SpeedRacer 1 #1 April 11, 2004 So..how many jumps do you have, and....does your heart still pound fast when the plane levels out on jump run?? Mine still does.... Speed Racer -------------------------------------------------- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawndiver 0 #2 April 11, 2004 Of course!!_________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #3 April 11, 2004 Mine is pounding hard right now...looks like tommorrow may be a jump day here<~~~~~~~over there for the basic stats Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #4 April 11, 2004 DOES IT?!!!! ...and HOW! The adrenalin starts racing and I can't wait to get into the door and feel the rush... It's a newfound freedom that's like no other! Whhaaaa Hooooooo! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skycutie 0 #5 April 11, 2004 Always! MEN: you can't live with 'em, you can't shoot 'em, but you can act psychotic and keep 'em off balance. HISPA #10 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vertifly 0 #6 April 11, 2004 If it doesn't, it may be time to think about getting into a more exhilarating sport. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kai2k1 0 #7 April 11, 2004 Damn Right it does and I get cottonmouth as soon as the door opens. I love the feeling though!! There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites KrisFlyZ 0 #8 April 11, 2004 I don't know about heart pounding....I can't remember...however on a jump yesterday one of the camera guys said that my eyes were bigger than my glasses as I was in the door giving the exit count. Oh that was my 100th jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kramer 0 #9 April 11, 2004 Quotedoes your heart still pound fast when the plane levels out on jump run?? Oh definetly, and I hope it never stops. I'm not really "scared" anymore per se, as much as I am excited. Like I get giddy when I hear that engine die down. Ooooh....I gotta go jump, all this talk.... The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Aviatrr 0 #10 April 11, 2004 QuoteSo..how many jumps do you have, and....does your heart still pound fast when the plane levels out on jump run?? Mine still does.... Nope....my heart is still beating normally on jump run....it's when I hear "SET!" that it starts beating faster... Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SniperCJ 0 #11 April 11, 2004 Yup. When it stops making my heart pound, I'm gonna stop doing it. Obviously ive seriously misjudged the situation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Kennedy 0 #12 April 11, 2004 Actually, when it level out for jump run my stoamch heaves from the roller-coaster feeling. I hate that. My heart doesn't pound, it steadies. I'm not "excited" when the door opens or when I exit. I am jump simply cool with everything. That's a better feeling than any adrenaline rush. Still get the rush on openning though. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites damion75 0 #13 April 11, 2004 Yep - excited, and also slightly nervous about screwing up if I am jumping with new people for the first time...*************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mjosparky 4 #14 April 11, 2004 When the plain goes on jump run the beat picks up. When the door opens, it speeds up a bit more. When I hit the wind, feel the cool on my face, my heart rate drops back down and all it good in the world. And I hope it never changes. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Faber 0 #15 April 11, 2004 i have 550+ jumps and no it dosnt I even tryed to wear a puls(heatbeat) watch(connected to my torso)from ground-air-ground,and i didnt have any notiable different.The biggest dif were as i made a swoop,but you couldnt tell were i jumped out of the plane.. it were still fun through Would like to try the same on a BASE,im sure it will be a different storry Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dustin19d 0 #16 April 11, 2004 When we get to altitude the air has a unique smell to it(you all know what im talking about) That smell gets my heat beat up. And I love it. EDIT: (sp) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nael 0 #17 April 11, 2004 I thought that the feeling that my heart is going to come out of my chest was something that would go away with more jumps. Its funny thinking about it, because as I stand on the edge of the plane about to jump I feel like I'm going to slip and fall out and it freaks me out, even though the purpose of being there in the first place is to (properly) fall out.www.TerminalSports.com.auAustralia's largest skydive gear store Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dustin19d 0 #18 April 11, 2004 Well I hope you concentrate on properly falling out and have the time of your life. When Its all said and done It will be the time of your life!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Faber 0 #19 April 11, 2004 QuoteI thought that the feeling that my heart is going to come out of my chest was something that would go away with more jumps. It will you just need to considder that 2 jumps maby dont does it(your profile).Nothing about flaming you here,i just thourght that were funYou will be more relaxed as you reach jump no 100 Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Gawain 0 #20 April 11, 2004 QuoteMine still does.... Me too, especially the first jump of a given day. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ozthebum 0 #21 April 11, 2004 QuoteWhen we get to altitude the air has a unique smell to it(you all know what im talking about) Cool, I thought I was the only one who smelled that. Does anyone know why that is? Anyway I only have low jump numbers, but before the last couple jumps I did I spent a lot of time in the tunnel with a great instructor (thanks Boxman). For those last couple jumps I found my fear and terror before going out the door was replaced by pure excitement because I konw what I had to do and knew without a doubt I could do it. Heart still about jumped out of my chest though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AirMail 0 #22 April 11, 2004 QuoteQuoteWhen we get to altitude the air has a unique smell to it(you all know what im talking about) Cool, I thought I was the only one who smelled that. Does anyone know why that is? That's the smell of adrenaline. P--- It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Skyrad 0 #23 April 11, 2004 QuoteWhen we get to altitude the air has a unique smell to it(you all know what im talking about) That smell gets my heat beat up. And I love it. EDIT: (sp) Yea, its the smell of barotraumaWhen an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Maxx 1 #24 April 11, 2004 QuoteQuoteWhen we get to altitude the air has a unique smell to it(you all know what im talking about) Cool, I thought I was the only one who smelled that. Does anyone know why that is? There is the theorie of gases expanding in higher altitudes and then finding their ways through the jumpsuit to everybodys nose... I think this effect is called "exit farting". Because when you smell those stinky things it's almost time to exit! Been there, smelled that... Feet up! Max Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites themitchyone 0 #25 April 11, 2004 QuoteDamn Right it does and I get cottonmouth as soon as the door opens. I love the feeling though!! Hey, that is exactly how I feel, Kai. It's nice to hear so many experienced jumpers say they still get nervous after so many jumps. I've heard a few people say otherwise, but I couldn't imagine my heart not always beating a little fast before jumping out of an airplane, and personally, I hope it always does!"If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 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. 