kizza 0 #1 April 6, 2003 Hey guys, I started off with skydiving a few months ago when I went for a tandem with a friend. It was an amazing experience and since then I have been a regular visitor of this site and have been amazed at how helpful you guys are towards eachother. Skydiving seems to be an extremely collaborative sport where helping eachother comes before being competitive, it's great. Anyways I have now started the AFF course and did my AFF stage 1 yesterday. My favourite part was the exit, and my second favourite was the landing. Can't wait for stage 2. I have been a private pilot for a while before I started skydiving but in that whole time I have never felt the rush you get from skydiving, especially the exit. What a thrill! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
51twinspinner 0 #2 April 6, 2003 Hey another Skippy!! G'day Kizza, By the sounds of it you've already worked out that this place rocks. Good luck with the rest of your AFF and welcome aboard. Clint Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #3 April 6, 2003 Welcome to the forums! 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
covey 0 #4 April 6, 2003 Hello and welcome to the forums. You should enjoy the level 2 jump. You get to start moving around in the sky for the first time. Good luck. Believe those who are seeking truth. Doubt those who find it. -Andre Gide Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SanDiegoRW 0 #5 April 7, 2003 Hey I noticed you live in Australia. Anywhere near Perth? I will probably be there Early to Mid next year. Should be spending some time in Taz as well. -Kenny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kizza 0 #6 April 7, 2003 Nope, I'm in Melbourne and my DZ is Barwon Heads, right on the beach! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #7 April 7, 2003 Welcome, Kizza! Enjoy your time here! Say hello to our host Sangiro when you get a chance. This is his world, and he's gracious enough to let us roam around in it! Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
51twinspinner 0 #8 April 7, 2003 Hey Make sure you drop by Skydive Express when you're in Perth. Clint Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poohbeer 0 #9 April 7, 2003 *gulp* Already with AFF jump 1 you enjoyed the exit?! I'm hoping on doing AFF real soon and there's only 1 thing that scares me shitless.. and that's when the door opens and I will have walk to that door and jump myself. Tandem was easy.. didn't see the ground (heads up) when we exited but AFF wont be like that.. brrr Are you a natural or any hints on enjoying something scary as that? Or don't your instincts tell you it suicide jumping out of a plane?! ------- SIGNATURE BELOW ------- Complete newbie at skydiving, so be critical about what I say!! "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kizza 0 #10 April 7, 2003 I should have made myself clearer, I HATED the part where the plane leveled off, the door opened and I had to actually walk out there. Scared me shitless. But once you let go and you are flying you know there's no turning back, it's like you are in a totally different world... I got the biggest adrenaline rush ever! I guess that rush is what is making me want to go back for more ASAP! I will be just as afraid of the exit on the next jump, but I don't know, I guess overcoming that fear is what makes it so cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helicam 0 #11 April 7, 2003 I love the exit!! Funky feeling when the door opens and you step out.....it's King of The Planet Stuff!! I hated my landing!! I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #12 April 7, 2003 Welcome Kizza! How was the canopy ride? How does it compare to flying a plane? Have fun. Harry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyboyshell 0 #13 April 7, 2003 Greetings and Welcome to DZ.COM!!Blue Skies!!! FlyBoyShell EarthBound FreeFly Suits Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betzilla 56 #14 April 7, 2003 Welcome Kizza! The exit was my favortie part as a student too. It blew my mind that I could jump out of a plane and not freak out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kizza 0 #15 April 8, 2003 Having previous flying experience did help the canopy flying a bit, especially in terms of understanding crabbing / running / holding, and flying a circuit pattern. Except when I turned onto final and I was right over the landing area, felt really weird! Then i remembered that the canopy only flies at 20 knots and there was 20kts of headwind :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cava 0 #16 April 8, 2003 Hi. You'll find that in a few jumps, for me it was about 15 or 20, there will be a shift. In the beginning, when the spotter yells "DOOR" and you feel and hear the rush of cool air as the door opens, there is the moment of fear or dread, the "What the f*** did I get myself into" moment. But soon you will find yourself reacting to the door opening like a dog hearing a leash being jiggled by his master. Then you will really be hooked. Good luck, safety first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stylin 1 #17 April 8, 2003 Quote Welcome Kizza! The exit was my favortie part as a student too. It blew my mind that I could jump out of a plane and not freak out Hey, youre "The Bets" and you can do anything! I freaked out, just didnt show it. Heart rate was way up there and breathing real shallow and fast until the chute finally opened. He said I did a good job, I said "Yea, thanks, see ya, dont want to be ya..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ranchgirl 0 #18 April 9, 2003 Welcom Kizza! I thoroughly enjoyed my AFF experience that I did last January, also at a dz near the beach...Sebastian, FL...and I already have 140 jumps! I'm sure you'll progress in the sport and love it just like all of us! Welcome to the forums! It's a great place to get opinions and learn about stuff! -Crystal-Crystal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SanDiegoRW 0 #19 April 9, 2003 Will do! Last time I was in perth I hadn't yet been born. (I wasn't a skydiver) I'll jump as much as possible next time I'm there. Australia rocks. -Kenny Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stylin 1 #20 April 11, 2003 QuoteWelcom Kizza! I thoroughly enjoyed my AFF experience that I did last January, also at a dz near the beach...Sebastian, FL...and I already have 140 jumps! I'm sure you'll progress in the sport and love it just like all of us! Welcome to the forums! It's a great place to get opinions and learn about stuff! -Crystal Do you know someone named "Wendy" at Sebastian? Also, do they have a bunkhouse there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stylin 1 #21 April 16, 2003 Quote It blew my mind that I could jump out of a plane and not freak out It blew my mind that I could jump out of a plane, and afterwards, wish like hell I hadnt of done that. First time for everything. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stylin 1 #22 April 16, 2003 QuoteIn the beginning, when the spotter yells "DOOR" and you feel and hear the rush of cool air as the door opens, there is the moment of fear or dread, the "What the f*** did I get myself into" moment. You just described me on the very first tandem I did, thats exactly what I said. Now I just keep my mind on what happens after and Im cool with it. For some reason, when youre sitting in the plane for a while, then the door pops open, that whole scene is just intimidating. With me, I believe its a matter of a flashback from the first tandem and thats whats doing it, cause I know that is what just instintaneously pops in the back of my mind every time. You really got to do this over and over again several times before it finally registers...nothing to worry about, just make a great exit. I overheard someone talking about he was so intimidated every time he started he just wanted to go back down with the plane and couldnt get himself to the door. This was on the first several that he did, but then he finally chilled out. There has got to be this one jump where it all finally just wears off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyboyshell 0 #23 April 18, 2003 Hello and welcome to DZ.comBlue Skies!!! FlyBoyShell EarthBound FreeFly Suits Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
