K-Rock 0 #1 February 28, 2007 "Who's your paddy?" "The road to hell is paved with good intentions" "I'm not afraid to die, I'm not afraid to live, and when I'm flat on my back I hope to feel like I did" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #2 February 28, 2007 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
diablopilot 2 #3 March 1, 2007 Looking foward to seeing ya up at The Ranch!---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roxi 0 #4 March 1, 2007 When you say new york area, do you mean NYC? Met some folks from The Ranch little upstate from NYC and also Long Island as well. I'm originally from NY, its a pretty long state.hmmm says the mouse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K-Rock 0 #5 March 2, 2007 I am in Westchester, but we have houses up in Greene County and Sullivan County, so the Ranch is probably where I'll head. I'm really amped for it, 2007 is going to be my year."Who's your paddy?" "The road to hell is paved with good intentions" "I'm not afraid to die, I'm not afraid to live, and when I'm flat on my back I hope to feel like I did" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roxi 0 #6 March 3, 2007 I'm from westchester too. When I go home to visit prob stop at the ranch. Maybe some of my friends up there could get to do a tandem Know prob one for sure.hmmm says the mouse Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K-Rock 0 #7 March 5, 2007 When does the season kick off, I'd like to get started asap. Plus my lady wants to do a tandem as well."Who's your paddy?" "The road to hell is paved with good intentions" "I'm not afraid to die, I'm not afraid to live, and when I'm flat on my back I hope to feel like I did" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikempb 0 #8 March 5, 2007 Hey Karl, Im up at thr Ranch too, Last week in march is safty day thats prob. a good day to meet people and check out the DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K-Rock 0 #9 March 5, 2007 That sounds like a plan... I'd love to check it out. Like I said, I want to get into it asap. I'm not putting it off anymore."Who's your paddy?" "The road to hell is paved with good intentions" "I'm not afraid to die, I'm not afraid to live, and when I'm flat on my back I hope to feel like I did" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aheavenlytiger 0 #10 March 7, 2007 Welcome!! Lookin' forward to seeing you up at The Ranch. Spring is coming!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hayfield 0 #11 March 7, 2007 Ah yes, another future ranch hand! Welcome. The Ranch absolutely rocks. Camp on the dz, bring beer, you'll meet good people. If you really can't wait, you can call manifest and try to get your first jump course and maybe a packing lesson in before the weather turns nice. Hope to see you at the ranch this season! Blue ones..."Remember the First Commandment: Don't Fuck Up!" -Crusty Old Pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K-Rock 0 #12 March 9, 2007 Beer, camping... it keeps getting better and better, is there anything i can do to prepare before I start jumping? How often can I jump, once a day? I have so many questions but I don't want to sound repetitive."Who's your paddy?" "The road to hell is paved with good intentions" "I'm not afraid to die, I'm not afraid to live, and when I'm flat on my back I hope to feel like I did" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikempb 0 #13 March 9, 2007 QuoteBeer, camping... it keeps getting better and better, is there anything i can do to prepare before I start jumping? How often can I jump, once a day? I have so many questions but I don't want to sound repetitive. Nothing to prepare just make sure you have some cash saved up so you can go right through the student training.. Momentum and currency are your best friends. The only thing limiting you from how many jumps you can make in 1 day is you. The longer you jump the more endurance you will have ,hey if I dont make at least 10 in a day Im just slightly dissapointed mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K-Rock 0 #14 March 9, 2007 Excellent, I've got some change saved up in my piggy bank. I'm definitely planning on coming through on the 31st..."Who's your paddy?" "The road to hell is paved with good intentions" "I'm not afraid to die, I'm not afraid to live, and when I'm flat on my back I hope to feel like I did" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hayfield 0 #15 March 12, 2007 Like he said: money and your endurance limit number of jumps in a day, but your body and brain determine endurance. I found that 3 AFF jumps in a day was more than enough for me and I'd usually have to stop and have lunch and some gatorade to check the adrenal shakes. Do what you and your instructor (most likely Crusty Old Pete) feel comfortable with and have fun. If you really wanna be heads up, download the SIM from the USPA website and start reading the BSRs and first jump course materials-it will probably help you be less overloaded with info during the 1st jump course (FJC). Hope to see you at the Ranch on the 31st! Blue (and preferably warm) ones, Tony"Remember the First Commandment: Don't Fuck Up!" -Crusty Old Pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #16 March 12, 2007 QuoteBeer, camping... it keeps getting better and better, is there anything i can do to prepare before I start jumping? How often can I jump, once a day? I have so many questions but I don't want to sound repetitive. As an AFF instructor I don't advise more than 3 AFF levels in one day. I think jumper retention goes down and fatigue is too high. Many AFF students say they feel fine, but I suspect they are not objectively viewing their performance, or listening to their body. Have fun, see ya soon.