First jump after 9 months

[dzfrog 0]

So I take my cat c class over because I'm deployed to Iraq and obviously cant jump there. I'm more nervous about this one than any other of my many jumps (3). I deploy the pilot chute, look up, and my lines are twisted!!! Holy crap, welcome back to Skydiving.
So I do the kick and spin drill and get out of it. My nerves were slightly frazzled when I landed and I found myself asking if this was a sport I really wanted to pursue. Line twists probably arent a big deal to seasoned jumpers, but this was my 4th.
Ya, I'm gonna start shopping for a rig today!!!!

[regulator 0]

I had line twists on my first ever jump. It was an AFF jump (Ive never done any tandem jumps). I just remembered what my instructors taught me and I bicycle kicked out of mine as well and did my first ever jump and landed on my ass. Good times.

[kmills0705 0]

Line twists are NOT a big deal or uncommon!

I did the static line progression where we are taught (and I currently teach) to expect lines twist. I describe them as a nuisance. Just deal with them and get on with it.

Be a little more aware of your body position as you open - flat and stable (and not turning). As you get more comfortable and relaxed your line twist problem will go away.

Kim Mills
USPA D21696
Tandem I, AFF I and Static Line I

[skydude2000 3]

I dunno if I agree with that. Line twists can be a big deal, depending on the situation/canopy. If the twists are high enough to distort the canopy, it can cause serious problems.

I've had line twists on an Avatar-210 and a Sabre 190 where I was spinning so fast, I was seriously considering a cutaway.

You're right though, on most student canopies, they're just a pain in the ass.

PULL!! or DIE!!

[I3uller 0]

Wait until you start jumping a bedsheet and get line twists. Insta-chop!

[Will_Evo 0]

Oh man yea that is no way of getting re-introduced to the sport, but at least you were able to keep a sound mind and deal with it cool and calm. Congrats on making it back from Iraq also, I just got back 4 weeks ago from Falcon.

-Evo

Zoo Crew

[kmills0705 0]

OK, ok, ok. I was replying specifically in terms of line twists for someone with 4 jumps on student gear.

Seriously should be no big deal and if they are then go to emergency procedures.

I have NEVER in my skydiving career contemplated getting back in the air. There has never been a question. Not after my broken tib/fib/ankle, my first cut away or after a year lay off.

Kim Mills
USPA D21696
Tandem I, AFF I and Static Line I

[wayneflorida 0]

Practice and practice your EP's. Stay alert and have fun.

[squarecanopy 0]

Good on you for getting back on the ground safe and sound! That would be a sure sign to me that you have what it takes to continue on in this sport. NEVER give up. And THANK YOU for your service!!!

Just burning a hole in the sky.....

[jf951 1]

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Practice and practice your EP's. Stay alert and have fun.

wurd...practice them in the shower, in ur sleep, while ur taking a dump, on ur way out to the DZ, in the plane...just keep it fresh

Jump more, Bitch less.

[dzfrog 0]

Thanks all for the encouragement.

[NiteQwill 0]

Welcome back! And welcome back to the skies!

I'm headed back [to Iraq] again by the end of the year.

Goal for me is to get my B-license by then.

"Fail, fail again. Fail better."
-Samuel Beckett

[JohnMitchell 16]

Welcome back from the sandbox.Don't sweat the line twists; they happen all the time.
If you ever make it up to Seattle, you're making a jump with me and Vskydiver.

[dzfrog 0]

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Welcome back! And welcome back to the skies!

I'm headed back [to Iraq] again by the end of the year.

Goal for me is to get my B-license by then.

I'm heading back on Weds. Be home for good in Aug.

[dzfrog 0]

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Welcome back from the sandbox.Don't sweat the line twists; they happen all the time.
If you ever make it up to Seattle, you're making a jump with me and Vskydiver.

Sounds like a plan, thanks John.