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I have a few questions. I have watched videos, but I can't figure out - how do you move forward, backwards, up & down in the tunnel? I think I have a general idea of how to turn, as I did that on my 3rd tandem. I will, of course, follow the instructions of my coach, but I thought it would help if I just understood the dynamics before I go.

I'm new also, and getting a late start. What I am starting to understand, thanks to a poem secondround posted, is the call of the sky is similar to the call of the sea. You really can't explain it logically. There is just a pull towards it and a joy that is greater than any other activity you have ever done. I second guess myself all the time, but I realized recently, I just have to take it step by step. I'm going to a wind tunnel this week, which I think will help tremendously. Gather as much information as possible and get going. You were obviously hooked from your first jump!

Great information! Yeah, I'm thinking about asking my husband to not be there for the first few sessions! I'm sure I'll struggle for a while. As far as the signals, I think I'm going to find what they are so I can study a little ahead of time and won't feel so stressed about remembering them. I've watched some wind tunnel videos. The one thing I can't figure out is how they are moving forward and back.

I will be going to SkyVenture Colorado later this month. Any tips/suggestions? I'm trying to take everyone's suggestions about different workouts & stretches. I bought 2 hours & scheduled the minutes over 3 days total. After reading here, I'm thinking that might be a little optimistic. Since I am an older newbie, do you have any words of wisdom you can offer?

All I can say is WOW! You're a great inspiration to everyone!