NowAndLater 0 #1 May 9, 2014 Wasn't sure what I was thinking with this account but I've had it a while and recently decided to utilize the tool and start picking brains. So, what better FIRST to do than introduce myself. Hi. A couple regulars amongst the group I think I might know in person. I've been at SDAZ for about 6 months now and have met some incredible leaders in this sport with some impeccable talent. I started a year-and-some-change ago and have since gotten a USPA Coach rating, 300+ jumps, about 10 hours in the tunnel, and I've even been declared a mother flocker! Most of my jumps are in SDAZ, and next being Perris. Talk about some great people, great skill, great adrenaline, great challenge, times, beer, competitions, brags, , , ,,,,,,,,,,........ I've learned a lot of things. What stands out so far is in this sport, unlike most others, is being 'good' doesn't describe skill. The difference between a good skydiver and a bad one is not skill but the ability to learn from others experiences. Typically, when situations go awry, it's fortunate to hear about only an injury. In other words, unfortunately, more often than not, when an accident occurs it's a fatal one (albeit pilot error) and therefore too late for the person to learn from a mistake someone else made. Be a sponge, but be a liver-like sponge. Keep the good while disposing of the bad and please don't forget to dispose of the bad! Anywho, I could probably go on forever with safety speeches. Fortunately, I've had some of the best S&TA mentors around (Bryan Burke and his team) and I've soaked in a LOT. Hope to meet all of you someday and learn from all your experiences. I bop around here every couple days now, browsing around the employment section ( eh, eh, eh ;) ) Blue Skies all.Opinion is the medium between knowledge and ignorance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #2 May 10, 2014 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
Trafficdiver 8 #3 May 10, 2014 Awesome man! I got about 10 jumps in my first year. It really is all about constantly learning, glad you've got a lot of good folks their to do so from. Have more fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hollywood5581 0 #4 May 10, 2014 congrats bro, your living it up. Wish I had more time to get jumps in like that. Blue Skies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NowAndLater 0 #5 June 16, 2014 Hey guys, thanks for the words of wisdom. It's been a great year and I'm extremely thankful for all the knowledge I've had to opportunity to gain. See you around! :)Opinion is the medium between knowledge and ignorance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
