az_wolf_lover 0 #1 August 30, 2006 Hello all !! I just got back from doing my B-day stage 1,2,& 3 AFF !!What a blast!! I did better then I ever thought I would. On Thurs- I am doing stage 4. They gave me 2 instructors on #1 and only 1 on #2 & #3. they also let go of me on the last 2 stages! Boy was that unexpected on #2. THANKS go out to everone that helped me and gave me the great support and advise. DIMI ,TY,MATT,CHRIS AND MY VIDEOGRAPHERS TRAVIS AND SARA....thank you sooooooooooo much!! ( eloy). I can't express the love I have for all of these people and the others I have met @ SDAZ ELOY!! With ALL my heart- THANK YOU!!!! Till next time....BLUE SKIES AND SAFE LANDINGS!! "WHY DO SOMETHING YOUR SELF- WHEN YOU CAN HAVE SOMEONE ELSE DO IT FOR YOU" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angrypeppers 1 #2 August 30, 2006 Congrats, April! I hope I do that well on my AFF! Welcome to the forums... ChrisBurn the land and boil the sea, You can't take the sky from me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #3 August 30, 2006 Welcome to the forums and to the sport! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az_wolf_lover 0 #4 August 30, 2006 thanks chris- you will-especially if you studied as much as i did. less than 24 hrs till stage 4 !!!!!! f-yea!! i let you know how it goes. aprilBLUE SKIES AND SAFE LANDINGS!! "WHY DO SOMETHING YOUR SELF- WHEN YOU CAN HAVE SOMEONE ELSE DO IT FOR YOU" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az_wolf_lover 0 #5 August 30, 2006 thanks pj!! i am so glad to be in this lovely sport. will let you know how 4 goes. aprilBLUE SKIES AND SAFE LANDINGS!! "WHY DO SOMETHING YOUR SELF- WHEN YOU CAN HAVE SOMEONE ELSE DO IT FOR YOU" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squarecanopy 0 #6 August 30, 2006 April, My suggestion would be to search deeep in your soul and try and figure out if you really want to pursue this sport, because from what I have read so far you just aren't very excited about all this.... Just burning a hole in the sky..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az_wolf_lover 0 #7 August 30, 2006 LMAOROF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(LAUGHING MY ASS OFF ROLLING ON FLOOR) WHAT GIVES YOU THAT IDEA???? I F-N LOVE THIS !! MORE THAN SEX EVEN ( I THINK ... ) THANKS FOR THE ADVISE THOUGH.XOXO APRILBLUE SKIES AND SAFE LANDINGS!! "WHY DO SOMETHING YOUR SELF- WHEN YOU CAN HAVE SOMEONE ELSE DO IT FOR YOU" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #8 August 30, 2006 I sense a little sarcasm there with his post. Keep up the good work!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
squarecanopy 0 #9 August 31, 2006 April, You are a hoot! It is cool to see someone as excited and addicted to skydiving as I am. Look forward to continued reports of your progress, I will keep you posted on mine! Sounds like your'e definately putting in the effort, keep up the good work!! BSSL, Bill Just burning a hole in the sky..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az_wolf_lover 0 #10 September 2, 2006 thanks bill and sky mama- I just passed level 4 thursday!!! what a rush- I had to deal with my 1st obstacle- and did great! even had a sweet landing. I hope to be done with all 7 levels b-4 the end of oct. ( $ willing I also hope to meet both of you one day. any advise on back loops??? I need to get ready for level 6 and I'm not sure how. I know I can fly through level 5 but the loop thing kinda makes me a bit nervous. thanks again, april PS- I got my uspa card in the mail yesterday too !! WOOOO HOOOOOOOOO ! Kinda wierd- that REALLY excited me !!!BLUE SKIES AND SAFE LANDINGS!! "WHY DO SOMETHING YOUR SELF- WHEN YOU CAN HAVE SOMEONE ELSE DO IT FOR YOU" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #11 September 2, 2006 Can you do a back loop in a swimming pool? It's not really too different from that.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
