rmachisen 0 #1 December 5, 2004 I have my A license already, but I have to complete some initial jumps before they sign me off again. I started with the ground school on 12/04/04 and AFF. Everything went very well and they decided to move me to category D AFF. 11 years gave me the opportunity to have kids, a wife, and most importantly the money to do this. I'm 39 and really look forward to the weekends. I really get pumped when I gear up! Just ordered some gear to replace my old gear I sold 11 years ago Talon, Strato Cloud Delta, Swift + replaced with : Mirage G4, Spectre 190, PD reserve 176, Cypres II. Now, what do I tell my 7 year old girl who says, "Daddy, can I go too?"My head is like my canopy, fully inflated! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #2 December 5, 2004 Welcome back! Man, you could have picked up a Talon, Strato Cloud and a Swift + CHEAP. Good choice on your new gear, all of it is top notch quality gear. Well, a nice compromise, possibly, for your daughter could be some wind tunnel time, but it is pricey and then you have to deal with her possibly liking it and wanting to do it all the time.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rushmc 18 #3 December 5, 2004 Great isn't it The last canopy jumped back then (and I still have it) was a paracommander. Welcome Back!!"America will never be destroyed from the outside, if we falter and lose our freedoms, it will be because we destroyed ourselves." Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bdbrown 0 #4 December 5, 2004 Welcome back, I also started back in 91 made 66 jumps over the next 1 1/2 yrs then took a 11 yr break....I am back at it and happier than ever...I think I enjoy it more now since I know what its like not jumping, Have fun........ -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #5 December 6, 2004 Welcome back! I second Dave's congrats on your gear choice - it will serve you well.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #6 December 6, 2004 Welcome back! I took 25 years off before I came back. There's nothing like getting pumped up for those first jumps in a long while. Enjoy.....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #7 December 6, 2004 QuoteNow, what do I tell my 7 year old girl who says, "Daddy, can I go too?" Take a vacation out to Sunny Southern California, and let her play in the wind tunnel. We've got a Disneyland too....---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 December 6, 2004 I heard Disney World is better...what a minute, there's a tunnel in Orlando too.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #9 December 6, 2004 Yeah, but all that humidity? It would make you want to punch Mickey in the nose! Oh yeah we got a DZ too...... Orlando or Perris the kid would probably have a blast!---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #10 December 6, 2004 Welcome back! It's about time...we've been holding your slot open for ya!! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dj-seus 0 #11 December 6, 2004 greets hey bro - i was the other guy in the load that you jumped... gotta love those high-wind landings! welcome back to the sport - i look forward to jumpin with ya again! -dan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrenchyDiver 0 #12 December 7, 2004 Welcome back, I did the same for 10 years, came back last year. I can tell you that it really is sweet to be back. Enjoy and be safe JM Hispas Brothers President HISPA #2, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 37 #13 December 7, 2004 I can relate! I was out for 16 years, came back about 1 year ago and have made about 100 jumps since coming back. Had to refresh my gear this year, the old crap was just not the same. I suggest that the canopy shrunk over the years because I refuse to admit that my increased girth had anything to do with it."Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrenchyDiver 0 #14 December 7, 2004 Quote... because I refuse to admit that my increased girth had anything to do with it. Hihihi, yuo haven't seen my almost new 11 years old jumsuit Geez!!! They were using poor quality fabrics back then. Mine shrank about 5 sizez Hispas Brothers President HISPA #2, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 37 #15 December 8, 2004 I was able, BARELY ABLE, to get into my old jumpsuit. My 16 year old son started jumping this year and he is now wearing it. The amazing thing I can, just barely again, get into my old Brand X! Brought it out in September and I can now match my 110 lbs girl friend's fall rate. Closets are obviously very hard on jumpsuits and its plain to me that they cause the shrinkage! Be warned young jumpers!!! Do not put your jumpsuits into closets!!! Jumpsuits shrink in closets!!!"Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrenchyDiver 0 #16 December 8, 2004 Quote Closets are obviously very hard on jumpsuits and its plain to me that they cause the shrinkage! Be warned young jumpers!!! Do not put your jumpsuits into closets!!! Jumpsuits shrink in closets!!! ABSOLUTELY!!!!!!!! Closets are, indeed, a very damaging environment for long term storage of jump suits. In my case, either it really shrinked or I got 25 lbs more in 10 years. Obviously it's the former Hispas Brothers President HISPA #2, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
