madonnashere 0 #1 December 2, 2004 I made my first tandem jump at Eloy over the Thanksgiving weekend. It was the most awesome experience of my life. I have never had this amount of fun in my entire life. I would like some advice, suggestions, comments from you experienced jumpers, as one thing that happened may keep me from continuing. I did not feel any nervousness on the flight up, I was totally excited and having a blast during the freefall and the time under the canopy. My Tandem Master asked me what kind of ride I wanted and I told him "Let's have some fun and I will let you know if it bothers/scares me." We did spins left and right on freefall and several canopy spins. I had such a blast, and think I could become hooked on this sport. BUT. . . . . What I didn't like and want to know what to do to about "door fear." I was so excited sliding down the bench and seeing everyone go out the door. (we were 2nd to the last out of the plane) Saw the person in front of me drop out of sight and when I stood up for my turn and looked down, I felt my feet back pedaling and I thought "What in the world are you doing." I know that I didn't get into the position we practiced on the ground. I felt like I just froze at the door. Fortunately I didn't have to make the decision to go out the door, because I would not have been able to do it. I don't want to have the feeling of fear at the door everytime I jump and would really like to hear from anyone who has had the same feeling and how you overcame it, if it is something you can overcome. I told my husband (who is going to do his AFF/ASP while we are in Eloy, he has 3 jumps and is hooked) that I had such a blast, but don't think that I will be able to continue to jump if I get that feeling everytime. I am not the type person who goes out of her way looking for an adreline rush and I almost never (until now) take risks or chances on something that I could get hurt doing. My kids (17yo and 22yo) are so excited that I am finally getting out and having fun. They even told me that they are proud of me and couldn't believe it when I called them from Eloy to tell them "Guess what, I just jumped out of an airplane." Sorry for the long post, appreciate any helpful input. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #2 December 2, 2004 Not to worry .. its a natural feeling. Eventually.. that will turn to excitement when its time to go. Its all about getting comfortable with the reality of what you are doing.. getting to know your reactions...getting to know your gear and your emergency procedures in case something does happen. So for most of us I think it goes away pretty quickly.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brodes 0 #3 December 2, 2004 Yep i was over it by the end of my AFF, now if there's an open door, im gone!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skysprite 0 #4 December 2, 2004 I jump at a cessna DZ, and I found my door fears were reduced once I started spotting and had to open the door myself. While I still get massive butterflies, I've found it does get easier and a hell of a lot more fun. ~skysprite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MC208B 0 #5 December 2, 2004 relax, enjoy....remember what awaits you when you go through that door Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wee 0 #6 December 2, 2004 hey! i'm new to this as well & had the same thing happen... i didn't start second guessing the idea until i was out the door If the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nate_1979 9 #7 December 2, 2004 I know that feeling, very well... It's normal, and it's something you will get over... May take a few jumps, for me it took 19... Keep it up, it's worth it FGF #??? I miss the sky... There are 10 types of people in the world... those who understand binary and those who don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NickDG 23 #8 December 2, 2004 >>My kids (17yo and 22yo) are so excited that I am finally getting out and having fun. They even told me that they are proud of me << Congratulations, you now have more jumps than 99.9 percent of all the people in the world. Don't over analyze it at this point, just enjoy the ride. This is the beginning of what can be a long and fruitful (in ways you'll never imagine right now) involvement in the sport. And the beginning is the best part. The rest is just practice . . . And your kids are correct, and I'll add if I may, we are proud of you too. NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Guest #9 December 2, 2004 Congratulations.... I think I speak for most when I say that "door fear" as you put it, never really goes away, but you eventually get accustomed to the sensation, and although it's still there in the background (as it should be!), after a while it ceases to be overwhelming. In psychological terms, it's known as habituation. It's amazing what the human mind can get used to! mh . