Feeblemind 1 #51 September 16, 2006 QuoteTo add to ED's post. We had strong uppers at Lodi today and the staff that you just maligned made sure everyone knew to give EXTRA time between groups. Oh yeah...we had some extra sick freelying going on too, it is Lodi after all Just to quantify Weaks thoughts, Just a pick up 6-way VRW jump. Fire Safety Tip: Don't fry bacon while naked Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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NoWorriesNIkky 0 #53 September 16, 2006 Hey all, sorry I didn't mean to start up a new conversation. Remember I am new and don't have much experience. I more than likely did not explain the situation in whole and / or correctly. This is my last update to this thread. I did get three static line jumps and my first free fall jump in yesterday. The S/L's were fine, however my 1st free fall was a scare I will remember forever. In short I had a "brain fart" pulled out of control and the "riser" I think, wrapped around both my ankles and I spun. Boy did I spin. I couln't free my legs and had a hard time cutting away the main. But as you can see, I must have cause I'm here. I grabbed those toggles on the reserve, released the brakes and found my alti at 1500ft. I could see I was not going to make my markers and looked for where to land. Which, unfortunately for me, was a field of DIRT. After being completely scared out of my frinken mind and afraid of missing the dirt and hitting the road, I got toggles to shoulders at 10 ft. and at about 3ft I let go of the right toggled to block my face from impact. My feet hit the ground and momentum turned me into superwoman belly down in the dirt. The bruises and scabs are minor. The swelling in my leg and knee has mostly gone. We did stay and bbq for those that stayed around after closing. I must have known I would need to drink because I had three cases of corona in the car. Needless to say, I drank my fricken ass off and my husband and I stayed in a hotel in Galt. TO EVERYONE! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING. You will see me again as soon as the aches and pains subside A little bit of worries Nikky No Worries, You're Good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WeakMindedFool 0 #54 September 17, 2006 Glad to see you are OK! I watched your cutaway from the loading area. I was the one saying chop it! Over and over...and over. So that's why it took so long for you to cut away. As for the discussion of the collision, discussing incidents is the primary reason some of us lurk here. Learning what went wrong teaches us what to do right. You explained the situation to the best of your understanding and that is all we ask. Thank you again and I'm glad to read that you are ok...I understand you hit the only ditch in the neighborhood...strong work On student ststus I hit a van in a field...I win!Faith in a holy cause is to a considerable extent a substitute for lost faith in ourselves. -Eric Hoffer - Check out these Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feeblemind 1 #55 September 17, 2006 Quote I was the one saying chop it! Over and over...and over. Once again taking the musical credit for the chorus the group of us were singing Fire Safety Tip: Don't fry bacon while naked Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #56 September 17, 2006 Quote Once again taking the musical credit for the chorus the group of us were singing Be safe Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoWorriesNIkky 0 #57 September 17, 2006 QuoteGlad to see you are OK! I watched your cutaway from the loading area. Thank you! But I'm pretty sure I win in the glad I'm ok department . QuoteI understand you hit the only ditch in the neighborhood...strong work On student ststus I hit a van in a field...I win! Well I damn near came close to a moving tractor. My first thought was scan for obstacles....then what the hell....MOVING obstacles....Oh shit! I veared away from said tractor and was thankful I did stop in the ditch, as a few more feet, I would have been on a brand spanking new asphalt road! Yes strong work indeed for my first free fall, but hands down, you win...I will take dirt over the van. Again thanks!No Worries, You're Good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #58 September 18, 2006 Well,its what usually gets you hooked on the sport,as its your progression into good times.... its as fun as you make it !smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poisonivydonna 0 #59 September 20, 2006 hey girl, you did so good, be proud of yourself and lets get back out there !!!! luv ya lots..donna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poisonivydonna 0 #60 September 20, 2006 ahh , your the one that freaked me out ,(chop it chop it) after she landed behind the buildings i had no idea what had happened , very frightening, what took 10 minutes to get her back seemed like an hour, i had sat that jump out because i hurt my back on my 2nd s/l jump , at first i didnt know who it was her or her husband , i must say i had 2nd thoughts about finishing the course, but now im over it and cant wait to get back out there, back still sore, vicoden helps , did you stay for our bbq that night ?? hope to see you out there next time ! see ya, donna Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydance1954 0 #61 September 20, 2006 Of course it's fun. All skydives are fun. The nice thing about static line (at least as I saw it back when I started, way too long ago) was that I did the jump all by myself, good or bad, and that each time I did something right and moved on to the next level, it was with a real feeling of acomplishment. Go for it and welcome to the brotherhood! Tell us all about it when you come