froggie 0 #1 February 28, 2001 okay guys. Ground school is only a few days away, and with my schedual im not gonna be on these threads much. So im asking this question ahead of time....Any last minute advice for me? This is going to be a totally new experience to me, and im trying to go into it as educated as possible. Any tips would be appreciated.. even ones that have to do with manifesting and all (even though ive done almost all of my paperwork already so i didnt have to on sunday). Stacy, this is where you step in please, considering you know the most about my situation. thanks allfroggie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tee 0 #2 February 28, 2001 Hey Froggie.Well, by the looks of your tandem pic, you don't have much fear while being in the air so you won't have that to contend with. You're gonna do great...skydiving is already in your blood!tee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grasshopper 0 #3 February 28, 2001 my advice is simple. don't listen to advice. your JM will tell you what you need to know and answer all your questions as it pertains to students. Us more experienced jumpers will often try and steer newbies the wrong way, as evidenced by debates on high-performance canopies, AADs, and RSLsblue skies, black death Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #4 February 28, 2001 Quote...skydiving is already in your blood!Careful not to get pulled over, you may be over the legal skydiving blood limit. We'd hate for you to get a DUI (driving under the influence) before you're able to get your jump. AggieDave '02-------------Blue Skies and Gig'em Ags!BTHO t.u. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggie 0 #5 February 28, 2001 ...skydiving is already in your blood!Careful not to get pulled over, you may be over the legal skydiving blood limit. We'd hate for you to get a DUI (drivingunder the influence) before you're able to get your jump. AggieDave '02-------------Blue Skies and Gig'em Ags!BTHO t.u.still havent figured out to quote a past thread. Anybody know? I dont think that I have to worry about getting pulled over, at least not for real :) This whole EMS thing does have its perks afterall. Besides, my best friend is a cop for my hometown, so whenever I do get "pulled over" its cause one of the Boys wants to torcure me or ask me where davie is (my best friend). AH, i love EMS work. its gets me sooo many benifits. heheIll be DUI sunday morning, about 8:50 am, on my way to the dz. so be looking for a run away frog evading police (davies working so im expecting to get tourmented), heading out to the local DZ. :) It should be on your local news channel. froggieps. thanks for the advice. esp. the piece about being use to the wind in my face. It is something that i have learned to expect, and deal with quickly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Billy 0 #6 February 28, 2001 You Go Girl!!Don't take advice is good advice,, but just my 2 cents,, you'll be pumped full of adrenaline,, which will wanna make ya get tunnel visioned but also heighten your senses,, so relax the best way ya know how, visualize it goin right again and again,, and ya listen to your JM,, relax some more,, visualize some more,, lotsa muscle memory practice and have fun!!Yaaahhhhoooo!!Happy Landings!Billy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grasshopper 0 #7 February 28, 2001 oh yeah, don't forget to have fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #8 February 28, 2001 Yeah, what grasshopper said... that's the MOST important thing to remember! Well, that and running to a computer immediatedly after you jump to post all about it for us ....pull and flare,lisa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freaksister 0 #9 February 28, 2001 don't puke!sis (luv ya) oh yeah, and no flies in freefall...you will puke for sure then Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutchboy 0 #10 February 28, 2001 Listen to your instructor in the class. Especially listen to the bits about landing paterns and malfunctions. Believe it or not, I know several people that had problems figuring out the landing patern thing.When you are flying try to relax and have fun. Don't fixate on the fact that each jump is a test. If you do, you may get tense and hence not fly well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #11 February 28, 2001 Grasshopper is right Froggie. I've heard a TON of advice, all completely different,while at the DZ about all kinds of subjects. Listen politely but do what you JM tells you. You can filter that stuff later for info you might want/need and pick out what might work for you. Right now, it's the basics tho. And if you screw up a level, don't be hard on yourself. It happens! So you get to make another skydive *shrug* :-) Be careful girl and most of all, have fun!Pammihttp://skydivechick.tripod.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grogs 0 #12 February 28, 2001 Just one thing:RelaxIf you can do that, you've 90% of AFF mastered already Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpergirl 0 #13 February 28, 2001 Just relax and have fun!! You'll do great!! I can't wait to see you and jump with you!!BLUE SKIES MY FROGGIE BUDDY!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #14 February 28, 2001 Froggie, have fun sweetie! I'm so stoked for you . MUCH LOVE AND BLUE SKIES!Carrie http://www.geocities.com/skydivegrl20/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #15 February 28, 2001 Well, Froggie, I can only echo what everyone else has said: thou instructor is thou leader. Pay attention, follow their advice, and stay focused... you're gonna LOVE IT. Can't wait to hear how it all goes for you, girl! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catscan 0 #16 February 28, 2001 froggie, The best advice I can give to you is: to have mad sex with me before your jump. That way you will be Very relaxed, and thus, smoother and more efficient in your jump. Best of luck (which you don't need 'cause you'll do great!!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #17 February 28, 2001 Smile. that is my only advice. =c)Stacyhttp://astro.temple.edu/~sweeks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #18 March 1, 2001 FroggieListen to your instructor.. Take all advice(including this) with a grain of salt.. Oh, and if your DZ doesn't do it normally(I'm sure XKeys does), DEMAND emergency procedure practice in a suspended harness.. Nothing like pulling that cutaway handle, dropping a good foot and getting slammed, and THEN seeing if you get distracted or remember to pull the next handle.. Oh yea, and the biggest thing.. The thing that all JM's absolutely, positively require you to do for you to pass that level.. Well, two things.. SMILE AND HAVE FUN.. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #19 March 1, 2001 Froggie,AHHHHHHHHHHH! I'm so jealous (AFF 3wks away) Have a good time and we'll be thinkin about you!!happy canopysjason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
froggie 0 #20 March 1, 2001 hey allthanks for all the tips. you guys are totally right. I just have to relax and smile, all the while listening to my JM. I trust the staff at Xkeys to guide me in the right direction so Im not worried aobut tainted advice. And i know that they arent gonna let me up there without totally understanding it all. so thanks for the tips. Ill take it all with me.but if i see a fly at 13'5 im gonna try and get em! nothinng like a mid jump snack!froggie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chrissylicious 0 #21 August 28, 2006 Well froggie, just a word of advice from someone who has OVER 100 jumps, we have all been in your shoes here. Just keep your head up, get some good sleep the night before and bring the beer. You will do GREAT!!!!!! But seriously, they have these really good pretzels here and Im not talking about the kind you get at the world freefall convention either. WHAT $5.00....... GET OUT OF HERE Bye the way, you have an ass that just dosnt quit Garfel the snarthock!!!!!!!!!!!!!"I will stick you with a rope"- ME Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
