darksteppa1 0 #1 August 4, 2004 i ended up takin the course but my question now here is this...... i went there knowing all the hand signals, pretty much knowing everything but after the 4-5 hr class, i passed the written exam, got my USPA Membership. when i got suited up with one of taft's rig's. i got into the plane.( i was feeling gr8 about making this skydive) but when i got into the plane and, it went up things were fine untill all of a sudden i started feeling like i was going too throw up! i don't understand? i'm ready for AFF and, i know it but, what on earth made me feel this way? i mean, i did my 2 tandems... im going back and, makin this jump in a couple of weeks i feel bad not doing it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #2 August 4, 2004 Maybe you started to think about how you were going to jump out of a plane. For my first 50 or so jumps, I just made sure I was always at least a little hungry when I got into the plane. I don't recommend this, as it can cause other problems, but at least when I was really scared, I usually didn't feel sick to my stomach. -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
atsaubrey 0 #3 August 4, 2004 Hell man you are about to jump out of a airplane. Think abou it, you are no on your own (kinda) and that adds a ton of stress. Don't sweat it, it will come and you'll do fine. Why is it that people with 1000's of jumps still get butterflies practicing PLF's in their stomachs?"GOT LEAD?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #4 August 4, 2004 Probably adrenaline. Make sure you eat something and stay well hydrated before you jump. Try to relax and just do what your Instructors tell you and you'll be fine. Be safe. -www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muppetdog 0 #5 August 4, 2004 Ya above all like Bodypilot said Relax. Think about what you have to do but be relaxed about it and have fun, everything will go better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #6 August 5, 2004 I felt just about like I was going to pass out on my level 6 jump for some reason. I just felt uneasy. It took several seconds standing at the door to convince myself to dive out, but as soon as I did I felt much better. Sometimes when I sit and replay jumps in my head, it makes me nervous, while other times I am just dying to drive to the dropzone and jump! I think it is all part of learning to be a skydiver. An old Special Forces friend of mine that jumped many times into combat said that, "...the minute you aren't scared anymore, you shouldn't be jumping." Practice and repetition builds confidence. Good luck in AFF. NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darksteppa1 0 #7 August 5, 2004 QuoteProbably adrenaline. Make sure you eat something and stay well hydrated before you jump. Try to relax and just do what your Instructors tell you and you'll be fine. Be safe. - i ate some Burger King 1 or possibly 2 hrs b4 my jump. p.s. my instructors said that i am a natural flyer b/c i already did 2 tandem's including, some wind tunnel time. but thank you for your reply's even though i may need some more advices on what went wrong with me. p.s. yes, you can say that this is an extremely dangerous sport but, im now in lovw with it. it's my passion now and, nothing's stoppin me from jumping out of that plane. this sucks. im leavin on friday to go too Memphis after that im going str8 too Vegas and, New Orleans as my final destinations and, ill be coming back home. this would mean that i haven't jumped in a about 1 month and 2 weeks.... would i still feel the same way when i go back??? cause, if i do or dont? im going to make that jump. I'm In Love With Skydiving Now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mofo554 0 #8 August 5, 2004 Quote p.s. my instructors said that i am a natural flyer b/c i already did 2 tandem's including, some wind tunnel time. but thank you for your reply's even though i may need some more advices on what went wrong with me. Just a question.... How does the act of doing a tandem or going into the wind tunnel make you a "natural flyer"? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phillbo 11 #9 August 5, 2004 I use to get that feeling while driving to the DZ when I was doing AFF... It will pass. Just fart and you'll relax Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starkmtn 0 #10 August 5, 2004 QuoteQuote p.s. my instructors said that i am a natural flyer b/c i already did 2 tandem's including, some wind tunnel time. but thank you for your reply's even though i may need some more advices on what went wrong with me. Just a question.... How does the act of doing a tandem or going into the wind tunnel make you a "natural flyer"? I smell a troll...."You guys should just do CRW. There are so many more ways to get killed, it makes a CYPRES seem safe." -Kevin Keenan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
