globalskyjunkie 0 #76 August 19, 2005 Tandem at a parachute club on a Military base overseas run by my drinking mates at the local pub. Loved it so much I went back the following summer (after paying off some major bills and saving some cash) and did my AFF! Can't wait to get back there and show 'em I really can land on the DZ now!___________________________ I always say the wrong thing, usually because I'm bored Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sistaluv 0 #77 August 19, 2005 My first jump was IAD not static but same idea ..(my jump master had my pilot shute in his hand) After that I did awareness jump, then 2 paper pulls, and then I pulled my own shute in a matter of 5 jumps and wow .... I'm hooked!!!! Up to date I haven't done a tandem jump but am allowed (signed off ) to jump out of hot air balloons, hellicopters, DC3,Skyvan, otters and can't waite to experience it all!!!!Little set back cause of car accident but will be back soon:) I am very happy with my training too!thanx guys;) Blue Skies and Terminal Memories 4 Life Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #78 August 19, 2005 QuotePS -anyone else out there never been on a tandem jump? Me! And you'll find most people who started a while ago nevr did any, unless they got their rating of played passenger for someone. Strangely, at 6'2" and 215 lbs, not many new TM wanna take me for a ride! lol EDIT: oh yeah, my 1st jump: IADRemster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevJim 0 #79 August 19, 2005 No tandems for me, and the closest I ever came to aff was linked exits at the WFFC... S/L!!!It's your life, live it! Karma RB#684 "Corcho", ASK#60, Muff#3520, NCB#398, NHDZ#4, C-33989, DG#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #80 August 19, 2005 QuoteStrangely, at 6'2" and 215 lbs, not many new TM wanna take me for a ride! lol She did....oh, but the little lady isn't a TM, is she? Ba-da-bing....~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 1 #81 August 19, 2005 hahaha... that's a pretty lame description. That should read. What are the TLO's? -Good climbout and count -Dearched on exit <=== Not that part though -COA -3PRCP's -Pulled @5500 -Off airport landing good <== that can be written as land safely. (more arch from hips) -Cleared to AFF LIIMy grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiles 0 #82 August 19, 2005 Tandem was my 1st, loved the experience so much that I continued with static line ---reserve on belly (rounds)...flew about 40 rounds before flying a square with round reserve (logged 750 jumps before purchasing square reserve.) I swear I wouldn't be in the sport today if it were not for my tandem experience. SMileseustress. : a positive form of stress having a beneficial effect on health, motivation, performance, and emotional well-being. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #83 August 19, 2005 QuoteWhich was it and why? S/L cause there wasn't any other way to do your first skydive way back thenMay your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiles 0 #84 August 19, 2005 QuoteMy first jump was IAD not static but same idea IAD is not same idea as static line--- Instructor assisted deployment was not considered where I come from. Then again my dz has not trained static line for over 5 years now. Tandem/AFF only training available and considered less risk. SMileseustress. : a positive form of stress having a beneficial effect on health, motivation, performance, and emotional well-being. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #85 August 19, 2005 Quotehahaha... that's a pretty lame description. That should read. What are the TLO's? LOL - I was thinking the same thing. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sistaluv 0 #86 August 19, 2005 Well on the poll there wasn't a vot for IAD so thats why I said that. Also your right, and I never did static line so I personally wouldn't really know(I guess) Blue Skies and Terminal Memories 4 Life Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeth 0 #87 August 19, 2005 Tandem here. Birthday present. Like many others -- was just gonna be a one-time thing. I would have NEVER, EVER gone if I couldn't do tandem. I didn't even consider that this is something people do over and over again. Then when I saw all the "real skydivers" at the dz, I figured they were all in it for the competition or something. Then after I landed I knew I was gonna be one of those people that does it over and over again. Actually, I tried to talk myself out of going into AFP, but after my 2nd tandem a month later I knew I could not escape the pull of the sky. "At 13,000 feet nothing else matters." PFRX!!!!! Team Funnel #174, Sunshine kisspass #109 My Jump Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,444 #88 August 19, 2005 Quotewe trained on the ground for two weeks before we ever got near an airplane. One night a week for 6 weeks before jumping. I did a LOT of PLFs and arch-counts . The reason I picked that class was because it was so long -- I figured it meant I was getting more lesson for my money. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
