Quasimodem 0 #1 June 12, 2004 I have watched my video for the 20th time just now, and I can't get over that part of it! We were in the doorway of the plane and that is what he did. He put his hand on my brow, gently pulled my head back and the next thing I knew we were in free-fall. I don't know if this is common practice, but when he did that, all the scare left me and I felt very very safe with him. It's like Johan was saying "I care about you, and I won't let anything happen. Relax and trust me." Every time I see that portion of the video, it makes me choke up with emotion. I work in a hospital as a respiratory therapist, and I know how important the personal "touch" is, but I did not expect that. He does not frequent this website, but I thank him anyway. I'm gushing, right? Q Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slowfaller 0 #2 June 13, 2004 I would assume that he did that to keep you looking up whichs makes the student arch more naturally. Tandem Masters out there? Chris --"Someday you will die and somehow somethings going to steal your carbon" -MM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyboySMB 0 #3 June 13, 2004 That is common practice. The tandem master wants your chin up on exit. Glad you had fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hazarrd 1 #4 June 13, 2004 i think its also so you head doesnt nail him in the face on exit. i see tandem masters do that a lot and pull the head back onto either side of his/her chest. .-. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quasimodem 0 #5 June 13, 2004 Then he achieved two things: He got me into the proper position, plus he made me relax. Awesome, just awesome. I won't ever forget today, or how kindly I was treated. Y'all are totally cool! Q Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 558 #6 June 13, 2004 Common practice to lean the student's head back just before exit. Sometimes I press on my student's forehead and other times I tap them under the chin. Either method reminds them to arch the top half of their spine - essential to freefall stability. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #7 June 13, 2004 getting your head back on my chest will do a number of things: It will promote a good arch into the relative wind It will help prevent you from bashing your head into my chin and giving me another scar there when you decide to throw your head back after we exit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freemis 0 #8 June 13, 2004 I know exactly how you feel about your instructor! I went for the first time jumping yesterday, and I was also struck by the unbelievable portectiveness and care I was given by him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
douwanto 22 #9 June 13, 2004 Keeps me from a broken nose, helps destract the passenger as we move out the door. always done while saying (head back). Hey Chuck, how do you get your short ass up so high as to have their head against your chest???? Chris Uncle/GrandPapa Whit Unico Rodriguez # 245 Muff Brother # 2421 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #10 June 13, 2004 I ride the tall ones like a monkey on their back! Just like the old Wally Gubbins video. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quasimodem 0 #11 June 13, 2004 You guys are awesome! Can't wait to get out of "rookie" status and do my own jumps. Guess I'll have to pull my own head back then, huh? Doesn't matter. Yesterday was the first time in a long time I've had it out of my ass, and it felt magnificent. I knew I envied y'all for a reason. Only regret I have is that I waited till I was 54 to discover this "way of life"! Thanks for the ride and thanks for this website. Okay. On my way to pick up the photographs! Q Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VisionAir 0 #12 June 13, 2004 Quote He got me into the proper position, plus he made me relax. BWAHAHAHA....Is it just me or does that sound sexual? Glad you enjoyed it...Welcome to our world. Huh?!? What cloud?!? Oh that!!! That's just Industrial Haze Alex M. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flygirl03 0 #13 June 13, 2004 QuoteYou guys are awesome! Can't wait to get out of "rookie" status and do my own jumps. Guess I'll have to pull my own head back then, huh? Doesn't matter. Yesterday was the first time in a long time I've had it out of my ass, and it felt magnificent. I knew I envied y'all for a reason. Only regret I have is that I waited till I was 54 to discover this "way of life"! Thanks for the ride and thanks for this website. Okay. On my way to pick up the photographs! Q CONGRATS!!! on that first jump & Welcome to the sky.You are NEVER too old! Glad you found a new place for you head Be sure to post some of those photos!!! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obelixtim 100 #14 June 13, 2004 Tandem Masters do everything for the sole reason of looking after themselves first..... This mean that they are looking after you as well.....most T/M's arn't too aware of social/medical niceties.......but they do want you to experience the buzz of your live...... T/M's will appreciate a beer afterwards though......My computer beat me at chess, It was no match for me at kickboxing.