starkmtn 0 #11 August 5, 2004 Quote i ate some Burger King Well, there ya go! Fast food'll getcha every time..."You guys should just do CRW. There are so many more ways to get killed, it makes a CYPRES seem safe." -Kevin Keenan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #12 August 5, 2004 Hey Mr Natural.... JUMP! It wouldn't be the 1st time someone has thrown up in freefall! Eat something colorful before you go like strawberry yogurt and rassberries! -www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WILDBILLAQR 0 #13 August 5, 2004 Wash that down with Cheetos & orange Gatoraid! Tecnocolor baby BTY ware a white jump suit!---------------------------------------------- "Thats not smoke, thats BUCKEYE!!" AQR#3,CWR#49 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygirlpc 0 #14 August 5, 2004 Hey, You need to decide what you feel comfortable with and go with that. I was told early on in my jumping to make the decision weather or not to jump before getting on the plane. Meaning that making a decision once your in the plane is more difficult because of the difference in the level of fear. (BTW I'm really only talking about the fear issue, if the weather changes or clouds roll in, thats different.) On my first IAF I was so bad! I was crying so hard that my goggles were all fogged up, but once I got out of the plane it all kicked in and the jump went great. So good luck with whatever you decide! Blue Skies & God Bless, Danielle "Life is either a great adventure or nothing." - Helen Keller Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #15 August 5, 2004 I don't have a lot of jumps, but I get a little nervous when we are close to altitude. Don't know why really. As soon as I get in the door, though, I'm fine, and it's all downhill from there. Just try to relax and know that you're going to love what you're about to do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jeth 0 #16 August 5, 2004 Dude, of course you were nervous! I know, its seems like you shouldn't be if your tandems went really well, but you still are. I was the same way! It's a whole different ballgame up there when you're not strapped to someone and you realize that you will be saving your own ass today. I was suprised, too, at how nervous I was. For me, I was able to get through it and jump (just barely!). But there have been many others who rode the plane down. I agree it might help to not have much in your stomach. I usually don't each much beforehand cuz I'm nervous, and then right after I jump I'm starving! The thing that works the best for me is to breathe, A LOT. Take huge, deep breaths. Inhale thru the nose, out the mouth. It really helps me get calm enough to where I can jump. Everybody says these gut-wrenching nerves will pass in due time. Hang in there! I'm with ya! Jeth "At 13,000 feet nothing else matters." PFRX!!!!! Team Funnel #174, Sunshine kisspass #109 My Jump Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Lainey 0 #17 August 5, 2004 As everyone else has said it's only natural to be afriad and feel a little uneasy even after you've done a tandem already. I was a mess before a lot of my earlier jumps, AFF1 I was fine amazingly enough, with so much ground prep I thought I was ready and it was all pretty autonomous, but then from AFF2 to AFF8 my instructors were literally dragging me to the door, I was gripping the inside of the plane as the green light was flashing. They had to remind me that I had chosen to do this, I wanted to jump and everytime as soon as I'd leave the plane it was great but it just took a little (read: a lot!) of coaxing to get me to take the first step off... It'll come, I don't have many jumps at all so I still get quite nervous but i'm a hell of a lot better than I used to be, I can walk to the door by myself now Take two deep breaths, smile and relax as best as you can. And you shed not a single tear for the things that you didn't need 'Cause you knew you were finally free - Death Cab For Cutie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ckeck 0 #18 August 6, 2004 Hey, I know exactly what you mean! I just did my AFF Level II jump last Saturday after ground school and was quite nervous myself... I actually didn't feel too nervous in the plane...but did a little more once I got to the door...but it was when I jumped that I kind of "curled" up a bit into almost a sitting position...my instructors said thats probably because I was really nervous...but after a few seconds I really relaxed and got the arch/position down correct... Then later that night one of the other jumpers in the plane said I looked scared...so who knows...I'm sure it will go away after time...I will find out this Saturday when I do my next few AFF jumps... But goodluck to you and don't worry about it too much... -Chad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Icon134 0 #19 August 6, 2004 