Krissy 0 #1 December 25, 2005 Hey everyone. I've been browsing the forums here for awhile and thought it was about time I introduced myself. I did two tandem jumps in 24 hours at two dz's on thanksgiving. I started my AFF yesterday and completed levels 1 and 2. I'm going back tomorrow to do some tunnel time before I complete level 3. I can't believe how this sport has changed my life. My void has been filled!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rocketdog 0 #2 December 26, 2005 why did you go to 2 different DZs (just out of curiosity)? very cool though! glad you're not throwing any more $ to Tandems when you could be on your way to getting licensed GoOd LuCk! ~hollywood see the world! http://gorocketdog.blogspot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #3 December 26, 2005 hehe another convert! Just dont go mad to start with unless you got money to burn. It is expensive initially but well worth it. Ive just got to the cheaper (but not yet experienced) level and its nice now! Have fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krissy 0 #4 December 26, 2005 Quotewhy did you go to 2 different DZs (just out of curiosity)? very cool though! glad you're not throwing any more $ to Tandems when you could be on your way to getting licensed GoOd LuCk! ~hollywood Thanks. I was on my way to Arizona and had scheduled to jump there. I told a friend of mine who jumps a lot at Perris what my plan was. He suggested I stop in Perris to do my first jump on my way to Arizona. I couldn't resist I was so bummed I didn't know about AFF when I did my tandem. What a waste of money. I couldn't imagine doing another tandem after flying alone. I'm very lucky though, I'm able to work as much overtime as I want. My boss doesn't know it yet, but he is supporting my habit...or should I say addiction?!? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #5 December 26, 2005 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
swimfly 0 #6 January 5, 2006 Hey, if you're in the area, try Elsinore. Great DZ for newbies! I've done 20 jumps there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artistcalledian 0 #7 January 5, 2006 Fit as fuck !!!!!!!!!! er.... hello ________________________________________ drive it like you stole it and f*ck the police Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sky-pimp 0 #8 January 5, 2006 YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEhaaaaaa hi to you 2 and welcome the tunnel is couool ,, and great fun ... Soak it up , YeHaaaaaaaaaaa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomvailco 0 #9 January 5, 2006 That's awesome home girl, can't wait to do mine! Don't think of tandem as a waste of money! It was good for you if you know it or not. Plus you bought some beer for the TM's and we all have to support each other! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattyblast 0 #10 January 17, 2006 You're pretty. "DOOR!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MooChooser 0 #11 January 17, 2006 edit: nevermind Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benforde 0 #12 January 21, 2006 QuoteHey, if you're in the area, try Elsinore. Great DZ for newbies! I've done 20 jumps there. You look familiar... did you not do your first jumps during Chicks Rock with the Mandy crew? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swimfly 0 #13 January 21, 2006 YeS!!! Good memory! It was the old bait-and-switch.. lure them in with a boogie like Chicks Rock! The "Mandy" crew is going back out tomorrow (Saturday Jan 21) to complete our student stuff. I think if we bring enough beer we'll pass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
benforde 0 #14 January 21, 2006 did not realize you had a thread of your own... sorry to the purty lady on top. and welcome to all of you to the dumbest decision of your life! lol enjoy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swimfly 0 #15 January 21, 2006 Krissy, we've got 3 people that head out that way every month or so. If you'd like, give us a shout and we can car-pool (We're in the Venice Pier area). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airfury17 0 #16 January 31, 2006 I CANT WAIT TO COME TO CALI! what are the best DZ's to check out? i am hitting Perris and Elsinore and possibly San Diego. Let me know also anyone who wants to jump in CALI Message me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L.O. 0 #17 February 3, 2006 Welcome to our world Krissy, I hope you can turn this sport into a wonderful part of your life forever. Good luck.HPDBs, I hate those guys. AFB, charter member. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shauny 0 #18 February 13, 2006 Quote. My void has been filled!!Rrrrrrr it will be if I get my hands on you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