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #15 June 13, 2004 Quasimodem,, Glad to hear that your tandem was a fun and memorable time... The subtle and fine touches which come second nature to an experienced tandem Master,,, are the reason that First Jump candidates are even SAFER than they realize.... Sounds like you chose a fine fine dropzone.. How did your music turn out... on the video??? P S...be careful not to wear it out... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Quasimodem 0 #16 June 14, 2004 Yeah, okay, that's fine and I do appreciate the fact that my T/M Johan does this for a living, but my point was that he was kind to me during ground instruction, he was kind to me in the Otter, and he let me give him a hug after landing. Next "Open Bar" we have at my DZ, he gets a beer. And Jimmy? My video sucked. Can it be re-shot, do ya think? Thanks Q Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #17 June 14, 2004 QuoteYeah, okay, that's fine and I do appreciate the fact that my T/M Johan does this for a living, but my point was that he was kind to me during ground instruction, he was kind to me in the Otter, and he let me give him a hug after landing. Sounds like you had a great TM whether it was part of routine or how he specifically made you feel at ease...you're right, touch is important. I know my DZ can't be the only DZ where all jumpers grab each other's hands or slap each other on the back and say 'Have a great jump' to each person in the plane as we turn onto jump run, right?? I love that part! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Rauk 0 #18 June 14, 2004 You're in for a lot of fun. I am still finding new ways to scare myself . Congratulations on your first, and may the rest be just as memorable (not likely though ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jimmytavino 16 #19 June 15, 2004 Quote my video sucked... Can it be re-shot?? do ya' think?? What!!!!!...... whaddaya mean?? I thought the dive was a big success.... what was the problem w/ the vid??? to answer your question... the only way to "re-shoot it" would be to make a second tandem,,, ( Not a bad idea)... However I suppose you could always "re-edit " it.... Still,, most videographers may be offended if you ask about "re-doing" a finished tape..... so please tread lightly on that issue.... After all It's really NOT about the video... It's about the skydive.... I was just wonderin' how the music choices turned out..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Quasimodem 0 #20 June 15, 2004 Jimmy, The dive itself was a huge success, but the music mattered. I needed Blood On The Risers to begin the video and I needed Louis Armstong's Wonderful World (your suggestion) to end it . My videographer chose to include only 2 of my songs ("Fanfare For The Common Man" and "Purple Haze") in my 3 minute video. He could have faded down Purple Haze after Jimi sang "'Scuse me while I kiss the sky!" and brought in Wonderful World, but he chose not to do that. The music was very important, Jimmy! Sorry, but I felt I wasn't listened to, and it cost me 85 bucks. Your Pal, Q PS: I'm ready for my next tandem even without the music! I wanna grab me a piece of the sky! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites motherhucker 0 #21 June 16, 2004 Quote My videographer chose to include only 2 of my songs ("Fanfare For The Common Man" and "Purple Haze") in my 3 minute video. 3 minutes? You DID get ripped off. 2 songs in 3 min. sounds reasonable to me though. mh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ccowden 0 #22 June 16, 2004 I am both a Tandem master and a videographer, so I appreciate everything you have posted. I am disappointed to hear that you didn't like your video. If you come to my DZ to do a tandem, I will do the video for free and put the music that you want on it. Promise! All you have to do is come visit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sheenster303 0 #23 June 18, 2004 I got a video with my tandem at asc. They did an awesome job with it. I get to see myself skydiving for the first time over and over again. I don't care what music is on it. Did you tell them that's how you wanted your music? Just be happy that they let you pick music at all. Some places don't do that. Oh and Johan is a cool guy. I didn't do my tandem with him but I did have a couple AFF jumps with him. But I don't think I would have wanted him to touch my forehead in the door on AFF though. LOL! Hope to see you at the dropzone in the near future!I'm so funny I crack my head open! P.M.S. #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #24 June 18, 2004 QuoteI ride the tall ones like a monkey on their back! Hey there ... did someone say Tall??