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Travman 6 #10 December 2, 2004 conquering fears is the great thing about skydiving, makes you able to handle other things that come up in life. If I am feeling nervous about something I just tell myself "You jump out of planes for fun", it really helps! You'll get use to going to the door, and soon crave the thrill it gives you. I've always just thought of the procedure more than anything. Move here, foot there, hands there, leg here stand there and then you are in freefall, don't bother to think about it. Jumped out of a skyvan for the first time on sat, now that was daunting walking up to the back and turning around. It was great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LuvToFly 0 #11 December 2, 2004 When I started, I used to find myself getting nervous going from the seat to the door. Weird - Not going up, and not IN the door. In the door, even with the propblast, has always been great. Falling away is great. But the little can't-really-stand-up-straight hobble to the door in the King Air was a first nerve-racking - It does go away for some though. I thoroughly enjoy each part now. Nothing but fun with skills attached. If you are really into the sport, I bet you too will learn to enjoy each facet of the experience - If you get too spooked however, back off for a bit and re-evaluate. It's not for everyone, and you do not want to panic - you must be able to keep your cool and do what you have been taught - Enjoy! "The helicopter approaches closer than any other to fulfillment of mankind's ancient dreams of a magic carpet" - Igor Sikorsky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites flyangel2 2 #12 December 2, 2004 When I had 100 skydives, I went to my very experienced friend and jumpmaster. I told him that I was still scared. He said, "Good, when that feeling stops, get out of the sport." I think that the fear has turned more into anticipation. That is a feeling that keeps me aware and alive.May 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 VampireGirl 0 #13 December 2, 2004 Every time I get in a jump plane, I ask myself "what am I doing?" That's what i love about this sport, you have to constantly question and evaluate a situation. By the time I have reached 3k I have made peace with myself about it. If one day I don't make peace about it, I won't jump. Managing the fear is when it starts getting really fun, 'cos the fear is what you pay for. Well done! Eloy is a great place to do your first jump. I did my AFF there and it was f****g awesome. XX Sarahwww.sneale-create.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Dougiefresh 0 #14 December 2, 2004 Door fear, as evidenced by all these responses, is totally natural and you will get over it. During my training, I was constantly thinking, "Why am I doing this? I'm terrified! I'm gonna die! This is for sure, absolutely, the LAST TIME I am ever doing something so stupid, reckless, and expensive to boot!" Well... a few months later I've spent ~$7 k on this sport, gotten my own rig and a B license. You'll be fine. Just get out the door. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #15 December 2, 2004 How wonderful that you have found out how beautiful skydiving can be. Welcome to the sky, my dear. Door fear is normal for most new jumpers. Relax and accept it for the time being,and one day soon, your fear will turn into genuine excitement and "anticipation" as Flyangel has explained. Remember to breathe deeply to calm yourself down before jumping out the door, and you will be just fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TEB6363 0 #16 December 2, 2004 Yep, like everyone is saying.. There will be some 'fear'.. But relax, enjoy the experience and think about your jump.. Once the plane takes off, you're gonna have to land - Might as well jump out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites madonnashere 0 #17 December 3, 2004 Amazon, Brodes, skysprite, MC2088, wee, nate_1979, NickDG, markharju, Travman, LuvToFly, flyangel2, VampireGirl, Dougiefresh, VanillaSkyGirl, and TEB6363 I want to thank all of you for your words of encouragement and letting me know that the feeling is something that I can get over. I AM GOING TO PERRIS ON SATURDAY (weather permitting) and FACE THAT DOOR AND JUMP AGAIN!!! I hope that I get to meet some of you in Eloy at the holiday boogie and thank you in person. And Next year Jump with You!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #18 December 3, 2004 QuoteI AM GOING TO PERRIS ON SATURDAY (weather permitting) and FACE THAT DOOR AND JUMP AGAIN!!! YAAAAAAAAAY!!! I jump there sometimes, so I'm sure that we'll eventually meet (and jump together, someday). Heck, I could even initiate you into the Pink Mafia when you're ready. Good luck and have fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites countrygirl 0 #19 December 3, 2004 QuoteWhen I had 100 skydives, I went to my very experienced friend and jumpmaster. I told him that I was still scared. He said, "Good, when that feeling stops, get out of the sport." I think that the fear has turned more into anticipation. That is a feeling that keeps me aware and alive. That is what they told me on my DZ when I asked about it too. It makes sense. They also added if you were not afraid at all then we would be worried about taking you up there. Hang in there and enjoy!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Guest #20 December 3, 2004 Naval aviation Instructor / Evaluators call that "NAFOD", meaning "No Apparent Fear Of Death". To them, it indicates that somebody is mentally unhealthy, not because of fear, but rather from THE LACK OF IT. In other words - it's okay to have some fear. The trick is to find the fine balance point between too much and just enough. It's different for everyone, in my opinion, but in the end, one eventually grows accustomed to it, and manages the fear in the same manner that one manages the risk. The management of the risk comes through faith: in yourself, in your training, in your fellow skydivers, and in your equipment, right up to and including the aircraft you're riding in and the bus driver flying it ("Next stop - Twelve Grand!" - heh [sorry, Chris, but I had to...]). Development of that faith takes time, but if you stick with it, it'll come to you, and that's a guarantee coming from moi, one of the worst skydiving students ever. Then you'll be the one to watch the eyes of your whuffo friends bug out of their heads like Volkswagens when you nonchalantly say, "Yeah, but I've only done it fifty times." mh . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wingnut 0 #21 December 3, 2004 QuoteWhat I didn't like and want to know what to do to about "door fear." easy, get out of it.... then there is no more door and no more fear.....lol..... everytime i jump my round canopy i get nervouse on the way up, but once i'm in the air it all goes away.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wee 0 #22 December 3, 2004 heya! I found the article but had to scan it because I couldn't find it anywhere online (it was a summer issue). The files were too large to attach here, so follow the links below. It's two pages long: page 1 page 2 have fun this wekend!! If the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites madonnashere 0 #23 December 3, 2004 Thanks so much for the article, I don't feel like I am alone in this feeling and look forward to jumping this weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DShiznit 0 #24 December 3, 2004 I think I finally got used to the feeling around jump 15-20.... I then took a break for several months, after coming back it was like AFF1 all over again, just terrified of getting past the door. If the weather holds up this weekend, I'm going to make a recurrency jump, since I haven't jumped in 4 months. I'd be willing to bet door fear is going to be there.... Accept it. It's what keeps you aware. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Morcyk 0 #25 December 3, 2004 Same thing here. Excited as hell on the way to the dropzone, get all geared up and hop on the plane no problems. Going up to altitude I look at the alti and see I'm about 2k from jump alititude and all of a sudden I start shaking. I mean absolutely terrified to the point people wonder why I wanna bother. The strange thing for me is that my fear is BEFORE the door. once I'm in the door, I'm ready and willing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 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 Go To Topic Listing
skysprite 0 #4 December 2, 2004 I jump at a cessna DZ, and I found my door fears were reduced once I started spotting and had to open the door myself. While I still get massive butterflies, I've found it does get easier and a hell of a lot more fun. ~skysprite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MC208B 0 #5 December 2, 2004 relax, enjoy....remember what awaits you when you go through that door Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wee 0 #6 December 2, 2004 hey! i'm new to this as well & had the same thing happen... i didn't start second guessing the idea until i was out the door If the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nate_1979 9 #7 December 2, 2004 I know that feeling, very well... It's normal, and it's something you will get over... May take a few jumps, for me it took 19... Keep it up, it's worth it FGF #??? I miss the sky... There are 10 types of people in the world... those who understand binary and those who don't. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #8 December 2, 2004 >>My kids (17yo and 22yo) are so excited that I am finally getting out and having fun. They even told me that they are proud of me << Congratulations, you now have more jumps than 99.9 percent of all the people in the world. Don't over analyze it at this point, just enjoy the ride. This is the beginning of what can be a long and fruitful (in ways you'll never imagine right now) involvement in the sport. And the beginning is the best part. The rest is just practice . . . And your kids are correct, and I'll add if I may, we are proud of you too. NickD BASE 194 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #9 December 2, 2004 Congratulations.... I think I speak for most when I say that "door fear" as you put it, never really goes away, but you eventually get accustomed to the sensation, and although it's still there in the background (as it should be!), after a while it ceases to be overwhelming. In psychological terms, it's known as habituation. It's amazing what the human mind can get used to! mh . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Travman 6 #10 December 2, 2004 conquering fears is the great thing about skydiving, makes you able to handle other things that come up in life. If I am feeling nervous about something I just tell myself "You jump out of planes for fun", it really helps! You'll get use to going to the door, and soon crave the thrill it gives you. I've always just thought of the procedure more than anything. Move here, foot there, hands there, leg here stand there and then you are in freefall, don't bother to think about it. Jumped out of a skyvan for the first time on sat, now that was daunting walking up to the back and turning around. It was great! