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Sheddap Dave. Yes you will see me again. Just not hanging out in the tree. And i wasn't really hung up in the tree, i just hung the chute on the tree then PLFed into the branches n thangs below. And I don't feel bad now.

Thanks Chubba. So you've landed into the treeline before? How'd that go?

First...and hopefully last.

Do you jump out of a DZ in CT? I need a few hundred more jumps before 10ways..give me a few yrs.

The 206 is fine. We just happened to jump out of the 182.

Whoops...thanks Broke! Fixed in my post as well.

Hey guys, Did my 2nd AFF jump today, which resulted in a PLF and some up close and personal meeting with some tree branches/bushes. I'm ok, and did a little write up here, just because it was a good learning experience. Check it out. http://www.npgraphicdesign.com/myphotos/skydive2/ The radio person was great in helping me, and my instructors rocked as well. I am actually glad to have had such an experience early on.

Thank you!! :) Can't wait to go again.....got the bug...

... which is not really a good joke/idea. As a beginner you simply should stick to what's been told you to do. Ask your J/M's why.

Good luck!! Great weather and blue skies to you!

Where do I sign up ? A carton of beer though, that better be one awesome kiss :) So if I jump out at 25,000+ feet, is there enough time to join the mile high club?

You're about as helpful as a parachute on dry land.

hey..thanks for the congrats! I jumped with Kristin and Matt. They rock!!!!

So what's proper protocol in terms of making your first jump, getting your license, etc? Do you bring a case of beer, or food, or..? I plan on bringing some drinks regardless next time i dive, seeing how everyone shares food/drinks/etc..but was wondering if there's any S.O.P. in terms of camaraderie amongst skydivers (for new skydivers that are starting the sport)

wooohooo!!!! Made my first skydive...absolutely phenomenal...beyond words!!! So to sum it up, i got up right to the door, had a rather half-hearted 'up/down' exit, but the arch was good. Even the inside JM was surprised, as apparently my position at the door was too crouched. Did my COA, practice pulls, then surprised the hell out of one of the JMs by doing two more practice pulls at 7k-ish. he thought i was pulling! Fooled ya man!! Then i relaxed....locked on, waved off, and pulled a bit too late (a little below 5k) becuase i didn't realized how fast 5500 would come up after 6k. Was a bit nervous on the way down, did some 360s, turns, etc..but when i started getting lower..i was coming it at 3/4 toggles, and did a bit of crabbing across the landing zone. Hence i turned in a bit too late and landed a few hundred feet away from the 'desired' spot. The radio guy told me to flare a bit early, so i plopped on the ground rather then glide in. Also a bit of confusion. One of the reasons why i started drifting a bit in the beginning is that one of my JMs told the radio guy that my canopy was red/white/blue, so he was looking for it and couldn't find it. The when my JMs came down, they told him that my canopy is actually blue/yellow. But it was good all in all. I was de-briefed and told what i need to work on (and some of it i realized myself) and was given the OK to go to the next level! ...and i'm hooked!!! WHOOPS!!!

I beginning to figure that out. It's taken me since Thanksgiving Weekend to get a total of 8 jumps so far. It hasn't always been weather problems (lack of pilot, lack of plane, lack of available instructor), but wind does seem to be the biggest cause of me being stuck on the ground. I am having fun on those days getting to know the other jumpers and I am learning a lot from watching how they land. Everyone tells me it will get better as summer gets closer. I sure hope so!!! Skydivers should have magnetic knee and elbow pads and just attach themselves to the outside of the plane like sucker fish. Then, at proper altitude, hit the switch and wooooooooooooooo!! Maestra, sorry to hear you're rained out again! Looks like 73, hot and sunny for tomorrow....wish me luck!

I was thinking of yelling "Cowabunga"...think that will be appropriate?

"Skygods" don't pack...they complain about the canopy being in the way until it packs itself. I thought that was Chuck Norris...

fna. spent all day there and didn't get to jump...clouds/wind/clouds/wind/clouds/wind...damn.. going back at 10am tomorrow...wish me luck! ps. everyone else who jumped today, how'd you guys do? pps. DougH, I am not a woman...repeat...NOT a woman!

hahah...that's hilarious...and i would recommend a detention for that joke

Oh wise guy eh? You know what we do with wise guys like you in Russia? And i won't be spending money on a video until I go through all my required jumps and get enough practice and training so I can go on my own completely. All the other noobs, how's the weather looking? The weather for my DZ looks crappy. Rain..rain...and more rain... Looks like the Rain in Spain stay mainly above my DZ

Yea..i hope it happens for both of us!

Before or after my skydive?

Just concentrate on what your instructors have taught you, they have given you all the information you need to succeed. Now you just need to smile, have fun, and follow through. If you are heading to CPI, I saw you were from CT, then make sure you say hello if I get stuck manifesting. Hey DougH, Nice to see another CT member on here. I will be jumping out of Ellington. I appreciate the tips as well!

Right on, fellow skydiving noobie! :) Weather permitting, I HOPE to jump on Sat. Where are you located? I'm in CT, and it is still a bit chilly. I'm hoping for blue skies and great weather on Saturday!