johnnie

I believe if I was scared I would Quit. THe same day I did my first dive is the same day we watched a diver leave us in a swoop pond at the WFFC in Il. I believe fear causes mistakes and respect causes good habits and safe dives. I just wanted to know by the ol' timers if this feeling is normal. Also don't get me wrong being good at your sport and knowing is also good. However there is that chance. I love the feeling of free fall and the canopy ride. I have never felt the thrill and the sense of getting something done as I do when I dive. And I guess if it was easy everyone would do it.

Still learning how to use this forum thing. I sent this to Ron but it is truly meant for everyone who sent replies to me thread. THANKS !!! Weather this weekend is going to be partly sunny and 45-50. The sky she is calling my name. I must obey. I am itching to go out so bad still have a bit of nervous. Haven't jumped for 5 weeks. But again I walking around thinking speaking and wanting for my next dive.Again thanks to everyone.

I have read all of your advice. I can't believe the number of us who read this and want to help. It is like no other sport the thrill, the skill, the friends you make. Thanks for the time to help me out. May be some day I can return the favor.

I have JUmped nine times. First was tandem and then S/L and I'm on 10 seconds now. I can only jump every other weekend due to work. When I do jump I try to get 3 or 4 on a weekend. However every jump I still fight the feeling of going to fine going to burn this time feeling. I love jumping and being free under canopy. Is this normal for new comers or is this a sign of not the right sport for me and finally does this ever leave you. By the way I have not had any bad jumps no repeat dives. JM says I'm doing great and this feeling hits me right before the door. Is there any thing I can do to help me?

AndyMan, Can you tell of this place everyone tells me called Skyventure? Where,When,How,$$$. If I'm going to take the time I want it to be worth it. I will probably still go to Tenn. in March because I go to Bristol for the races. May jump a tandem there as well. Have you heard anything about the dz called sky dive smokey mountain

Well this makes to first for me. First time doing this and the first time I have jumped from a plane. Sure wish I knew what I was missing a long time ago. I now have 9 jumps including 1 tandem to get me hooked. I'm on 10 second delay but it's too cold for me. Going to Tenn. to the tunnel twice before March.Plan to get current again in the spring. Best people I have ever met are sydivers. Itching for a jump. Blue skies to everyone and thanks for welcoming me into this great sport !!