softlandings 0 #51 January 23, 2003 WAY TO GO KUPER!! Im on my way this weekend to do the same!! I'll let you know! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kuper 0 #52 January 23, 2003 the boogie was fun - although i didn't actually take part in it - because i'm not jump by myself yet... the day after, (saturday) i tried AFF7... it was SO BAD!!! i did a 'connected jump' (i don't know the real word for it in skydiving) with the JM (Ohad). when we jumped out, i was holding his arm and his chest's belt. that part was a big fun (we stay connected for 5-6 seconds) but after i left him - i started again with the turns and couldn't get rid of it. i failed this AFF7 and instead of doing a solo jump in the jump after it, i 'waste' it to try again AFF7 but now with the big boss too (Mordi). i failed it the second time as well, but mordi said that he hasn't a thing to do with me... he said that my body position is OK but i need to relex and stable it (like i succeeded, god knows how, in 5+6). the boss wrote in my card that i finished the course. which means maybe next time i'll try to jump alone... is it good? bad? i don't know! i just know that i want to do it, and i know that even if i'll jump for 30 more times with a JM and he'll need to stop my turns every time, it can be a waste of time for me and for the DZ.... so why not just decide that i'm 'getting into the fire'? someday i'll have to do it alone! so why not doing it on my next time in the DZ?! i'll let u know if i did the solo or not. it may takes a few weeks (the DZ took a break of 3 weeks ) till next time - blue skies to all of you, and have fun!http://www.orikuper.printroom.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kuper 0 #53 January 23, 2003 GOOD LUCK & HAVE A LOT OF FUN UP THERE!!!http://www.orikuper.printroom.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falxori 0 #54 January 23, 2003 take your time and in your next few solo's work on your on. sometimes the fact you have another person (jm) with you, makes you nervous, and you tense up. i had the same problem when i went with mordi on a FF jump to work on my sitfly. i started turning and could hardly stay in my sit. right after the coached jump. everything was fine again. i'm pretty sure you'll do ok on your solos , and a spin is something you can see for yourself (unlike movement forward or backwards.) just remember the basics (pull, pull high enough, pull stable ) next time, look me up before you jump and not after, and i'll try to put you in a good mood... please note that i post this after 4 straight shots of tequila (Mariachi Gold, if you must know) and 3 beers. so ,,, well , you know... O "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kuper 0 #55 January 23, 2003 OK! i'll look for you next time!by tha way, i don't know your last name? http://www.orikuper.printroom.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #56 January 23, 2003 Just remeber when concentrating on heading control and relaxing that you do not forget the most important thing.... PULL! If the JM said you are off of student status you are off. I have never seen a JM let someone graduate because of simpathy. I have never passed anyone I did not feel 100% comfortable with. Even if they did not have the most pretty form in freefall. Obviously you have proven yourself. AFF will teach you survival skills not how to skydive. Once you are off student status you can learn how to skydive on your own. So obviously you have proven that you can exit an aircraft, fall, deploy, and land safely. So congrats and stay safe.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kuper 0 #57 January 23, 2003 Thanx Sebazz1! i think i'll show your post to my mom... she was a little bit nervous when she heard that i finished (but that i actually didn't)... :)http://www.orikuper.printroom.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
falxori 0 #58 January 24, 2003 Quote i finished (but that i actually didn't) you did. now you are ok to jump alone and work on things you have to get better at. later on, when you feel better about the way you fly you'll do the rw training and go to the next step. there are always "next steps" to go t O "Carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
softlandings 0 #59 January 28, 2003 Bad WeatherWill try again and let you know. Congrats to YOU!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenetch 0 #60 January 30, 2003 Don't worry Kuper, i graduated at thr 33 jump but i can say you that "The Relax is the secret" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
