skyfaller13 0 #1 June 30, 2003 I finally did it... at jump 44 I did my first sit fly, or something kinda resembeling a sit fly. It Was by far the most fun I've had in the sky since my first jump! I'm Hooked, RW seems so boreing comepared to it, can't wait to get up there and play around with some more Free Flying... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyfrog 0 #2 June 30, 2003 Alright! Welcome to the Dark Side Don't give up completely on RW... the more skills you have in every discipline, the better all-around skydiver you'll be! It only gets better! Ciao! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 June 30, 2003 I'd like to add make sure that your rig is freefly friendly and that it is well maintaned. Also, get some good coaching, you'll progress faster and be safer in the air that way. I would also like to agree with freeflyfrog. Use me as an example. Here I am with 550 jumps, with a Coaches Rating and a Tandem rating. For over 2/3s of my jumps I did FF. Guess what I had to do so I could get ready to go get some ratings? I had to get some Skydive U. RW Coaching. Also, now that I'm wanting to go get my AFF rating in a year, I'm going to go back to my Skydive U. coach and go through the entire program so I'm prepared for it. On the other hand, FFing has really helped my air awareness skills.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertifly 0 #4 June 30, 2003 Welcome. You are at a crossroad my friend; once you walk down this path, your mind will always resist anything else. Enjoy your new freedom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DaGimp 0 #5 July 1, 2003 i to have found a new thrill in FFing, i have never had this much fun jumping alone. I have finally got a solid sit and with the help of a great coach i have progressed quickly."Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skyfaller13 0 #6 July 1, 2003 Yeah I'm definatly getting a coach... Mike Ortiz runs a schol out of where I normally jump, Ill probably do a couple coach jumps with him. But Im getting ready to head home on leave wich will put me jumping at Skydive Spaceland. would anyone be willing to jump with a newbie who's discovered the fun a FF? or can anyone at least recomend a good FF coach out of Spaceland? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Yoshi 0 #7 July 1, 2003 I am moving to houston in early september and I am not the best freeflier in the world (nor near) but I can hold my own and I am definately willing o jump with newer ff-ers... I think it teaches me allot when I get to chase yall around "Hey! look texans...I said yall" -yoshi_________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Vertifly 0 #8 July 1, 2003 That's great! Get as many coach jumps from Mike as you can. I've tried coaching with a few of the greats, and in my opinion, Mike Ortiz is THE best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jsyslo 0 #9 July 3, 2003 Congratts!! Ive been hooked big time as well. Lovin the Freeflying :) Hopefully you can find a cool person to learn with. Ive had GREAT help from a good friend of mine who flys awesome. He has been a huge help, and very patient with me. Hang in there and you will have a blast. Good friends just make it better! Thanks, Robert!Blue Skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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
DaGimp 0 #5 July 1, 2003 i to have found a new thrill in FFing, i have never had this much fun jumping alone. I have finally got a solid sit and with the help of a great coach i have progressed quickly."Professor of Pimpology"~~~Bolas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyfaller13 0 #6 July 1, 2003 Yeah I'm definatly getting a coach... Mike Ortiz runs a schol out of where I normally jump, Ill probably do a couple coach jumps with him. But Im getting ready to head home on leave wich will put me jumping at Skydive Spaceland. would anyone be willing to jump with a newbie who's discovered the fun a FF? or can anyone at least recomend a good FF coach out of Spaceland? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yoshi 0 #7 July 1, 2003 I am moving to houston in early september and I am not the best freeflier in the world (nor near) but I can hold my own and I am definately willing o jump with newer ff-ers... I think it teaches me allot when I get to chase yall around "Hey! look texans...I said yall" -yoshi_________________________________________ this space for rent. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertifly 0 #8 July 1, 2003 That's great! Get as many coach jumps from Mike as you can. I've tried coaching with a few of the greats, and in my opinion, Mike Ortiz is THE best. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsyslo 0 #9 July 3, 2003 Congratts!! Ive been hooked big time as well. Lovin the Freeflying :) Hopefully you can find a cool person to learn with. Ive had GREAT help from a good friend of mine who flys awesome. He has been a huge help, and very patient with me. Hang in there and you will have a blast. Good friends just make it better! Thanks, Robert!Blue Skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
