sssbc99 0 #1 September 22, 2003 I got a chance to jump with a couple of guys (one freefly coach/load organizer and one instructor), both of whom are great freefliers, yesterday at my dz. I thought, "ok I know I can do this, so I will just relax". Of course I was nervous, not having very many jumps. The first half of the skydive went really good but then I fucked it up and blew the rest of the jump. I know that they probably couldnt care less mostly since they both get free jumps, but I still feel like a shithead. Anyways, has this ever happened to any of you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakydiver 0 #2 September 22, 2003 Welcome to learning. Its party of the whole sport... Its normal. Shit happens. Just learn from it -- (N.DG) "If all else fails – at least try and look under control." -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #3 September 22, 2003 Yeah man, it happens to everyone all the time. There was a dude at my dz who I could never jump with. He was the badass freeflyer out there, and I kinda looked up to him as a mentor, so to this day I still can barely fly with him. Hahaha, he has to think I'm the shittiest freeflyer on the planet, hahahaha!!! It happens man, just enjoy every jump, even the fucked up ones. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #4 September 22, 2003 I feel like that ALL THE TIME, plus I'm a light faller, so....you do the math. Bottom line: I DON'T CARE MUCH BECAUSE SKYDIVING IS FUN!!! __________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 3 #5 September 22, 2003 Ed, Those guys that you feel like a dumbass in front of, at one time flew just like you do now or like you did 100 jumps ago. And you will fly just like them when you have their experience. Did they come and debrief the jump with you, let you know what to work and stuff? If not, they suck. Don't sweat the small shit.My idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D22369 0 #6 September 22, 2003 HA..........it happens to everyone!!! But even the blown skydives teach you something... RoyThey say I suffer from insanity.... But I actually enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sssbc99 0 #7 September 22, 2003 QuoteEd, Those guys that you feel like a dumbass in front of, at one time flew just like you do now or like you did 100 jumps ago. And you will fly just like them when you have their experience. Did they come and debrief the jump with you, let you know what to work and stuff? If not, they suck. Don't sweat the small shit. Oh they both told me what I need to work on and all that. It was things that I have no problem with when I am doing two ways with other people. I just wanted to show them I could fly. What a dummy I was! You are all right though, I just feel like I blew it, but it doesnt really matter. Just wish I could have done better, thats all. Shit! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newshooter12 0 #8 September 23, 2003 I'm glad i wasn't the only one feeling that way this weekend on a jump or two... I was greated with the, "the first part was fine, but what the F&^( happened on the end of the dive?" And the answer... i wasn't being aggressive enough, was getting kind of worn down, and know i've got a lot to learn matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleBadger 0 #9 September 23, 2003 Just consider it supplying plenty of coaching points for them to give you. Though it does kinda suck if you fork out loads of $$$ for a jump then blow it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base283 0 #10 September 23, 2003 Never, this has never happened to me! hehehe! You are alone on this one dude. HahahahahHa! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sssbc99 0 #11 September 23, 2003 QuoteJust consider it supplying plenty of coaching points for them to give you. Though it does kinda suck if you fork out loads of $$$ for a jump then blow it. It wasnt a paid coach jump but yeah that would suck to pay for a coach jump and then really fuck up. I have done that a couple times. I felt like a real ass. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PilotMike 0 #12 September 23, 2003 I messed up an 8-way hybrid this past weekend. Felt stupid, but I'll just remind you that the first 3 letters of funnel is FUN!! -------- Benefitting from the 'free capture of verticality.' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Layton 0 #13 September 25, 2003 im a slow faller myself.im 6 2 140 lbs and i figure my speed is around 105 or so. but the dz owner says i get more for my money that way.and im like you they are all fun.the main thing anyone needs to rember is that our primary goal is to land safely.***if you are going to be stupid you better be tough Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gremlin 0 #14 September 25, 2003 The second fastest way to learn is by making mistakes. think about what went wrong and concentrate on correcting the error so you can improve. The fastest way is to bounce as you NEVER make the mistake again I'm drunk, you're drunk, lets go back to mine.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