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bertusgeert 1 #25 June 18, 2004 QuoteJimmy, The dive itself was a huge success, but the music mattered. I needed Blood On The Risers to begin the video and I needed Louis Armstong's Wonderful World (your suggestion) to end it . My videographer chose to include only 2 of my songs ("Fanfare For The Common Man" and "Purple Haze") in my 3 minute video. He could have faded down Purple Haze after Jimi sang "'Scuse me while I kiss the sky!" and brought in Wonderful World, but he chose not to do that. The music was very important, Jimmy! Sorry, but I felt I wasn't listened to, and it cost me 85 bucks. Your Pal, Q PS: I'm ready for my next tandem even without the music! I wanna grab me a piece of the sky! So why don't you simply redo the music? Make a copy of the tape so you won't mess up the original. Get two VCR's, pop in the tape, link it to the second VCR with the v-cable, link a CD-player to the second VCR with an a-cable. Now simply re-record it, playing the songs you want to when you want to. If it is worth THAT much to you, then it wont be too much of an issue to redo it. --------------------------------------------- As jy dom is moet jy bloei! 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. 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Quasimodem 0 #16 June 14, 2004 Yeah, okay, that's fine and I do appreciate the fact that my T/M Johan does this for a living, but my point was that he was kind to me during ground instruction, he was kind to me in the Otter, and he let me give him a hug after landing. Next "Open Bar" we have at my DZ, he gets a beer. And Jimmy? My video sucked. Can it be re-shot, do ya think? Thanks Q Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #17 June 14, 2004 QuoteYeah, okay, that's fine and I do appreciate the fact that my T/M Johan does this for a living, but my point was that he was kind to me during ground instruction, he was kind to me in the Otter, and he let me give him a hug after landing. Sounds like you had a great TM whether it was part of routine or how he specifically made you feel at ease...you're right, touch is important. I know my DZ can't be the only DZ where all jumpers grab each other's hands or slap each other on the back and say 'Have a great jump' to each person in the plane as we turn onto jump run, right?? I love that part! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rauk 0 #18 June 14, 2004 You're in for a lot of fun. I am still finding new ways to scare myself . Congratulations on your first, and may the rest be just as memorable (not likely though ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #19 June 15, 2004 Quote my video sucked... Can it be re-shot?? do ya' think?? What!!!!!...... whaddaya mean?? I thought the dive was a big success.... what was the problem w/ the vid??? to answer your question... the only way to "re-shoot it" would be to make a second tandem,,, ( Not a bad idea)... However I suppose you could always "re-edit " it.... Still,, most videographers may be offended if you ask about "re-doing" a finished tape..... so please tread lightly on that issue.... After all It's really NOT about the video... It's about the skydive.... I was just wonderin' how the music choices turned out..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Quasimodem 0 #20 June 15, 2004 Jimmy, The dive itself was a huge success, but the music mattered. I needed Blood On The Risers to begin the video and I needed Louis Armstong's Wonderful World (your suggestion) to end it . My videographer chose to include only 2 of my songs ("Fanfare For The Common Man" and "Purple Haze") in my 3 minute video. He could have faded down Purple Haze after Jimi sang "'Scuse me while I kiss the sky!" and brought in Wonderful World, but he chose not to do that. The music was very important, Jimmy! Sorry, but I felt I wasn't listened to, and it cost me 85 bucks. Your Pal, Q PS: I'm ready for my next tandem even without the music! I wanna grab me a piece of the sky! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites motherhucker 0 #21 June 16, 2004 Quote My videographer chose to include only 2 of my songs ("Fanfare For The Common Man" and "Purple Haze") in my 3 minute video. 3 minutes? You DID get ripped off. 2 songs in 3 min. sounds reasonable to me though. mh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ccowden 0 #22 June 16, 2004 I am both a Tandem master and a videographer, so I appreciate everything you have posted. I am disappointed to hear that you didn't like your video. If you come to my DZ to do a tandem, I will do the video for free and put the music that you want on it. Promise! All you have to do is come visit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sheenster303 0 #23 June 18, 2004 I got a video with my tandem at asc. They did an awesome job with it. I get to see myself skydiving for the first time over and over again. I don't care what music is on it. Did you tell them that's how you wanted your music? Just be happy that they let you pick music at all. Some places don't do that. Oh and Johan is a cool guy. I didn't do my tandem with him but I did have a couple AFF jumps with him. But I don't think I would have wanted him to touch my forehead in the door on AFF though. LOL! Hope to see you at the dropzone in the near future!I'm so funny I crack my head open! P.M.S. #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Amazon 7 #24 June 18, 2004 QuoteI ride the tall ones like a monkey on their back! Hey there ... did someone say Tall??