Still learning

[johnnie 0]

Well this makes to first for me. First time doing this and the first time I have jumped from a plane. Sure wish I knew what I was missing a long time ago. I now have 9 jumps including 1 tandem to get me hooked. I'm on 10 second delay but it's too cold for me. Going to Tenn. to the tunnel twice before March.Plan to get current again in the spring. Best people I have ever met are sydivers. Itching for a jump. Blue skies to everyone and thanks for welcoming me into this great sport !!

[craichead 0]

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Going to Tenn. to the tunnel twice before March.

Hi there and welcome!

I thought about going to the tunnel in Tennessee over Christmas break (my hometown is Knoxville, which is about 2 hrs away from Pigeon Forge), but I've heard it's not too great. I've got 9 jumps as well, and I'll be doing tunnel training in February at SkyVenture...can't wait!

-P

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"Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC)

[ladyskydiver 0]

Hi and welcome.

Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile.

[sunshine 2]

Hello there. It's awesome that you're going to the tunnel since it's too cold to jump. Have a great time.

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meow

I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug!

[skymama 35]

Welcome and I'm glad you're enjoying yourself.

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

[ChileRelleno 0]

Hi.

ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414
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[AndyMan 7]

T'is true. The tunnel at Pigeon Forge is a good amusement park ride, and not a very effecive training tool for real skydiving.

It's fun, I'm sure... but if you're looking to the tunnel to help your skydiving then there's (currently) no substitute for SkyVenture in the US.

_Am (Hi P!)

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You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead.

[outofit 0]

welcome to the zoo!

It is better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool!

[johnnie 0]

AndyMan,
Can you tell of this place everyone tells me called Skyventure? Where,When,How,$$$. If I'm going to take the time I want it to be worth it. I will probably still go to Tenn. in March because I go to Bristol for the races. May jump a tandem there as well. Have you heard anything about the dz called sky dive smokey mountain

[ladyskydiver 0]

http://www.skyventure.com

Enjoy!

Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile.

[sunshine 2]

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because I go to Bristol for the races.

You need a companion for the races??

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meow

I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug!

[craichead 0]

Here's the web site for Skydive Smoky Mountains:

http://www.skydivesmokymountains.com

I haven't been there myself, but you can read the reviews that other dz.com users have written here:

http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/dropzone/review.cgi?ID=203

Enjoy the scenery if you go! I miss Tennessee specifically for the topography...oh, and maybe my family, too.

-P

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"Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC)

[robskydiv 0]

Welcome Jonnie! Tunnel time should help.

[slotperfect 7]

Welcome Johnnie! Sounds like you have a great plan! I have been to the tunnel in Pigeon Forge, although it was a long time ago. Your tunnel visit will make your first skydive after the layoff much more productive. Have fun and keep us posted on your progress!

Arrive Safely

John