nicekitty 0 #1 November 6, 2008 New diver here in Scranton PA and I am stuck at Cat D!! My legs are now too straight and my arch is not as pronounced anymore. I hope it is because i did 4 jumps in 1 weekend and i am not the strongest woman out there. Once I start my turn I lose my form. Could my student Vector be too big?? or was it just my achy muscles telling me to take a break and don't try to rush it. Anyway HELLO ALL and I can't wait to report my progress and read all yours. (I read a lot but don't always reply) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crocsnogger 0 #2 November 6, 2008 QuoteNew diver here in Scranton PA and I am stuck at Cat D!! My legs are now too straight and my arch is not as pronounced anymore. I hope it is because i did 4 jumps in 1 weekend and i am not the strongest woman out there. Once I start my turn I lose my form. Could my student Vector be too big?? or was it just my achy muscles telling me to take a break and don't try to rush it. Anyway HELLO ALL and I can't wait to report my progress and read all yours. (I read a lot but don't always reply)Quote Hi nice kitty I'm new to jumping too, AFF level 6, the arch is the key to skydiving, and being relaxed, I failed level 4 twice because I was rigid and I was spinning both times, so I spent some time in a wind tunnel to get the feel of the air flow, it worked a treat, next time up I was turning and stopping at will. I was getting pissed at failing a level till someone said 'Hey, you jumped out of a plane today and had fun, what more do you want?' She was right. And Hey skydiving is hard work, take your time, stop worrying about it, and just have fun, and imagine the pain in my back after a skydive, I am 52!.timstokes25@hotmail.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #3 November 7, 2008 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 jimmytavino 16 #4 November 7, 2008 take 84 east into NY,, to 208 north, to 44/55 west , to sand hill road,,,, and you'll be at the Ranch... Great student program, gear and staff... fine aircraft,, ( though most of the otters might be southbound by now ) but still, if you speak with Pete, he can help you. IMHO jimmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites peregrinerose 0 #5 November 7, 2008 Skip the offer to go to the Ranch above... you're in really good hands with great instructors at Endless Mountain, from what I have heard and from the instructors I've met from there 4 Jumps in one day is a LOT when you're not used to it, using muscles you weren't aware you even had. No, the student gear is not too big... those things don't fit anyone well, but that's not causing a de-arch and stiff legs. RELAX!! Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jimmytavino 16 #6 November 8, 2008 certainly meant NO disparagement to your home DZ...only made my suggestion based on your proximity to NY and the fact that maybe a bigger aircraft would make the climb to altitude more fun, the climbout easier, and that the higher exit altitude could result in more 'airtime' per jump, allowing for the very 'relaxed form' recommended by others. skydive softly, skydive often, skydive with friends jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites peregrinerose 0 #7 November 9, 2008 She's not at my home DZ Hell, even I want to get out to the Ranch and play sometime. It's tough to go play somewhere when on staff every weekend at a DZ. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Cari 0 #8 November 9, 2008 QuoteNew diver here in Scranton PA and I am stuck at Cat D!! My legs are now too straight and my arch is not as pronounced anymore. I hope it is because i did 4 jumps in 1 weekend and i am not the strongest woman out there. Once I start my turn I lose my form. Could my student Vector be too big?? or was it just my achy muscles telling me to take a break and don't try to rush it. Anyway HELLO ALL and I can't wait to report my progress and read all yours. (I read a lot but don't always reply) I lay on my floor on my stomach and put my feet on my couch. I go into an arch and then release it and lay flat. If you do it enough, it feels like reverse crunches or something. My daughter likes to try to copy me. It's pretty cute because she's 2 and well...everything she does is cute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LOSTandCRAZY 0 #9 November 9, 2008 Is there a tunnel nearby? Maybe you could get some tunnel time in to fix your problems. Worked for me! I did 40 minutes in the tunnel (ParacleteXP in Raeford!! THEY ROCK!!!) in two days, was a little sore, but by the end of the two days, I was doing 4-way formations (SLOPPY formations, but still doing them, nonetheless) with my two instructors and a coach. Learned all of my "recovering from being unstable" prcedures in the tunnel, too, removing that fear, as well. Also, I KNOW I KNOW, I'm a whuffo noob, too, but are you remembering to arch with your hips, and not your back??? Sems to me, a sore back could result from using your back to arch instead of your hips.... I have one jump to go (next Saturday) and I'm done w/ AFF. How are you progressing with your SIM learning?"Get these balls!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkyPainter 0 #10 November 10, 2008 QuoteNew diver here in Scranton PA and I am stuck at Cat D!! [snip] *****>> RELAX! many have gotten stuck at a level, but pressed on, learned a bit, relazed a bit more, and passed through it! Take it from me! I jumped my B three times, and my Cat C1 twice! A bit if tunnel time, and C2 was like butter......I just kept pressing forward. EVERY jump is a learning experience, and every Category another stone in the foundation of your new skydiving house! You do want the foundation solid, right? Plus, it is flat FUN to jump anyway! Keep going...you will get there. "The true force of the waves is in their persistence." BLue Skies, and Safe Landings Always - SkyPainterLive deliberately; Dare greatly; Land gently SkyPainter SOS 1304, POPS 10695, DS 118 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nicekitty 0 #11 November 11, 2008 Thanks for the feedback. My husband already thinks that I'm nuts. Can't wait to see his expression whenhe finds me on the coffee table pretending to fly!! Maybe I'll tell him I just had a York Peppermint Patty and I'm feeling the sensation!!! Diane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nicekitty 0 #12 November 11, 2008 You're a true inspiration. I've read your posts on others and your comments are so positive!! That is just what this frustrated girl needed. Thanks for your presence in the forums. Greatly appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nicekitty 0 #13 November 11, 2008 I've been on the website many times and seems like a ROCKIN DZ. Can't wait to jump there. This winter already is making the jumps challenging. I am a bit of a sissy (though a sissy that jumps out of planes) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nicekitty 0 #14 November 11, 2008 Thanks. Its good to know where I am learning is being stuck up for and appreciate your feedback. I think I can think of many excuses as to why I am not Diving perfectly but the best excuse my instructor told me was "You are not a bird, It takes time to fly" Just got to remember to deploy that chute on time!!! Diane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nicekitty 0 #15 November 11, 2008 Oh Please. It takes more than that to get my panties in a twist, I took what you said as a great opportunity to come up there and meet some MORE great skydivers. Thanks for the directions too! what a bonus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nicekitty 0 #16 November 11, 2008 Wow- I love reding this back and forth in the forum. I missed a lot in the last couple of days. I love the feedback and plan on going to both Dropzones!! You're all awesome with replying to us newbies and encouraging us. Thanks a bunch. _ Diane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nicekitty 0 #17 November 11, 2008 AWWW that sounds so sweet. I wonder if I can get my cats to copy me. No cute 2 year-old here. Thanks for your feedback here. I appreciate it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nicekitty 0 #18 November 11, 2008 Wow- congrats on completing your AFF. That is awesome. Your advice to arch with the hips is good. I think I am arching with my back so that helps. No wind tunnel near by but I think with all the practice in my livingroom, visualizing and videos I will keep in mind to relax, have fun and always deploy that chute! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nicekitty 0 #19 November 11, 2008 Thanks for the feedback Tim. Glad to see i"m not he only one who got pissed and frustrated. I have to remember to have fun. How Are your jumps now/ How many are you up to? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bclinton 0 #20 December 19, 2008 Hey Diane, I met you while doing my AFF at EMS a few months ago (name's brian). It's good to see you are still jumping. I'm too poor, and too much of a wuss to jump for now, but in the spring I'll be right back to finish. Keep it up, and I'm sure I'll see you in the spring. 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. 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skymama 37 #3 November 7, 2008 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
jimmytavino 16 #4 November 7, 2008 take 84 east into NY,, to 208 north, to 44/55 west , to sand hill road,,,, and you'll be at the Ranch... Great student program, gear and staff... fine aircraft,, ( though most of the otters might be southbound by now ) but still, if you speak with Pete, he can help you. IMHO jimmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #5 November 7, 2008 Skip the offer to go to the Ranch above... you're in really good hands with great instructors at Endless Mountain, from what I have heard and from the instructors I've met from there 4 Jumps in one day is a LOT when you're not used to it, using muscles you weren't aware you even had. No, the student gear is not too big... those things don't fit anyone well, but that's not causing a de-arch and stiff legs. RELAX!! Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimmytavino 16 #6 November 8, 2008 certainly meant NO disparagement to your home DZ...only made my suggestion based on your proximity to NY and the fact that maybe a bigger aircraft would make the climb to altitude more fun, the climbout easier, and that the higher exit altitude could result in more 'airtime' per jump, allowing for the very 'relaxed form' recommended by others. skydive softly, skydive often, skydive with friends jmy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peregrinerose 0 #7 November 9, 2008 She's not at my home DZ Hell, even I want to get out to the Ranch and play sometime. It's tough to go play somewhere when on staff every weekend at a DZ. Do or do not, there is no try -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cari 0 #8 November 9, 2008 QuoteNew diver here in Scranton PA and I am stuck at Cat D!! My legs are now too straight and my arch is not as pronounced anymore. I hope it is because i did 4 jumps in 1 weekend and i am not the strongest woman out there. Once I start my turn I lose my form. Could my student Vector be too big?? or was it just my achy muscles telling me to take a break and don't try to rush it. Anyway HELLO ALL and I can't wait to report my progress and read all yours. (I read a lot but don't always reply) I lay on my floor on my stomach and put my feet on my couch. I go into an arch and then release it and lay flat. If you do it enough, it feels like reverse crunches or something. My daughter likes to try to copy me. It's pretty cute because she's 2 and well...everything she does is cute. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LOSTandCRAZY 0 #9 November 9, 2008 Is there a tunnel nearby? Maybe you could get some tunnel time in to fix your problems. Worked for me! I did 40 minutes in the tunnel (ParacleteXP in Raeford!! THEY ROCK!!!) in two days, was a little sore, but by the end of the two days, I was doing 4-way formations (SLOPPY formations, but still doing them, nonetheless) with my two instructors and a coach. Learned all of my "recovering from being unstable" prcedures in the tunnel, too, removing that fear, as well. Also, I KNOW I KNOW, I'm a whuffo noob, too, but are you remembering to arch with your hips, and not your back??? Sems to me, a sore back could result from using your back to arch instead of your hips.... I have one jump to go (next Saturday) and I'm done w/ AFF. How are you progressing with your SIM learning?"Get these balls!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyPainter 0 #10 November 10, 2008 QuoteNew diver here in Scranton PA and I am stuck at Cat D!! [snip] *****>> RELAX! many have gotten stuck at a level, but pressed on, learned a bit, relazed a bit more, and passed through it! Take it from me! I jumped my B three times, and my Cat C1 twice! A bit if tunnel time, and C2 was like butter......I just kept pressing forward. EVERY jump is a learning experience, and every Category another stone in the foundation of your new skydiving house! You do want the foundation solid, right? Plus, it is flat FUN to jump anyway! Keep going...you will get there. "The true force of the waves is in their persistence." BLue Skies, and Safe Landings Always - SkyPainterLive deliberately; Dare greatly; Land gently SkyPainter SOS 1304, POPS 10695, DS 118 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nicekitty 0 #11 November 11, 2008 Thanks for the feedback. My husband already thinks that I'm nuts. Can't wait to see his expression whenhe finds me on the coffee table pretending to fly!! Maybe I'll tell him I just had a York Peppermint Patty and I'm feeling the sensation!!! Diane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nicekitty 0 #12 November 11, 2008 You're a true inspiration. I've read your posts on others and your comments are so positive!! That is just what this frustrated girl needed. Thanks for your presence in the forums. Greatly appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nicekitty 0 #13 November 11, 2008 I've been on the website many times and seems like a ROCKIN DZ. Can't wait to jump there. This winter already is making the jumps challenging. I am a bit of a sissy (though a sissy that jumps out of planes) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nicekitty 0 #14 November 11, 2008 Thanks. Its good to know where I am learning is being stuck up for and appreciate your feedback. I think I can think of many excuses as to why I am not Diving perfectly but the best excuse my instructor told me was "You are not a bird, It takes time to fly" Just got to remember to deploy that chute on time!!! Diane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nicekitty 0 #15 November 11, 2008 Oh Please. It takes