New Student in Texas

[DefyingGravity 0]

Hello everyone!


I've been lurking for a while but finally decided to post an introduction. I started AFF in July, I'm on my 15th jump now and hoping to finish my A license before the month is out.

Jumping my own pack job for the first time this weekend (hopefully).

Still having issues with a lot of bruising from my openings (though they are very stable) and my chest strap getting in the way of my vision (I am very short). The only opening that hasn't bruised so far was my first hop n pop (5500).

I enjoy swing dancing, corgis, scifi/fantasy books, and karaoke. And I always bring the beer I owe. :)

[dthames 0]

Where in Texas do you jump?

Welcome to the sport.

Instructor quote, “What's weird is that you're older than my dad!”

[DefyingGravity 0]

Been bouncing between dropzones but mainly Texas Skydiving Center and Lonestar Parachute Center.

[jumpsalot-2 3]

Did your pack job open nicely ?

Life is short ... jump often.

[jnjusticar 0]

Problem with jumping student gear is that since it isn't custom to you, you will have bruising from it until you find gear that isn't designed to be a "one size fits all" approach. I had the same problems with extreme bruising and insane soreness around my shoulders...it was coming from the lift web not being custom to me per one of the coaches. When I got my own rig which fits beautifully, no more bruising :) Good luck, happy jumping and stay safe. Get that A license!

[skymama 37]

Welcome to the forums! That chest strap scenario sounds a little troublesome. There's no other gear for you to jump that might fit you better?

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