sunnydee123 0 #1 June 24, 2003 I have also loved the canopy side of skydiving (seeing as how I was way more comfy under it then in freefall) and then I saw Keith MacBeth doing Crew and ever since then have wanted to try it...but also know how dangerous it can be. Well this weekend in Aggieland I got the chance to make my first jump with one hell of a canopy pilot (Catfish) and it was absolutely, positively AMAZING! It was my 2nd jump of the day, still early enough in the morning so heat wasn't crazy, sweet clouds to play in and around and then one hell of a downplane. YES....I hooted and hollered the entire downplane...I was just having TOO MUCH FUN. Granted he really did all the work and I was just along for the ride with just a simple two-stack but it was a GREAT FIRST EXPERIENCE. Looking forward to learning more....or even just going for "the ride" again. Good stuff. I just don't see an end to the things I can learn and enjoy here....check out the one picture I was able to snag so far (top side of the downplane.....got more coming and a nice shot of the breakoff)... Just had to release some of the positive energy so I can actually try and get some work done. P.S. I am the blue and white canopy Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gadget 0 #2 June 24, 2003 Way to go,girl.Before you know it you're putting odd things at your risers and knives on your cheststrap like the rest of usIf people from Poland are called Poles, why aren't people from Holland called Holes??? My logbook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydive84 0 #3 June 24, 2003 Hey nice 1 sunnydee! Thatll be BEER though! I know a load of people who's 1st CRW jump, well just wasnt. Adi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydee123 0 #4 June 25, 2003 I owe lots of beer for my Texas trip..... I wished I could have done more CReW since he was doing it for free...you just pay for your slot. But once I did it and set the pace....more wanted to and I didn't want to be a hog. I will do it again soon I'm hoping....Already looking at Jack The Ripper knife... Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crewkeith 0 #5 June 25, 2003 sunnydee you will need at least 6 hookknifes for crw but its great that you are doing it looks like you had a good time hope to see lots more pics The skies are no longer safe I'm back Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydee123 0 #6 June 25, 2003 makes sense to have many incase ya lose one....there is still so much I need to learn but it was a great first ride and something I really want to do more of....I love seeing the stacks in Parachutist and Skydiving Mags...Awesome! You have't heard or seen the last of me.... Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crewkeith 0 #7 June 25, 2003 you should come to colorado and jump with the wild humans they are a great bunch of guys for the jumps and the parties The skies are no longer safe I'm back Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #8 June 25, 2003 Hey just so you know, Catfish is going to hold a full-on CReW weekend/training camp at Aggieland either on the 4th of July weekend or a week shortly there after.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleBadger 0 #9 June 25, 2003 sunnydee... is there anything that you don't do? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydee123 0 #10 June 25, 2003 Hmmm.....I try to challenge myself and not think about the fear (not easy as you get older)............let me think - what won't I do? I won't eat Sushi Can ya tell that I love this sport?!?!?!?!?! Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GARYC24 3 #11 June 25, 2003 Nice picture! I've never did CRW like you just did! Impressive. I only jumped with CRWLightning..no pilot chutes trailing. I was gonna go to a weekend camp at Elsinore this past weekend but was informed it was CANCELLED! Gary Calhoun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydee123 0 #12 June 25, 2003 So does that make me a cool skydiving chick then? It was a great first experience at something new but also lets you know just how much CAN STILL go wrong. Catfish was awesome and had I not felt 100% comfortable with him after we talked on the ground, I would not have made the jump. CReW is NOT something I would do with just ANYONE.......I can't wait for Keith MacBeth to come back to Florida so maybe I can bat my eyes at him and get a ride..... Do it if you have the chance, I'll definitely keep my eyes open for a CReW camp.... Take care and blue ones~ Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GARYC24 3 #13 June 25, 2003 QuoteSo does that make me a cool skydiving chick then? Yes ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites czechbase 0 #14 July 5, 2003 Totally awesome! I do have a CRW canopy and after seeing all those pictures, I have got to try it! Do both CRW canopies need to be the same size??www.motavi.com 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
czechbase 0 #14 July 5, 2003 Totally awesome! I do have a CRW canopy and after seeing all those pictures, I have got to try it! Do both CRW canopies need to be the same size??www.motavi.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
