EricaH 0 #1 May 31, 2005 So, 38 solos, 10 actual coach jumps & 45 jumps w/ very experienced people later and I am going slow & docking on my head!! I've been straight down for quite some time, I could turn/move & put a hand out - but I was screaming down w/ max speeds from 198 - 225, averages around 190. Yesterday, I had my slowest max of 164 w/ an average of 160, then I reapeated it 4 more times w/ the highest speed of 175 - finally my fat ass figured out how to slow down. It was great! I did a few docs, side slid & turned (on purpose following a friend). All I can say is YEA There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #2 May 31, 2005 Sweet! Now ya just gotta get up here and jump with us!! Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricaH 0 #3 May 31, 2005 Even though Tecumseh is only a few hours away (4.5) - it seems so far! We have an excellent freefly LO at Chicagoland - he is really pushing those of us with basic skills to improve. Ball jumps/slot flying/docking - all going on every weekend. I am going to try to rock it out with him a bunch. Then I need to get a tour on of dz's, believe me - Techumseh is on there!! There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrissay 0 #4 May 31, 2005 QuoteEven though Tecumseh is only a few hours away (4.5) - it seems so far! We have an excellent freefly LO at Chicagoland - he is really pushing those of us with basic skills to improve. Ball jumps/slot flying/docking - all going on every weekend. I am going to try to rock it out with him a bunch. Then I need to get a tour on of dz's, believe me - Techumseh is on there!! You should definately come for a visit to Tecumseh A bunch of our guys are coming to hang out in Chicagoland with Matty this weekend, so be on the lookout for the Michigan boys Edited to add: duh, Congrats on your progess!! I struggle too with freeflying because of fallrate, but I am on the other side of the spectrum. I can understand how frustrating it can get!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zoter 0 #5 May 31, 2005 Go girl !!! I'm on a big HD progression buzz right now.. Its the best feeling in the world when you are in control.....I love it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Eduardo 0 #6 May 31, 2005 Congrats Erica ! Come jump with us at Skydive Chicago !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites EricaH 0 #7 May 31, 2005 Thank you Eduardo - I plan on going to SDC a few times this year, but I always do - when's the last time you were at Hinckley, huh? Zoter - thank you very much & great work for you too! It's wonderful to see! Chrissy - thank you. That'll be cool to have quite a few visitors. My b/f was invited to participate in the invitational, but he wants to work more & not jump the gun. So, he'll prob do video. It looks to be an exciting time. I can't wait be be invited to something like this. But for now, guess I'll just have to share Matty. I can't imagine what it'd be like to be floaty. I would think that doing HD it wouldn't affect you, just be as narrow as possible - but I guess feathers do float no matter which direction they fall. Good luck to you! There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) 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
Eduardo 0 #6 May 31, 2005 Congrats Erica ! Come jump with us at Skydive Chicago !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricaH 0 #7 May 31, 2005 Thank you Eduardo - I plan on going to SDC a few times this year, but I always do - when's the last time you were at Hinckley, huh? Zoter - thank you very much & great work for you too! It's wonderful to see! Chrissy - thank you. That'll be cool to have quite a few visitors. My b/f was invited to participate in the invitational, but he wants to work more & not jump the gun. So, he'll prob do video. It looks to be an exciting time. I can't wait be be invited to something like this. But for now, guess I'll just have to share Matty. I can't imagine what it'd be like to be floaty. I would think that doing HD it wouldn't affect you, just be as narrow as possible - but I guess feathers do float no matter which direction they fall. Good luck to you! There is no can't. Only lack of knowledge or fear. Only you can fix your fear. PMS #227 (just like the TV show) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
