Corey 0 #1 April 8, 2005 My wife and I took a tandem a couple of weeks ago....Don't know if it was a mistake or a blessing!! Going back to MRVS next weekend to start the journey towards licensed skydiver. Hope to actually learn a thing or two so I can actually post something intelligent on this board! Talk to you all soon. Corey P.S. If Dave Parr is around, pm me. Genius? ..... Insane? Who's to say? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kcjumpersgirl 0 #2 April 8, 2005 Awesome! Learning this sport is a lot of fun! blue skies, jessica Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #3 April 8, 2005 WelcomeQuoteMy wife and I took a tandem a couple of weeks ago....Don't know if it was a mistake or a blessing!! Trust me, it was a mistake, as you will now put all your energy into getting your license Will your wife be joining you? QuoteP.S. If Dave Parr is around, pm me. Being a Premier user will allow you to do a more detailed search for peopleMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey 0 #4 April 8, 2005 Yes my wife will be coming along, for someone who is afraid of heights she sure is ready to go again... Genius? ..... Insane? Who's to say? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #5 April 9, 2005 QuoteYes my wife will be coming along, for someone who is afraid of heights she sure is ready to go again... I'm afraid of heights too. I took up rock climbing to see if that would help, nope! I'm comfortable when climbing like with skydiving, because I know the safety devices work.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey 0 #6 April 14, 2005 FJC 8:00 a.m. Saturday.....anyone else excited? Genius? ..... Insane? Who's to say? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plummeteer 0 #7 April 23, 2005 Hey corey, how'd the race go sat. nite? We got 3 out of the class up and out about 6:30pm. Enjoyed havin you 2 in class. Hope you make it out sat. or sun. I have to work work sat., but will be JM sun. Sun supposed to be warmer too. Welcome to the forums, you can learn alot here, just have to be a little wary, you can always ask us at the DZ anything too. I don't post much but lurk fairly often, feel free to PM anytime. See ya soon. Mark T. Edo Concumbui Aethrae Cernuare Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey 0 #8 April 25, 2005 I had a big long post planned....screw that! All I can say is see you Saturday! P.S. Plummeteer is an awesome instructor. Later all Corey Genius? ..... Insane? Who's to say? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plummeteer 0 #9 April 26, 2005 Cool. And thanks. See ya, Mark Edo Concumbui Aethrae Cernuare Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey 0 #10 April 29, 2005 Some thoughts after I had a week to get the grin off of my face. Wind hold sucks....but is absolutely neccessary as far as I am concerned. People with far more jumps than I have, or may ever have, telling me do's and do not's is great. If I can avoid any of their mistakes from early on, great! If not, at least then they can say " I told you so dumbass!" When the JM says "look up" , you should. I didn't. When they preach "ARCH" they mean it....Once again, I didn't Hanging off the strut of an airplane is the most unnatural thing I have ever done...but the reward is phenomenal. With good instruction, taking care of minor line twist isn't that bad. Pay attention which way it's twisted.... I didn't The guy on the radio has a twisted sense of humor....which was really funny when I figured out he was joking... Hanging under an acre of fabric right before sunset is....well....hell, you all know way better than I do. Standing the landing up is cool....I would like to make a habit of that.... All in all, I had a blast. The people at MRVS are fantastic, I had a lot of fun listening to all the crazy stuff that happens. Everyone be safe and have fun! Later! Corey Genius? ..... Insane? Who's to say? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plummeteer 0 #11 April 30, 2005 It'll be easier on the next jump, now you know what to expect and will focus more on doing it right. My first jump didn't go any better. My instructors asked the right questions to keep me more motivated for more jumps- after first, "did you see the plane?" no, after second "ok but, did you see me in the door?", no, and so on. I didn't have to ask you because you told me exactly what you did. That's a very good sign of your situational awareness, which is very important in this sport. Hows Jennifer feeling about her jump now? See ya soon. I'm not on schedule this weekend, but plan on being out Sun. Mark Edo Concumbui Aethrae Cernuare Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey 0 #12 April 30, 2005 I appreciate the comments for starters! Thank you. Probably will be out Sunday. Trying to get a racecar back together to run tomorrow night. Jen isn't sure yet. She is concerned that if she has anything go wrong she won't react quick enough or will just freeze. Like I told her, if you have any doubts at all, don't push it. I think she will probably jump again though Genius? ..... Insane? Who's to say? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
