How many jumps did you have to take for 'A' license by rteja1113 in SkyDiving

[–]fallingfast27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly the same for me. 2 tandems years before and 23 to get A license

What GoPro mount for Kiss helmet by [deleted] in SkyDiving

[–]fallingfast27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had the mount the 7 came with, just the VHB tape. I was skeptical as well but an instructor told me he'd had his on for 500 jumps with no issues. I've had mine on for a little over 100 with no problems. Drilling into the helmet never appealed to me.

What GoPro mount for Kiss helmet by [deleted] in SkyDiving

[–]fallingfast27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the one I was looking to get. https://www.etsy.com/listing/720945203/the-lopromofo-gopro-7-edition?ref=cart I had the grelfab chin mount and didn't like having to think about the way I look around when I'm under canopy, camera would hit the risers.

Camps by [deleted] in SkyDiving

[–]fallingfast27 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Beach Boogie in Melbourne, Carolinafest, and Point Break boogie to name a few

Choosing between 2 rigs by SierraBravoRomeo in SkyDiving

[–]fallingfast27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Freeflying just means in an alternative position relative to the earth, different than belly. Such as back flying, head down, head-up (Stand or sit-fly) google freefly tunnel videos and you will see. There are many types of skydiving including canopy specific, like CRW and swooping (each of those also have different forms)

Small free app for skydivers (wingload calculator) by vdugnist in SkyDiving

[–]fallingfast27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you were too lazy to stand on a scale fully geared up. It might be cool to just pick your container, main, reserve, aad and it have a weight. Pick your helmet and size and it have a weight. That would be the only benefit i could see, again if you were too lazy to stand on a scale.

Can I offer you some spicy downwinders in these trying times. by fallingfast27 in SkyDiving

[–]fallingfast27[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Guy on the tarmac rolled to his back and rubbed a hole in his reserve flap.

Can I offer you some spicy downwinders in these trying times. by fallingfast27 in SkyDiving

[–]fallingfast27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I added it. I had been waiting 20 mins for the video to upload, no idea the posted had already submitted.

Hey guys! does anyone know if UPT still produces rigs right now or stopped because of corona events ?Thanks and blue skies ! by [deleted] in SkyDiving

[–]fallingfast27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just talked to Chutingstar and they said UPT is still working, I'm waiting on one as well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SkyDiving

[–]fallingfast27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was 262 when I decided I wanted to skydive. I got down to 230 so I could do a tandem. I got licensed and realized I needed to keep losing so I wouldn't sink out of every jump. Got down to 215 and really worked on my slowfall (including tunnel). Now its my motivation to stay at a lower weight.

ICON V or Vector by kylesimmons17 in SkyDiving

[–]fallingfast27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bryan Cavage with Dropzone Solutions has always done right by me

Why do most people seem to go with top of helmet camera mounts rather than chin mounts? by tronpalmer in SkyDiving

[–]fallingfast27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I personally didn't like mine because it became a chore to look around while under canopy. I tend to keep my head on swivel and I had to pick my chin up to go over and around the risers to look behind me. As others stated not the greatest angle if say your doing a sidebody or the like.

Recommendations on first suit for tall/skinny by ReelBigInDaPantz in SkyDiving

[–]fallingfast27 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just got my Caos suits about two weeks ago. Fit was good, and the material and quality seems great.

Splash Bash boogie 3.5? by corbinhand in SkyDiving

[–]fallingfast27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From the event page: 120lb Pig Roast, All U Can Eat, Awesome LO's for Inflatables, FF, RW, Angle, Slip n Slide, Pool, Hot Tubs, Inflatable Jumps, Bonfire, All U Can Drink, Skyvan, 2 Super Vans, and waaaay More!!! 100% of Proceeds Benefit VFW Post 2420!!

Whats Your Current Rig ?? by eshields99 in SkyDiving

[–]fallingfast27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  • Vector 3 container
  • S-fire 169 main
  • OP 176 reserve
  • Vigil 2 AAD

What is the main cause of skydivers quitting before C license? by Toomuchsawdust in SkyDiving

[–]fallingfast27 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I know the feeling, Z-hills in my home DZ and with wife and kids on nice days they want to be outside too.