jumpingjoe

I am currently on a break and enjoying it. I miss skydiving very much, but mentally I needed the break. I have been adventure racing and mountain biking but still look up to the sky and think about it. To those that know me...I am coming back soon.

My name is Joe and I flew into a parked Otter. That's right. I came in on final and was so relaxed that I was partially in half brakes on a no wind morning and just kept floating and floating and floating. Fixated on the Otter and well what they say about fixation on objects is true, you fixate on it you hit it.

Unfortunatly, I am a just wait till it looks good. I do to many sports and if I waited for my body to heal I would never be doing anything ever again.

They deserve great thanks. Way to go Voluteers!!!!

Sky's the Limit is having a 2 way league. There is a meeting this Saturday April 17 after the sunset load. You can check out the website for some info. http://skysthelimit.net

All: I have heard a rumor that when someone gets their 100th jump that the stock in redi-whip goes up? Is this a true statement in the dropzone world?

Dude it is all good. The first time I did my superman exit, my jumpmaster stepped out onto the video step...I got into the door...looked down...looked at him...then shook my head NO!...He screamed at me to jump. When I did finally jump....I was starring at the bright blue sky. Yes I was on my backwith my instructor above me just shaking his head. I rolled over and had fun...I couldn't wait to do that exit again.

The same thing just happened but my packer gave me a lecture on closing loop length and possible malfunctions that could happen, like a horseshoe. He made the change while I was there and explained a lot. I also explained my side since I could never close my container and made the length just enough for me to barely get my pin in. He told me that I really need to be careful but he understood and he even left it a little longer. It was actually a great learning experience.

Dude, I hear you. Before I took up skydiving I was a rock climber. Cimbed in NV, NH, TN, NY, NJ, but every now and again I would take a few months off and when I came back it was even better. There is nothing wrong with a little time off.

I learned to pack during AFF. Packing was something that I really struggled with. I did my pack and jump but that was it. I was very scared because I just didn't get it. Just didn't understand what was going on. I spent extra time with a jumpmaster and he was the best. Gave me the confidence that I was looking for and showed me some key pointers to getting that thing in the bag. I am no expert but I get my gear packed in about 15 minutes.

Ok...I have been biting my tongue but I now feel compelled to chime in since I am the one being discussed now. Yes I am the said partner that was just referenced. It was NOT an honest mistake and it was NOT the first time you did that to me let alone everyone else who was renting gear. I am not here to attack you in this post but it is very apparent that you do not have an understanding of your actions and how you treat other people. I was even there when you WERE rude and obnoxious to the packers and then yelled at Manifest on how the packers are not doing their job. The Office Manager in Manifest needed to raise her voice tell you to not speak to her staff in that tone and in that manner. Do you remember that? And just recently, a person who is actually waiting patiently for his gear decided to go home because of your attitude looking for rental gear, when you had your own gear sitting in your car and refused to jump it. I can go on and on about things that you have done to me. And things that I have approached you about. I can also go on and on about things that you have done to other people there as well that I have witnessed. You tend to have a real problem with dropzone ettiquette and the overall sense of family that is present at the DZ. With all that said, I will end this now and say that you can feel free to PM me if need be.

Of course. But then again, I am current and had first jump jitters this past weekend. It was such a weird feeling. My heart was racing, my mouth was dry, and my hands were clamy. Other then that I was just fine. Heck...you are jumping out of plane. Shouldn't you be nervous?

I got it thanks. I just did not look to much into the documents. I appreciate the quick response. Blue Skies Joe

Sorry if this has already been asked but I didn't see anything right away. I am working with a partner to compete in a two way league this summer. Between the two of us we have under 250 jumps. I was wondering if anyone can tell me where I can find some rules and pictures of how things are scored. My DZ is having a meeting in a couple of weeks about it but I am impatient.

Nice Canopy Silhouettes.