back! -MikeMike Ashley D-18460 Canadian A-666 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WeakMindedFool 0 #62 September 20, 2006 LOL...didn't mean to scare you...I really wanted her to get rid of it though. It took her too long to chop it, but she had good reason and did everything right for her situation. Time is altitude! A diving spinning mal eats altitude something fierce and the sooner you get rid of it the more time you have to deal with your reserve and select a good place to land. I didn't stay for the bbq cause I had to get home for dinner...I'm sure I will see you out there cause I'm out there all the time Peace! JasonFaith in a holy cause is to a considerable extent a substitute for lost faith in ourselves. -Eric Hoffer - Check out these Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maxmadmax 8 #63 September 21, 2006 Damn right it is! Although it's out of favor now. You are on your own out the door! ENJOY!!!! Don't go away mad....just go away! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
poisonivydonna 0 #64 September 21, 2006 right on !! hope to see out there in a couple of weeks, im from citrus heights too !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #65 September 29, 2006 Did you finish the course? Be safe Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maruku 0 #66 September 29, 2006 Went out for the first time last weekend. Did a 3000ft ceiling static line, and had a blast. A shame I couldnt go for a few more jumps but we were on a schedule. Hoping to go out again this weekend, and get 2-4 more static lines in before I can start solo free fall. We went up in a 182, and hung off the wing strut for our jump and were guided into our LZ via radio by a flight master on the ground. Training and first jump was $240 Canadian. Training was about 2-3 hours of videos and practice on the ground. Subsequent jumps now will be $80 each, with no need for repeat training. As was mentioned, have fun! Static line or not, your still out there and thats what counts :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoWorriesNIkky 0 #67 October 24, 2006 Hiya Ed, I didn't realize you had posted your inquiry. I have not been back to finish the course as it has taken my leg this long to heal. At first the bruises were minor and swelling were minor, but oh my did the bruises expand from knee to ankle and my foot swelled up with fluid / blood if I was on my feet too long. You know the ole everything travels down hill. The swelling in my knee went down into my foot. The bruise on my knee soon became a bruise that spanned from knee to ankle. No Worries....I didn't need any medical treatment. Just had one hell of a bruise is all. All good as new and will be contacting the Parachute Center to reschedule the completion of the course. Hope to see everyone really soon. Worries all gone, been mentalling practicing jumping in my mind for over 4 weeks now :) Take Care All, Nichole Edited for spellingNo Worries, You're Good! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilatus_p 0 #68 October 24, 2006 I found static line 10 times (and I calculated this figure using coleopterology) as scary as AFF. Sensory Overload? Everything went black. And yes, my eyes were open. We did seated door exits from a little wee cessna, door was just behind the wing. No strut hangs for us. Good old Hinton! Doug we love youuuuuuuuuuuuu oh yeah sorry for screaming on my first jump ... oh and accidentally slapping your JM on the second ... and not DRCP'ing on the third ... oh and dragging your canopy through a bush .... and doing a step through landing .... and .... etc Enjoy. Rosshttp://www.teamtechnology.co.uk/troll.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katherine 0 #69 October 24, 2006 QuoteI found static line 10 times (and I calculated this figure using coleopterology) as scary as AFF. Nah, static line IS fun. Did one at the weekend (1 year later and 130 jumps after my 1st!) as the dz wanted to see what the uppers would be like for students. It was really fun, I loved the whole "in the door....GO" thing, and seeing someone smiling at you with their thumbs up as you exit is pretty cool!Leeds University Skydiving Club www.skydiveleeds.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
speedy 0 #70 October 24, 2006 QuoteBeing as how I have never done a static line, will it being any fun at all? I know it will be a 2-3 second fall and immediately the chute opens and you guide yourself to the LZ. freefall is overrated It's all about flying the canopy. Dave Fallschirmsport Marl Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilatus_p 0 #71 October 24, 2006 I never said it wasn't fun. I just said it was way scarier. I like being scared - which is why I often check my PM's. Rosshttp://www.teamtechnology.co.uk/troll.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eule 0 #72 October 30, 2006 QuoteI found static line 10 times (and I calculated this figure using coleopterology) as scary as AFF. I thought you would get way more bugs in your teeth doing AFF than doing static line, but I've never done SL so I don't know. Care to share the details of this calculation? EulePLF does not stand for Please Land on Face. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilatus_p 0 #73 October 30, 2006 I was wondering if anyone would actually google that word. Curiosity is a wonderful thing - you must be a very safe skydiver Given an abacus, there's little beyond the mathematical capabilities of beetles and weevils. They put bluebottles to shame, especially working in co-ordinated groups. Which just goes to prove the saying, "there is no 'fly' in team" Rosshttp://www.teamtechnology.co.uk/troll.htm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
