chris-b 0 #1 June 9, 2008 I signed up a while ago but i thought id re-introduce myself now ive taken the plunge :) Done a tandem at the north london parachute center today, what an experience! Friendly staff and my instructor had 29 years experience (so he said) so i was confident i was in good hands. The anticipation on the way up was nerve racking, and when the door opened and i sat on the edge looking down, it was unreal. Then the feeling of leaving the plane was incredible in itself, but the freefall had me screaming with joy like a child! being under canopy was at first surreal after the huge rush, but i had a quick go of the toggles before i lost the bloodflow to my arms! the instructor done lots of tight turns over some low clouds on the way down (i was surprised how much G you can actually pull), saw our rainbow shadow, then came in for a perfect landing. For anyone thinking of doing it, i hope ive given you an idea what its like for a first timer. the feeling compares to nothing on this planet. I have subsequently broken my face from grinning all day! tunnel time and aff is next i guess... to be honest the thought of doing it again scares me, but its something i feel i just cant walk away from now Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #2 June 9, 2008 I just took a look at when you made your first post. It HAS been awhile! I'm glad you finally made it into the air and enjoyed it!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
Peej 0 #3 June 9, 2008 hey, congrats on your first jump! Now stick with it, it only gets better Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris-b 0 #4 June 9, 2008 yeah due to work/money commitments and the english winter i had to put it on hold for a while, but im not one to give up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris-b 0 #5 June 9, 2008 one other thing i forgot to ask, has anyone had any problems on your first few aff jumps in doing what you are supposed to be doing? before my tandem, i was expecting to be able to concentrate at least 95% of the journey down, but due to the overwhelming feeling of freefall for the first time, i was kind of like a passenger in my own body and im worried it may affect when it comes to checking altitude and practice pulls during aff Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leapinglizardto 0 #6 June 9, 2008 i had heard the skydiving community was full of outgoing friendly helpful people but you are the only1 offering me help advice so far. is this what i can expect when i pick the dz i decide to jump @ deeeepressingIt's pretty pathetic when you have to TELL people you're fucking cool Skymama «narrative»This thread will lock in 3..2.. What a load of narrow-minded Xenophobic Bullshit!-squeak Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chris-b 0 #7 June 9, 2008 well i suggest you take a look at the rest of the forum... when i first joined i had quite a few pm's sent over offering advice, part of the reason i want to get into skydiving is the people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #8 June 9, 2008 Quote i had heard the skydiving community was full of outgoing friendly helpful people but you are the only1 offering me help advice so far. is this what i can expect when i pick the dz i decide to jump @ deeeepressing Hi, There are great people in the skydiving community, but the advice you will hear most often is to go ask instructors. Internet advice really isn't a really good idea with something as potentially deadly as jumping from airplanes. It's a great world and the best way to get to know it is in person. Go to the dropzone where you plan to jump and just spend some time getting to know the staff and jumpers there. Skydivers love to talk about their experiences. "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leapinglizardto 0 #9 June 9, 2008 Hi granny will do. just a tad shy & nervous i guess. pleased to meet you. & once again congrats on the reserve cutaway. (curtesy) that is too cool. i am looking forward to meeting so many of you in person. once i get out there to feel it all out. & get some serious jumps in myself. you are cool granny. very cool. It's pretty pathetic when you have to TELL people you're fucking cool Skymama «narrative»This thread will lock in 3..2.. What a load of narrow-minded Xenophobic Bullshit!-squeak Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leapinglizardto 0 #10 June 9, 2008 part of the reason i want to get into skydiving is the people. yes me too that & the thrill greatest rush sport on the planet.It's pretty pathetic when you have to TELL people you're fucking cool Skymama «narrative»This thread will lock in 3..2.. What a load of narrow-minded Xenophobic Bullshit!-squeak Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
