partly back in the sky :)

[guineapiggie101 0]

Finally got the doc ok on Thurs and was able to do 2 tandems this weekend. The first tandem, I did a "working" tandem with my AFF instructor. I wanted to, sort of, get a feeling for what it would be like to get back in the sky, be altitude aware, pull on time, and plan out my landing pattern. 2nd tandem, I just went out and had a blast (the TM did a bunch of somersaults, we spun around in freefall and had a great time).

It was nice to be back up in the air. Didn't really realize how much how I missed it. If I had had the funds, I even would have done a 3rd tandem this weekend. Chicks Rock was cool too.

I still have to keep the boot on for another 2 months. Just recently started PT, so that's helping with the healing.

We'll see what else is in store for me

Life is good.

[wolfriverjoe 1,523]

Just out of curiostiy, on the 2nd one did you still maintain altitude awareness, pull on time, plan out the landing pattern?

Having a blast doesn't mean you can't still learn stuff.

But I don't want to rain on your parade (you're a woman so I can't "bust your balls" )

It's really cool that you got back up. Even cooler that you still love it. It sounds like you decided to keep at it. I happy for you.

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Just out of curiostiy, on the 2nd one did you still maintain altitude awareness, pull on time, plan out the landing pattern?

Having a blast doesn't mean you can't still learn stuff.

But I don't want to rain on your parade (you're a woman so I can't "bust your balls" )

It's really cool that you got back up. Even cooler that you still love it. It sounds like you decided to keep at it. I happy for you.

Naw, I just wanted to have fun, so I concentrated on the fun stuff.

I still love the sport but I'm not sure what direction I'm going to head yet. There's still time

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I still love the sport but I'm not sure what direction I'm going to head yet. There's still time

There is *always* time. The sky ain't goin' nowhere.

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I still love the sport but I'm not sure what direction I'm going to head yet. There's still time

There is *always* time. The sky ain't goin' nowhere.

Very true.

I want to do another tandem in a week or so. It's fun.

[DSE 5]

maybe organize a tandem RW jump with your friends. Have em' build a round on you in the air. Matt is particularly good at organizing these and making them fun.

[emmiwy 0]

Have you ever thought about paragliding? From what I know, it's another avenue to really enjoy views from up high. :)

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Have you ever thought about paragliding? From what I know, it's another avenue to really enjoy views from up high. :)

Paragliding sounds like fun. I actually thought about giving that a try when I was in Hawaii last Dec.

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Paragliding sounds like fun. I actually thought about giving that a try when I was in Hawaii last Dec.

Oh, and I didn't at all mean to imply to substitute one for the other, just suggesting another thing to try if you have the time. :)

[guineapiggie101 0]

For now, I plan on doing tandems since they are a lot of fun too. But, does anybody know if tandems can be used as a way for me to get my anxiety under control so I can one day jump solo again? On my 1st tandem back, I did use it as something instructional where I was altitude aware, pulled on time, and even planned out my landing pattern with the help of the TI.

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Ended up doing a 5-way tandem RW jump yesterday. That was soooo cool. Haven't had this much fun with jumping. It was nice that my friends organized this for me. Two of my friends even videoed in on their Go-Pros.
For the time being, I think I will stick with tandems. I'm having a lot of fun with them.