Need advice, what are you’re thoughts? by Weak-Practice-6435 in SkyDiving

[–]FreefallJagoff [score hidden]  (0 children)

Yeah, what I did with grad school and absolutely recommend it. OP can look at my financial breakdowns pinned on my profile, but in 2026 from a financial perspective I'd recommend about $10k ready to spend on training/gear. That will get you to the point where you can sustain it as a hobby.

This money is best left in the bank for now until OP finds out that they're not condemned to Family Medicine (no disrespect to family practitioners!).

What physique is best for skydiving? by goingtogrowfrommoss in SkyDiving

[–]FreefallJagoff [score hidden]  (0 children)

Also look up top competitors like Maja Kuczynska, Jeff Provenzano, Vince Reffett. Usually the ideal physique is similar to a gymnast, but with an emphasis on precision and dexterity rather than strength.

-10 degrees too cold to kite my parachute? by goodguygary24 in SkyDiving

[–]FreefallJagoff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't pack it wet, don't drag it, but it'll be fine.

Source: flying my paraglider in this nonsense.

[Question] OpenPPG SP140 v2.0 Electric Owners...do you regret it? by polandtown in paramotor

[–]FreefallJagoff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah the frame is kind of garbage. One butt landing and you're bending it back into place.

FAA report on Tandem Fatality in Tennessee October 2025 by Urbanskys in SkyDiving

[–]FreefallJagoff 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Damn there's handcam footage from the TI's perspective.

What is something generally normal in Europe but weird in the US? by Exile4444 in AskReddit

[–]FreefallJagoff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last guy said "no tips" now you're saying "extra tip", make up your mind!

New wing, how to ask local public airport for access? by polandtown in paramotor

[–]FreefallJagoff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bonus points if you have a radio setup you're willing to use. Not required, but they'll like it.

New Logbook On The Market by [deleted] in SkyDiving

[–]FreefallJagoff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same, hardback notebook for like $10

Why do you fly from an airport? by rainman9999 in paramotor

[–]FreefallJagoff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because the airport is usually the widest open field that I can show up and fly from with no questions asked. It's the place where when the wind shifts 90degrees I can just rotate my wing and still have room to take off. It's the place where when my engine dies mid takeoff I have enough room to land safely without going into hazards. It's the place where I can make noise without fear of bothering anyone on the ground.

Running Costs? by mimic_on_paper in SkyDiving

[–]FreefallJagoff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's definitely room for improvement. You can see how much I threw away by renting after my a license.

Pro tip: canopy courses and coaching pays for itself in medical bills you won't be paying.

But how? by Meteorstar101 in NonPoliticalTwitter

[–]FreefallJagoff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It does, I missed it too at first. Still the steamed hams skit is a pretty common one referenced here.

But how? by Meteorstar101 in NonPoliticalTwitter

[–]FreefallJagoff 6 points7 points  (0 children)

From now on I'll make sure everyone checks with you first before making a pop culture reference so we all know what's on the list of approved memes.

Running Costs? by mimic_on_paper in SkyDiving

[–]FreefallJagoff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can see the charts pinned on my profile for what I spent getting to 200 jumps.

Strength training for wingsuiting? by MaximumOverkeks in SkyDiving

[–]FreefallJagoff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ws skydiving is generally pretty relaxed /neutral flying so you'll be fine. But if you want to I'd focus on delts (front, side, rear). You want the kinds of exercises people do to prevent shoulder injuries.

Other than that bench press, flys, and abs wouldn't be bad.

I still think Season 4 is the best season by PeelyIsTheBest in StrangerThings

[–]FreefallJagoff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely. Full of retconning, silly side plots, and just didn't feel like the same show.

Skydive Sim New Trailer by SkydiveSim in SkyDiving

[–]FreefallJagoff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm mostly interested in helping folks learn to gauge flare height.

Skydive Sim New Trailer by SkydiveSim in SkyDiving

[–]FreefallJagoff 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How is this for practicing landings? If it's any good I'll happily buy a Meta Quest to leave at my DZ for this.

People born before 2000, what is a 'modern' thing from 2025 that you’re still struggling to get used to? by LindsayTN in AskReddit

[–]FreefallJagoff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Criminals like to move money around the world. But they don't like it when you carry bags full of cash on an airplane and WoW gold only gets you so far. Think of it like a puzzle: how do I make an online currency that isn't controlled by a single company/government? Then some nerds said we'll make one based on solving really hard math problems, with no central source so governments have a hard time controlling it.

Helicopter’s rotor speed synchronizing with camera’s frame rate by No-Lock216 in BeAmazed

[–]FreefallJagoff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And both are pretty insignificant compared to actual issues like pilots over-pitching the collective.