DiegoNewDiver 0 #1 May 5, 2002 Well, made my first jump yesterday. Decided to go AFF then Static or Tandem. It was the greatest ride of my life. I go for level 2 one month from 5/4/02. I cant wait. This is the greatest thrill I have ever experienced. Had the greatest remark made to me and I will never forget it "Welcome to the Sky." Means a lot to me seeing as how I am afraid of heights. Have fun!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drenaline 0 #2 May 5, 2002 Blue Skies! congrats and welcome to the best sport there is. At first you will wait one month then you will wait a couple of weeks then you will do it every day you can, best drug there is and its all natural!"Life is full of danger, so why be afraid?"drenaline Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #3 May 5, 2002 Picture Caption "Hmmmm....I know I left that handle back there somewhere.." Congrats on the first jump!!! Don't wait any longer than you have to in between jumps. Your muscle memory will fade if you wait too long. Welcome....prepare to be broke! The more money you make, the more you jump...."It's all about the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookit 0 #4 May 5, 2002 Welcome to the family!Blues,Trey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #5 May 5, 2002 QuoteWelcome to the family!Yep! Taking nominations for new screen name. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DiegoNewDiver 0 #6 May 5, 2002 Thank you all. I am looking for all the information I can find on this sport. If you have any ideal websites shoot them to me. I am still amping from the experience. I have to extend a thanks to everyone at SkyDiveSanDiego... they made this possible. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #7 May 5, 2002 QuoteIf you have any ideal websites shoot them to meUUUUmmmmm.....this one? Seriously...look through the "Safety and Training" forums and the safety articles (Button on the top of the screen) Read the gear and rigging and just about everything else on this site. Lots of good info that should keep you busy for a long time. Knowledge is power."It's all about the BOOBIES!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO33 0 #8 May 6, 2002 Damn another junkie congrats.and like some one said jump as often as you can until you are off student status. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #9 May 6, 2002 Congratulations! Welcome to the club! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #10 May 6, 2002 it only gets better my friend...it only gets better....welcome to the air, the club, and our family....Cheersmarc"it's hard to be anal with no anus!!!"-Dogma Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #11 May 6, 2002 Quotejump as often as you can until you are off student statusJump as often as you can even when you're off student status!LOL! Seriously, the quicker you can advance through AFF the better (and safer) you'll be! You want to stay very current at this stage in your skydiving career, and practice your emergency procedures a lot (even when not jumping)!Blue Skies,G. Jones"Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #12 May 6, 2002 Quotejump as often as you can until you are off student statusJump as often as you can even when you're off student status!LOL! Seriously, the quicker you can advance through AFF the better (and safer) you'll be! You want to stay very current at this stage in your skydiving career, and practice your emergency procedures a lot (even when not jumping)!Blue Skies,G. Jones"Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ECVZZ 0 #13 May 6, 2002 Quotejump as often as you can until you are off student statusJump as often as you can even when you're off student status!LOL! Seriously, the quicker you can advance through AFF the better (and safer) you'll be! You want to stay very current at this stage in your skydiving career, and practice your emergency procedures a lot (even when not jumping)!Blue Skies,G. Jones"Why don't they have a light bulb that only shines on things that are worth looking at?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #14 May 6, 2002 Got the hiccups, ZZ? ROFL....Deigodiver, you can read this two ways - EVCZZ really really means what he says about practicing the emergency procedures, and staying current, or something else...not sure what...Ciels and Pinks-MicheleIf you really want to, you can seize the day; if you really want to, you can fly away...~enya~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith 0 #15 May 6, 2002 Welcome to the sky and to my home DZ. That looks like Adam on main side and Dave to the reserve side no? Who taught your FJC? Keith Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #16 May 7, 2002 QuoteMeans a lot to me seeing as how I am afraid of heights. Have fun!!!Me too :) I think you'll find quite a few skydivers afraid of heights Congrats for being brave enough for giving it a shot! We're all glad you loved it enough to continue!Pam'Nuthin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #17 May 7, 2002 QuoteI think you'll find quite a few skydivers afraid of heights Yep, me too! When I was a kid I'd hyperventilate and cry if I ever found myself in a treehouse or something.Taking nominations for new screen name. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyingvet 0 #18 May 7, 2002 Well come to the club, guy!!! Happy to hear the community has 1 more member. Enjoy the thrill and have as much FUN as you can, you're doing the most beautiful thing of the world!!!CONGRAT AGAIN!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #19 May 7, 2002 I was about to say that too. I thought i reconized that blue turtle rig I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #20 May 7, 2002 That first jump looked so good, I thought it was the Airspeed 3-way team. As much as I hate to admit it, I have to agree with ClayQuoteDon't wait any longer than you have to in between jumps. Your muscle memory will fade if you wait too long. Welcome....prepare to be broke! The more money you make, the more you jump....Get out and do it often. Remember, as long as there are convenience stores, you never have to be broke.flyhi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #21 May 7, 2002 Dont wait a month. The more you jump in a day, and the more often you jump, the faster your learning curve progresses. Congrats on making your first jump, though. Enjoy the sport!!!----------"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled, was convincing the world he doesn't exist!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pop 0 #22 May 7, 2002 You are right about heights. I will throw myself out of the plane, but I won't climb a ladder. Scares the shit out of me. :) Well, really it's not that bad. Skydiving definitly eased my fear of heights. ----------"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled, was convincing the world he doesn't exist!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freakshow 0 #23 May 8, 2002 I recently (2 weeks ago) made my first jump as well made my second that day. Went back the next weekend made 2 more and am headed back for more this weekend looking to make my last PRCP and first hop and pop and probably more. I'm alread broke and loving every minute of it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #24 May 8, 2002 Ah... Good old static-line course. In an argument, you can never prove you're right. The best you can do is prove that they are more wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skystorm 0 #25 May 8, 2002 Started on S/L as well. Welcome to the family. Jump often, drink much and be broke... Hang onto Heaven, when hell is on your back Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