az_wolf_lover 0 #12 September 3, 2006 Yes I can- I'm guessing instead of using my arms to go backwards- I pull them in??? -Also would you suggest do just that-swimming and doing flips to get ready for this? I like to be prepared and have some kind of practice. aprilBLUE SKIES AND SAFE LANDINGS!! "WHY DO SOMETHING YOUR SELF- WHEN YOU CAN HAVE SOMEONE ELSE DO IT FOR YOU" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #13 September 3, 2006 Just imagine yourself in the boxman and think about pulling your legs in to make yourself go over. It's really quite easy, the air helps you a lot! Most important, you need to remember to stop when you get back to your belly. They don't really want to know if you can do a back loop, it's more to see if you can get back to your belly if you become unstable. If you have access to a pool, go ahead and try 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
az_wolf_lover 0 #14 September 3, 2006 thanks for the advise- I will. AprilBLUE SKIES AND SAFE LANDINGS!! "WHY DO SOMETHING YOUR SELF- WHEN YOU CAN HAVE SOMEONE ELSE DO IT FOR YOU" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az_wolf_lover 0 #15 September 4, 2006 UPDATE: Level #4 was a hugh succsess!! went over my 1st opsticale! and had a nice landing-ran out of it but didn't hit the ground with any part of my body but my feet! ON TO #5!!BLUE SKIES AND SAFE LANDINGS!! "WHY DO SOMETHING YOUR SELF- WHEN YOU CAN HAVE SOMEONE ELSE DO IT FOR YOU" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Searchin4Satori 0 #16 September 5, 2006 Saw you in training on 8/26 at DZ. That was my first tandem. I am going to start AFF in a few weeks when $ permit. Glad you are doing sol well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az_wolf_lover 0 #17 September 5, 2006 which one are you?? I meet LOTS of people that weekend - are you from " THE GROUP"? thanks aprilBLUE SKIES AND SAFE LANDINGS!! "WHY DO SOMETHING YOUR SELF- WHEN YOU CAN HAVE SOMEONE ELSE DO IT FOR YOU" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Searchin4Satori 0 #18 September 5, 2006 I was just there for a tandem with my wife. We went up at about noon. Greatest thing I have ever done. Cant wait for AFF1. What should I expect in the training class? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az_wolf_lover 0 #19 September 5, 2006 ME KEEP TRACK OF TIME @ THE DZ???? LOL YOU"LL HAVE TO DO BETTER THAN THAT MORE INFO PLEASE - AND I WILL TALK TO YOU MORE ON AFF THREW "PM" ABLUE SKIES AND SAFE LANDINGS!! "WHY DO SOMETHING YOUR SELF- WHEN YOU CAN HAVE SOMEONE ELSE DO IT FOR YOU" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
az_wolf_lover 0 #20 September 17, 2006 Sky Mama- Any advise on coach jump's? or what to look for in an instructor? I have 2 guys willing/wanting to do them with me-( they say I'm REALLY solid and want to see what I can do ) Level 5 is next friday ( #6 & #7 too $ willing Also I'm not nervous about the back loops any more- I saw a video with them in it -I can do it-no prob!! April by the way were you @ sdaz Eloy about 3 weeks ago??BLUE SKIES AND SAFE LANDINGS!! "WHY DO SOMETHING YOUR SELF- WHEN YOU CAN HAVE SOMEONE ELSE DO IT FOR YOU" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #21 September 18, 2006 QuoteAny advise on coach jump's? or what to look for in an instructor? This may have already been addressed, do a search and see what you come up with. If you don't find what you are looking for, ask the question in the Safety and Training forum. No, I haven't been to Eloy in awhile, I stay in the south most of the time.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
az_wolf_lover 0 #22 September 20, 2006 update..... I am doing level 5 & 6 & 7 on friday-9-22-06 !!!!!! can't wait ! I will update again next week. !! is it friday yet??????BLUE SKIES AND SAFE LANDINGS!! "WHY DO SOMETHING YOUR SELF- WHEN YOU CAN HAVE SOMEONE ELSE DO IT FOR YOU" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
