yamtx73 0 #1 June 5, 2006 Yesterday was an awesome day, even with the rain. After a 3 hour weather hold I did my check out dive around 1:30 and finally got my A license. After the rain and cloud cover cleared at about 5:00 we were able to get up for one last load. Some friends were putting together a small formation dive and asked me to join in but I decided to pass but promised to jump with them next weekend. Their 4 way formation was first out the door, I was out next followed by 2 tandems. I did what was later described to me as a perfect diving exit and was stable at 12,000'. For the first time I was totally relaxed and flying my body correctly, I was even able to finally feel the relative wind on my feet and legs. Starting with a nice slow turn to the left, just enjoying the view, after turning about 180 degrees I was facing a rainbow that was just at eye level and decided to stay where I was and enjoy the rest of the ride down. Without a doubt this had to be the best jump I've had thus far.....The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 June 5, 2006 Congrats. "There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #3 June 5, 2006 And the jumps will even get better. Man I love this sport.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #4 June 5, 2006 QuoteMan I love this sport. Mee too. Had my second sunset jump yesterday, which was really a night jump because by the time we were down, the airport beacon was on. It was one of the most awesome experiences I've ever had, watching a sunset go by at high speed. Kinda like timelapse in an odd way. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRSKY71 0 #5 June 5, 2006 I know I PMd you, but just wanted to post it here!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!! Character cannot be made except by a steady, long continued process. -- Phillips Brooks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #6 June 5, 2006 Thanks everyone who responded... Hope to see you at the dz again soon Sarah...The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DottieBear 0 #7 June 6, 2006 Congrats!!! I just got my "A" too....doesn't jumping just feel different after? I felt so much more relaxed(also aced my exit on my first jump after). Even doing a two way that didn't accomplish everything we had planned, I still had so much fun. I didn't feel like I was getting judged on it, and suddenly, I feel like I can just learn at my own rate, and don't have to worry about deadlines or passing anything. Its an incredible feeling.~Dottie “Everything looks perfect from far away.” Postal Service, Such Great Heights Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #8 June 6, 2006 That's exactly it... no pressure, just fun... made me feel more relaxed and had a beautiful diving exit... Congrats on your A as well!The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
