snowboundlava

I think it was really just understood that I would pay for it.

As far as the damage to the container-that was from my wonderful runway landing (leg strap) I don't think I would have had to pay had there been a malfunction. Since it was MY mistake I take complete responsiblity for paying for it. Had it been my own rig, I'd be paying for the same stuff. That's kind of like hitting someone in your rental car, and your insurance paying for it. Except there is no "unecessary cutaway insurance". I think I'd get some if there was though.

Yes I paid for the packjob. It's only fair. The $400 was the total of the... packjob, new reserve handle, damage to the container...and a few other things.

I may BE one of "those" students. I did something really stupid yesterday. It was my CTP #1. I cut away for no apparent reason...then I landed on the runway. Yep the jump cost me over $400!!! I know, I know. There's better ways to spend my money at the DZ. I don't know what I was thinking, I thought there was something wrong with my canopy and I got tunnel vision and couldn't think of anything but cutting away. So I did. I did a really good job of it though , I pulled my reserve and thought something was wrong with it too. But...I just flew it anyway. Then I realized what a dumbass I was because there was nothing wrong with either of the PERFECT canopies. I am really hanging my head in shame. Not so much because of the cutaway, but because I landed on the friggin' runway. (BEER!) GRRR!! I am so stupid. Again...tunnel vision. Which, I now realize is what will kill me if I don't stop it. Half of my brain was saying just turn a little bit and get in the grass-the other half was lining my canopy up with the runway. Ahhhh...well I am ok and I landed safely. Which is what counts, I suppose. The most important thing I learned in this all, however, is to take a deep breath and calm down. Had I done this, I would have prevented the tunnel vision, and my jump would've went perfect. Oh well, gotta learn somehow I guess.

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Kurupee....sorry

I have been looking at these and I may be purchasing one soon. I was wondering if anyone who already has one could tell me what they think. Also, it seems like I've seen some with pretty cool fabrics and designs on these suits. Although, on the website, there are only solid colors-am I not looking in the right spot??

I think it would be a really good thing. But...like many have already said....make sure there's not people running around passing out pamplets or begging for people to get involved, that usually only pushes people away. I think that there would be plenty of people that would come if they are interested, and they can pass the word along by WORD OF MOUTH.

What's next?? Fun, fun, fun, fun...fun!! Congratulations on finishing your AFF!! I can't wait until I finish the AFF. Even though you are more experienced than me I will give you my advice anyway....Ask as many questions as you can to the experienced jumpers. Always try to learn more. And HAVE FUN!!!!

Isn't skydiving just the biggest confidence builder??? It is to me. I have only done 3 jumps and already I feel so good about myself. It just amazes me the things were all capable of. I mean, I can fly. That makes me feel so good.

I feel great! I can't wait until I get to enjoy jumping without being nervous about forgetting what to do and stuff. I am so ready for whatever this brings me!

Well, I did my skills evaluation tandem last weekend and it went perfect. Then I waited like 7 hours for the proper winds and finally got to do my first instructor assisted deployment jump. Everything went perfect...until my landing. The guy with the radio told me to flare and I did, fast and hard. I fell out 12 feet out of the air. The whole time I was thinking "plf, plf, plf". Well, as soon as I stopped tumbling I stood straight up (my boyfriend said he could see birdies flying around my head), my harness was twisted sideways on my body. But, I was fine. No harm done. I remembered to get behind my parachute to keep it from flying me off and I waited for my instructor. She said "how do you feel-you did it by yourself!!" I felt great, In my drunken fallen inspired state, I felt wonderful. I grinned from ear to ear for the rest of the day. I can't wait until this weekend so I can do more. I really can't wait until AFF. I have to do 1 more IAD and I'll be freefalling-YAY! My favorite part is that split second that I'm just falling before my parachute opens (keep in mind I just did the IAD- so I got no freefall time) I can't wait to fly!!! But..this time, my flare will be much slower and more controlled. I deffinatly learned something this jump!

Thanks! The UPS man just left my house. I got my gear!!! I am so excited.

I am going to Lost Prarie, Montana. How is it?

Do ya'll think it's a good canopy to be starting on?? Once I save enough money to buy a new canopy I am going to, but this one is going to have to do for now. Stupid question but I gotta know somehow : "What's a demo?"