undercanopy 0 #1 September 24, 2011 So I guess this is where we introduce ourselves. I did my first jump (static-line) at Skydive Kansas City on September 10. Wow. The moment I let go of the wing strut of that Cessna I forgot pretty much everything I learned in class. I guess the feeling was somewhere between exhilaration and terror. I was confident everything was going to work, but leaving a plane at 3,500 feet messes with your brain, apparently. I had a line twist, but other than that, everything was perfect (well, my form was horrid). And I executed a lovely PLF. I tried taking pics after the jump but found my hands were shaking a bit to much for the shutter on my phone. I had one of the packers take the one of parachute. I've posted the pics over on Flickr. I was hoping to get a second jump in last Saturday, but the weather wasn't cooperative. I hung around and started learning how to pack. This weekend is looking good, though, and I can't wait. I say I'm a thrillseeker with regard to roller coasters. I've loved them since I was a kid and have ridden a fair number, but I'm not keeping count. Of course, with coasters you're still (somewhat) firmly attached to the Earth through track, wheels and restraints. Plus I've ridden some of the tallest and fastest ones on the planet. Jumping out of perfectly good airplanes is really the next logical step. As far as my user name, I was debating what to use for a while. I really figured someone probably already had undercanopy (or maybe it's too obvious?). I thought about going with overcanopy, but opted to be sensible. Of course, it didn't have to be skydiving related, but I hate choosing user names, and I try not to use the same one too much, so I went with something easy to pick. Other than that, I'm looking forward to my next jump and working toward my A license. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spage 0 #2 September 24, 2011 Hello to another S/L student! I can completely relate, it is difficult to practice everything learned in class during those 6 seconds of sensory overload It gets easier with each jump. Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #3 September 25, 2011 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
undercanopy 0 #4 September 25, 2011 Did jump #2 today. Time for some PRCPs now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whamac 0 #6 September 25, 2011 Don't look down when reaching for the handle. I did that on my first PRCP; and as I was admiring my own feet, I simultaneously saw my canopy opening up. I knew right away, that wasn't proper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #7 October 8, 2011 Welcome to the Sport! Checked you your Pics, nice...didn't look like any line twists but my eyes ain't what they were back in the last century.When you go back, tell Bogey, the tandem instructor with the red white & blue canopy, that 'Twardo' sends his regards! I don't owe him money or anything so don't fear attack! Enjoy your training, you have picked a great school! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
undercanopy 0 #8 October 10, 2011 I'm not sure who Bogey is. The only two I know are Hack and Wally. I've got four completed jumps. Well, a fifth, too, but I totally messed that one up. I need one more PRCP and then the clear and pull. Hopefully the weather will be nice enough so I can get those two done before the end of the year. My first PRCP was rushed. The second one was a lot better. The third one I rushed things again. That resulted in a line twist right above the risers. I tried to turn my head up to check the canopy and had to squeeze through, and I was like, oh, that explains that. Went yesterday, but the wind was too strong. Should have went back today but didn't. It wasn't supposed to be nearly as windy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
undercanopy 0 #9 October 17, 2011 Update! This past Saturday I had my clear and pull! Yay! I had to do a couple extra PRCPs, so I'm at eight jumps now. When I landed, everyone was like, "That was a pretty long delay." I made the decision that I wasn't going to rush, because then you mess up (and have to do extra jumps). I let go of the plane, had a good arch and counted two seconds before the reach and pull. And we were at 4,200 feet vs 3,500, so I had altitude. It was awesome. Sadly, I didn't stand the landing. I did stand my landing on one of the PRCPs that day, though. My first. They're still talking me in, so I do what they say when they say. It would appear that flaring too late reduces your chances of standing a landing. Hopefully the weather will be good this coming weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #10 October 17, 2011 QuoteAnd we were at 4,200 feet vs 3,500, so I had time. Please do yourself a favor and wean yourself off that idea of "time" and focus instead on altitude. You had ALTITUDE to work with, not "time". Time is relevant, altitude is absolute. That's why we wear altimeters instead of watches. Thanks in advance.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
undercanopy 0 #11 October 17, 2011 Roger that! Altitude it is. And the post has been updated. Thanks for the advice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #12 October 18, 2011 Congrats on your jumps!My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #13 October 18, 2011 Take note of whamac....do try NOT to do that! Quote Don't look down when reaching for the handle. I did that on my first PRCP; and as I was admiring my own feet, I simultaneously saw my canopy opening up. I knew right away, that wasn't proper. I don't care who you are, that right there is funny. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buckywaldorf 0 #14 October 19, 2011 Agreed, I LOL'd. Welcome to the forum man, keep us apprised of your training and send me a PM if you ever want to jump in NorCal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
undercanopy 0 #15 October 23, 2011 Today was a great day! For why? Two jumps with a five second delay! That. Was. AWESOME! Not only that, they were back to back. I landed, dropped my rig, got into another one, and got back on the plane. I was the third jumper for two loads of first time students. Everything went great. I had a good arch and a good pull. I have a little problem with rotating left a bit on the yaw axis, so I need to figure that one out, but other than that, I was stable. About time I started to lie horizontal it was time to pull the ripcord. Yeah, the subject of this thread is correct. I'm addicted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
