Feb 7, 2010, 7:47 PM
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Did my first tandem jump today and wow, 9 hours later I'm still trying to shake off all the adrenaline!
Luckily I got the instructor that I really wanted, and he gave me an altimeter and a jump suit and trained me as an added bonus during the jump. Normally I guess your first tandem is all about taking in the sights but I did a pretty good job at keeping my cool and remembering to check my C.O.A and do three practice touches then wave off and pull. I guided the shoot to the DZ somewhat, and flared for the landing on my feet.
Going for my ground training tomorrow and my first AFF Friday hopefully.
I'm really thinking I found my new passion, it's very overwhelming that first leap out of the plane, I barely even remember most of the free fall because of all the adrenaline.
awesome! have a blast! I was finishing up my level 6 jump and a level 1 came in, it was so interesting the changes that you make mentally from just 1-6. the kid was nervous and kinda jumpy. just remember to relax and have shittons of fun.
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Feb 8, 2010, 7:54 AM
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awesome! have a blast! I was finishing up my level 6 jump and a level 1 came in, it was so interesting the changes that you make mentally from just 1-6. the kid was nervous and kinda jumpy. just remember to relax and have shittons of fun.
glad youve calmed down i. Those few jumps. Me, yeah i still loathe the plane ride up along with the exit. Once im out though, its all good. Hopefully i wont have to wIt damn near a month for the weather to be good enoigh to jump again. Haha. ;)
I'm pleasantly impressed that your tandem instructor did what he was supposed to do for you. Tell him I said, for all the potential students out there, thanks!
So...you've been had. Welcome to the big blue skies!
