Ducky 0 #1 January 15, 2002 Woohoo!!! Finally, I did my AFF level 6 & 7 yesterday at ASC with Hans Paulsen. Wow, talk about fun jumps!6 was not as pretty as I would have liked but it made the grade. Level 7 was a blast, there was no time for the suprise Hans had planned (he was gonna flip me at about 7,000ft without warning) luckily he didn't get to me in time, but told me after landing of his plans. I still am having trouble with my landings and timing my flare, but a few grass stains won't hurt. I guess the green will match the bottles of the BEER I owe :)I just wanted to thank the folks here at DZ.com, you have been a tremendous help, with your knowledge and enthusiasm. I hope to see you all in the sky someday!Kwak!!!p.s. I threw in a pic from my level 5 for the heck of it. Can ya tell Jack is struggling to slow down and stay with my feather-weight ass?!? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harro 0 #2 January 15, 2002 WEEHAAAARWell done!!!Freemind, freesky, freebeer, freefly, freesex Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #3 January 15, 2002 Duckys a skiydiver...hes in luck if it rains all day he'll pretend hes a duck!!! quak quak woddle woddle quak quak woddle woddle!!!!CONGRATS!!!!!jason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MiataDRM 0 #4 January 15, 2002 Congrats brother. Keep playing w/ the canopy; you'll figure out when to flare. If all else fails, ask someone to put u on radio to tell u when to flare or have someone tape your landing. Most of my friends would do that for free for anyone at our DZ. Be safe & have fun**I'm a Pschydiver!Majdi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #5 January 15, 2002 Yeeee hawwww!!! Big congrats on making it through! Now starts the real fun And don't stress the flare thing; you'll get it eventually... just takes lots of practice!pull and flare,lisa-- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #6 January 15, 2002 BEER! Congrats!Success is how high you bounce when you hit bottom.-General George Patton- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #7 January 15, 2002 Congrats....now get your ass to a real DZ!"I got some beers....Let's Drink em!!!"Clay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rendezvous 0 #8 January 15, 2002 Congratulations ! ... and put a side a lot of money because now the fun begins. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #9 January 15, 2002 Great job, Ducky!We've all been there and known how good it feels to graduate.Justin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scottbre 0 #10 January 15, 2002 QuoteWe've all been there and known how good it feels to graduate.I haven't . . ."Can't keep my mind from the circling sky. Tongue-tied & twisted just an earth-bound misfit, I." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kingbunky 3 #11 January 15, 2002 neither do i, but look out next summer! sometimes it sux to live in the great white north.."Jumping out of planes for the thrill of it all."-J.Geils Band Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chickenhawk420 0 #12 January 15, 2002 Congrats! Lucky duckling"I hope to see you all in the sky someday" Hell yeah... well as soon as i get to where you are, aff here i come (well summer isn't too far off) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #13 January 15, 2002 Well, you will. Justin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMC 0 #14 January 15, 2002 Congrats!I bet you thought AFF was expensive. Now you got to save for a rig. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #15 January 15, 2002 Speaking of which, I've got one for sale. An excellent rig for beginners. The rig is a Javelin, the main is a PD-170 with F-111 fabric. It probably has a little over 300 jumps on it but it's been well taken care of (nearly always packed indoors) & shows no sign of age. It's a VERY stable parachute. Even if you get line twists it'll stay upright & steady as a rock.Can't really swoop much with it, but when you're starting out, you don't want your landings to be too, uh, INTERESTING, if you know what I mean.It comes with a Cypres. I had its last 4 year maintenance done in April 2001, so you won't have to worry about that for a few years.In summer 2000 I had a new BOC pouch put on, it's nice & tight so you don't have to worry about the pilot chute sliding out. Anyway let me know if you're interested. twbrann@yahoo.comSpeed Racer"My God! It's full of stars!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pammi 0 #16 January 15, 2002 Congratulations!!!Closing pin jewelry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ducky 0 #17 January 16, 2002 Thanx Everyone! Yeah saving for a rig :( I have 2 major purchases to make very soon, that and a new camera. I really wanna do the rig first but the camera will provide some more income and make the rig more affordable. So rentals it is for now. Unless of course I could find someone to barter with, anyone in GA need work done to their house for cash or gear?? Nice thought at least. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #18 January 16, 2002 Congrats on the graduaton.... and on the rig, before you buy it... think "Would the Canopy Nazi's approve of this choice or not?" I want to touch the sky, I want to fly so high ~ Sonique Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowbird 0 #19 January 16, 2002 Congrats! I'm so jealous..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MiataDRM 0 #20 January 16, 2002 Before the flamming wars start, I thought I'd give u a chane to clarify something :-) Wn u are talking about buying a camera, please tell me u are not talking about "flying" camera! If so, do yourself (& those around u) a favor & wait until u have around 200 jumps. Make sure to talk to experienced camera flyers & read up on the camera forum section. For now, conentrate of piecing your rig together. Have fun & stay safe. Just my .02 worth!**I'm a Pschydiver!Majdi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #21 January 16, 2002 I believe he is a photographer....so he needs the camera to make money...marc"...a mind stretched with new idea's will never regain its shape" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ducky 0 #22 January 16, 2002 Oh shit ya mean i gotta wait to fly camera?? I guess I'll have to start doing Tandems then ;(Yes medic had it right. I am a part time photographer. I'm saving for a Nikon D1x about $5,000. I shoot NHL hockey games mostly with some NFL, and MLB. I also do most major concerts in Atlanta.Kwak Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ooohhhno 0 #23 January 16, 2002 Number 8 is even going to be more fun! Congrad!ooohhhno :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #24 January 16, 2002 QuoteOh shit ya mean i gotta wait to fly camera?? I guess I'll have to start doing Tandems then NOOOO no no no no....you have to have at least 210 jumps to start tandems,,,,, so go ahead and fly your camera for 10 jumps after 200 and then start you tandem coarse!!jason -TROLL TROLL TROLL!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MiataDRM 0 #25 January 16, 2002 LOL! I'm glad to hear that. Although, I'll be very jealous when u get the camera. I remember when Nikon first came out w/ it & I was looking at digital cameras....I was drooling all over it!**I'm a Pschydiver!Majdi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
