HorrorWriter 0 #1 June 20, 2005 After a deep breath and a Hail Mary....or something of the sort, I took my first solo leap. Once out and stabilized, I did a couple 360s and it hit me: There was noone else around. Absolutely fantastic! Almost an out of body experience. Wow! Nice and simple for my first and a landing where I actually stood up for once Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #2 June 20, 2005 Congrats. Feels alot different when some AFF Shmuck isn't lookin' atcha, huh..... Enjoy your new found freedom, but stay safe as though we were still there watchin' ya..... Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shall555 0 #3 June 20, 2005 It's a great feeling, huh ? Congrats! shall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorrorWriter 0 #4 June 20, 2005 LOL! I was definitely able to relax a lot more, but the AFF instructor being there was also kind of a safety net that I didn't mind having around...just in case. Nice to know I can actually do it on my own! Thanks! Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorrorWriter 0 #5 June 20, 2005 Definitely a feeling that can't be matched or compared to anything....thanks, Shall! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Belgian_Skygirl 0 #6 June 20, 2005 Congrats! ------------------------------------------------- No dive, like skydive... wanna bet on it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #7 June 20, 2005 That's awesome Tim, congratulations man! Next step, A License and jumping with friends! take care PJ Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #8 June 20, 2005 I to did my first solo, it was so fun, I swear the the jumps just cant get better, but they do. There was nothing better then getting to look down while freefalling, it was great to just sit and relax...Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeth 0 #9 June 20, 2005 Congrats guys! Let me tell you -- if you think solo's are great, wait till you start jumping with friends. I had a total blast this weekend doing my 1st 2-ways. Man, that was so fun!!!!!! Especially the exits! It's way more fun to dive out holding onto to someone and then trying to hold it! I don't even want to do any more solo's now! Man, this sport rocks!! "At 13,000 feet nothing else matters." PFRX!!!!! Team Funnel #174, Sunshine kisspass #109 My Jump Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joellercoaster 6 #10 June 20, 2005 Congratulations... I finally went back, did AFF and had my first solo on Thursday too, so I feel your joy right now. But: QuoteFeels alot different when some AFF Shmuck isn't lookin' atcha, huh..... Actually I kinda miss 'em now they're gone (and Luci was such good company too )... the sky is big and empty. Better get my 'A' now so I can have someone to look at again. w00t!-- "I'll tell you how all skydivers are judged, . They are judged by the laws of physics." - kkeenan "You jump out, pull the string and either live or die. What's there to be good at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #11 June 20, 2005 Quote Actually I kinda miss 'em now they're gone (and Luci was such good company too )... the sky is big and empty. Better get my 'A' now so I can have someone to look at again. It's common for the students to sometimes miss their Instructor in the air with them, but soon they forget all about us.... Be safe. Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #12 June 20, 2005 I didnt miss my instructor in the air, it was weird but very nice to land and write in my logbook then bring it to him to sign and see the pride when he read the dive flow, and considering I write a mini novel for each jump he definitly in a way was there. I did however miss having someone tell me what to do in the air, my attempts at a reasonable dive flow were well lets just say ...interesting...Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorrorWriter 0 #14 June 20, 2005 Thanks, PJ....think I may just bring me a cot and sleeping bag next time! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorrorWriter 0 #15 June 20, 2005 This was the first time I actually looked straight down as well...pretty cool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorrorWriter 0 #16 June 20, 2005 Cool. the fun only gets better....love it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nickkk 0 #17 June 21, 2005 Did my first two solos today too!!!! When i asked my instructor to sign my logbook he wrote a huge BEER!!!!! in it. HAHA! I also kinda missed having someone with me, but it was awesome being on my own! What do you do when someone throws a big planet at you? Throw your pilot chute in defense! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #18 June 21, 2005 Congrats... its great huh?Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #19 June 21, 2005 Congrats! I was "there" two months ago. [Edit: Um, I think it was something like only 6 weeks ago.] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorrorWriter 0 #20 June 21, 2005 Did my first two solos today too!!!! *** Congrats to you as well! Filled a cooler (well, a fridge actually) myself this weekend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites HorrorWriter 0 #21 June 21, 2005 Hi Mark...Congrats to you as well! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lisamariewillbe 1 #22 June 21, 2005 I hear ya on that, me and another newbie who had also done his first solo went and had to buy so much beer that we had to use 2 fridges. Damn wheres the rewind button on life so I can go back to this past weekend sighhhhh....Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites HorrorWriter 0 #23 June 21, 2005 LOL! Guess the beer intake will be on the up and up for a wee bit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites lisamariewillbe 1 #24 June 21, 2005 i swear we actually considered just buying a keg we were deep in beer fines. It was awesome though. I so wish it couldnt have ended, being solo is the best feeling in the world. I cant help but relive the entire experience over and over again.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites HorrorWriter 0 #25 June 22, 2005 Hmmmm.....keg....have to remember that one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
HorrorWriter 0 #21 June 21, 2005 Hi Mark...Congrats to you as well! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #22 June 21, 2005 I hear ya on that, me and another newbie who had also done his first solo went and had to buy so much beer that we had to use 2 fridges. Damn wheres the rewind button on life so I can go back to this past weekend sighhhhh....Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorrorWriter 0 #23 June 21, 2005 LOL! Guess the beer intake will be on the up and up for a wee bit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #24 June 21, 2005 i swear we actually considered just buying a keg we were deep in beer fines. It was awesome though. I so wish it couldnt have ended, being solo is the best feeling in the world. I cant help but relive the entire experience over and over again.Sudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HorrorWriter 0 #25 June 22, 2005 Hmmmm.....keg....have to remember that one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
