on to jump week

ephi308 · Post by **ephi308** » October 6th, 2005, 7:54 pm

well out of tower week and on to jump week and am i glad. ill be looking forward to my jumps. its real comforting to get the malfunctions class last that way it fresh on your mind when you jump. Quck question i had a friend graduate today and he said that he got to 100 feet and forgot to pull his risers until about 50-60 feet. He said that he landed softer doing it there than at 100 because he was able to pull his risers farther down and hold it longer. If he pulled at 100 feet and slowed down as much as he did he said there is a greater chance of oscelating(sp?) Any comments on that?? Also i went in to Airborne with no RIP contract and im going to graduate with a RIP contract, i signed my volunteer statement last night!!!!

AbnRgr289 · Post by **AbnRgr289** » October 6th, 2005, 8:06 pm

ephi308 wrote:well out of tower week and on to jump week and am i glad. ill be looking forward to my jumps. its real comforting to get the malfunctions class last that way it fresh on your mind when you jump. Quck question i had a friend graduate today and he said that he got to 100 feet and forgot to pull his risers until about 50-60 feet. He said that he landed softer doing it there than at 100 because he was able to pull his risers farther down and hold it longer. If he pulled at 100 feet and slowed down as much as he did he said there is a greater chance of oscelating(sp?) Any comments on that?? Also i went in to Airborne with no RIP contract and im going to graduate with a RIP contract, i signed my volunteer statement last night!!!!

It's not a very safe thing to do taking advice from someone who doesnt have much more experience than you do compared to a Blackhat with years under the canopy and the training to instruct proper jump procedures.

Think about it.

ephi308 · Post by **ephi308** » October 6th, 2005, 8:22 pm

i would never question what my black hats tell me. it was just something i never heard i mean how do you forget to pull your risers. That is why i asked the Rangers and Paratroopers that have done this for a while. i plan on doing everything i was told. I was just curious. I do hope i dont collide with anyone or have someone steal my air. all i can do is slip away.

Bell · Post by **Bell** » October 6th, 2005, 10:08 pm

Drive on!! And congratulations on getting that RIP slot. You just won the lottery!!

RLTW
Bell

CAL · Post by **CAL** » October 7th, 2005, 1:07 am

Go get those wings!

Chiron · Post by **Chiron** » October 7th, 2005, 1:27 am

Drive on! Never quit!!!

Ask a Black Hat they are you best answer until you build experience.

Silverback · Post by **Silverback** » October 7th, 2005, 3:54 am

I am a Master Parachutist and I have approx. 17-years on Jump status.

ephi308 wrote:i had a friend graduate today and he said that he got to 100 feet and forgot to pull his risers until about 50-60 feet.

He didn't "Forget", he failed to follow instructions.

ephi308 wrote:He said that he landed softer doing it there than at 100 because he was able to pull his risers farther down and hold it longer.

It felt easier because he was scared and pulling risers is alot easier when jumping as opposed to suspended agony.

ephi308 wrote:If he pulled at 100 feet and slowed down as much as he did he said there is a greater chance of oscelating(sp?)

My comment is...If you are taking jump advice from a guy that hasn't even jumped with his eyes open yet you are begging for trouble.

JMK SF G-2 · Post by **JMK SF G-2** » October 7th, 2005, 6:09 am

Jump week is a great time! Remember ALL of your training, and keep your feet and knees together.

ephi308 · Post by **ephi308** » October 7th, 2005, 6:53 am

thanks Rangers and Jumpmasters. ill get back to you after airborne. thanks again

rgrpuck · Post by **rgrpuck** » October 7th, 2005, 7:34 am

ephi308 wrote:thanks rangers and jumpmasters. ill get back to you after airborne. thanks again

Capitalize Ranger ......meatrocket.

Feet and knees togeather

Gravedigger · Post by **Gravedigger** » October 7th, 2005, 10:42 am

Im also a Master Blaster and I make a jump everday {off my couch} listen to Ranger Silverback.

Everett Ruess · Post by **Everett Ruess** » October 7th, 2005, 1:35 pm

Just do what you've been told! And congrats on that RIP slot - now don't waste it!!!

Jim · Post by **Jim** » October 13th, 2005, 11:55 am

OK, so tell us what happened? PM inbound.

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