jerm 0 #26 May 26, 2003 Quote Ill bet even after a long, long break you dont forget a thing, and when you step out the door you just pick up from where you left off. actually no, they're right.... currency is very important, even to experienced jumpers... extremely so for people just learning. The stuff that's being tught isn't natural, what we do isn't natural (striclty speaking, in relation to life on the ground), and it's all about memorization and muscle memory. The longer you go between jumps, the more you have to remind yourself of each time, and the longer it takes the habbits to form Even people born into a language will start to lose it if they don't use it for long enough (ask any exchange student... a german friend of mine was horribly embarassed to be asking the german teacher to translate something for her after begin out for only 9 months). Even experienced jumpers (conscientios ones) go over their emercenyt procedures quite often to keep them in muscle memory, because they don't use them often. it's not BS, really. Landing without injury is not necessarily evidence that you didn't fuck up... it just means you got away with it this time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #27 May 27, 2003 Just an update... I AM taking my recurrency training seriously. I am very anal about training and being safe...I would be happy to take several baby steps before being let loose in the sky again. I did not go to the DZ this weekend. I am not sure why. I think it is a combo of not feeling well (I insist on feeling great before attempting to jump again) and feeling a bit of pressure to jump again.... I do want to thank all of you for your support, both here and in PMs...you all are great people. ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinker 0 #28 May 27, 2003 I know why you and Marc didn't jump this weekend, it's b/c you knew I wouldn't be at Archway, right? /channeling Dr. Evil voice/ RIGHT.... /channeling Dr. Evil voice/Seriously though, good luck girl, you'll get it... my first jump after 6 and a half years was a little nerve racking too... but oh, how happy I am now... can't wait to meet you and Marc in Illinois, we should close on our house the end of June... -the artist formerly known as sinker Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerm 0 #29 May 27, 2003 Quote Just an update... I AM taking my recurrency training seriously. I am very anal about training and being safe...I would be happy to take several baby steps before being let loose in the sky again. I have NO doubtI was referring to the guy who posted about saying it was BS that students should get through training as quickly as possible for maximum retention.... In any case, you have to do it on YOUR terms, and that's ok... you'll get there, and you'll love itciao! Landing without injury is not necessarily evidence that you didn't fuck up... it just means you got away with it this time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #30 May 27, 2003 jumprunner, Sorry to say, you are wrong here. Currency is important for jumpers at ALL levels, especially for students and low time jumpers. And it is far easier (if your budget can handle it) to do your student jumps close together. You DO retain more. Its not a ploy by the dzs to get more of your money. The dark conspiracy is actually all about making you a better, safer skydiver! And Anne, I just got back up in the air this weekend after a LONG fall and winter. I hadn't jumped since September. One thing after another has kept me from the dz on "jumpable" days all year. (looking for and buying a house, moving, a sick kitty, family obligations,,,, yadda yadda yadda.....) Anyway, for me, the butterflies were going big time on that first jump. I chose something simple and relatively low pressure, bypassing the big ways with the "sky gods" for another weekend! All went well, and the whole weekend was a ton of fun! You'll get there, honest! And what you are feeling is normal! blue ones...... maura Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HRHSkyPrincess 0 #31 May 27, 2003 You have a child in your life now...so all things are considered. Consciously or otherwise. You'll jump again when it all feels right. Always trust your gut. Maybe bring the entire family out to watch and take a photo of Mom and baby after you walk in from the landing area... (I took my oldest daughter on her first plane ride when she was 6 weeks old-I was the pilot. There were some harbingers of doom who thought and said I was nuts. They were right and I'm damn proud of it! My daughter is now 21, has done two tandems, and wants to be a skydiver like Mom-WOO WOO~~!!)***************** Attitude is everything! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #32 May 27, 2003 Quote You have a child in your life now...so all things are considered. Consciously or otherwise. You'll jump again when it all feels right. Always trust your gut. Maybe bring the entire family out to watch and take a photo of Mom and baby after you walk in from the landing area... Ok...to clear up this miunderstanding....I have been SICK for nine months....not pregnant....I have no children (other than the 29-year-old that I live with) ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #33 May 27, 2003 Quote I have no children (other than the 29-year-old that I live with) I was gonna say...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #34 May 29, 2003 Quote I have no children (other than the 29-year-old that I live with) screw you!!!! wanna play with me???? Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suz 0 #35 May 29, 2003 So are you going this weekend then??? I went for a jump last weekend for the first time in just over two months. I was so scared...but as soon as I left that plane, it was amazing!! I'm going again this weekend to do my AFF 6&7. It'll be my 4th attempt at stage 6 but I'm going to pass it GODDAMMIT! Goodluck and just do it, you'll be just fine! Don't bother me, I'm living happily ever after Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #36 May 30, 2003 Quote wanna play with me???? I'll play with you....play SCRABBLE, that is..... ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genie 0 #37 May 30, 2003 im in the same boat fallin woman - havent jumped since september and am hoping to get up on either monday this week or next week.. One specific question , My rig was also last packed in Sept. the reserve was redone about a month ago but the main wasnt taken out - am i jsut being supersitious by feeling it shoudl be repaxcked before being jumped? Does anyone know wnaything of rigs malling more frequently after been left packed for a while - or is this just my subconscious coming up with reasons to forestall the dread day?? dont get me wrong i love jumping, but there is always the underlying nervousness, and this stage it seems to be subconscious and so harder to deal with. reassurance greatly appreciated :) Genie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #38 May 30, 2003 Ask diverdriver about jumping the brick...he jumped a main that had been in the deployment bag for quite some time...something like well over a year plus....it still worked just fine. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HRHSkyPrincess 0 #39 May 30, 2003 D'OH! Well, better get the one you have to maturity before having any more!! :) And I'm sorry to hear you had such a long illness...Blue Blue Skies to you now!***************** Attitude is everything! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HRHSkyPrincess 0 #40 May 30, 2003 If it will clear your head to have it repacked and thereby allowing you to focus on the jump and having FUN on the jump, then just do it. :)***************** Attitude is everything! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #41 June 1, 2003 Anyone want to give me a last minute vote of confidence?? I am heading to the DZ tomorrow...I am not puting any pressure on myself to jump...but I am taking all my gear...just in case..... ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #42 June 1, 2003 QuoteAnyone want to give me a last minute vote of confidence?? Vibes from over here, you take care and take a moment to smell the air on the way down. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #43 June 1, 2003 Thanks, QD.... ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #44 June 1, 2003 Vibes and good luck.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #45 June 1, 2003 QuoteI am heading to the DZ tomorrow...I am not puting any pressure on myself to jump...but I am taking all my gear...just in case..... Perfect! Have fun at the dz whether you jump or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #46 June 1, 2003 Go kick some ass!! ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #47 June 2, 2003 We did have fun at the DZ today..well I did at least...Anne just hung out in a no pressure setting. and decided the winds were not to her liking..or rather the LACK of winds were not to her liking...but my swoops were fun!!!!!She'll do just fine next week I'm sure. cause I wont be there. Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
