Morcyk 0 #1 August 30, 2004 Just sayin hi. Did my 2nd tandum recently & ground school. Still excited about the last jump and the next to come and yet absolutely terrified that I won't be able to push past the fear and just jump on that first AFF. Guess the fear of the initial jump is natural. So far I've been too excited in freefall to remember being afraid. Still not that great of an "archer", so I may do an xtra tandem to make sure I am doing it right. As for fear, being a newbie still terrified of the word 'go', I'm fairly certain that anybody else out there with a terrifying experience will also push through it. If that were not the case, you never woulda jumped the first time. G/L to all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
willso 0 #2 August 30, 2004 From one newbie to another. I've only done 4 jumps of the AFF course and yes I think 'fear' is not far from us at any given stage. I've had to push past moments already where I've thought this is frightening. I was apprehensive more than scared on my 4th jump, because of the fact that you only have 1 JM with you as opposed to 2. I think it's a good feeling to know there's safety in numbers, but I suprised myself, jumped and apparently was a 'very good stage fourer!!' My next hurdle is a dive exit which a few on the forums know only too well about. But, as you said we wouldn't keep doing it if we stumbled at every hurdle. My very green advice it to do it, because it's fantastic, right down to the peaceful canopy ride, this time at your control!! Good luck and Blue Skies from OZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #3 August 30, 2004 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
Jeth 0 #4 August 30, 2004 Hello, Of course, we all have fear! But you will also feel exhilaration and accomplishment each time you jump. Just try to push the fear down. Once you get out the door and feel the wind in your face, it will all be worth it!! GO FOR IT!! Good luck! Let us know how it goes! Jeth "At 13,000 feet nothing else matters." PFRX!!!!! Team Funnel #174, Sunshine kisspass #109 My Jump Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morcyk 0 #5 August 31, 2004 Thanx for the tip Jeth, you make a good point. Guess there's no need to prolong the agony with an xtra tandem, but I do think I'll be doing my final tandem and first AFF in the same day if I can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crotalus01 0 #6 August 31, 2004 Jeth is right IMO. your JMs will correct your body position on your first AFF jump, so an extra tandem is a waste of money unless you need it as a confidence builder. As for me and my house, we will serve the LORD... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
