aegis 0 #1 April 20, 2006 Hi folks, gonna make my AFF1 (weather permitting) this coming weekend. It's been 7 years since I left the army back home in Singapore and did my static line jumps, after that it was a long period of being broke while in college, grad school and then super busy with work. It doesn't help that south east asia's like a desert for jumping as well. Anyways, here I am now working in the states and finally with a chance to get myself licensed. Having a little of the butterflies in the stomach now when I think of the view from the plane but I'm pretty sure I'm loads of fun over the weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #2 April 21, 2006 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
Peej 0 #3 April 21, 2006 Welcome to the forums! It's awesome that you've kept the skydiving flame alive for so long, now get out there and get your jump on! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aegis 0 #4 April 21, 2006 I'll be jumping at Richmond, Indiana. 7 years is a long time but hey it's better late than never. I can't seem to get my mind off this skydiving thing and have become adept at alt-tabbing to change my computer screen when I hear footsteps behind me... Hopefully my boss doesn't know I'm lurking in the forums or at some skydiving webbie all day long. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aegis 0 #5 April 24, 2006 Did my AFF1 on saturday! The feeling from freefall is out of this world, I can't wait to get back to the DZ this weekend and get a few more jumps in. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #6 April 24, 2006 It could be due to the type of canopy, body position or pack style. Do you know what kind of canopy you are jumping? The best thing to do is talk it over with your instructor.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 aegis 0 #7 April 25, 2006 I jumped with a javelin, I will check with my instructors for their feedback. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #8 April 25, 2006 Well, the Javlin is the container that holds the canopy. Ask what kind of canopy you are jumping or look at the tag on it after you jump it and before giving it to the packer.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 aegis 0 #9 April 26, 2006 The entry for my logbook says Jav./Lazer, so I presume Lazer is the canopy? I initially assume it would be something like main/reserve. There's so many things to remember in AFF that I never asked what kind of chute I'm jumping in, I guess the next time I'll ask more about the canopy and pack job as well. Thanks for the heads up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
skymama 37 #6 April 24, 2006 It could be due to the type of canopy, body position or pack style. Do you know what kind of canopy you are jumping? The best thing to do is talk it over with your instructor.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
aegis 0 #7 April 25, 2006 I jumped with a javelin, I will check with my instructors for their feedback. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #8 April 25, 2006 Well, the Javlin is the container that holds the canopy. Ask what kind of canopy you are jumping or look at the tag on it after you jump it and before giving it to the packer.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
aegis 0 #9 April 26, 2006 The entry for my logbook says Jav./Lazer, so I presume Lazer is the canopy? I initially assume it would be something like main/reserve. There's so many things to remember in AFF that I never asked what kind of chute I'm jumping in, I guess the next time I'll ask more about the canopy and pack job as well. Thanks for the heads up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