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuvToFly 0 #11 December 2, 2004 When I started, I used to find myself getting nervous going from the seat to the door. Weird - Not going up, and not IN the door. In the door, even with the propblast, has always been great. Falling away is great. But the little can't-really-stand-up-straight hobble to the door in the King Air was a first nerve-racking - It does go away for some though. I thoroughly enjoy each part now. Nothing but fun with skills attached. If you are really into the sport, I bet you too will learn to enjoy each facet of the experience - If you get too spooked however, back off for a bit and re-evaluate. It's not for everyone, and you do not want to panic - you must be able to keep your cool and do what you have been taught - Enjoy! "The helicopter approaches closer than any other to fulfillment of mankind's ancient dreams of a magic carpet" - Igor Sikorsky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #12 December 2, 2004 When I had 100 skydives, I went to my very experienced friend and jumpmaster. I told him that I was still scared. He said, "Good, when that feeling stops, get out of the sport." I think that the fear has turned more into anticipation. That is a feeling that keeps me aware and alive.May 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
VampireGirl 0 #13 December 2, 2004 Every time I get in a jump plane, I ask myself "what am I doing?" That's what i love about this sport, you have to constantly question and evaluate a situation. By the time I have reached 3k I have made peace with myself about it. If one day I don't make peace about it, I won't jump. Managing the fear is when it starts getting really fun, 'cos the fear is what you pay for. Well done! Eloy is a great place to do your first jump. I did my AFF there and it was f****g awesome. XX Sarahwww.sneale-create.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #14 December 2, 2004 Door fear, as evidenced by all these responses, is totally natural and you will get over it. During my training, I was constantly thinking, "Why am I doing this? I'm terrified! I'm gonna die! This is for sure, absolutely, the LAST TIME I am ever doing something so stupid, reckless, and expensive to boot!" Well... a few months later I've spent ~$7 k on this sport, gotten my own rig and a B license. You'll be fine. Just get out the door. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #15 December 2, 2004 How wonderful that you have found out how beautiful skydiving can be. Welcome to the sky, my dear. Door fear is normal for most new jumpers. Relax and accept it for the time being,and one day soon, your fear will turn into genuine excitement and "anticipation" as Flyangel has explained. Remember to breathe deeply to calm yourself down before jumping out the door, and you will be just fine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites TEB6363 0 #16 December 2, 2004 Yep, like everyone is saying.. There will be some 'fear'.. But relax, enjoy the experience and think about your jump.. Once the plane takes off, you're gonna have to land - Might as well jump out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites madonnashere 0 #17 December 3, 2004 Amazon, Brodes, skysprite, MC2088, wee, nate_1979, NickDG, markharju, Travman, LuvToFly, flyangel2, VampireGirl, Dougiefresh, VanillaSkyGirl, and TEB6363 I want to thank all of you for your words of encouragement and letting me know that the feeling is something that I can get over. I AM GOING TO PERRIS ON SATURDAY (weather permitting) and FACE THAT DOOR AND JUMP AGAIN!!! I hope that I get to meet some of you in Eloy at the holiday boogie and thank you in person. And Next year Jump with You!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites VanillaSkyGirl 6 #18 December 3, 2004 QuoteI AM GOING TO PERRIS ON SATURDAY (weather permitting) and FACE THAT DOOR AND JUMP AGAIN!!! YAAAAAAAAAY!!! I jump there sometimes, so I'm sure that we'll eventually meet (and jump together, someday). Heck, I could even initiate you into the Pink Mafia when you're ready. Good luck and have fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites countrygirl 0 #19 December 3, 2004 QuoteWhen I had 100 skydives, I went to my very experienced friend and jumpmaster. I told him that I was still scared. He said, "Good, when that feeling stops, get out of the sport." I think that the fear has turned more into anticipation. That is a feeling that keeps me aware and alive. That is what they told me on my DZ when I asked about it too. It makes sense. They also added if you were not afraid at all then we would be worried about taking you up there. Hang in there and enjoy!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Guest #20 December 3, 2004 Naval aviation Instructor / Evaluators call that "NAFOD", meaning "No Apparent Fear Of Death". To them, it indicates that somebody is mentally unhealthy, not because of fear, but rather from THE LACK OF IT. In other words - it's okay to have some fear. The trick is to find the fine balance point between too much and just enough. It's different for everyone, in my opinion, but in the end, one eventually grows accustomed to it, and manages the fear in the same manner that one manages the risk. The management of the risk comes through faith: in yourself, in your training, in your fellow skydivers, and in your equipment, right up to and including the aircraft you're riding in and the bus driver flying it ("Next stop - Twelve Grand!" - heh [sorry, Chris, but I had to...]). Development of that faith takes time, but if you stick with it, it'll come to you, and that's a guarantee coming from moi, one of the worst skydiving students ever. Then you'll be the one to watch the eyes of your whuffo friends bug out of their heads like Volkswagens when you nonchalantly say, "Yeah, but I've only done it fifty times." mh . