sbuchan 0 #1 September 11, 2015 So I am new to skydiving, my mom bought me a tandem for my 30th birthday and jumped with me. My first jump was in May, and since then I have completed 2 tandems and the AFF. Working on my A License now. Jumping keeps me sane and is what gets me through the week at work. Looking forward to meeting as many people as I can and pick up new skills and techniques every time I jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wonka13 0 #2 September 11, 2015 I'm brand new to this with only 2 jumps (3rd coming up next week) and absolutely love it...wish I woulda started years ago!Lead or Follow, but get the hell outta my way! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boomerdog 0 #3 September 11, 2015 What about Mom? She ought to be right there with you in AFF!Welcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #4 September 11, 2015 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
sbuchan 0 #5 September 11, 2015 Well, she told my wife she owes her an apology forever! But ya, everyone's cool with it. Considering my deployment to Iraq with the Marines was a week after I turned 19, this is easy for her to handle. I'm definitely responsible for the vast majority of her gray hairs! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobxMarley 1 #6 September 14, 2015 Welcome to the sky sbuchan! The sport keeps getting better and better. If you need some skydiving content to fuel your addiction during the work week, check out the "Jump Twenty Six - The Skydive Podcast". Lots of good information for newer skydivers and skydivers in general! Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/jump-twenty-six-skydive-podcast/id903687865?mt=2Klaasic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
that_guy 0 #7 September 15, 2015 Welcome to a fellow Iraq veteran jumper.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JasonYergin 0 #8 November 10, 2016 I say the same thing all the time. Best thing that ever happened to me :-)_________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wan2doit 6 #9 November 17, 2016 Yep and I thank God I found windy tube sport - just nothing like playing in a 100 mph wind even if in a glass tube. ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #10 November 20, 2016 Welcome sbuchan, Skydiving is a great way to self-medicate for PTSD and a variety of other psychological disorders. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pushykat 0 #11 December 7, 2016 u and ur mom rock! how did u go with the AFF? I'm in australia and things are different with stages?Dad... so proud of you for having no hesitation and jumping with me. Proud daughter of a vietnam vet with ptsd! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
