WatchYourStep 0 #1 June 20, 2005 After being grounded the last two weekends because of weather conditions I was able to get back in the air and it was a blast. On Saturday I showed up early to learn more about packing. I'm sure several people got a chuckle watching me. After the dirt dive we went up. This was my harness release jump. The jump went well, but I was having a few problems with stability. Canopy was fun and the landing was good. I still did a PLF, I probably could have stood it up but I just didn't feel comfortable. The 2nd jump was a blast. I got stable really quick, was released, and did several 90 degree turns, and maintained good stability. It was awesome so far this jump was the most fun out of the jumps. On Sunday I had to wait around for the wind to die down, but I didn't mind a bit. I brought some steaks out and grilled for the staff. Finally around 5 I got to go up. I did a few 360 turns and it was a blast. I was suppose to work on forward movement, but I was just having too much fun staying stable. Next weekend is forward movement and backloops. I can't wait. Thanks a lot Jen for all the help. "You start off your skydiving career with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience up before your bag of luck runs out." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeth 0 #2 June 20, 2005 Congrats dude! Sounds like a great weekend! Wait till you get your license -- It just keeps getting better and better! "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
Icon134 0 #3 June 20, 2005 QuoteOn Saturday I showed up early to learn more about packing. I'm sure several people got a chuckle watching me. They only got a chuckle if they don't remember learning themselves... ... Its hard to master... It sounds like you had a great weekend... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nael 0 #4 June 21, 2005 QuoteQuoteOn Saturday I showed up early to learn more about packing. I'm sure several people got a chuckle watching me. They only got a chuckle if they don't remember learning themselves... ... Its hard to master... On the contrary! I chuckle because I remember learning how to pack. Everyone goes through it, and we're not laughing in a mean way, just a 'I know how you feel' way!www.TerminalSports.com.auAustralia's largest skydive gear store Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lowie 0 #5 June 21, 2005 I dont know about that. Watching someone new trying to bag their 1st brand new ZP canopy does hit my sympathy button. On the other hand watching an experienced jumper trying to bag a brand new zp for the first time is bloody funny. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #6 June 21, 2005 I agree...my brother lost the match with his new ZP...went down 2 falls out of three while we sat around watching the fun. Sweatin', cussin', bitchin' moanin' we finally had to count him out. He wound up paying for a pack job. Canopy 1 Brother 0 My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #7 June 21, 2005 I've only got a bit over 100 packjobs (most of them are my own...) but I learned on a nearly brand new canopy... and I know I can pack a canopy with only 30 or so jumps on it... because I did once for a friend of mine. I don't laugh at others... I will offer to assist if they are having problems. Mostly because I know what it's like to be in they're position...Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WatchYourStep 0 #8 June 21, 2005 All the laughing was in good fun. Heck even I was laughing at myself, but they did come up and offer assistance on several occasions. "You start off your skydiving career with a bag full of luck and an empty bag of experience. The trick is to fill the bag of experience up before your bag of luck runs out." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
