feralpig 0 #26 April 16, 2006 yeah...not too fond of the ride up either...I'm a big guy and we have one guy who always farts and it really stinks...makes me gag Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #27 April 16, 2006 They do that on purpose. I learned that right away. ACK!Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feralpig 0 #28 April 16, 2006 it sucks when I get it 5 - 10 times a day, 5 days a week...and theres nothing I can do Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #29 April 16, 2006 You jump that often? Or are you making reference to your own gas problem..lol j/kBe yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feralpig 0 #30 April 16, 2006 haha...fortunately I don't suffer from that much flatulence!!! Yeah, we're starting to pick up the pace here ...I jump everyday the weathers been good. Don't laugh but I'm actually in a diploma course in commercial skydiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #31 April 16, 2006 As an official newbie, I don't know what that means. Is that a real thing or are you just kidding?Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feralpig 0 #32 April 16, 2006 it's real. I go to school and jump. the objective is to make me employable to the skydiving industry. I get 200 jumps at pudding hill in 6 months and then I get sent to a dropzone to gain work experience for 3 months. after that it's up to me if I want to work in the industry Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #33 April 16, 2006 That is great! Good luck and I hope something good happens for you in the industry.Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feralpig 0 #34 April 16, 2006 thanks...not really fussed about working...I just like to jump...I worked for a bank the last 14 yrs...now I just want to enjoy myself Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #35 April 16, 2006 As you should!Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
feralpig 0 #36 April 16, 2006 what do you do in Cal? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #37 April 16, 2006 Manufacture vitaminsBe yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feeblemind 1 #38 April 17, 2006 QuoteHi, Thanks for the welcome :) My biggest fear...malfunctions. On my second jump I had a line twist and my toggles were already out. I was able to kick myself out and grab the toggles. In one sense, I'm glad I've already experienced it, but now I fear worse. I'm also far too hard on myself thinking I'm going to suck. Well I was affraid of malfunctions as well. I learned from my instructor and mentors that there are mals you can fix or land and others you can't. You need to evaluate the problem and make a decision by your decision altitude. I have not had a chop yet (knock on wood) but I have had managable mals. Most of all I have faith in my reserve. I also check my handles in order at least twice before every jump. Door anxiety was also an issue for me, it passed on jump 23. I have 460 jumps and I still suck! The learning curve is rather steep in this sport and I am having a great time on the journey. I hope you find your way back into the sky. Fire Safety Tip: Don't fry bacon while naked Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #39 April 17, 2006 Thanks : ) Glad to know I'm not the only one with this anxiety. Weather providing...I'm going to go for it next weekend. I'll let you all know how it went. Woohooo to Level 3Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
