumps, the first starting with line jumps from 3000 feet.

Yes, but that info was from the current website
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