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From: larry@hpfelg.HP.COM (Larry Chapman X3117)
Newsgroups: rec.skydiving
Subject: Re: High altitude landings
Message-ID: <2020017@hpfelg.HP.COM>
Date: 21 May 91 21:52:59 GMT
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Organization: HP Elec. Design Opr. -FtCollins
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Leadville, eh? 

I've done a demo at 8,500' (Allenspark, CO.) into a packed dirt parking lot.

I wore heavy hiking boots and still broke a small bone in my foot.

My advice:  If it's a no-wind day  -- don't do it!

From  personal  experience,  I don't  believe  the 20% numbers  you've been
getting.  The  difference  between a sea  level  landing  and a landing  at
9,500' is very significant.

Be careful and write a post-jump report!

Oh yea, here are the stats from that jump:

  Canopy:     X-210  (210 sq ft)
  My weight:  150 lbs
  Jumps:      500

-- LSC