dkostas 0 #1 August 26, 2003 Hi all--new to this forum. I made my first jump about a month ago (a birthday gift I will never forget) and then my second last Saturday (just to see if I liked it as much as the adrenaline made me think I did...and I did). Made both my jumps at the Chicagoland Skydiving Center in Hinckley, Illinois. My first jump was, by far, the most exhilerating experience I have ever had. Although I was a little nervous before I exited the plane, all of that disappeared as I made my descent. My second jump was a bit more of a challenge in that my JM gave me more control of our fall (i.e., pulling the cord, making the safety check, managing the chute)...but I still find myself reeling from the experience. In reading over some of the posts in this forum, I know I'm not alone in the way this highly addictive sport has affected me. Trying to decide whether to get certified before winter (which is approaching all too quickly in Chicago) or to wait for the spring. Regardless, I think this is something that I plan to invest more time and energy into. The payback is priceless! Dino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #2 August 26, 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
Skream 0 #3 August 26, 2003 That sounds like a good idea skymama. I might take that advice too, having made my second jump this weekend as well (I'm weening off radio next weekend! )--- Michael Teator Lexington, Kentucky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #4 August 26, 2003 QuoteWelcome to the forums! Thats my excuse for taking a vacation from the crappy winter weather in wisconsin! ~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chute 0 #5 August 26, 2003 OK I now have a question. How long can time elapse between jumps before your no longer current?Bottomless Beers and Blue Skies! * Brother_Brian * D.S.W.F.S.B. #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #6 August 26, 2003 QuoteHow long can time elapse between jumps before your no longer current? It depends...do you have a license?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
Chute 0 #7 August 26, 2003 No I do not have an A license yet. I am just a newbie. I got up to ready for AFF then found other past time like SCUBA because I lost my jump log. I do not want to have to go through the steps from scratch for a third time.Bottomless Beers and Blue Skies! * Brother_Brian * D.S.W.F.S.B. #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mctyeire 0 #8 August 26, 2003 QuoteHi all--new to this forum. I made my first jump about a month ago (a birthday gift I will never forget) Welcome! My wife bought my first tandem as a birthday present, effectively introducing me to my new mistress. Chad good friends, blue skies, and sweet, sweet altitude... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkostas 0 #9 August 26, 2003 If our significant others only knew what they were getting us (or them, for that matter) into! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
