Nikki_vZ 0 #1 March 23, 2007 Well it's 2:24 am here at the moment, can't really sleep so I thought I would make my 1ste post I'm starting my static line training tomorrow and I'm really excited about it! It has been a dream of mine to skydive for a while now and the day has finally approached! The dropzone I’m going to for my training unfortunately don’t have a AFF course option at the moment, but in a lot of ways I think maybe static will work out better for me (seeing as I’m a student and a bit low on the income) and as well the pass is slower so maybe its easier to “get into the whole thing” So wish me luck for tomorrow! And im writing exams too so I guess I should be off to bed now Oh btw this site is really awesome and it has answered a lot of my questions and steered me in the right direction! Well done! Keep up the good work! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #2 March 23, 2007 Hey Nikki, welcome to the forums! Take it easy PJ Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikki_vZ 0 #3 March 23, 2007 thanks for the warm welcome Peej! I'm doing my training at Bloemfontein Skydiving Centre, Tempe Airfield. starting tonight at half past 6 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #4 March 23, 2007 No worries Bloem? Excellent! I have a friend named Charl who does tandems out that way. Enjoy the training and even more so the jump! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #5 March 23, 2007 QuoteBloem? Excellent! I have a friend named Charl who does tandems out that way. Enjoy the training and even more so the jump! And after that come and jump at JSC Completed your thoughts Nikki, enjoy the good times and the flights in your BLU plane scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #6 March 23, 2007 Haha, exactly! But ZS-BLU belongs to Nyslstroom Skydivers, Bloem is a Cessna Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #7 March 23, 2007 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
piisfish 135 #8 March 23, 2007 QuoteBut ZS-BLU belongs to Nyslstroom Skydivers, Bloem is a Cessnaooops my bad That would be a hell of an out landing scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikki_vZ 0 #9 March 23, 2007 Yea i know who Charl is he's the one that's going to give the training. Spoke to him a couple of times on the phone, really easy going, cool person I actually did consider doing a tandem at 1ste but decided agasint it. In the long run doing the training is going to work out better for me, seeing as skydiving is really something i want to pursue Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikki_vZ 0 #10 March 23, 2007 thanks! i know i will enjoy the experience, fear is a good thing sometimes, just hope i don't completely freak out! lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikki_vZ 0 #11 March 23, 2007 Thanks for the welcome Skymama! i will sure let you know how it goes, and keep you posted on my progress Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #12 March 23, 2007 QuoteThat would be a hell of an out landing *Nodding head vigorously* UH HUH! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #13 March 23, 2007 QuoteYea i know who Charl is Cool! Tell him i said hi. Not long now! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #14 March 23, 2007 QuoteQuoteThat would be a hell of an out landing *Nodding head vigorously* UH HUH! That's the way I'd like to travel. Fly around, jump where you think might be suitable, pack, repeat scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange1 0 #15 March 23, 2007 Hey Nikki welcome & enjoy the training... by all means go jump the porter at JSC but come and enjoy the great view down in the cape too Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxie 0 #16 March 23, 2007 Minds are like parachutes -- they only function when open. -- Thomas Dewar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
traker 0 #17 March 24, 2007 whats up? hope you enjoy your jump. This site is great...be wise in your readings, remain skeptical about info and enjoy the sport....once you're in you won't ever want to go back! Welcome! Joe "we can either clmib down...or take the 15 second express shuttle" ---- during a snow storm on a 1000 foot antenna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikki_vZ 0 #18 March 24, 2007 The training went great; it’s an awesome dropzone with really cool people! I had an excellent instructor, couldn’t have asked for better! As training progressed it freaked me out a bit, information overload, but once I got the hang of things it was smooth sailing. Got on to the plane (pretty cramped) with my very fashionable yellow overall and a ton on my back (I didn’t realize that rigs were so heavy!) It was only me and my friend that were students, the other two guys (other then the jumpmaster) are licensed skydivers. I was very chilled and collected UNTILL the 1ste guy jumped, that was when paranoia started to set in. To watch someone just jump out of an airplane like that was insane! I have seen a lot of videos but it’s nothing like the real thing (afterwards when I told him he said “but you should have seen my smile right before I jumped!” I jumped last, had a temporary complete brain fart, but I came around and exited the correct way, my arch was a bit “flat” though, had some line twists. Was a relieve to see the slider sliding down finally! Being under the canopy was unbelievable, nothing I have ever experienced before. When I came in to land I shouted at the top of my voice, “WOOHOOO AWESOME!” flaring and then landing smoothly on my feet, with a little stumble, my legs felt like jelly! lol Spend the whole day at the dropzone, met a lot of new people, can’t wait for next weekend! I just want to jump again…and again and again! Thank you for every one that welcomed me to the forums! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikki_vZ 0 #19 March 24, 2007 I'm defiantly going to try make my rounds at all the dropzones in SA when I finish training! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
floridadiver81 0 #20 March 25, 2007 QuoteThe training went great; it’s an awesome dropzone with really cool people! I had an excellent instructor, couldn’t have asked for better! As training progressed it freaked me out a bit, information overload, but once I got the hang of things it was smooth sailing. Got on to the plane (pretty cramped) with my very fashionable yellow overall and a ton on my back (I didn’t realize that rigs were so heavy!) It was only me and my friend that were students, the other two guys (other then the jumpmaster) are licensed skydivers. I was very chilled and collected UNTILL the 1ste guy jumped, that was when paranoia started to set in. To watch someone just jump out of an airplane like that was insane! I have seen a lot of videos but it’s nothing like the real thing (afterwards when I told him he said “but you should have seen my smile right before I jumped!” I jumped last, had a temporary complete brain fart, but I came around and exited the correct way, my arch was a bit “flat” though, had some line twists. Was a relieve to see the slider sliding down finally! Being under the canopy was unbelievable, nothing I have ever experienced before. When I came in to land I shouted at the top of my voice, “WOOHOOO AWESOME!” flaring and then landing smoothly on my feet, with a little stumble, my legs felt like jelly! lol Spend the whole day at the dropzone, met a lot of new people, can’t wait for next weekend! I just want to jump again…and again and again! Thank you for every one that welcomed me to the forums! I felt the same feelings you did. my jump went about the same except i didnt have line twist and i compl;etely biffed my landing...lol. Welcome to the forums and im sure ill jump with ya when i start my skydiving world tour when im rich! "Age has absolutely nothing to do with knowledge, learning, respect, attitude, or personality." -yardhippie "Fight the air, and the air will kick your ass!!! "-Specialkaye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange1 0 #21 March 25, 2007 Great to hear you enjoyed it so much! Well, over time the yellow overalls give way to cool custom jumpsuits and the huge weigh-a-ton student rigs to smaller sport ones.. cramped planes, well that you'll have to live with QuoteI just want to jump again…and again and again! yes i think we all know that feeling! Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #22 March 26, 2007 Congratulations! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikki_vZ 0 #23 March 26, 2007 Thank you and thank you to everyone that posted and made me feel welcome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kaerodyne 0 #24 March 29, 2007 QuoteThank you and thank you to everyone that posted and made me feel welcome! Nikki, if your looking for a fellow girl skydiver out in Bloem let me know I have a realy close friend that jumps out there, in fact you might have met her already. send me a PM and I'll give you some contact info. BTW ..... congrats on your jump and welcome to the sky. Bloem is a fun, social and very safe dz. Blue Skies Karl (ex SA Boy working across the pond) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyflyer77 0 #25 April 10, 2007 Welcome to the madness Nicole. Don't forget to post in the bonfire and tell us about your upcoming jumps and whatever else you like. If I stand on my tip toes, I can see the weekend from here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites