Prior23 0 #1 February 8, 2010 Did my first tandem jump today and wow, 9 hours later I'm still trying to shake off all the adrenaline! Luckily I got the instructor that I really wanted, and he gave me an altimeter and a jump suit and trained me as an added bonus during the jump. Normally I guess your first tandem is all about taking in the sights but I did a pretty good job at keeping my cool and remembering to check my C.O.A and do three practice touches then wave off and pull. I guided the shoot to the DZ somewhat, and flared for the landing on my feet. Going for my ground training tomorrow and my first AFF Friday hopefully. I'm really thinking I found my new passion, it's very overwhelming that first leap out of the plane, I barely even remember most of the free fall because of all the adrenaline.B.A.S.E. #1734 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #2 February 8, 2010 Fun ain't itBry -------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrillstalker 0 #3 February 8, 2010 welcome! it only gets better. where are you jumping?"Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prior23 0 #4 February 8, 2010 Skydive Southwest Florida in Punta Gorda.B.A.S.E. #1734 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadyDoc 0 #5 February 8, 2010 awesome! have a blast! I was finishing up my level 6 jump and a level 1 came in, it was so interesting the changes that you make mentally from just 1-6. the kid was nervous and kinda jumpy. just remember to relax and have shittons of fun.If you disbelieve everything because we cannot certainly know all things, we shall do much-what as wisely as he would not use his legs, but sit still and perish because he had no wings to fly.-JL Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #6 February 8, 2010 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
JohnRich 4 #7 February 8, 2010 Quote I guided the shoot to the DZ somewhat, and flared for the landing on my feet. Congrats! In the future, you'll want to spell that "chute". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,340 #8 February 8, 2010 Quote Quote I guided the shoot to the DZ somewhat, and flared for the landing on my feet. Congrats! In the future, you'll want to spell that "chute". Or perhaps "canopy""There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #9 February 8, 2010 Quoteawesome! have a blast! I was finishing up my level 6 jump and a level 1 came in, it was so interesting the changes that you make mentally from just 1-6. the kid was nervous and kinda jumpy. just remember to relax and have shittons of fun. glad youve calmed down i. Those few jumps. Me, yeah i still loathe the plane ride up along with the exit. Once im out though, its all good. Hopefully i wont have to wIt damn near a month for the weather to be good enoigh to jump again. Haha. ;) good luck with aff though. Its a blast. :)Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prior23 0 #10 February 8, 2010 Haha was so excited didn't notice! I'm super stoked to start AFF Friday, I think I am starting to feel the effects of addiction. B.A.S.E. #1734 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airathanas 0 #11 February 8, 2010 Welcome to skydiving! Kiss your money goodbye. http://3ringnecklace.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #12 February 9, 2010 I'm pleasantly impressed that your tandem instructor did what he was supposed to do for you. Tell him I said, for all the potential students out there, thanks! So...you've been had. Welcome to the big blue skies!My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thrillstalker 0 #13 February 11, 2010 Quote I think I am starting to feel the effects of addiction. haha, the addiction only gets worse, but the jumps get more fun each time."Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anvilbrother 0 #14 February 15, 2010 Congrats get others involved! Skydiving is best enjoyed when mixed with friends! Welcome to the sky Postes r made from an iPad or iPhone. Spelling and gramhair mistakes guaranteed move along, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blondeskydiver 0 #15 March 3, 2010 Welcome...AND...welcome to Punta Gorda. Great instructors and friendly skydivers. See ya there!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyPainter 0 #16 March 13, 2010 Welcome to the skies! Sounds like you caught a good instructor! Yes, it gets addicting, and more fun the more you do it.Live deliberately; Dare greatly; Land gently SkyPainter SOS 1304, POPS 10695, DS 118 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regulator 0 #17 March 22, 2010 And more expensive...but the fun outweighs the cost by miles... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
