deltablue 0 #1 June 8, 2005 I made my very first tandem jump back in march as kind of a late birthday present to myself and I can honestly say it changed my life. :) Ever since , all I've done has been read every friggin thing I can get my hands on , save the $ and this past weekend finally was able to sign up for an IAF tandem progression....passing the first 2 levels Sunday afternoon!!!! omg I'm VERY VERY sore still but ecstatic ! :) Seems like the biggest thing for me right now is learning how to RELAX in that arch while concentrating on my objectives and maintaining everything else that goes with the dive.....along with overcoming a few fears that tend to rear their heads... (everyone says that will just take time and the main thing is I AM facing them). I can't wait to go back!!!~He who looks outside his own heart dreams, he who looks inside his own heart awakens - Carl Jung~ My Space Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #2 June 8, 2005 thats cool. im making my first tandem jump on saturday. already started saving for my AFF trining at the end of July. Cant wait! There is a book I was told about and i got it at my DZ. its the Skydivers Instruction manual. its 25-30 bucks and it has everything u need to know. im getting all of my pre-knowledge from it so when i go to take my course i can focus more on the jumps and technique rather than trying to remember facts. they will already be in my head. Good luck with ur training! ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #3 June 8, 2005 QuoteI made my very first tandem jump back in march...and I can honestly say it changed my life. I can't tell you how many people i've said that to and as far as i'm concerned it's the honest to God truth! Congratulations on passing your first two levels and welcome to dizzy.com As you prgress further in your jumping career you'll find that you start to relax more and more, i find that doing some deep breathing in the plane really helps me relax. I also met a girl in the US who screams as soon as she gets out the door, she said it helped her get all the air out of her lungs and made her breathe during the skydive. Master this now and you won't regret it Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #4 June 8, 2005 Welcome to the forums! 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
deltablue 0 #5 June 8, 2005 QuoteI can't tell you how many people i've said that to and as far as i'm concerned it's the honest to God truth! Congratulations on passing your first two levels and welcome to dizzy.com As you prgress further in your jumping career you'll find that you start to relax more and more, i find that doing some deep breathing in the plane really helps me relax. I also met a girl in the US who screams as soon as she gets out the door, she said it helped her get all the air out of her lungs and made her breathe during the skydive. Master this now and you won't regret it Heh , my instructor kept giving me the "relax" hand signal on the ride up and I'd take a deep breath.....he'd pat me on the back and say "yeah , just like that" :) I'm working on it. It's just going to take some time :) Thanks :)~He who looks outside his own heart dreams, he who looks inside his own heart awakens - Carl Jung~ My Space Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange1 0 #6 June 8, 2005 welcome to our world!! I presume one of the fears you mention is door fear? peej is right - some deep breaths before exit help. and one day instead of "aargh! they're opening the door" it'll be "at last i can get out!" and you'll be there probably sooner than you think Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
firstime 0 #7 June 9, 2005 Hey deltablue, Relaxing is the key, but when I was going thru AFF, relax was " I just jumped out of an airplane" and you want me to relax.... are you fricking nuts. hehe Once you get that level of confidence then it all comes together. Give it a couple of more jumps and you will be " wow it works" then the fun begins. Good luck, be safe & blue skies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #8 June 10, 2005 HI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisamariewillbe 1 #9 June 10, 2005 Wow was a great post, its nice that you are so considerate (in regards to your last sentence) ughSudsy Fist: i don't think i'd ever say this Sudsy Fist: but you're looking damn sudsydoable in this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbry 0 #10 June 10, 2005 Sorry, I did'nt live up to your high standards. I humbly seek your forgiveness o' queen of introductions and greetings. BLUE SKIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-------------------------------------------------- Growing old is mandatory.Growing up is optional!! D.S.#13(Dudeist Skdiver) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
