ladyhawke

I thought it was HILARIOUS! I love John Travolta! He's so great in any part! "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore

I concur. Do a tandem first and embrace all the sensories! Then concentrate on learning how to skydive. "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore

Ace Ventura Pet Detective Captain Ron Blazing Saddles "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore

LOL! I don't think I'd go THAT far (philanthropist?) and probably if I had been there I would've thought to myself that Turtle to begin with was the one with a problem. I'm sure the kid didn't find any of it very amusing but I must say I found the read quite entertaining! HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE!

I'd be willing to bet the kid didn't like that job anyway. He'll probably end up getting a better one and thankful for it! "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore

Well then, a good deed for the day! "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore

LMAO! You totally crack me up! But I have to ask, was all that really worth the energy it took? "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore

:6: owed for jumping my new (used)Vector! "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore

Isn't it VERY important to understand how the canopy performs in order to be a good canopy pilot? "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore

I agree the goal is to exit stable but I'd rather practice this from 5k and gain confidence then work my way lower. "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore

OMG Kathleen, I actually FELL OUT of the plane last weekend! What a hoot! LOL! "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore

What he said. Also, if you have time, get reservations to eat at Paula Deans reastruant "The Lady & Sons". Ditto only to add do the tour of homes and plantations. Lots of great southern boutiques too! L-O-V-E Savannah!! "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore

Could it possibly be you're confusing "friends" (someone you know well) with "acquaintances" (someone you know slightly)? Your friends will stop what they're doing and take their time to help you (and vice versa). Acquaintances more than likely won't be willing to give up their time. Does that seem shallow and harsh? Maybe. I'm sorry you had such a bad experience. Your feelings were hurt and that takes time to get over. Your choice is to either forgive and forget or move on to another dropzone and make new friends! Either way you'll be just fine, fine, fine!

Thank you everyone who posted responses and messaged me. My immediate plan is to contact PD and demo a 160 reserve so I can jump it (as a main). Then after I have more jumps I plan to do the intentional cutaway only with the proper equpment (not my gear). This weekend I will talk to Eric and Voodew (even though I already know what they're going to say) about this. I just want to say, I understand it's not possible to predict how I will react in the moment of an actual cutaway situation (with the exception of implementing my ep training) but I want to at least get a good idea of what's going to happen by experiencing a simulated one. Thanks again all and Blue Skies! "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore

#1: I plan to do at some point #2: I plan to do as soon as possible #3: I'll pass on this one Yes, I really do want to do this. I love this quote -"Chance favors only those minds which are prepared"- Louis Pasteur. I believe that. "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore

I concur that practicing touching your handles in freefall should be stressed upon early on. I'm thinking during the coaching levels. I also think canopy piloting and landing should be stressed upon early on (during AFF/Coaching levels)! Oh no, don't get me started on that!! "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore

You have given me a lot to think about. I do practice touching my handles before I get on the plane & then usually at least 2x before I exit. BUT I have not practiced touching them in freefall or under canopy. I will practice that. Also, I will think more about demoing a PD reserve. Maybe that is what I need to do to get the experience I'm searching for. I trust my rigger implicitly and ask him questions when ever I can. I want to know how my gear works and I have learned a lot. Thank You so so much! I truly appreciate the information you and everyone else has graciously shared.

Absolutely not for fun I just WANT TO KNOW. I'm so glad I posted because I've gotten some very useful information and now I know this is not something for me to do for a long while and without the right equipment. Thank You! Thank You!

So a PD reserve is a 7 cell. Who makes a 9 cell? "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore

I want to know what to expect and $50 is worth my piece of mind. "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore

Hop n Pop = Jump - Get Stable - Pull anywhere from 3.5K to altitude. "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore

I didn't know there are reserve demos. That's a good idea! But then, what if I can handle a 160 reserve better than my 170 main? Do reserve canopies fly differently than main canopies? "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore

Ok, so what if I'm in the 8% category. Not all of us are natural skydivers! Grrrrrrrrrrrr "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore

SCR was jump #70 and I'm proud to say a 12-way held for 11 seconds! Got my SCR and B license right before Skyfest. VERY COOL! "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore

Believe me, I have the utmost respect for Eric's knowledge. My gawd he's like a skydiving encyclopedia! "It is our choices that show what we truly are far more than our abilities." - A. Dumbledore