tkulczyski 0 #1 January 9, 2012 Hello everyone! I have heard so much about this forum that I had to check it out. I am told that there is a tremendous amount of support along with even more wisdom! I'm new to the sport, but the minute I boarded the plane for my first tandem on September 17, I fell in love. I took the AFF course on October 7, 2011, and on October 22, 2011 (my 4th jump) I came in way too hard, suffered a T8 fracture and was admitted into U of M for a spinal fusion. The Surgeon said I should be able to return to jumping as soon as June, 2012..... I'm nervous and excited, Any words of wisdom?"When you enjoy the time your wasting, your not wasting time" ~ Undecided Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivecat 3 #2 January 9, 2012 Hey soul twin! You rock and i'm glad you are checking it out on here! so many great people, lots of advice and opinions too (remember to always take with a grain of salt...) Can't wait for summer and to see you back in action Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #3 January 9, 2012 Follow your doctors advice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluetwo 0 #4 January 9, 2012 There's definitely a TON of good stuff here... namely in the Safety Articles and certain parts of the forums. That said, filter. One of the best things is there are varying opinions and debates in a lot of threads which goes to show you what is great for some is terrible for others and what some believe wholeheartedly is completely backwards to others. The bad thing is there are a lot of varying opinions and unless you can decide what makes sense to you some topics can get confusing. As long as you like to read you're good :-)_______________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jclalor 12 #5 January 9, 2012 There are lots of good discussions here, Some on jumping and some on lots of other things. Never take skydiving advice here without double checking with jumpers you know from your own DZ who have high jump numbers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluskidave 0 #6 January 9, 2012 I have had a few hard landings with down time. learn from your mistake don't repeat it and if you truly love the sport continue on! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregpso 1 #7 January 9, 2012 Thats a pretty bad injury on a student canopy. What did you do.. no flare or flare way too high. On radio ??I tend to be a bit different. enjoyed my time in the sport or is it an industry these days ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #8 January 9, 2012 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
tkulczyski 0 #9 February 14, 2012 Your right! I was told to only listen to my instructors, but I'm told this is a great place for support! Thanks"When you enjoy the time your wasting, your not wasting time" ~ Undecided Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkulczyski 0 #10 February 14, 2012 My radio wasn't on my ear, and I started to focus on that rather than the fact that I should have started to Flare by that point. Once I regained focus and looked ahead, it was too late. I started to flare but let it go, apparently"When you enjoy the time your wasting, your not wasting time" ~ Undecided Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tkulczyski 0 #11 February 14, 2012 You bet ya! I will surely be overly protective of my landings from here on out!"When you enjoy the time your wasting, your not wasting time" ~ Undecided Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