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wingnut 0 #21 December 3, 2004 QuoteWhat I didn't like and want to know what to do to about "door fear." easy, get out of it.... then there is no more door and no more fear.....lol..... everytime i jump my round canopy i get nervouse on the way up, but once i'm in the air it all goes away.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wee 0 #22 December 3, 2004 heya! I found the article but had to scan it because I couldn't find it anywhere online (it was a summer issue). The files were too large to attach here, so follow the links below. It's two pages long: page 1 page 2 have fun this wekend!! If the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites madonnashere 0 #23 December 3, 2004 Thanks so much for the article, I don't feel like I am alone in this feeling and look forward to jumping this weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DShiznit 0 #24 December 3, 2004 I think I finally got used to the feeling around jump 15-20.... I then took a break for several months, after coming back it was like AFF1 all over again, just terrified of getting past the door. If the weather holds up this weekend, I'm going to make a recurrency jump, since I haven't jumped in 4 months. I'd be willing to bet door fear is going to be there.... Accept it. It's what keeps you aware. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Morcyk 0 #25 December 3, 2004 Same thing here. Excited as hell on the way to the dropzone, get all geared up and hop on the plane no problems. Going up to altitude I look at the alti and see I'm about 2k from jump alititude and all of a sudden I start shaking. I mean absolutely terrified to the point people wonder why I wanna bother. The strange thing for me is that my fear is BEFORE the door. once I'm in the door, I'm ready and willing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 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 Go To Topic Listing
TEB6363 0 #16 December 2, 2004 Yep, like everyone is saying.. There will be some 'fear'.. But relax, enjoy the experience and think about your jump.. Once the plane takes off, you're gonna have to land - Might as well jump out!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madonnashere 0 #17 December 3, 2004 Amazon, Brodes, skysprite, MC2088, wee, nate_1979, NickDG, markharju, Travman, LuvToFly, flyangel2, VampireGirl, Dougiefresh, VanillaSkyGirl, and TEB6363 I want to thank all of you for your words of encouragement and letting me know that the feeling is something that I can get over. I AM GOING TO PERRIS ON SATURDAY (weather permitting) and FACE THAT DOOR AND JUMP AGAIN!!! I hope that I get to meet some of you in Eloy at the holiday boogie and thank you in person. And Next year Jump with You!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VanillaSkyGirl 6 #18 December 3, 2004 QuoteI AM GOING TO PERRIS ON SATURDAY (weather permitting) and FACE THAT DOOR AND JUMP AGAIN!!! YAAAAAAAAAY!!! I jump there sometimes, so I'm sure that we'll eventually meet (and jump together, someday). Heck, I could even initiate you into the Pink Mafia when you're ready. Good luck and have fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites countrygirl 0 #19 December 3, 2004 QuoteWhen I had 100 skydives, I went to my very experienced friend and jumpmaster. I told him that I was still scared. He said, "Good, when that feeling stops, get out of the sport." I think that the fear has turned more into anticipation. That is a feeling that keeps me aware and alive. That is what they told me on my DZ when I asked about it too. It makes sense. They also added if you were not afraid at all then we would be worried about taking you up there. Hang in there and enjoy!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Guest #20 December 3, 2004 Naval aviation Instructor / Evaluators call that "NAFOD", meaning "No Apparent Fear Of Death". To them, it indicates that somebody is mentally unhealthy, not because of fear, but rather from THE LACK OF IT. In other words - it's okay to have some fear. The trick is to find the fine balance point between too much and just enough. It's different for everyone, in my opinion, but in the end, one eventually grows accustomed to it, and manages the fear in the same manner that one manages the risk. The management of the risk comes through faith: in yourself, in your training, in your fellow skydivers, and in your equipment, right up to and including the aircraft you're riding in and the bus driver flying it ("Next stop - Twelve Grand!" - heh [sorry, Chris, but I had to...]). Development of that faith takes time, but if you stick with it, it'll come to you, and that's a guarantee coming from moi, one of the worst skydiving students ever. Then you'll be the one to watch the eyes of your whuffo friends bug out of their heads like Volkswagens when you nonchalantly say, "Yeah, but I've only done it fifty times." mh . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wingnut 0 #21 December 3, 2004 QuoteWhat I didn't like and want to know what to do to about "door fear." easy, get out of it.... then there is no more door and no more fear.....lol..... everytime i jump my round canopy i get nervouse on the way up, but once i'm in the air it all goes away.