AirPork 0 #1 January 4, 2013 I am a super-newb skydiving student. For the last 16 years, I have been working in the circus we call the criminal justice system. I have gone from wearing a tie to wearing camoflauge. Eventually, I hope to wear the tie again.... The thrill of skydiving has given me a second grip on my youth. It reminds me that I still have many new adventures ahead of me. I am a long way from having done it all..... but there is no doubt I am getting closer. Thanks to all the instructors / skydivers / riggers / pilots / mechanics who have welcomed me into their circle. I pledge to bring good energy to y/our sport, while fostering the positive image of this unusual addiction that we share. Tomorrow, when I stare at the ground at 12500 AGL.... and stare at the prop blast..... I will not fear that head first exit..... OK, it is a bit terrifying...... but it's gonna ROCK!!!We came here to eat donuts and kick ass, looks like there aren't any donuts..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #2 January 4, 2013 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
AirPork 0 #3 January 5, 2013 Yesterday was the best. We had clear skies. It wasn't too busy at the DZ. And. Yes, I got to buy beer for my "first" self-supervised jump.We came here to eat donuts and kick ass, looks like there aren't any donuts..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
potatoman 0 #4 January 7, 2013 Congrats!!! think you might be able to jump with a tie.......You have the right to your opinion, and I have the right to tell you how Fu***** stupid it is. Davelepka - "This isn't an x-box, or a Chevy truck forum" Whatever you do, don't listen to ChrisD. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirPork 0 #5 January 7, 2013 It was the best two days I've had in a while. I almost doubled the number of jumps I've done so far, and I tripled my confidence in freefall and under canopy. The simulated emergency exit was a real confidence booster, because I had practiced the dive exits several times beforehand. My new DZ family made me feel right at home. Can't wait for my next jump.We came here to eat donuts and kick ass, looks like there aren't any donuts..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirPork 0 #6 February 6, 2013 Just made it to jump number 15 and I must say that my coach was a genuine Uchidachi... I am currently looking for a worthy gift. Any suggestions? It must have a Zen quality so that it retains the quality of her instruction based on relaxation, visualization, and affirmation. I was thinking of a river rock with an etched Kanji "Sensei"We came here to eat donuts and kick ass, looks like there aren't any donuts..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xitesmai 0 #7 February 6, 2013 Quote... I was thinking of a river rock with an etched Kanji "Sensei" Lol at first I thought you were going to give her a Rock River AR 15....I need to the DZ more and the range less. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quaalude 0 #8 February 6, 2013 QuoteLol at first I thought you were going to give her a Rock River AR 15.... Hey! No gun talk in here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregpso 1 #9 February 7, 2013 QuoteI am a super-newb skydiving student. For the last 16 years, I have been working in the circus we call the criminal justice system. I have gone from wearing a tie to wearing camoflauge. Eventually, I hope to wear the tie again.... The thrill of skydiving has given me a second grip on my youth. It reminds me that I still have many new adventures ahead of me. I am a long way from having done it all..... but there is no doubt I am getting closer. Thanks to all the instructors / skydivers / riggers / pilots / mechanics who have welcomed me into their circle. I pledge to bring good energy to y/our sport, while fostering the positive image of this unusual addiction that we share. Tomorrow, when I stare at the ground at 12500 AGL.... and stare at the prop blast..... I will not fear that head first exit..... OK, it is a bit terrifying...... but it's gonna ROCK!!! More power to you enjoy the sport !!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
dthames 0 #10 February 7, 2013 QuoteJust made it to jump number 15 and I must say that my coach was a genuine Uchidachi... I am currently looking for a worthy gift. Any suggestions? It must have a Zen quality so that it retains the quality of her instruction based on relaxation, visualization, and affirmation. I was thinking of a river rock with an etched Kanji "Sensei" A great gift would be to make her proud that she had good training skills. I mean hold fast to the safety lessons even as you feel you can handle things much better in the future. Make her smile when she sees you always do what she taught you. I specific instructor sort of bugged me, hammering in certain lessons that I knew already. Then it really occurred to me what he was trying to do.Instructor quote, “What's weird is that you're older than my dad!” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