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kai2k1 0 #7 April 11, 2004 Damn Right it does and I get cottonmouth as soon as the door opens. I love the feeling though!! There's no truer sense of flying than sky diving," Scott Cowan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KrisFlyZ 0 #8 April 11, 2004 I don't know about heart pounding....I can't remember...however on a jump yesterday one of the camera guys said that my eyes were bigger than my glasses as I was in the door giving the exit count. Oh that was my 100th jump. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #9 April 11, 2004 Quotedoes your heart still pound fast when the plane levels out on jump run?? Oh definetly, and I hope it never stops. I'm not really "scared" anymore per se, as much as I am excited. Like I get giddy when I hear that engine die down. Ooooh....I gotta go jump, all this talk.... The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #10 April 11, 2004 QuoteSo..how many jumps do you have, and....does your heart still pound fast when the plane levels out on jump run?? Mine still does.... Nope....my heart is still beating normally on jump run....it's when I hear "SET!" that it starts beating faster... Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SniperCJ 0 #11 April 11, 2004 Yup. When it stops making my heart pound, I'm gonna stop doing it. Obviously ive seriously misjudged the situation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #12 April 11, 2004 Actually, when it level out for jump run my stoamch heaves from the roller-coaster feeling. I hate that. My heart doesn't pound, it steadies. I'm not "excited" when the door opens or when I exit. I am jump simply cool with everything. That's a better feeling than any adrenaline rush. Still get the rush on openning though. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damion75 0 #13 April 11, 2004 Yep - excited, and also slightly nervous about screwing up if I am jumping with new people for the first time...*************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mjosparky 4 #14 April 11, 2004 When the plain goes on jump run the beat picks up. When the door opens, it speeds up a bit more. When I hit the wind, feel the cool on my face, my heart rate drops back down and all it good in the world. And I hope it never changes. SparkyMy idea of a fair fight is clubbing baby seals Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #15 April 11, 2004 i have 550+ jumps and no it dosnt I even tryed to wear a puls(heatbeat) watch(connected to my torso)from ground-air-ground,and i didnt have any notiable different.The biggest dif were as i made a swoop,but you couldnt tell were i jumped out of the plane.. it were still fun through Would like to try the same on a BASE,im sure it will be a different storry Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dustin19d 0 #16 April 11, 2004 When we get to altitude the air has a unique smell to it(you all know what im talking about) That smell gets my heat beat up. And I love it. EDIT: (sp) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nael 0 #17 April 11, 2004 I thought that the feeling that my heart is going to come out of my chest was something that would go away with more jumps. Its funny thinking about it, because as I stand on the edge of the plane about to jump I feel like I'm going to slip and fall out and it freaks me out, even though the purpose of being there in the first place is to (properly) fall out.www.TerminalSports.com.auAustralia's largest skydive gear store Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dustin19d 0 #18 April 11, 2004 Well I hope you concentrate on properly falling out and have the time of your life. When Its all said and done It will be the time of your life!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faber 0 #19 April 11, 2004 QuoteI thought that the feeling that my heart is going to come out of my chest was something that would go away with more jumps. It will you just need to considder that 2 jumps maby dont does it(your profile).Nothing about flaming you here,i just thourght that were funYou will be more relaxed as you reach jump no 100 Stay safe Stefan Faber Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #20 April 11, 2004 QuoteMine still does.... Me too, especially the first jump of a given day. So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ozthebum 0 #21 April 11, 2004 QuoteWhen we get to altitude the air has a unique smell to it(you all know what im talking about) Cool, I thought I was the only one who smelled that. Does anyone know why that is? Anyway I only have low jump numbers, but before the last couple jumps I did I spent a lot of time in the tunnel with a great instructor (thanks Boxman). For those last couple jumps I found my fear and terror before going out the door was replaced by pure excitement because I konw what I had to do and knew without a doubt I could do it. Heart still about jumped out of my chest though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirMail 0 #22 April 11, 2004 QuoteQuoteWhen we get to altitude the air has a unique smell to it(you all know what im talking about) Cool, I thought I was the only one who smelled that. Does anyone know why that is? That's the smell of adrenaline. P--- It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #23 April 11, 2004 QuoteWhen we get to altitude the air has a unique smell to it(you all know what im talking about) That smell gets my heat beat up. And I love it. EDIT: (sp) Yea, its the smell of barotraumaWhen an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxx 1 #24 April 11, 2004 QuoteQuoteWhen we get to altitude the air has a unique smell to it(you all know what im talking about) Cool, I thought I was the only one who smelled that. Does anyone know why that is? There is the theorie of gases expanding in higher altitudes and then finding their ways through the jumpsuit to everybodys nose... I think this effect is called "exit farting". Because when you smell those stinky things it's almost time to exit! Been there, smelled that... Feet up! Max Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
themitchyone 0 #25 April 11, 2004 QuoteDamn Right it does and I get cottonmouth as soon as the door opens. I love the feeling though!! Hey, that is exactly how I feel, Kai. It's nice to hear so many experienced jumpers say they still get nervous after so many jumps. I've heard a few people say otherwise, but I couldn't imagine my heart not always beating a little fast before jumping out of an airplane, and personally, I hope it always does!"If the Bible has taught us nothing else, and it hasn't, it's that girls should stick to girl's sports such as hot oil wrestling and foxy boxing." - Homer Simpson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