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wee 0 #22 December 3, 2004 heya! I found the article but had to scan it because I couldn't find it anywhere online (it was a summer issue). The files were too large to attach here, so follow the links below. It's two pages long: page 1 page 2 have fun this wekend!! If the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites madonnashere 0 #23 December 3, 2004 Thanks so much for the article, I don't feel like I am alone in this feeling and look forward to jumping this weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DShiznit 0 #24 December 3, 2004 I think I finally got used to the feeling around jump 15-20.... I then took a break for several months, after coming back it was like AFF1 all over again, just terrified of getting past the door. If the weather holds up this weekend, I'm going to make a recurrency jump, since I haven't jumped in 4 months. I'd be willing to bet door fear is going to be there.... Accept it. It's what keeps you aware. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Morcyk 0 #25 December 3, 2004 Same thing here. Excited as hell on the way to the dropzone, get all geared up and hop on the plane no problems. Going up to altitude I look at the alti and see I'm about 2k from jump alititude and all of a sudden I start shaking. I mean absolutely terrified to the point people wonder why I wanna bother. The strange thing for me is that my fear is BEFORE the door. once I'm in the door, I'm ready and willing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 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
countrygirl 0 #19 December 3, 2004 QuoteWhen I had 100 skydives, I went to my very experienced friend and jumpmaster. I told him that I was still scared. He said, "Good, when that feeling stops, get out of the sport." I think that the fear has turned more into anticipation. That is a feeling that keeps me aware and alive. That is what they told me on my DZ when I asked about it too. It makes sense. They also added if you were not afraid at all then we would be worried about taking you up there. Hang in there and enjoy!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #20 December 3, 2004 Naval aviation Instructor / Evaluators call that "NAFOD", meaning "No Apparent Fear Of Death". To them, it indicates that somebody is mentally unhealthy, not because of fear, but rather from THE LACK OF IT. In other words - it's okay to have some fear. The trick is to find the fine balance point between too much and just enough. It's different for everyone, in my opinion, but in the end, one eventually grows accustomed to it, and manages the fear in the same manner that one manages the risk. The management of the risk comes through faith: in yourself, in your training, in your fellow skydivers, and in your equipment, right up to and including the aircraft you're riding in and the bus driver flying it ("Next stop - Twelve Grand!" - heh [sorry, Chris, but I had to...]). Development of that faith takes time, but if you stick with it, it'll come to you, and that's a guarantee coming from moi, one of the worst skydiving students ever. Then you'll be the one to watch the eyes of your whuffo friends bug out of their heads like Volkswagens when you nonchalantly say, "Yeah, but I've only done it fifty times." mh . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #21 December 3, 2004 QuoteWhat I didn't like and want to know what to do to about "door fear." easy, get out of it.... then there is no more door and no more fear.....lol..... everytime i jump my round canopy i get nervouse on the way up, but once i'm in the air it all goes away.... ______________________________________ "i have no reader's digest version" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wee 0 #22 December 3, 2004 heya! I found the article but had to scan it because I couldn't find it anywhere online (it was a summer issue). The files were too large to attach here, so follow the links below. It's two pages long: page 1 page 2 have fun this wekend!! If the world didn't suck, we'd all fall off! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madonnashere 0 #23 December 3, 2004 Thanks so much for the article, I don't feel like I am alone in this feeling and look forward to jumping this weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DShiznit 0 #24 December 3, 2004 I think I finally got used to the feeling around jump 15-20.... I then took a break for several months, after coming back it was like AFF1 all over again, just terrified of getting past the door. If the weather holds up this weekend, I'm going to make a recurrency jump, since I haven't jumped in 4 months. I'd be willing to bet door fear is going to be there.... Accept it. It's what keeps you aware. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Morcyk 0 #25 December 3, 2004 Same thing here. Excited as hell on the way to the dropzone, get all geared up and hop on the plane no problems. Going up to altitude I look at the alti and see I'm about 2k from jump alititude and all of a sudden I start shaking. I mean absolutely terrified to the point people wonder why I wanna bother. The strange thing for me is that my fear is BEFORE the door. once I'm in the door, I'm ready and willing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