softlandings 0 #61 February 3, 2003 Kuper!! I passed my level 4!!!!I relaxed, I was altitude aware, all is good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #62 February 3, 2003 Congrats! Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rendezvous 0 #63 February 4, 2003 Oh ! don't worry, I failed AFF2 of all the levels. I managed to fail it even with 2 instructors holding onto me. One of the instructors at the DZ where I learn't who happens to be quite an accomplished guy and a very nice person once said that he passed his AFF in 22 jumps. According to him he use to spin like a top. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nubain1 0 #64 February 5, 2003 Quotetake your time and in your next few solo's work on your on. sometimes the fact you have another person (jm) with you, makes you nervous, and you tense up. Don't I know it.I did a coupla coach jumps with hooknswoop and I was so nervous I completly screwed the jumps up.I was more worried about screwing everything up and have him think me a idiot than I was on the jump and still screwed everything up.I am still in such awe with this man's skills that it intimidates the hell outta me.But I do try to heed every little piece of advice I can glean from him. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kuper 0 #65 February 6, 2003 wow! that's great! i'm so glad to hear that :) and i'm really happy for you! well done, and good luck on your AFF 5,6,7,8 .I KNOW you'll do it just fine).http://www.orikuper.printroom.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites edd 0 #66 February 11, 2003 I repeated a lot of levels, don't use the word fail. The key is " relaxing", some people can start relaxing early on, others take longer to settle in. It took me longer. But if you keep jumping it will happen. Crap students have turned into great jumpers. And one day you could be advising others. Eddy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites eddytheeagle 0 #67 February 12, 2003 The key word in this tread has been: relax. This is true of course, but, having done a couple of jumps 'which went not according plan', this is also a very hard thing to do! I had problems going from static line w/ dummies to freefall. I was doing all kinds of freefly manouvers when I was supposed to do a C&P. Once under canopy, I enjoyed every moment, and that's why I kept going to the DZ: it's so much fun. So, if something doesn't work the first time, keep on trying, and don't forget to enjoy your jumps Bye the way, almost all skydivers have had difficulties at one stage or the other! Yep, I'm also called Don't underestimate your ability to screw up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CBurket 0 #68 February 12, 2003 failed twice??? WHAT DO YOU DO????!!! relax, don't worry about it. I failed 4 times if that makes you feel any better. Relax, you'll pass, keep jumping, and it feels great when you get it right, and you will. Blue Ones, Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rhino 0 #69 February 12, 2003 It is only failing if you QUIT. You don't quit you don't fail no matter how many jumps it takes you to get off student status.. Rhino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riddler 0 #70 February 22, 2003 Quote Just think happy thoughts and you will fly I love this quote I failed level 3 twice. I was so stiff, you could've used me as an ironing board. Went to wind tunnel. Floated face-down in the pool for two weeks. Eventually learned to relax. Now you can only use me like a really bad ironing board Good job with level 4. Remember that flying is not a natural state for humans! Don't expect miracles with AFF or any other thing you try in skydiving overnight. Just keep at it and be safe until things work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #71 February 25, 2003 Hi There. Why are you skydiving? For fun, right? Don't lose sight of what you're doing in the detail of technique. Keep going. If you're pulled up to the max in your arch, a) you have no room to adjust, and b) You'll never be symetrical as 1 half of your body is stronger than the other. Just relax a little more, think fast and move slowly - like a sloth wading through molasis - and you'll feel how the air affects you. I was not a natural student. I have 3800 dives now, of which about 1100 are AFF, and your problems are solvable. Just hang in there. Blue Skies, tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kuper 0 #72 February 28, 2003 I did today my first solo! all alone!!! WOW all by myself with no one around (and i was the 1st to exit, and i got out - like someone on the plane advised me - with 'head first' too!) it was great. i had some turns, but it was all under control and i stoped them! i guess IT IS just the experience, which can help u to stay stable... next time i'll try to turn by myself. i had only 2 jumps today, although the weather was GREAT, but i was out of money... so i decided to come tomorrow again. i hope the weather will be ok and i that i'll get up in the noon (i'm gonna dance all night). thanx to everyone here who encourage me and helped me to continue and not give up! it was worth it so much! blue sky to u all and have FUN! Ori Kuper. http://www.orikuper.printroom.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tonto 1 #73 February 28, 2003 Gret stuff dude. Remember what you're feeling now. Every time you hit a hurdle - this is what's on the other side. Keep it cool, tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kuper 0 #74 February 28, 2003 yeah! thanx http://www.orikuper.printroom.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mikeat10500 11 #75 February 28, 2003 Kuper Enjoy the rush...you earned it! blue skies. ...mike----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 3 of 3 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. 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Kuper 0 #65 February 6, 2003 wow! that's great! i'm so glad to hear that :) and i'm really happy for you! well done, and good luck on your AFF 5,6,7,8 .I KNOW you'll do it just fine).http://www.orikuper.printroom.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