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K-Rock 0 #17 March 28, 2007 I'm still interested in coming by the ranch this saturday... what time of day would be best, who should i see or speak to?? i don't mean to be a pain in the ass with all these questions."Who's your paddy?" "The road to hell is paved with good intentions" "I'm not afraid to die, I'm not afraid to live, and when I'm flat on my back I hope to feel like I did" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #18 March 28, 2007 www.theblueskyranch.com Sorry to disapoint, I'm back in Cali.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikempb 0 #19 March 29, 2007 I'll most likely be there on Sat too. Just get there anytime in the morning. I get up there early because I hate traffic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites K-Rock 0 #20 April 1, 2007 I swung by the ranch yesterday, set up my first jump for next saturday, i wish I had set it up for earlier. I can't explain how amped I am."Who's your paddy?" "The road to hell is paved with good intentions" "I'm not afraid to die, I'm not afraid to live, and when I'm flat on my back I hope to feel like I did" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mikempb 0 #21 April 1, 2007 Good! I was up there most of the day, made a few jumps too. I was the guy in the white jumpsuit with the hood on because I was sooo cold Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites K-Rock 0 #22 April 7, 2007 Both of my jumps that were scheduled, yesterday and today, both postponed. This weather sucks. Snow showers yesterday and today... it is April, correct? Fingers crossed for Tuesday."Who's your paddy?" "The road to hell is paved with good intentions" "I'm not afraid to die, I'm not afraid to live, and when I'm flat on my back I hope to feel like I did" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites K-Rock 0 #23 April 11, 2007 Jump one is in the bag, jumps 2 and 3 hopefully next tuesday."Who's your paddy?" "The road to hell is paved with good intentions" "I'm not afraid to die, I'm not afraid to live, and when I'm flat on my back I hope to feel like I did" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mikempb 0 #24 April 11, 2007 Congrats!!!! and a case of beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mikempb 0 #25 April 11, 2007 Ummm... on 2nd thought with inflation what it is today better make it 2!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
K-Rock 0 #20 April 1, 2007 I swung by the ranch yesterday, set up my first jump for next saturday, i wish I had set it up for earlier. I can't explain how amped I am."Who's your paddy?" "The road to hell is paved with good intentions" "I'm not afraid to die, I'm not afraid to live, and when I'm flat on my back I hope to feel like I did" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikempb 0 #21 April 1, 2007 Good! I was up there most of the day, made a few jumps too. I was the guy in the white jumpsuit with the hood on because I was sooo cold Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites K-Rock 0 #22 April 7, 2007 Both of my jumps that were scheduled, yesterday and today, both postponed. This weather sucks. Snow showers yesterday and today... it is April, correct? Fingers crossed for Tuesday."Who's your paddy?" "The road to hell is paved with good intentions" "I'm not afraid to die, I'm not afraid to live, and when I'm flat on my back I hope to feel like I did" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites K-Rock 0 #23 April 11, 2007 Jump one is in the bag, jumps 2 and 3 hopefully next tuesday."Who's your paddy?" "The road to hell is paved with good intentions" "I'm not afraid to die, I'm not afraid to live, and when I'm flat on my back I hope to feel like I did" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mikempb 0 #24 April 11, 2007 Congrats!!!! and a case of beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mikempb 0 #25 April 11, 2007 Ummm... on 2nd thought with inflation what it is today better make it 2!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
K-Rock 0 #22 April 7, 2007 Both of my jumps that were scheduled, yesterday and today, both postponed. This weather sucks. Snow showers yesterday and today... it is April, correct? Fingers crossed for Tuesday."Who's your paddy?" "The road to hell is paved with good intentions" "I'm not afraid to die, I'm not afraid to live, and when I'm flat on my back I hope to feel like I did" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
K-Rock 0 #23 April 11, 2007 Jump one is in the bag, jumps 2 and 3 hopefully next tuesday."Who's your paddy?" "The road to hell is paved with good intentions" "I'm not afraid to die, I'm not afraid to live, and when I'm flat on my back I hope to feel like I did" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikempb 0 #24 April 11, 2007 Congrats!!!! and a case of beer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikempb 0 #25 April 11, 2007 Ummm... on 2nd thought with inflation what it is today better make it 2!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
