aykay 0 #1 March 8, 2004 Hi guys. I made a post already but I didn't really introduce myself. My first jump was a tandem at Barwon Heads, Victoria. Thats in Australia just in case you were wondering. I'm 99.9% through my AFF course (I have to do my hop n pop again). Something that I found really helpful in getting through my course was jumping with a friend. Doing my stage 1 I was talking to a girl and we realised that we were on the same tandem load together. That was 2 weeks previously. It's LilSal shes on the forum somewhere around here. We pushed eachother to go and its nice to have someone on the drive to the DZ. Its also nice to laugh at them when they repeat. Little did I know I would repeat the next stage (serves me right). Does anyone else jump in Vic? Ive jumped at Nagambie as well. But beach jumps at Barwon are just awesome!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilSal 0 #2 March 9, 2004 And he did laugh!!!!!!! But i only repeated one satge Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydee123 0 #3 March 9, 2004 HEY...how do you know about beach jumps, newbie ?! Welcome .....again Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aykay 0 #4 March 9, 2004 Barwon Heads airport. Close to the beach. Plane go up near beach. Me fall down near beach. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bertusgeert 1 #5 March 9, 2004 That was the first place I ever saw skydiving. I am now in Kentucky. I lived in melbourne for 3 years, and drove out there one time to check it out, thanx for showing me a round guys! This was like 4 years ago. Just to make sure i got it right, this is close to Geelong and tornay? Do i even remember right? Tell me more about it guys, i love aussie! --------------------------------------------- As jy dom is moet jy bloei! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilSal 0 #6 March 9, 2004 Yeah its just past geelong and torquay!! Did you jump there or just have a look? The people there are awesome, do you remember who you spoke to? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bertusgeert 1 #7 March 10, 2004 Heck, i dont remember! I watched some guys pack and do video, and just hung out for a while. I was too young to jump. There was one guy that lived in northern melbourne that offered me a ride to go check it out, thats all i remember. Where do you guys live at? How was your guys summer? I miss Aussie a heck of a lot and def. will be bak to jump all over it! --------------------------------------------- As jy dom is moet jy bloei! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilSal 0 #8 March 10, 2004 Im in the eastern suburbs, boxhill. Make sure you come and jump with us when you are over here!!! How long did you live in Australia for? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #9 March 10, 2004 Welcome. Alex. You're right, having someone share the learning experience with you makes you feel less overwhelmed, and can boost your confidence. Even after all these years in the sport, I still share my goals and how they are going with a few select contemporaries. I get feedback from them that helps me stay focused. Rock on! Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bertusgeert 1 #10 March 11, 2004 Hahha, boxhill, went there so many times. Got on the bus to there, where u catch the train into the city for the night. I lived in Templestowe from 1998 to 2001. I remember some of the street names like Doncaster, Blackburn, Reynolds and Kings road. I lived close to the Pines shopping ctr. THas sweet, we will hav to meet up when I'm comin bak over! --------------------------------------------- As jy dom is moet jy bloei! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peterpan 0 #11 March 14, 2004 Hi great to hear that you doing your AFF . Who are your instructors dwon at Barwon Heads? As I used to work there and would love to know how the guy are going. If you like beach jump come and have a look over Byron Bay it rocks!!!! Have fun and smile in free fallRegrets are just unfulfilled dreams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilSal 0 #12 March 14, 2004 The instructors that i had were, Lockie, roger, wildy, adam, and gary. Thay are all awesome, i loved jumping down there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peterpan 0 #13 March 14, 2004 Yer great guys know them all. If you are going the be down there on the 20th of this month I will see you, as are coming down to say hi and by to everybody before going to spain. Once again well done on your AFFRegrets are just unfulfilled dreams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LilSal 0 #14 March 14, 2004 Awsome, might see you there!!! I wish i was going to spain!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #15 March 19, 2004 Learning to postwhore already... you'll fit in just fine here. Isn't skydiving a great way to meet hot Chicks! ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites