IMALSUTIGERFAN 0 #1 May 31, 2009 Hi From South Louisiana, I just started skydiving a couple of weeks ago, did a Tandem jump than went back this weekend and started my AFF class's. I have really enjoyed it. Although I did find out that I don't fly (ok fall) very well, but I will def keep going back till I get it right. I have a couple great coach's that are so willing to share there knowlede with me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lenzo 0 #2 May 31, 2009 Welcome to the sport.! Congrats on your tandem and starting AFF,sounds like you have A good attitude towards your training.What dz are you doing your training out of? Smile,pull,land Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeRMontagne 0 #3 May 31, 2009 Hello, and congratulations on returning from a tandem for more training. I did the same myself but I spent a year between tandems, before mustering the courage to take the F.J.C..Personaly I've gone back and forth from graduated freefall to A.F.F. and now back to the graduated method, also because of freefall stability( potatoe chipping)It's been suggested to me that if I can, to spend some time and money in a vertical wind tunnel. Another school of thought more recently has been that yes a wind tunnel will quickly get you into a stabil arch, but that expence can go towards, time in an aircraft,exiting,launching,under canopy, and landing. Especialy on your own without radio ( the nipple) are all the good fundamentals. But go the route that you feel confident with! If something dosent sit well in your heart seek an alternatve but persevere!Be Brave, embrace the fear, even if your not, pretend to be. No one can tell the difference Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #4 May 31, 2009 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
IMALSUTIGERFAN 0 #5 June 1, 2009 I did my Tandem at Skydive Nawlins (Slidell,La), but we could not get our sch. to mesh. So I am doing my AFF at Gold Coast Skydivers (Lumberton,Ms) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMALSUTIGERFAN 0 #6 June 1, 2009 I bleed Purple and Gold, and I am not one one of those, just because they are winning fans. I have had season tickets back in the late 80's when it was real bad...lol...but we don't want to bring that back up... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #7 June 1, 2009 I'm an '87 Grad...Geaux Tigers! 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
68w10p 0 #8 June 1, 2009 Hello everyone, I am looking to start jumping again. I am trying to find a good DZ in Louisiana. I was active army, i've got 30 military static line jump. I want to try the ram air chute. Better landing than the round brown t10 chutes. I am tired of doing PFL!!!!! V/R Edward Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMALSUTIGERFAN 0 #9 June 2, 2009 Welcome brother, If nobody told you yet THANKS for time in the milatary...the DZ's we mentioned that I have been at are a couple hrs from you but Gold Coast is a very nice DZ but I got a feeling there are a some good ones up there somewhere. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybill 22 #10 June 2, 2009 Hi Tiger, Good stuff, keep it up!! I made my first jump at Hammond Airport 08MAY64 with Southland Skydivers. Lots of LSU fans around!! Back in the day, most jumping around South La. was from Cessnas till Bob "The Stud" Munn got a Howard DGA-15P!!! Dont worry about "Not falling very well??" You went straight down didn't you!!? Have fun!!SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #11 June 2, 2009 Did you check the Dropzone link at the top of the page for dz locations and reviews?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
thedude325 0 #12 June 4, 2009 Right on! I'm going for my last tandem at Skydive Nawlins in a week, then i'm wearing my own rig! It hasnt even been a month since my first jump, and i'm already addicted! The lady who runs it, Brenda, is really nice. My instructor is "Hippie" Tom Tharp. I'd like to make it to gold coast some time soon. Where you located? Belle Chasse, here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMALSUTIGERFAN 0 #13 June 4, 2009 QuoteRight on! I'm going for my last tandem at Skydive Nawlins in a week, then i'm wearing my own rig! It hasnt even been a month since my first jump, and i'm already addicted! The lady who runs it, Brenda, is really nice. My instructor is "Hippie" Tom Tharp. I'd like to make it to gold coast some time soon.Where you located? Belle Chasse, here.Yeah, they are a real nice group there, Hippie was my tandem jumper also. That is one cool dude.I am in Central,La a little city between Baton Rouge and Denham Springs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedude325 0 #14 June 5, 2009 let me know how gold coast is. i wanna check out a big DZ, cause lets just face it, skydive nawlins is just a small T hanger in slidell with one cessna. really cool people, fantastic views, and great prices keep me comin though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
68w10p 0 #15 June 25, 2009 Hello Everyone, I found a DZ in vivian,La. They are located at the Vivian Airport. I did a tandem there. The people are great. This weekend I will start my static line progression course. I enjoy putting my knees in the breeze. V/R Edward Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lenzo 0 #16 June 25, 2009 Hey tigerfan....Has the beer stoped flowing yet with the tigers capturing a national championship in baseball.Watched every game what a series. Smile,pull,land Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
68w10p 0 #17 June 30, 2009 Hello Everyone, Well, I got my first 3 jump under my belt now. Only 22 more to go. LOL How far is Camp Shelby from the Gold Coast Skydivers. I will be in Camp Shelby in Jan. I want to get a jump in before i go to the sand box. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMALSUTIGERFAN 0 #18 July 8, 2009 Quote Hey tigerfan....Has the beer stoped flowing yet with the tigers capturing a national championship in baseball.Watched every game what a series. Nopestill flowing down here, but I live 10 mins from campus so we don't need much excuse to drink anyway>>>>but that was a great series Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IMALSUTIGERFAN 0 #19 July 8, 2009 Quote Hello Everyone, Well, I got my first 3 jump under my belt now. Only 22 more to go. LOL How far is Camp Shelby from the Gold Coast Skydivers. I will be in Camp Shelby in Jan. I want to get a jump in before i go to the sand box. Its only about 40 mins south of Camp Shelby, let me know when you are coming the last thing I can do is buy a MAN a jump before he gets sent to play in the sand box...THANKS... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
68w10p 0 #20 July 8, 2009 Hello Everyone, I got 2 more jumps under my belt now. I finished my static line part now. I did my first Hop and pop last weekend. I have to do it again. I had a good exit and arch but once i pulled the throw chute my left leg started to kick lol. It was like i was trying to swim in the air. It was funny once, I was on the ground. I have to get use to that delay. My mind was saying one thing, My body was doing something different did not know what to do lol. I can say I have good canopy control. Both of my jumps I landed on my feet and no PLF for now lol. It is different from those round browns. I have more control!!! I thing, I do miss about Airborne Operation is when we do mass tack with over a 1000 paratroopers in the air. You hit the ground do a PLF and look up and see so many people in the air. Take care Everyone ( Keep those knees in the beeze ) V/R Edward Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