L.O. 0 #19 February 13, 2006 Now now, at least let the girl get into the sport before you show here what real pigs we are. We don't want to scare her away like we did the last one. Shhh.HPDBs, I hate those guys. AFB, charter member. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krissy 0 #20 February 13, 2006 Quote Now now, at least let the girl get into the sport before you show here what real pigs we are. We don't want to scare her away like we did the last one. Shhh. Don't worry, I'm a quick learner I kinda like that about this sport! It was a great weekend of jumping....I just got my license!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites L.O. 0 #21 February 14, 2006 I am glad you had a good weekend Krissy (what do you like, kris,krissy?). I didn't do much this weekend. 4 jumps on Sat. one two way coach jump and 3 4-ways. Sat. night, went out with the team (Wissota Shockers). I don't drink, so I drove everyone to the bar and hung out, had dinner, then got them back to the house and to bed. I'm such a parent yaknow. Sunday was cold and cloady, so no one came out but me and my scheduled pilot. Mat is a new skydiver and pilot. We talked for about 2 hours, about skydivin and flying. Then I sent him home and closed the DZ for the day. I spent the rest of the day doing things with my 5 yr old daughter. This weekend is our annual club meeting. We vote in our club officers and talk about new club biz. I am current Pres. I hope to maintain my position, but don't really care to much. I do the same stuff even if I am not an official club officer. That was my weekend. I can't stop writing, I will ramble forever. that was my weekend and I'm going to stop now. It's been my same weekend for the last 14yrs 9mos 2 days 5hrs. I will never get enough I love this sport and everything about it. Wife is home gota go. Have a great day.HPDBs, I hate those guys. AFB, charter member. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dontbounce 0 #22 February 17, 2006 QuoteThat's awesome home girl, can't wait to do mine! Don't think of tandem as a waste of money! It was good for you if you know it or not. Plus you bought some beer for the TM's and we all have to support each other! I agree. the tandem is a great way to "bust your cherry". I don't think I would have had the nerve as a wuffo to try static line, or any other way of introducing me to it. But now I am hooked too, and I have it bad! I did my first tandem in Eloy, and I am doing AFF lvl1 (and maybe lvl2) tomorrow. (pumped!) Have fun in the tunnel. It was a great experience for me to learn to fall properly and be stable in ff. Be aware they you need a strong lower back to arch for 10 minutes nonstop. Your back gets tired quick and it is hard to stay stable after a while. In a real skydive, 10 minutes of freefall would be jumping from the space shuttle or something... lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ntrprnr 0 #23 February 26, 2006 Welcome. The addiciton is well worth it. And it does get cheaper. Eventually, anyway. :)_______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
L.O. 0 #21 February 14, 2006 I am glad you had a good weekend Krissy (what do you like, kris,krissy?). I didn't do much this weekend. 4 jumps on Sat. one two way coach jump and 3 4-ways. Sat. night, went out with the team (Wissota Shockers). I don't drink, so I drove everyone to the bar and hung out, had dinner, then got them back to the house and to bed. I'm such a parent yaknow. Sunday was cold and cloady, so no one came out but me and my scheduled pilot. Mat is a new skydiver and pilot. We talked for about 2 hours, about skydivin and flying. Then I sent him home and closed the DZ for the day. I spent the rest of the day doing things with my 5 yr old daughter. This weekend is our annual club meeting. We vote in our club officers and talk about new club biz. I am current Pres. I hope to maintain my position, but don't really care to much. I do the same stuff even if I am not an official club officer. That was my weekend. I can't stop writing, I will ramble forever. that was my weekend and I'm going to stop now. It's been my same weekend for the last 14yrs 9mos 2 days 5hrs. I will never get enough I love this sport and everything about it. Wife is home gota go. Have a great day.HPDBs, I hate those guys. AFB, charter member. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontbounce 0 #22 February 17, 2006 QuoteThat's awesome home girl, can't wait to do mine! Don't think of tandem as a waste of money! It was good for you if you know it or not. Plus you bought some beer for the TM's and we all have to support each other! I agree. the tandem is a great way to "bust your cherry". I don't think I would have had the nerve as a wuffo to try static line, or any other way of introducing me to it. But now I am hooked too, and I have it bad! I did my first tandem in Eloy, and I am doing AFF lvl1 (and maybe lvl2) tomorrow. (pumped!) Have fun in the tunnel. It was a great experience for me to learn to fall properly and be stable in ff. Be aware they you need a strong lower back to arch for 10 minutes nonstop. Your back gets tired quick and it is hard to stay stable after a while. In a real skydive, 10 minutes of freefall would be jumping from the space shuttle or something... lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ntrprnr 0 #23 February 26, 2006 Welcome. The addiciton is well worth it. And it does get cheaper. Eventually, anyway. :)_______________ "Why'd you track away at 7,000 feet?" "Even in freefall, I have commitment issues." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