edd 0 #66 February 11, 2003 I repeated a lot of levels, don't use the word fail. The key is " relaxing", some people can start relaxing early on, others take longer to settle in. It took me longer. But if you keep jumping it will happen. Crap students have turned into great jumpers. And one day you could be advising others. Eddy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eddytheeagle 0 #67 February 12, 2003 The key word in this tread has been: relax. This is true of course, but, having done a couple of jumps 'which went not according plan', this is also a very hard thing to do! I had problems going from static line w/ dummies to freefall. I was doing all kinds of freefly manouvers when I was supposed to do a C&P. Once under canopy, I enjoyed every moment, and that's why I kept going to the DZ: it's so much fun. So, if something doesn't work the first time, keep on trying, and don't forget to enjoy your jumps Bye the way, almost all skydivers have had difficulties at one stage or the other! Yep, I'm also called Don't underestimate your ability to screw up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CBurket 0 #68 February 12, 2003 failed twice??? WHAT DO YOU DO????!!! relax, don't worry about it. I failed 4 times if that makes you feel any better. Relax, you'll pass, keep jumping, and it feels great when you get it right, and you will. Blue Ones, Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #69 February 12, 2003 It is only failing if you QUIT. You don't quit you don't fail no matter how many jumps it takes you to get off student status.. Rhino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #70 February 22, 2003 Quote Just think happy thoughts and you will fly I love this quote I failed level 3 twice. I was so stiff, you could've used me as an ironing board. Went to wind tunnel. Floated face-down in the pool for two weeks. Eventually learned to relax. Now you can only use me like a really bad ironing board Good job with level 4. Remember that flying is not a natural state for humans! Don't expect miracles with AFF or any other thing you try in skydiving overnight. Just keep at it and be safe until things work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #71 February 25, 2003 Hi There. Why are you skydiving? For fun, right? Don't lose sight of what you're doing in the detail of technique. Keep going. If you're pulled up to the max in your arch, a) you have no room to adjust, and b) You'll never be symetrical as 1 half of your body is stronger than the other. Just relax a little more, think fast and move slowly - like a sloth wading through molasis - and you'll feel how the air affects you. I was not a natural student. I have 3800 dives now, of which about 1100 are AFF, and your problems are solvable. Just hang in there. Blue Skies, tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kuper 0 #72 February 28, 2003 I did today my first solo! all alone!!! WOW all by myself with no one around (and i was the 1st to exit, and i got out - like someone on the plane advised me - with 'head first' too!) it was great. i had some turns, but it was all under control and i stoped them! i guess IT IS just the experience, which can help u to stay stable... next time i'll try to turn by myself. i had only 2 jumps today, although the weather was GREAT, but i was out of money... so i decided to come tomorrow again. i hope the weather will be ok and i that i'll get up in the noon (i'm gonna dance all night). thanx to everyone here who encourage me and helped me to continue and not give up! it was worth it so much! blue sky to u all and have FUN! Ori Kuper. http://www.orikuper.printroom.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tonto 1 #73 February 28, 2003 Gret stuff dude. Remember what you're feeling now. Every time you hit a hurdle - this is what's on the other side. Keep it cool, tIt's the year of the Pig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kuper 0 #74 February 28, 2003 yeah! thanx http://www.orikuper.printroom.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeat10500 11 #75 February 28, 2003 Kuper Enjoy the rush...you earned it! blue skies. ...mike----------------------------------- Mike Wheadon B-3715,HEMP#1 Higher Expectations for Modern Parachutists. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
