MikeStafford 0 #26 January 31, 2014 You are probably quite young and start bar fights everywhere you go. Lots of testosterone in those arteries. As I said before, most of the posters were just enablers. Others did try to curb your search for the ideal discipline. My posts are to the point (or pointless if you wish). but I was saying the same thing others were saying. Just look at your original post. 100s of words asking about things which nobody can know about. You just need to learn to fall stable and land safely. When you try some RW way later you will learn you weren't falling stable and will improve. But slow the hell down or you will get yourself hurt. Forget BASE and forget swooping. Those will get you killed. You can choose to kill yourself later if you wish. Get to the drop zone. Make a jump. If you like it go again. Learn what you need to know to jump safely on each jump and don't worry about extraneous crap. Anyways....thats all i have to say about that That's the line Forrest Gump used! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #27 January 31, 2014 QuoteHis other post is about buying gear and this one is about deciding on a displine to focus on. Frankly neither makes any sense to me. He doesn't know what he doesn't now. Some people's default mode when they approach learning something new is to try to be ultra prepared and plan it all out. He doesn't know that's a bad approach with skydiving. He doesn't know what he doesn't know. At least I think that he doesn't know what he doesn't know. I don't know... lately I've been thinking that we're all being led around the room by an ever increasing army of ChrisD sock puppetsOwned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeStafford 0 #28 January 31, 2014 labrysQuoteHis other post is about buying gear and this one is about deciding on a displine to focus on. Frankly neither makes any sense to me. He doesn't know what he doesn't now. Some people's default mode when they approach learning something new is to try to be ultra prepared and plan it all out. He doesn't know that's a bad approach with skydiving. He doesn't know what he doesn't know. At least I think that he doesn't know what he doesn't know. I don't know... lately I've been thinking that we're all being led around the room by an ever increasing army of ChrisD sock puppets Plato believed that we already know things and do not have to be taught. Just reminded of what we already know. Which means we can get rid of all the damn skydiving instructors and just throw students out the door. They'll figure out what to do as they remember on the way down. Or they'll prove Plato wrong and we will clear that point up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #29 January 31, 2014 I bet you lost almost everyone now... so here's some assigned reading for those that never took a college level philosophy course and don't get the Plato reference: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_priori_and_a_posteriori#Early_uses NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doug_Davis 0 #30 January 31, 2014 kllrbeeStuff... Im retired army. I was in Iraq from 03 to 05. After being out for a number of years and missing being on airborne status (234 military jumps) I also got involved with sport parachuting here in Kentucky last year, as you are now. I also did the whole newbie day dreaming about what part of the sport interests me most bit. Its normal and ignore anyone who gets a hair up their ass over it. Hell Im still day dreaming, during this long cold dark winter about all the jumps Im going to make this summer and what discipline I want to pursue. Ive also been flying down to Florida and the Deland DZ to get my jump fix in this winter. Going again in 3 weeks. Ignore "Mike Stafford" the guy signed up on the forums 3 days ago. Who the hell knows if this internet tough guy is even real. Anyone can create a profile and claim to have thousands of jumps. From one soldier and newbie to another: ask questions, have fun, and good luck once you start training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingRhenquest 1 #31 January 31, 2014 kllrbee Hey all Thnx again for the info and pm's. I realize now that concentrating on disciplines is totally pointless right now. I know many of u said "just go jump" and I would have started already but its been too cold here. Oh. Good point. Go... get in a wind tunnel! Friend of mine's putting in some minutes in the tunnel and hopes to do AFF a bit later on. She's already flying about as well as I was at the end of AFF. The first couple sessions are kind of boring, but then you get to the point where you can actually fly and it starts being more fun. Plus it's easier to get video, so you can actually watch your skills improve.I'm trying to teach myself how to set things on fire with my mind. Hey... is it hot in here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gowlerk 2,190 #32 February 1, 2014 QuoteIgnore "Mike Stafford" the guy signed up on the forums 3 days ago. Who the hell knows if this internet tough guy is even real. Anyone can create a profile and claim to have thousands of jumps. Yea, but he is averaging 14.5 post a day. I think Chris D is coaching him on how to use da net.Always remember the brave children who died defending your right to bear arms. Freedom is not free. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #33 February 1, 2014 labrys ...At least I think that he doesn't know what he doesn't know. I don't know... lately I've been thinking that we're all being led around the room by an ever increasing army of ChrisD sock puppets Well, it's good to know that I'm not the only one thinking that. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeStafford 0 #34 February 5, 2014 gowlerkQuoteIgnore "Mike Stafford" the guy signed up on the forums 3 days ago. Who the hell knows if this internet tough guy is even real. Anyone can create a profile and claim to have thousands of jumps. Yea, but he is averaging 14.5 post a day. I think Chris D is coaching him on how to use da net. I wouldn't ignore good advice. Unless it came from a guy with 37 jumps who knows nothing yet. The only bad advice given here for the noob was all the details about swooping, BASE and CRW. His instructor will be pleased that he knows all that great stuff when he finally gets out to jump. May as well tell him when bridge day is so he doesn't miss it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ridebmxbikes 0 #35 February 5, 2014 MikeStafford I wouldn't ignore good advice. Unless it came from a guy with 37 jumps who knows nothing yet. The only bad advice given here for the noob was all the details about swooping, BASE and CRW. His instructor will be pleased that he knows all that great stuff when he finally gets out to jump. May as well tell him when bridge day is so he doesn't miss it! every third saturday in october right?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #36 February 6, 2014 But I would ignore advice form a guy who has trouble telling the truth. I already know you are lying about your Lic. # and there are serious doubts that you hold a riggers ticket. Now find a kernel of truth is that. Of course it could be that you are not posting under a real name. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
