PeteW 0 #1 May 12, 2003 I have only posted once before, but I feel its a good time! I have a just got back into the sport after a two year absence. Jump 12 was a reserve ride, it was suppsoed to be a 5sec delay. I counted to five and when I pulled I throught the PC out in front wrapping the bridal around my arm. I pointed my arm then flipped belly up and wrapped the bridal around my bady. I pulled the reserve which was round and I am 230lbs. I screwed my knee pretty bad on landing. Three months later I did a paper pull which couldn;t have gone better. Slow relaxed, made the paper pull, watched a BEAUTIFUL square deploy above me, came in for a stand up landing. I was cleared for freefall again and never went back. Lost the ambition. Well for the last six months its all I could think about. So I did #14 another paper pull. It was really strange because I felt like a FJS again but I was experienced. Anyhow I made the paper pull watched the plane then the canopy open. The canopy ride was my funnest yet, no radio help either, excpet for flare..... I landed on the runway an then got dragged for about 5' I have a road rash on my arm. Kinda pround of it. My plans are to sell my Stand, and get a roommate to pay for my retured need to skydive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aneblett 0 #2 May 12, 2003 Welcome back to the sport! Maybe I will get over to Edmonton this summer and see you. AdrianS.E.X. party #2 ..It is far worse to live with fear, than to die confronting it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katzeye 0 #3 May 12, 2003 So, why the two year break? Is a chicken omelette redundant? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raefordite 0 #4 May 13, 2003 Great Job! Welcome back to the sport. Keep us posted as to your continued progress. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SAMPLEKSample 0 #5 May 13, 2003 Good to hear that you are in love with the sport...and that means dealing with the fears...seems like its more scary to live without it once it is a part of you.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #6 May 13, 2003 Welcome back! What the hell did you do for 2 years? I can't fill a weather afternoon! tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DYEVOUT 0 #7 May 13, 2003 S'cuse my ignorance, but what is a "paper pull"? ----------------=8^)---------------------- "I think that was the wrong tennis court." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #8 May 13, 2003 QuoteS'cuse my ignorance, but what is a "paper pull"? Wondering that myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeat10500 9 #9 May 13, 2003 Simulated rip cord pull for a toss out system. News paper in placed in PC pouch and hand deployed to prove competence wile performing an IAD. ...mike----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeteW 0 #10 May 13, 2003 Not sure why I left the sport... Just got up one morning and never went back. The jump went really well. And partly the money, I have many interest and funding is a problem. I own a three bedroom condo and after three years by myself I am going to get a roomate or two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeteW 0 #11 May 13, 2003 Aneblett definetly give me a call if you are up this way. Edmonton Skydive center rocks! The people rock! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #12 May 13, 2003 Welcome back! I just came back from a 5 1/2 year lay off. I've made about 40 or 50 jumps since I've been back. Just like riding a bike. Enjoy! Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
