artbel 0 #1 November 24, 2003 hello there, On november 1 1999 I had a landing accident & hurt both my knees pretty bad. There OK now & so I want to start jumping again. I think I need a freshening-up course of some sort. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanx, Kurt NB:I started jumping the old way. (Static line)You don't need a parachute to jump but YOU DO if want to do it again. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #2 November 24, 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
testpilot 0 #3 November 24, 2003 Welcome back, hope you have a blast. Dave D830 http://www.skydiving.co.za Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #4 November 25, 2003 QuoteWelcome back, hope you have a blast. but don't blow the knees again how many jumps did you have ?? in any case you DO need a refresh course. enjoy enjoy enjoy---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #5 November 25, 2003 Depending on the number of jumps you had, instructional methodology, licenses/ratings held etc., your local DZ will help develop a path for you to get back in the sport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sara85 0 #6 November 25, 2003 Glad Your Back !!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumperconway 0 #7 November 27, 2003 Wellcome back! I didn't start jumping until after both knees had been rebuilt! New ACL's! I now jump a 79' Xaos 27 cell rocket! Enjoy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee03 0 #8 November 28, 2003 Welcome back to the sport and to the forums. -------- To put your life in danger from time to time ... breeds a saneness in dealing with day-to-day trivialities. --Nevil Shute, Slide Rule Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artbel 0 #9 December 15, 2003 Thanks for the reply, I'm astonished that so many replied so fast (it's the way of getting somewhere I guess). I had 85 jumps on the day I had the accident & it happened during a jump&run contest. There was a hard wind that day & I still thought of moving up a spot in the ranking (I was 6th of 26 at that moment). Anyway I was too focused on the white spot , that I misjudged my height (it will never happen again) & a few seconds later I was in need of 2 new front ACL's. So I thank you again for the support and maybe I'll pass by your DZ someday.(after all Belgium isn't that far away) Greetz Q Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BethUK 0 #10 December 16, 2003 Just wanted to say whatever you need to go through you will be fine and it will be worth it...my mate damaged her knee on her first ever AFF...continued through AFF but has now, sadly, given up...that was August this year...so your posting gives me hope that she may one day try it again! Thanks and Good Luck! Bx------------------------------------------------------------ "This isn't flying...it's falling with style!" Buzz Lightyear - Toystory 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #11 December 16, 2003 belgium ??---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chute 0 #12 December 16, 2003 I am in the same boat. I have to start over from scratch. I didn't have many jumps under my belt though. That is ok with me though. I needed to start over. I agree with Skymama. Talk to the DZ closest to you. They would let you know what they can do and how much they would work with ya if you progress fast.Bottomless Beers and Blue Skies! * Brother_Brian * D.S.W.F.S.B. #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #13 January 13, 2004 HI! And welcome back. ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
