Chew 0 #1 August 11, 2003 Hello Everyone! Well I have just had the most amazing weekend of my life! My first weekend Skydiving! I am doing an AFF Course at Netheravon and did 3 jumps on the Saturday and 2 on the Sunday and I have to say, they just kept getting better and better! I passed the 5 levels and now cant wait to get back and do the other 3. I didn't think I would get addicted so quickly!! I wont bore you with every level, but the highlight of the weekend had to be level 5. After completing my two 360 turns we still had plenty of free time left and my instructor just kept waving me to do more turns! I managed to fit in another 2 turns each way before pulling at 5000. The feeling of being in control in freefall was unlike anything I have ever felt before and the smile on my face was huge and comes back to me every time I think it over in my head. And to make the jump even better, I managed to stay on my feet at landing for the first time! Now I am just counting down the days till my next jump! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #2 August 11, 2003 Great job! Welcome to the forums! What a weekend you had - 5 jumps and 5 levels! You are obviously a "fast tracker." Keep us posted on your progress!Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #3 August 11, 2003 Welcome to the forums! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #4 August 11, 2003 congrats! welcome to the forums... beware, they're addicting, especillay at work:) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #5 August 11, 2003 You sound like a natural. Good luck and welcome to the forums. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrenchyDiver 0 #6 August 11, 2003 Great job Chew Welcome to the family JM Hispas Brothers President HISPA #2, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeTJumps 4 #7 August 12, 2003 Yehaw! Fantastic progress you're making there, Chew. Enjoy yourself and stay safe.Mike Turoff Instructor Examiner, USPA Co-author of Parachuting, The Skydiver's Handbook Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kentlad 0 #8 August 12, 2003 funny you should say that, it also took me to level 5 before I stayed on my feet this weekend. Instructor recommended a smaller canopy, had much more fun under it, much more responsive. Either that or just a bit of luck, but was very pleased when I did not end up on my arse... Roll on Level 6... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robskydiv 0 #9 August 12, 2003 Congrats Chew. I can't think of any advice to give that you could chew on, so just keep up the good work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chew 0 #10 August 13, 2003 I also had a different canopy for my 5th jump that seemed a lot more responsive, so maybe that is why I managed to stay on my feet! But I think you are right, there has to be some luck involved too! It sure is hard to judge how high you are when you are that close to landing. Lots and Lots more practice I think! Any excuse to get back up there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chew 0 #11 August 13, 2003 Quote Congrats Chew. I can't think of any advice to give that you could chew on, so just keep up the good work. haha, any advice on Landing would be great! So I dont Chew on the Grass anymore!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
b1jercat 0 #12 August 14, 2003 Way to go Chew, lots of info in the forums, rock on ! blue skies jerry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