more than that to get my panties in a twist, I took what you said as a great opportunity to come up there and meet some MORE great skydivers. Thanks for the directions too! what a bonus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nicekitty 0 #16 November 11, 2008 Wow- I love reding this back and forth in the forum. I missed a lot in the last couple of days. I love the feedback and plan on going to both Dropzones!! You're all awesome with replying to us newbies and encouraging us. Thanks a bunch. _ Diane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nicekitty 0 #17 November 11, 2008 AWWW that sounds so sweet. I wonder if I can get my cats to copy me. No cute 2 year-old here. Thanks for your feedback here. I appreciate it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nicekitty 0 #18 November 11, 2008 Wow- congrats on completing your AFF. That is awesome. Your advice to arch with the hips is good. I think I am arching with my back so that helps. No wind tunnel near by but I think with all the practice in my livingroom, visualizing and videos I will keep in mind to relax, have fun and always deploy that chute! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nicekitty 0 #19 November 11, 2008 Thanks for the feedback Tim. Glad to see i"m not he only one who got pissed and frustrated. I have to remember to have fun. How Are your jumps now/ How many are you up to? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bclinton 0 #20 December 19, 2008 Hey Diane, I met you while doing my AFF at EMS a few months ago (name's brian). It's good to see you are still jumping. I'm too poor, and too much of a wuss to jump for now, but in the spring I'll be right back to finish. Keep it up, and I'm sure I'll see you in the spring. 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
nicekitty 0 #11 November 11, 2008 Thanks for the feedback. My husband already thinks that I'm nuts. Can't wait to see his expression whenhe finds me on the coffee table pretending to fly!! Maybe I'll tell him I just had a York Peppermint Patty and I'm feeling the sensation!!! Diane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicekitty 0 #12 November 11, 2008 You're a true inspiration. I've read your posts on others and your comments are so positive!! That is just what this frustrated girl needed. Thanks for your presence in the forums. Greatly appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicekitty 0 #13 November 11, 2008 I've been on the website many times and seems like a ROCKIN DZ. Can't wait to jump there. This winter already is making the jumps challenging. I am a bit of a sissy (though a sissy that jumps out of planes) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicekitty 0 #14 November 11, 2008 Thanks. Its good to know where I am learning is being stuck up for and appreciate your feedback. I think I can think of many excuses as to why I am not Diving perfectly but the best excuse my instructor told me was "You are not a bird, It takes time to fly" Just got to remember to deploy that chute on time!!! Diane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicekitty 0 #15 November 11, 2008 Oh Please. It takes more than that to get my panties in a twist, I took what you said as a great opportunity to come up there and meet some MORE great skydivers. Thanks for the directions too! what a bonus Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicekitty 0 #16 November 11, 2008 Wow- I love reding this back and forth in the forum. I missed a lot in the last couple of days. I love the feedback and plan on going to both Dropzones!! You're all awesome with replying to us newbies and encouraging us. Thanks a bunch. _ Diane Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicekitty 0 #17 November 11, 2008 AWWW that sounds so sweet. I wonder if I can get my cats to copy me. No cute 2 year-old here. Thanks for your feedback here. I appreciate it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicekitty 0 #18 November 11, 2008 Wow- congrats on completing your AFF. That is awesome. Your advice to arch with the hips is good. I think I am arching with my back so that helps. No wind tunnel near by but I think with all the practice in my livingroom, visualizing and videos I will keep in mind to relax, have fun and always deploy that chute! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicekitty 0 #19 November 11, 2008 Thanks for the feedback Tim. Glad to see i"m not he only one who got pissed and frustrated. I have to remember to have fun. How Are your jumps now/ How many are you up to? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bclinton 0 #20 December 19, 2008 Hey Diane, I met you while doing my AFF at EMS a few months ago (name's brian). It's good to see you are still jumping. I'm too poor, and too much of a wuss to jump for now, but in the spring I'll be right back to finish. Keep it up, and I'm sure I'll see you in the spring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
