Fall foliage & jumping out of stuff

[EvilSteve]

Guys, I know you're all like motorbiking types but there has been some interest in jumping out of stuff at 2+ miles high. If you're considering it, now is an awesome time as the leaves are turning and no one will be going slow in front of you in free fall. The weather has been nice & cool which makes the plane ride a little more comfortable.

I'm attempting to get another 13 jumps before the end of the season to make my 100 so I should be around if you decide to go to the Ranch.

[He Man]

13 jump huh....thats how many it takes to get the AFF cert....

[EvilSteve]

 

Well, you technically need 25 to get your A license and the number to get your AFF varies depending on the program you follow but I get what you mean.

I did 6 jumps this past weekend, one on Saturday, 5 on Sunday. I'm pretty sure I'll get to 100 but I don't like to be too fixated about anything when I'm jumping from a plane or riding a bike, it's best to be prepared for the unknowns.

The other thing, when you're a student, you're always sitting around waiting for something or other. The weather, a rig, an instructor or coach, etc. When you have your own gear, you just have to pack it and get on a plane.

Seriously though, ride up to the DZ, make your jump and then ride away, it's very pretty (and all that shit).

[He Man]

$$$$.  It was all gonna put it all on CC. but that means i wouldnt be able to jump again until summer. god ya lucky. Sky diving is the only thing worth giving up moto for. NO i didnt say that! haha. be safe man!

[EvilSteve]

I'm lucky that I don't need to choose.

For everyone else's reference, it's like $190 (I think) to do a tandem at the ranch, other drop zones might be cheaper.

[CDawg]

Evil,
These posts are quite inspirational.  I've always wanted to (1) sky dive and (2) try the squirrel suit.  However, the markets are too dumpy right now for me to take on a new hobby.  Keep posting and pic too!

[EvilSteve]

Sure. Everyone else let me know if these posts are annoying, I don't want to be a hypocrite. Well, ok, more of a hypocrite... 

I should have some more recent vids soon, I can always PM people who are interested rather than spam everyone.

I have a video of me jumping with my wife from this past weekend, leaves and all that jazz, you know.

[GLantern]

I like the spam, would love to see some vids evil!

[EvilSteve]

I don't remember if I'd posted my youtube account before but here it is. The vids are a bit old but there are skydiving & moto vids in there.

http://www.youtube.com/user/wazawainome

[goldenchild]

I like the spam, would love to see some vids evil!

+1. I like to see you active on the board whether it's mc related or not.

[EvilSteve]

I've ridden so little this year, I don't know if I have much to add.

[GLantern]

I've ridden so little this year, I don't know if I have much to add.

Doesn't always have to be about motorcycling, most of us aren't one trick ponies!

[He Man]

how low? How low can you go?

THATS make the beast with two backsING LOW. might as well base jump like these guys

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRSlGTGWTPk&feature=related

Evilsteve, start of season next year, i'll hit you up to jump!

[EvilSteve]

Yeah, that wasn't me. It was a friend of mine. I'm a pansy when it comes to pulling low.

Definitely up for a jump though. I'll probably be getting my coach rating next year so if any of you bastids want coach jumps, let me know.

[Airborne]

Does anyone wingsuit up there?