bmason81 0 #1 April 30, 2005 I was wondering how long it took to get back in the game after a layoff? I have the chance to jump year round and did 225 jumps in ten months before I was deployed to the desert and now and almost ready to come home, and am a little apprehensive about my skill after six months off. I guess the jumpers in cold weather clilmates could give me the best advise.pull low, fly fast, PLF! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
partyboy 0 #2 April 30, 2005 Dude, The same happened to me, and still is. I am in Iraq right now and am supposed to be home in August or something,..? I have been told about basic saftey just as to remeber your wing loading and hitting HD hardcore. I guess you'll figure out where you are in due time. Have a good one. Up High!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #3 May 9, 2005 Don't worry about it bro, just get out there and freefly! It really is like riding a bike. I did 160 odd jumps over July and August last year plus a couple hours of tunnel time, then got home and bust my leg on a botched swoop. I spent six months out of the sport and i thought that my skill set would drop off badly but it hasn't been too bad. All i did on my return was a re-currency jump with an instructor friend of mine, very much like an AFF Level 5. Unlinked flat exit, up and down levels and some 360's and a pull in place. Take it easy under canopy, just concentrate on landing with your wing level and you also might want to practice you EP's in a hanging harness. Otherwise have fun and get home safe! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmason81 0 #4 May 9, 2005 Thanks guys as of now I will be haeding home in two weeks and I hear the caravan is running hard. My old aff instructor jim cargille is back he was in petoria jumping for the winter, he is the one of the best instructors I know.pull low, fly fast, PLF! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dharma1976 0 #5 May 11, 2005 yeah I had a while off and did my recurency as a freefly jump...bicycle man bicycle... Cheers Davehttp://www.skyjunky.com CSpenceFLY - I can't believe the number of people willing to bet their life on someone else doing the right thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobster 0 #6 May 25, 2005 I made about 30 jumps and then got out of the sport for eight years. They told me it would take 2-3 recurrency jumps. After about 1.5 seconds out the door it all came back to me and I started turning points. They cut me loose after that one jump. I'll never forget what the guy sitting next to me in the Otter said."Welcome home brother"!_________________________________________ Boboso Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmason81 0 #7 May 26, 2005 tommorrow I will be on a plane back home to the blue skies of hawaii, never again will I be away from jumping for this long. pull low, fly fast, PLF! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #8 May 26, 2005 I just got goose bumps i'm so excited for you! Forget taking docks or turning points on the first one back, just taste the sky and enjoy the view. Let us know how it goes, and oh yeah, send pics! Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmason81 0 #9 May 31, 2005 hey brothers it is my second day back in hawaii and i went to jump yesterday. i was not nervous at all and as soon as I was out the door it all came back I did some freeflying today and my headdown is better than when I left. weird huh? Well I guess now it is time to order a new mirage and canopy.pull low, fly fast, PLF! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #10 May 31, 2005 Like Dharma said above, Bicycle huh? Welcome back dude! Now go order that gear, sweeeeeet Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rottenmilk 0 #11 June 12, 2005 I feel for ya! I'm about to go overseas to study abroad for the next year and half to complete my master's degree. Thus, it'll be a while till my next jump. Sux. Plus, I'm super broke, even with student loans, so I'm going to be selling ALL of my gear for extra cash. Ugh!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
