Zarkon 0 #26 April 18, 2008 Quote Because I'm a student, I'm usually one of the last ones to leave the plane and it freaks me out to watch the jumpers before me exit the plane. I don't know if I will ever get used to watching it. I felt the same way for the first cpl AFF, and the first time I was asked to help spot I looked out/down then pulled back in and said 'fuck that I'll learn later' Edit to add: Now the canopy end scares the shit outa me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chubba 0 #27 April 18, 2008 QuoteBecause I'm a student, I'm usually one of the last ones to leave the plane and it freaks me out to watch the jumpers before me exit the plane. I don't know if I will ever get used to watching it.+100 My AFF1 somebody got out of a Cessna 182 @ 3.5k for a hop n pop... nice one, way to make me shit my pants. I must admit though, it's extremely cool hearing that "woosh" sound when people exit, but I much prefer (as with my AFF6, was by the door/pilot) going first. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
idrankwhat 0 #28 April 18, 2008 I get nervous on the first jump after a few weeks off. I find that checking your gear about 10-50 times on the way to altitude helpsAnd I've found that when I do it that it often spreads around the plane. It looks like a skydiving Macarena. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #29 April 18, 2008 Yes I look like I have some kinda strange tick on the way up, constantly checking all the "3's"... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
repcool 2 #30 April 18, 2008 QuoteBecause I'm a student, I'm usually one of the last ones to leave the plane and it freaks me out to watch the jumpers before me exit the plane. I don't know if I will ever get used to watching it. I recall my first jump well, a twin otter. There was myself with 2 instructors and 4 other folks. I was just cool as a cucumber, no stress, no nerves, bring it on. Right.....the engines cut back, one of the guys opened this odd sliding door, popped his head out, nodded at the others, then 4 people left the airplane!!!! at point it all dawned on my like a train wreck. I kind of blacked out that exit I think.... I got more and more scared for at least the next 20 jumps. These days it is manageable, thats about all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfairleigh11 0 #31 April 18, 2008 I *SHOULD* have been nervous jumping that 'van last Friday night - never jumped at Sebastian before, never jumped a Skyvan before, never jumped with any of the other people on the plane, and there we were launching a 5-way base for an 11-way... ...but I wasn't nervous for some reason. I DO still get nerves on occasion when I get on one of our 182's, tho Nerves are strange like that, I guess. "We'll start the ass kissing with you" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #32 April 19, 2008 Quote I *SHOULD* have been nervous jumping that 'van last Friday night - never jumped at Sebastian before, never jumped a Skyvan before, never jumped with any of the other people on the plane, and there we were launching a 5-way base for an 11-way... ...but I wasn't nervous for some reason. I DO still get nerves on occasion when I get on one of our 182's, tho Nerves are strange like that, I guess. Sounds like you owe a lot of beer!!!!DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #33 April 22, 2008 Quote I *SHOULD* have been nervous jumping that 'van last Friday night - never jumped at Sebastian before, never jumped a Skyvan before, never jumped with any of the other people on the plane, and there we were launching a 5-way base for an 11-way... ...but I wasn't nervous for some reason. I DO still get nerves on occasion when I get on one of our 182's, tho Nerves are strange like that, I guess. Were you at Sebastian for the whole weekend? Di d I meet you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katinka 0 #34 April 22, 2008 After 20 jumps, my nerves got so bad I quit for a year. Just kept thinking of all the things that *could* go wrong. I've been back for about a year now, and it comes and goes. I am ALWAYS nervous first jump; always after being away a couple of weeks; always if there are a lot of new variables. After a couple of jumps, I'm the one saying let's go again! Sometimes I'm nervous about landing (after some ignoble landings on my part); sometimes it's performance. Always on the ride to altitude, I'm the one with the blank stare. But once that door opens, everything goes away. I love that total focus, can laugh about things going to hell, and then there's that wonderful canopy ride, just me and the breeze! BTW: I think I met you that weekend, and I was so nervous about the upcoming jump I didn't really get to talk to you..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #35 April 22, 2008 Quote BTW: I think I met you that weekend, and I was so nervous about the upcoming jump I didn't really get to talk to you..... Thanks for replying to my post. There is only one thing that is more important to me than jumping and that is my kids. I get so frustrated with myself for little things! It would be great to know if we met... I have only been at Sebastian 3 times, but I totally love the atmosphere and people. Not a clickish thing about the entire DZ.. wish I could say that for other FL DZ's.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 798 #36 April 23, 2008 I hope you meant some other Florida DZ's.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #37 April 23, 2008 I'm going with normiss on this... I hope you meant some other Florida DZ's...The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mamajumps 0 #38 April 23, 2008 Quote I hope you meant some other Florida DZ's.... Yes I meant some, just not saying which ones.... in all honesty, tho I have not had a bad experience at any Florida DZ... just seems like there is a lot more drama at some.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarkM 0 #39 April 24, 2008 Was there that weekend too, but I don't know you from your dz.com nick handle. Anytime you do something new in skydiving you're going to be nervous. I was having a bad week a couple months back and the people I was flocking with put me on the camera step. I hadn't done that in a wingsuit before and it's tricky, so I was anxious and nervous. Normally that goes away right when you go through with it and things come out okay, but since I was already having a bad week I stayed anxious all day from it. Just expect to be anxious whenever you try something new. A night jump, new plane, new place, new exit, new canopy, whatever. It's perfectly normal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #40 April 24, 2008 Archie Gates: The way it works is, you do the thing you're scared shitless of, and you get the courage AFTER you do it, not before you do it. Conrad Vig: That's a dumbass way to work. It should be the other way around. Archie Gates: I know. That's the way it works. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dfairleigh11 0 #41 April 24, 2008 I was there Friday evening and Saturday 'til about noon - had to be in Miami that afternoon . Dunno if I met you or not, I met a bunch of people - all awesome! You might have seen me - the bright red jumpsuit and rig are sorta hard to miss "We'll start the ass kissing with you" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
