JasonYergin

Trying to put together a 7 way one time I started pointing at the last guy trying to get down to us... Yeah, people were like why the hell is pointing at him like he wants him to pull? lol, I was trying to tell everyone else to make more drag so he could get down but that totally was not conveyed the way I wanted. Oh yeah, welcome and do a good job!! _________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!!

bonjour... Do a good job!! _________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!!

Hi. And welcome to the spot... Do a good job!! _________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!!

Follow your dreams, no matter what you decide to do. Don't let anybody tell you it can't happen and if you go to Ranger school... never quit. Have as much fun in that tunnel as you want but I suggest you get some air time soon too First jump course at RPC FTW. _________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!!

I couldn't think of a better way to describe it myself. I'm completely in love with skydiving too... just ask my ex. _________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!!

I would never suggest that we shouldn't be aware and as safe as possible in the sky and in the tunnel but wow... About half of the posts in this thread are so far off topic it's not even funny. Who gives a fuck if it is, isn't blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. The OP only barely mentioned the tunnel being safer. Thanks to diablo for sort of getting the thread back on track and forgive my rant. Does anybody have any knowledge they can pass on to a beginning backflyer? ...for those of us that want to read something worthwhile in our down time. _________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!!

Looking back I wish I had bought a digital altimeter. I like my Alti-2 Galaxy and I like that I went with the glow-in-the-dark face but I feel like I might really like a digital a lot better. The glow face is cool on sunset loads where it's just dark enough that it glows a little and it's cool that I never have to replace batteries. I just think the 150 I spent on it could've gone towards a Neptune or something. Now I jump with an Optima2 dyter and it's a good combo with the analog altimeter. Just thought I'd share my experience _________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!!

I went because my ex said we should and I had no intention of ever going again but after that I was completely hooked and never looked back. If you have significant other... well hopefully they are into the sport too and won't mind if you spend all your money on it because there's a pretty good chance of that happening after your first jump. Oh, and it was everything I thought it would be and more if that wasn't obvious and still is now. _________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!!

I was a S/L student and I had the same number of misses. After that I said ok, I'll pretend like it's real instead of practice and I'll damn sure get it then. That's what worked for me. Make jokes when you're going up to altitude too. That might help... _________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!!

Skymama is right. It's a really big deal buying a rig and it's easy to get into the wrong situation even if you're not spending a lot. It seems crazy but I recommend you get some help from a rigger who is willing to really help you out. Welcome to the forums and try not to spend too much time in the classifieds. Haha, they're addictive.... _________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!!

Welcome! It's good. To know you're posting and not just lurking Good luck with the A card and let us know how it goes. _________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!!

Welcome to the forums and the sport. I hope you get through the whole crazy schedule thing. I recommend you do the whole thing in one place too. Once you get licensed though.... It's all fair game. _________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!!

I think it's natural to feel some disappointment in stuff like that. Harness the energy and use it to get better. Visualization is an awesome tool to use, even pro athletes use it. _________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!!

Very cool!! Congrats on the "late" start and do enjoy! You might be interested in this club: http://www.thepops.org/usa/ Whatever you decide to do, the best to you and blue skies. _________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!!

Yeah, what they said! ..... And let us know how you're doing. I know I can't help but wonder a little bit. _________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!!

I've heard people say they hate the feeling of falling, whuffos I mean, but I think they're talking about that unexpected, uncontrolled feeling you get when you trip over something. Nobody likes that That first jump I did, a tandem, I was feeling a tiny bit apprehensive and a little outta control so yeah, it seemed like I was screaming down from the second we left the plane. After that though every exit was on me so it wasn't uncomfortable. _________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!!

I've heard something like.... All the good rigs were taken already but this one should be ok. I thought it was really wrong to joke like at first but after a while I found it entertaining to see what their reactions would be. _________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!!

I found this: http://www.dropzone.com/forum/Skydiving_C1/General_Skydiving_Discussions_F18/Sky_truck_P1484974/ ..thread revival alert! _________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!!

Excuse me. She's 44. wow that's OOOOLD... For a woman I mean... Ducks and hides under an invisibility cape She kind of reminds of that woman in Something About Mary... I can't be the only one. _________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!!

Woah... That's like frikin predators primary weapon. _________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!!

Whassup... Welcome!! Enjoy the change of scenery. _________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!!

No worries bro, you're gonna get it, just keep at it and of course follow the experienced people's, your instructors, lead and advise. Blue skies!! _________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!!

Ya learn something every day if you read...... _________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!!

The old woman definitely has a tanning addiction problem from what I've seen so I'm not saying she's totally cool here but.... I actually think the little girl might have just gotten sunburned from being outside too long, which is no time at all since she's a ginger. I'm a ginger myself so I know, it only takes a little bit of intense sun to give you a bad couple of days. I pray that this doesn't cause every other parent out there that lets their kid get a little burnt be accused of child endangerment. Severe burn, neglect, that's different but us pale skinned people can't walk away from a day in the sun without some sunburn, that's just the way it is. The woman swears she would never put the child in the actual tanning booth so I think she might be innocent of that. _________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!!

Very cool stuff man, definitely. Congrats on bth accounts and welcome to the forums and the sport. Keep this thread going!! It's really good to see you overcoming obstacles and meeting goals. Inspiring even. _________________________________ ...Don't Get Elimated!!