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bertusgeert 1 #25 June 18, 2004 QuoteJimmy, The dive itself was a huge success, but the music mattered. I needed Blood On The Risers to begin the video and I needed Louis Armstong's Wonderful World (your suggestion) to end it . My videographer chose to include only 2 of my songs ("Fanfare For The Common Man" and "Purple Haze") in my 3 minute video. He could have faded down Purple Haze after Jimi sang "'Scuse me while I kiss the sky!" and brought in Wonderful World, but he chose not to do that. The music was very important, Jimmy! Sorry, but I felt I wasn't listened to, and it cost me 85 bucks. Your Pal, Q PS: I'm ready for my next tandem even without the music! I wanna grab me a piece of the sky! So why don't you simply redo the music? Make a copy of the tape so you won't mess up the original. Get two VCR's, pop in the tape, link it to the second VCR with the v-cable, link a CD-player to the second VCR with an a-cable. Now simply re-record it, playing the songs you want to when you want to. If it is worth THAT much to you, then it wont be too much of an issue to redo it. --------------------------------------------- As jy dom is moet jy bloei! 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
Quasimodem 0 #20 June 15, 2004 Jimmy, The dive itself was a huge success, but the music mattered. I needed Blood On The Risers to begin the video and I needed Louis Armstong's Wonderful World (your suggestion) to end it . My videographer chose to include only 2 of my songs ("Fanfare For The Common Man" and "Purple Haze") in my 3 minute video. He could have faded down Purple Haze after Jimi sang "'Scuse me while I kiss the sky!" and brought in Wonderful World, but he chose not to do that. The music was very important, Jimmy! Sorry, but I felt I wasn't listened to, and it cost me 85 bucks. Your Pal, Q PS: I'm ready for my next tandem even without the music! I wanna grab me a piece of the sky! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
motherhucker 0 #21 June 16, 2004 Quote My videographer chose to include only 2 of my songs ("Fanfare For The Common Man" and "Purple Haze") in my 3 minute video. 3 minutes? You DID get ripped off. 2 songs in 3 min. sounds reasonable to me though. mh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #22 June 16, 2004 I am both a Tandem master and a videographer, so I appreciate everything you have posted. I am disappointed to hear that you didn't like your video. If you come to my DZ to do a tandem, I will do the video for free and put the music that you want on it. Promise! All you have to do is come visit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sheenster303 0 #23 June 18, 2004 I got a video with my tandem at asc. They did an awesome job with it. I get to see myself skydiving for the first time over and over again. I don't care what music is on it. Did you tell them that's how you wanted your music? Just be happy that they let you pick music at all. Some places don't do that. Oh and Johan is a cool guy. I didn't do my tandem with him but I did have a couple AFF jumps with him. But I don't think I would have wanted him to touch my forehead in the door on AFF though. LOL! Hope to see you at the dropzone in the near future!I'm so funny I crack my head open! P.M.S. #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #24 June 18, 2004 QuoteI ride the tall ones like a monkey on their back! Hey there ... did someone say Tall??? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bertusgeert 1 #25 June 18, 2004 QuoteJimmy, The dive itself was a huge success, but the music mattered. I needed Blood On The Risers to begin the video and I needed Louis Armstong's Wonderful World (your suggestion) to end it . My videographer chose to include only 2 of my songs ("Fanfare For The Common Man" and "Purple Haze") in my 3 minute video. He could have faded down Purple Haze after Jimi sang "'Scuse me while I kiss the sky!" and brought in Wonderful World, but he chose not to do that. The music was very important, Jimmy! Sorry, but I felt I wasn't listened to, and it cost me 85 bucks. Your Pal, Q PS: I'm ready for my next tandem even without the music! I wanna grab me a piece of the sky! So why don't you simply redo the music? Make a copy of the tape so you won't mess up the original. Get two VCR's, pop in the tape, link it to the second VCR with the v-cable, link a CD-player to the second VCR with an a-cable. Now simply re-record it, playing the songs you want to when you want to. If it is worth THAT much to you, then it wont be too much of an issue to redo it. --------------------------------------------- As jy dom is moet jy bloei! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
