shortyj 0 #1 June 8, 2005 hey everyone what's up. Going to do my first tandem soon. any advice? I want you all to tell me how much you love skydiving.Playtime is essential. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #2 June 8, 2005 search for your dropzone carefully, make sure they ARE who they say they are. instead of some middleman. the price should range around 150$ total. do not give any credit card info unless they supply you with an address BEFORE you sign up. and it would be wise to make sure that address really exists. look in the dropzone locater and find you a dz there. that will illiminate the middleman scam out there and save you a ton of money.have fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortyj 0 #3 June 8, 2005 thanks for the info. You've made alot no a ton of jumps. So what did the first jump feel like?Playtime is essential. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #4 June 8, 2005 Quotethanks for the info. You've made alot no a ton of jumps. So what did the first jump feel like? scared out of my mind. nervous as hell, but i had a cutie female jumpmaster that helped calm me down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #5 June 8, 2005 Welcome to the forums! Make sure you get video, it's a little overwhelming on your first time.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
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #6 June 9, 2005 after your tamdem u plan on really getting involved in skydiving? have fun on ur first jump. smile for the camera ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Erroll 80 #7 June 9, 2005 Quotewell, you know what they say, you never forget your first! Make sure you get video, it's a little overwhelming on your first time. Not to mention a tad awkward, unless you know the camera man quite well... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robconway 0 #8 June 9, 2005 sup shorty. i actualy did my 1st tandem on vacation down @ FreeFall Express in Mt. Vernon, Mo. last Sept. and it absolutly changed my life! its the only thing that can keep me sober! ive made 51 jumps sinse then and its a new experience every time. there is nothing like pulling a huge "gainer" off of an airplane wing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange1 0 #9 June 9, 2005 Quotehey everyone what's up. Going to do my first tandem soon. any advice? I want you all to tell me how much you love skydiving. I love skydiving Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
palejo 0 #10 June 10, 2005 Arch, relax and enjoy the ride Have ton of fun and don't forget to get your video Blue onesAlejandro B27585 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TAndrews 0 #11 June 10, 2005 Get ready for the most exciting thing you have ever tried. It's hard to describe what it feels like, you just have to experience it! It will feel like it went by in a flash, then you will start remembering differtent things that were going on during the dive. The video is well worth the extra money I've wached mine hundreds of times. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortyj 0 #12 June 20, 2005 cute girls always help don't they?Playtime is essential. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortyj 0 #13 June 20, 2005 I'm doing my first jump in Greensburg, indianaPlaytime is essential. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortyj 0 #14 June 20, 2005 that's good i bet it's alot more fun and more of a rush than drinking I'm definitely looking forward to the rush.Playtime is essential. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dmac98 0 #15 June 21, 2005 The instructors at Greensburg are very good, You'll love it. Try to relax and enjoy the view. I did a tandem there last summer and now I'm halfway through AFF. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salsa_John 0 #16 June 22, 2005 been doing this 8 months now. I have 92 jumps, my own gear...(travel!). Love it. the best thing I ever could have done. Great scenery, great people, great experience. my first tandem, I was in the door hyper ventilating. the TM said take a deep breath and I was out the door. I went from a 9 fear to a 12 ecstasy (on a 10 scale) in 5 seconds. I did a second tandem the same day and haven't looked back. Now that I can deal with door, it is pure gold. Welcome! "You did what?!?!" MUFF #3722, TDSM #72, Orfun #26, Nachos Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sosexyandsober 0 #17 June 25, 2005 hey skydiving is the best...keep it up. blue skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MeatJerky 0 #18 June 27, 2005 Looking out of the door the first time was a life changing experience for me. Did my first tandem in Hawaii at Pacific Skydiving, second one in Capetown at Skydive Capetown, as soon as i got back to the states i sold all my worldly possesions and even sold my body to science (god damn smoking research studies, im sitting here scratching a patch right now that i dont even want to wear, howerver if i wear it for 5 days they pay me, and that means i jump more) just to fund AFF and soon some gear. It opened my eyes and for the first time in my life gave me something i feel passionate about. Blue Skies, Dmitry.I wish my pants had a 3-ring system. Maybe my girlfriend wouldnt have such a problem trying to get them off... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #19 June 29, 2005 Grew up around the airport as my pop was a private pilot. I have always enjoyed the sky. My first jump was a tandem in Mexico. Loved it and planned on doing it more. Time passed and then a skydiving coworker encouraged me to get started. Now I'm hooked and there is no looking back. Love the feel of anticipation in my belly going to 15K and relief when the spotter finally calls door and it is only a few seconds till I go out. Really enjoy freefall and love playing under canopy. This is a sport where the more you put into it, the more you get out and there is always something new to learn. It's awesome to share an activity with people who have the same passion. Be warned, it is an expensive addiction. But no way am I giving it up. And remember to smile, it looks great on video.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dougiefresh 0 #20 June 29, 2005 QuoteNow that I can deal with door, it is pure gold. Yeah, the door IS rather scary. But think about it this way: what's the worst that could happen? You could fall out. Ah, shit, another skydive.Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. --Douglas Adams Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #21 June 30, 2005 yo shorty!!! you still around??? how did it go? starting aff soon? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrEaK_aCcIdEnT 0 #22 July 1, 2005 from what i know she is jumping on sunday. Im sure she will be hooked ExPeCt ThE uNeXpEcTeD! DoNt MiNd ThE tYpOs, Im LaZy On CoRrEcTiOnS! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian1 0 #23 July 1, 2005 Just did my 1st tandem and loved it go for it. My next one is AFF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortyj 0 #24 July 2, 2005 Yea I'm still here. 6 1/2 hrs till the jump. You guys I'm nervous, but exited also. I couldn't sleep last night. By the time I jump I'm going to be slap happy b/c you know I'm going to be tired. When that door opens and I feel that wind I'm sure i'll wake right up. Peace I'll write cha on Wed. and let you know how I liked it. Have a safe and happy 4th. Playtime is essential. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vamp 0 #25 July 2, 2005 Savings depletion beginning in 5....4.....3........2.........1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
