freeatlast 0 #1 October 1, 2003 I have just taken the first (small) steps towards my first jump and ordered a Troll canopy with MDV in order to get some experience with the canopy before heading out for a FJC. To say that it has taken a lot of thought is an understatement !!! I have been going through alternate days of "what the hell are you doing" and feeling scared beyond belief at the thought of taking another step closer and yet there seems to be something which keeps bringing me back to the idea and keeps burning away in the back of mind and just won't go away !!! Is this normal ?? - not that I want to be thought of as normal !!! Anyway now all I have to do is find a skydiving rig big enough to put it in (for the moment) and someone to teach me to pack it properly !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #2 October 1, 2003 QuoteAnyway now all I have to do is find a skydiving rig big enough to put it in (for the moment) and someone to teach me to pack it properly !!! I bought an accuracy rig to practice for the FJC. Canopy is a Parafoil 252'. What size is your Troll? Container is a Talon, reserve is a Swift. You can have the complete rig for £350. PM me if you are interested and want further details (rig is in London, you are welcome to borrow it for test jumps and to get your rigger to check it). Will Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pullhigh 0 #3 October 1, 2003 Well, I'm not sure if anything is normal anymore, but I just got my Flik in last week, and am trying to get some jumps on it, I'm still waiting on my container. But anyhow, I think we're probably having the same thought processes. Scared shitless at times, and excited as hell at others... Bottom line is, as soon as my Recator 4 gets here, I'm getting it all together and getting some friends to throw my ass off of something. Taking that next step will be tough, but I can only imagine the great rewards it will bring me. Ganja Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BASE813 0 #4 October 1, 2003 QuoteTo say that it has taken a lot of thought is an understatement !!! I have been going through alternate days of "what the hell are you doing" and feeling scared beyond belief at the thought of taking another step closer and yet there seems to be something which keeps bringing me back to the idea and keeps burning away in the back of mind and just won't go away !!! Is this normal ?? - not that I want to be thought of as normal !!! I went through a hell of a lot of self doubting and questioning - this even went through whilst I was jumping. I got to a certain point and had an experience that was a complete realisation that BASE had found me............. It opened my eyes to myself........... I thank it............... I think if you did not question it at the start / during / after you would not be normal............. Enjoy your first jumps............... relax and take in the electricity that surrounds you - its called life..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #5 October 1, 2003 Quoterelax and take in the electricity that surrounds you - its called life..... huh? so why did JD warn me about thouse high power weires at the pylon i jumped by the way JD if you read this.. There were no way i could jump that high and i miss you on msn/icq were are you you sick count Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #6 October 1, 2003 Quoteyou sick count LMAO. I know it sounds like 'count' mate, all southerners say it like that. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DaveO 0 #7 October 1, 2003 QuoteI have been going through alternate days of "what the hell are you doing" and feeling scared beyond belief at the thought of taking another step closer and yet there seems to be something which keeps bringing me back to the idea and keeps burning away in the back of mind and just won't go away !!! Welcome to the world of BASE my friend. It will be in your head everyday! BASE 772"When it comes to BASE, I'll never give advice, only my opinion" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Twoply 0 #8 October 1, 2003 I hook some d-rings to my base rig and clip on an old front mount reserve to make it legal for the pilot. He dumps me off at a really fun altitude that knocks the edge off the base cravings if I'm in-need. It also gives me practice on my Ace. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #9 October 2, 2003 QuoteI hook some d-rings to my base rig and clip on an old front mount reserve to make it legal for the pilot. Not to rain on your parade, but technically it's still not lgeal because the harness (i.e. the BASE rig) isn't TSO'd. Main reason I know is that I looked into doing the very same thing myself. - Z "Always be yourself... unless you suck." - Joss Whedon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cwn 0 #10 October 2, 2003 If you look at his profile it says he lives in Botswana (in Africa), TSOs are strictly an American thing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeatlast 0 #11 October 2, 2003 Thanks Screamer I've PM'd you and I'll come and have a look at the container once I'm back in the UK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeatlast 0 #12 October 2, 2003 Well it's good to know I'm not losing my mind !!! I was beginning to wonder if I had finally flipped ... Sellling house + car to go skydiving / travelling = madness according to most people ...As I explained at the time - "I haven't SOLD everything, I've actually BOUGHT a soul" Anyway congrats on the 12hr UK BASE !!! That's some going - you must have done some serious planning !!! Maybe I'll catch up with you guys at some point when I'm back in the UK ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Faber 0 #13 October 2, 2003 QuoteTSOs are strictly an American thing. not only Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites QuickDraw 0 #14 October 2, 2003 Quote"I haven't SOLD everything, I've actually BOUGHT a soul" It will be for sale then like mine. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeatlast 0 #15 October 2, 2003 ***It will be for sale then like mine. *** No - it cost enough to buy this one !!! But the rewards were worth it !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0 Go To Topic Listing
freeatlast 0 #12 October 2, 2003 Well it's good to know I'm not losing my mind !!! I was beginning to wonder if I had finally flipped ... Sellling house + car to go skydiving / travelling = madness according to most people ...As I explained at the time - "I haven't SOLD everything, I've actually BOUGHT a soul" Anyway congrats on the 12hr UK BASE !!! That's some going - you must have done some serious planning !!! Maybe I'll catch up with you guys at some point when I'm back in the UK ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #13 October 2, 2003 QuoteTSOs are strictly an American thing. not only Stay safe Stefan Faber Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #14 October 2, 2003 Quote"I haven't SOLD everything, I've actually BOUGHT a soul" It will be for sale then like mine. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeatlast 0 #15 October 2, 2003 ***It will be for sale then like mine. *** No - it cost enough to buy this one !!! But the rewards were worth it !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 0
