Katinka

Thanks for all the input folks. The consensus seems to be work it! I hoped to get more input at the dz but too windy last weekend. Hopefully this weekend! I do wonder about the screw thingies on the sides, might mean the visor fit is adjustable. No instructions came with helmet and so far, no answer from Parasport. Still...rather have it stay closed than fly open :D peas, out.

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Anyone else have this problem? Gorgeous brand new and great helmet, but I can't get the freakin visor up??

Florida afternoons, my neptune says it's 104, crammed in a full plane, 200 lb. guy in front of me, another behind, sweat dripping down my face, sweaty handshakes all around ~ yeah! It's all good (til somebody farts!) I don't like people getting in my space normally, not at the store or bank, etc. Eight of us jostling for couch space the other night watching skydiving videos when we realized we could just stack up like on the plane! It's part of what I love about skydiving: this is your family, squish in! Just stay away from me under canopy

Great ideas on what to do with your logbook! It's your journal after all! From my own - limited/newbie - experience, I did some tunnel time between AFF4 & 5 and my instructor told me to enter it. Helps instructors know what's going on with you. And believe it or not, a year from now, you will need help remembering! Loved the idea of taping the boogie bands, I have mine taped on the inside of the bathroom mirror. Will be moving them into the logbook now! Thanks! Also, I have fun collecting signatures and phone numbers and funny drawings in mine.

Registered................check hotel........................check weather looks good....check Looking forward to a great weekend!

Hi! I do know exactly what you mean. I did my first skydive at 53, happily married with two grown kids, lots of life experience, lots of great times. There is nothing to compare to skydiving. You can't explain it to a non-skydiver. Beyond even that, I've read many posts, especially from women, that this sport brings you back to who you are. Or maybe even, who you were before husband, kids, job, the daily grind. It's the thrill, new again. You want more of it. And, yes, daily life is dull by comparison. You just jumped out of an airplane - how cool is that!? Go do it again!

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Thanks for that! Made my day. btw ~ how ya doin?

Oh cool, a thread I can add to! I just got some Keen's and I love 'em. Air blows through but lots of tread and toe bumpers Be sure to snug 'em down though. I forgot to cinch them in and lost one in freefall. Luckily, we have an awesome pilot because the shoe landed right smack in the middle of the runway.

After 20 jumps, my nerves got so bad I quit for a year. Just kept thinking of all the things that *could* go wrong. I've been back for about a year now, and it comes and goes. I am ALWAYS nervous first jump; always after being away a couple of weeks; always if there are a lot of new variables. After a couple of jumps, I'm the one saying let's go again! Sometimes I'm nervous about landing (after some ignoble landings on my part); sometimes it's performance. Always on the ride to altitude, I'm the one with the blank stare. But once that door opens, everything goes away. I love that total focus, can laugh about things going to hell, and then there's that wonderful canopy ride, just me and the breeze! BTW: I think I met you that weekend, and I was so nervous about the upcoming jump I didn't really get to talk to you.....

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cool! okay, let's try this question....friendly dropzone for a newbie 100 jump wonder, first time venturing from home!

Hello north west skydivers! This Florida flatlander is planning a trip to Washington, and I would love to do some jumps there as well. Any opinions on being able to get a view of Mt. Rainier on the way down??

If the three wise men had been women: They would have asked directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole, brought practical gifts, and there would be Peace On Earth.