lovinit 0 #1 December 12, 2003 Hello all. I jumped three times last Saturday, my last being my first hop-n-pop. I was an amazing feeling, and all went well. I am more addicted to it now than ever. I must say though that when it came time to do my hop-n-pop, i got really nervous. but all was ok. I feel great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #2 December 12, 2003 Just pretend you're back on the ol' static line. -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Markj 0 #3 December 12, 2003 I got quite nervous on mine also, I think just the thought of you being much lower altitude which makes your more nervous. It was cool though. M.J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerry81 10 #4 December 12, 2003 It's a bit illogical, but I have less problems relaxing on low jumps and hop&pops, even from below 3k. Maybe a part of me finds it reassuring to have the ground so close. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdthomas 0 #5 December 12, 2003 Darren You did not seem all that nervous. Good job.www.greenboxphotography.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grega 0 #6 December 12, 2003 QuoteMaybe a part of me finds it reassuring to have the ground so close. It figures, future BASEr "George just lucky i guess!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunBobby 0 #7 December 12, 2003 I did AFF, and when it came time for the Hop n' Pop, I swore I could read the names on the mailboxes. Good on ya'! Cheers - FunBobby Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twnsnd 1 #8 December 12, 2003 Hop & Pops are the shit! You always get to sit near the door, always get a good spot, get straight to the good part(for me at least), and have no traffic to deal with. -We are the Swoophaters. We have travelled back in time to hate on your swoops.- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #9 December 12, 2003 Quotemy first hop-n-pop. What kind of beer did you get? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #10 December 12, 2003 QuoteI did AFF, and when it came time for the Hop n' Pop, I swore I could read the names on the mailboxes. Good on ya'! Cheers - I did S/L and after I passed my 15 s, my next jump was from 13k. The kilometer-wide student field looked like an ant. I saw Alaska, Japan, and Mexico at the same time. -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airborne03 0 #11 December 12, 2003 Hop and Pops are fun, get to sit at or next to the door (esp fun in a skyvan, i hang my feet out the back) you can even go out on the strut or hang off the wing of the plane if the pilot doesnt mind. and if there are tandems on the load, its fun to scare them and go screaming as you run out the back and do a back flip! "Airborne all the way" EL Cantador Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #12 December 12, 2003 CONGRATS!!! I was so incredibly nervous on my first hop n pop, now they're just great!! Glad you loved it. "Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
algboy 0 #13 December 13, 2003 "I jumped three times last Saturday, my last being my first hop-n-pop." This is too weird! I had almost the same weekend as you did. On Saturday I did a recurrency jump with Ron (she rocks--best training I've ever had) and "Scottish John"/AFF instructor candidate. Yikes! After 3 years off, I'd forgotten how friggin' scary it is to dive out of a plane (2 go-arounds didn't help). Did a solo from 13K after that. Sunday was packing class with Nate at Eloy (you rock, Nate!) and my hop-n-pop. No, I didn't have to jump my pack job--but I think it would've opened--maybe. I'd never ridden in the back, next to the door, before. I was smashed up against the door and couldn't get my seatbelt on. The video guy for the 8-way told me to lean half-way out the door. Thanks--it worked. Barely had time to settle in before we were at 3K. Video guy next to me says, "you might want to get ready..." So, I put on my goggles and helmet. At 4K, someone rolls door up. HINT: do NOT hold onto bar above door--fingers WILL get smashed (thanks, again video guy!). I suddenly see everyone on load staring at me and organizer across from me says, "OK . . . . (as in HELLO??)" I look over my shoulder, light is green. Oh--sorry--SEEYA!!! I hopped out, arched, felt arch kick in around 2-thousand, pulled at 5-thousand, nice soft opening, fun under canopy, easy standup at the edge of the grass under 10kt winds. Oh yeah!!! It was WAY FUN. Not enough time to sweat out the ride up or consider the low alti--just jump and pull. S'all good I'm scheduled for 3 coach jumps with Stefan tomorrow early afternoon. Assuming I do OK--should have my "A" by sunset tomorrow. If you're in the Bent Prop and "mention this ad" I'll buy you a beer. Look for the relieved guy (40-ish) with spiky brown hair and the sh@t-eating grin.“Keep your elbow up!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nullified 0 #14 December 13, 2003 QuoteCONGRATS!!! I was so incredibly nervous on my first hop n pop, now they're just great!! Glad you loved it. Bubbles, all you do are hop 'n pops! Stay safe, Mike If you're gonna' be stupid, well, then you're most likely stupid. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lovinit 0 #15 December 13, 2003 Hey Joe. I was pretty nervous, But I was just more concentrating on what I had to do. And thanks. It feel great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shindagrl 0 #16 December 14, 2003 I'm so excited for you, and really wish I could have been there. This Micro Mini Leek better be worth all the WATCHING and not JUMPING in my future........ Blue skies and NO SNOW! Shinda An audience of 35 head of cattle was not exactly what I had in mind for that last landing......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #17 December 15, 2003 Quote Bubbles, all you do are hop 'n pops! Stay safe, Mike Nonsense! I'm not one of you. i still freefall ... ...sometimes "Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
