palejo 0 #1 December 4, 2003 I'm also back in the sport after 16 years. I was in the army and did some static lines and hop and pops back in Cuba in 1987 with old russian gear (UT-15). I'm 38 now. Just did my AFF 2. My home DZ is SkydiveSWFlorida in LaBelle, Florida. I was missing a lot of fun guys.Alejandro B27585 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tripitaka 0 #2 December 4, 2003 cool, so time to party now eh? How come you took so long off if you dont mind me asking? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
palejo 0 #3 December 4, 2003 quited the army then left my country, had some rough times, then family but always the love for flying in the back of my mind. safe skiesAlejandro B27585 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tripitaka 0 #4 December 4, 2003 cool, hope you dont look back! I find I dont feel normal these days unless I go for a jump, its all I think about and it consumes me like crazy, its a love hate kinda thing! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
palejo 0 #5 December 4, 2003 like a little bug eating you inside eh? happens to me too. I got to watch when I talk to friends and co-workers about it because I get very enthusiastic with the topic and they don't understant why i do it anyways neither are going to try it. I think they think I'm cucu. leaping out of an airplane. he is just crazy! where are you jumping?Alejandro B27585 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #6 December 4, 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
palejo 0 #7 December 4, 2003 That's going to take me a while (A) but I will get there (budget reasons). I know if I jump more often that will improve my performance. Eventually when I get out of student it will get cheaper so I can catch up with the fun. On my L2 jump I almost screwed up. I was on on the middle of my second 360 turn at 6000 (lock on) but did not lock and continued to complete my turn on initial heading. On heading when I check the altimeter I was 5000 and right when I was starting to wave JM pull my ripcord. Learn my lesson. Next time I won't sacrifice altitude by maneuvers safe skiesAlejandro B27585 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tripitaka 0 #8 December 4, 2003 I jump in Australia in Picton - no doubt you are on the other side of the world? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #9 January 13, 2004 HI! Welcome back! ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