I hear everyone and agree completely. Mostly I get nervous on the first jump of the day... but once I break through the first jump jitters I usually relax a bit more. still some apprensiveness... I want some fear there just as long as it isn't debliltating. Scott And remember if your palms are wet and mouth is dry... just lick your palms and solve both problems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites blitzkrieg 0 #20 August 7, 2004 Listen man, you're gonna be nervous, especially during AFF. Even if you weren't nervous or scared about the jump, chances are you'll suffer from performance anxiety... worrying about how you perform what your instructor told you to do. (nothing sexual, that could become a lawsuit) The only way you'll shake the pre jump jitters on every jump is if your jumping a lot everyday... then you may become complacent like me. Hell, what's the worst thing that can happen? ~E Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Jeth 0 #16 August 5, 2004 Dude, of course you were nervous! I know, its seems like you shouldn't be if your tandems went really well, but you still are. I was the same way! It's a whole different ballgame up there when you're not strapped to someone and you realize that you will be saving your own ass today. I was suprised, too, at how nervous I was. For me, I was able to get through it and jump (just barely!). But there have been many others who rode the plane down. I agree it might help to not have much in your stomach. I usually don't each much beforehand cuz I'm nervous, and then right after I jump I'm starving! The thing that works the best for me is to breathe, A LOT. Take huge, deep breaths. Inhale thru the nose, out the mouth. It really helps me get calm enough to where I can jump. Everybody says these gut-wrenching nerves will pass in due time. Hang in there! I'm with ya! Jeth "At 13,000 feet nothing else matters." PFRX!!!!! Team Funnel #174, Sunshine kisspass #109 My Jump Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lainey 0 #17 August 5, 2004 As everyone else has said it's only natural to be afriad and feel a little uneasy even after you've done a tandem already. I was a mess before a lot of my earlier jumps, AFF1 I was fine amazingly enough, with so much ground prep I thought I was ready and it was all pretty autonomous, but then from AFF2 to AFF8 my instructors were literally dragging me to the door, I was gripping the inside of the plane as the green light was flashing. They had to remind me that I had chosen to do this, I wanted to jump and everytime as soon as I'd leave the plane it was great but it just took a little (read: a lot!) of coaxing to get me to take the first step off... It'll come, I don't have many jumps at all so I still get quite nervous but i'm a hell of a lot better than I used to be, I can walk to the door by myself now Take two deep breaths, smile and relax as best as you can. And you shed not a single tear for the things that you didn't need 'Cause you knew you were finally free - Death Cab For Cutie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ckeck 0 #18 August 6, 2004 Hey, I know exactly what you mean! I just did my AFF Level II jump last Saturday after ground school and was quite nervous myself... I actually didn't feel too nervous in the plane...but did a little more once I got to the door...but it was when I jumped that I kind of "curled" up a bit into almost a sitting position...my instructors said thats probably because I was really nervous...but after a few seconds I really relaxed and got the arch/position down correct... Then later that night one of the other jumpers in the plane said I looked scared...so who knows...I'm sure it will go away after time...I will find out this Saturday when I do my next few AFF jumps... But goodluck to you and don't worry about it too much... -Chad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #19 August 6, 2004 I hear everyone and agree completely. Mostly I get nervous on the first jump of the day... but once I break through the first jump jitters I usually relax a bit more. still some apprensiveness... I want some fear there just as long as it isn't debliltating. Scott And remember if your palms are wet and mouth is dry... just lick your palms and solve both problems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blitzkrieg 0 #20 August 7, 2004 Listen man, you're gonna be nervous, especially during AFF. Even if you weren't nervous or scared about the jump, chances are you'll suffer from performance anxiety... worrying about how you perform what your instructor told you to do. (nothing sexual, that could become a lawsuit) The only way you'll shake the pre jump jitters on every jump is if your jumping a lot everyday... then you may become complacent like me. Hell, what's the worst thing that can happen? ~E Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
