Go_Higher 0 #1 December 23, 2003 Hey all! Just wanted to say Hi to everyone! I should have started doing this when I was 18! What was I thinking? Doh! Thats right... all my money went to tuition and beer 5 years ago... Oops, did I say that? The beer of course didn't come until I was a proper 21 yrs of age. Anyway, Looking forward to getting to know everyone and hopefully jumping with some of you! Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chute 0 #2 December 23, 2003 You see now you can get a good job with college under your belt and use the money twords jumping............and beer. Welcome to the forumsBottomless 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 #3 December 23, 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
Go_Higher 0 #4 December 23, 2003 Yeah, I actually just completed my lvl 5 jump this past weekend... I'm loving it! Only one problem... STUDENT RIGS SUCK! Everyone keeps telling me that student rigs are "one size fits none" and boy do I know thats the truth... I posted a question in the gear and rigging forums for suggestions on leg strap pain. I seriously can't wait to get a rig that might actually fit better.. Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstime 0 #5 December 23, 2003 Hey dont pet the swetty things, your in it now so enjoy, Im 46 and just got into it this year. I spent my money on mortgage, raising kids and their tuition. And Im here to stay brother. Congrats!! Be Well, Be Safe Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go_Higher 0 #6 December 23, 2003 Thanks everyone... yeah, I'm not quitting anytime soon... Heh... I even got my dad to come down and jump an AFF lvl 1 a couple of weeks ago. He did it just for the thrill... but now he's trying to figure out when he can come down and jump a lvl 2!!! Hahaha... Good times. Merry Christmas everyone! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinfarmer 0 #7 December 24, 2003 Good way to get parental approval, get them hooked. Wish I'd started earlier to. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cesslon 0 #8 December 24, 2003 i know what ya mean by the leg straps im currently a student and reckon id be better off going a few rounds with tyson instead as id be less bruised but the best way to over come it so every1 on here tells me is to make sure leg straps are super tight so they are slightly hurting which ill try next time but for now my DZ is on holydays welcome to the board and have fun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankiebrina 0 #9 December 24, 2003 As time goes by so does that pain. Don't worry after 20 jumps with that rig you wont feel a thing. Welcome!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msmithd8769 0 #10 December 24, 2003 Thanks for stopping by GH and congrats on your AFF jumps. Do you jump somewhere in the warmer south so you'll be able to finish up your AFF right away?_____________________________ "And when the prophet shall arise who appeareth as a bird then the time of the Lord draweth nigh and the flock shall rule the earth." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Go_Higher 0 #11 December 28, 2003 Yeah, thank goodness I live in the Heart of Texas where they jump year round. I plan on finishing AFF asap after the first of the year (or as soon as I get back. In Oklahoma on vacation now.) I've heard all the same about the leg straps. I too plan on making sure they are VERY nice and snug for my lvl 6.. Happy Holidays all and a new year too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msmithd8769 0 #12 December 28, 2003 QuoteYeah, thank goodness I live in the Heart of Texas where they jump year round. I plan on finishing AFF asap after the first of the year (or as soon as I get back. In Oklahoma on vacation now.) Oh, Texas eh? Whereabouts? I did a lot of jumping in Texas and Oklahoma back in '82-'87 when I was stationed there with the Air Force. I was stationed at Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls but jumped in Grandfield, OK. I think that DZ is closed down now but we had some great times there. And we did get some cold weather there and some snow occasionally but we also pretty much jumped year round. I also jumped quite a bit with the Dallas crowd; me and a couple of my close friends would travel to the boogies down that way pretty frequently. Well, take care and good luck on your AFF....._____________________________ "And when the prophet shall arise who appeareth as a bird then the time of the Lord draweth nigh and the flock shall rule the earth." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raefordite 0 #13 December 28, 2003 QuoteSTUDENT RIGS SUCK! Everyone keeps telling me that student rigs are "one size fits none" and boy do I know thats the truth... Welcome to jumping! I'm curious. What type of container are you jumping? And how old is it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanglesOZQld 0 #14 December 29, 2003 We use Javs at our dz. Most of the time they suit just fine considering a student rig is made for more than just the one wearer. There is also a fine line between things like hard openings and having the leg straps done up too tight. Funny also how when you do Tandems full time for a few weeks and then put your own gear on it feels REALLY weird and not quite right all at the same time! Oh , and did I mention about NOT throwing the drogue !? BSBD -Mark. "A Scar is just a Tattoo with a story!!!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazyfrog 0 #15 December 30, 2003 at least you have proper beer training... welcome to the forums and to the activity. keep some beer for me ---------- Fumer tue, péter pue ------------- ourson #10, Mosquito Uno, CBT 579 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
testpilot 0 #16 December 30, 2003 Welcome to the party. Dave D830 http://www.skydiving.co.za Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #17 January 13, 2004 HI! ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyshark 0 #18 January 26, 2004 QuoteWhy didnt I do this 5 years ago? thats exactly the same question i was wondering.. _________________________________________ "Skydivers know why the birds sing." HISPA # 14 HELLFISH # 553 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
