XtremeSA 0 #1 January 2, 2003 Hi all. New to the forum but been lurking for some time. Wishing everybody a happy 2003 with blue skies and soft landings I took my first dive bout 3 months ago, and will be doing my first solo-freefall next weekend. S/L is a rush, but I have no idee what to expect from AFF. Please feel free to give any good advise! Hope you all have a good one. It's nice to finally post instead of just lurking. Ciao, Etienne *** The skies not the limit, the ground is... so shut up and JUMP!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #2 January 2, 2003 Welcome to the forums. I'm sure HH will love having another person from "home" around here. I've never done static line, so I don't know how it compares to AFF. My only advice is to pay attention to everything your instructor tells you, ask questions if you're the least bit unsure of something, and smile on the way down because you're going to have a blast! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #3 January 2, 2003 Welcome! Explore & soak it all in! You'll love this place, as the rest of us do! Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #4 January 2, 2003 Hi and welcome.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
helicam 0 #5 January 2, 2003 Hiya Welcome to a fellow S African!! The people here are great...only thing we have to bring our own beer...theirs don't taste so great! *duck* Where about do you jump? Blue Skies I am ready to meet my Maker. Whether my Maker is prepared for the great ordeal of meeting me is another matter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outofit 0 #6 January 2, 2003 welcome! It is better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyboyshell 0 #7 January 2, 2003 Lekker Maat! Hoe gaan dit daar in Suid Afrika? Ek sal se dat AFF is heeltamal better dan S/L. Jy sal dit geniet! Ek is nou in Houston, Texas en Valskerm in heirdie plek is baie die beste. Anyways, Dude! I wish you luck with your upcoming AFF course! My Afrikaans is getting rusty!Blue Skies!!! FlyBoyShell EarthBound FreeFly Suits Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cava 0 #8 January 2, 2003 Hello to a newbie from another newbie. Safety in numbers. Freefall is weird the first time. Challenging to describe. But you will like it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XtremeSA 0 #9 January 3, 2003 Hey there Helicam, Good to know there is another SA jumper in these mids.I jump @ Nylstroom, Skyive-Xtreme. Howz bout you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XtremeSA 0 #10 January 3, 2003 Thanx Cava, I'll be sure to let you guy's know how it went. I don't doubt that I'll like it, it's survivng that's got me worried!!! LOLI was thinking of doing a tandem before I go solo, but I still have some time for the thought to grow on me. Blue skies and soft landings. ( ARCH!!!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XtremeSA 0 #11 January 3, 2003 Hi daar Sheldon, Ek is seker dis nie gereeld dat jy die kans kry om in Afrikaans te komunikeer nie. SA is steeds maar die selfde. High petrol prices, low income, job shortages and crappy taxi drivers!!! LOL What you up to in Texas? I'm sure landing space aint a problem there hey. Stay cool man Ciao Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AntiPinkChrissy 0 #12 January 5, 2003 Hey there, I have been to Capetown, are you near there? ~La La Gang Member #2~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XtremeSA 0 #13 January 5, 2003 Hey there AntiPink... No' can't say I have. I am hoping to do my freefly course there shortly though. As soon as time allows. Where do you normally dive? You should come and try the Nylstroom DZ. I rock's Hey!!! CiaoEtienne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AntiPinkChrissy 0 #14 January 5, 2003 Quote Hey there AntiPink... No' can't say I have. I am hoping to do my freefly course there shortly though. As soon as time allows. Where do you normally dive? You should come and try the Nylstroom DZ. I rock's Hey!!! CiaoEtienne I jump in Michigan. I visited Cape Town a few years ago because my Aunt won a trip off the internet. It was to see off these 2 women who were skiiing across anartica. ~La La Gang Member #2~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CraigSA 0 #15 January 6, 2003 Well bru I am here since you really said this was a great site I decided to register and here I am.Well hope we stay with it for a while still. Will say and do as I please. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBile 0 #16 January 6, 2003 Welcome to the Forums, Click. Gerb I stir feelings in others they themselves don't understand. KA'CHOW ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deleted 0 #17 January 7, 2003 Howdy! Glad see you that you found the sight. I hope you have nothin' but good landings! Cheers!SMoke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CraigSA 0 #18 January 9, 2003 Hi All Seems XtremeSA will be off for a while,busted at work for using the internet for non-work related and now the site is blocked.Will have to get the net running at home again. Will say and do as I please. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #19 January 16, 2003 Wassabiiiiiiiiiii!!!!!!!!!!! From Michigan!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
