flyontheground 0 #1 December 23, 2004 Hello, Not sure if I'm doing this right! Have I broken through to the post display? Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JWB 0 #2 December 23, 2004 Yea you're here. Welcome aboard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #3 December 23, 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
flyontheground 0 #4 December 23, 2004 Thanks Skymama, I'm sure there will be a learning curve here so bear with me. Thirty-seven year old male looking for encouragement to take my first jump (out of an airplane!) Going to Western Carolina where a friend wants me to take the big leap. Have people fainted after leaving the plane on their own? I know the first several times you are tethered to the instructor, I'm just curious as to how people have responded on their first solo. Thanks, Kevin (My frieQuotend has yet to solo) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyontheground 0 #5 December 23, 2004 Thanks JWB! My reply to Skymama may help explain. Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JWB 0 #6 December 23, 2004 It helped. I don't think anyone could sleep through it.Encouragement is here, the rush of freefall is undescribeable. What makes you actually jump from a perfectly good airplane comes from within. Here is a quote from DZ "If you're not living on the edge, you are taking up to much space". I am 44 and just got to freefall this year. (solo) I love it. Besides you can cheat death at least once! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scooterskydives 0 #7 December 24, 2004 Some one once told me... If God wanted man to stay on the ground. He would of put roots on them instead of feet If God wanted man to stay on the ground. He would of put roots on them instead of feet. loving life GO-N-UP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyontheground 0 #8 December 25, 2004 Thanks for the reply Scooterskydives. Wisconsin must b a friendly place. Ladyskydiver has been very kind and helpful. Have a Wonderful Holiday Season! Kevin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #9 December 25, 2004 I'm sure there probably has been someone who has passed out before, but I don't think it is a normal occurance. It's quite normal to be nervous on your first few jumps. Just go for it! 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
Dougiefresh 0 #10 December 25, 2004 QuoteHave people fainted after leaving the plane on their own? Just breathe. You'll be fine. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
