Muenkel 0 #1 June 21, 2003 It was supposed to be real shit weather day, but when I woke up early, the sun was shining.I made a beeline out to the dz and saw canopies in the sky. I was psyched. Got on manifest for my C-1. Went thru my training, no problem. TLO's are toe taps and release by the jumpmasters and pull at 5000. However, due to the ceiling we would leave the plane at 10000. I thought, I could do this. So we start the jump, arch good, alti awareness good, pp good, toe taps good. Then, they released and holy shit. I started spinning so fast, my jumpmasters could not redock with me. I tried to correct but had a total brain fart, forgot to arch hard, relax and redo the toe taps. I am spinning like a top and losing alti fast. Due to the speed of my spins it was difficult to read the altimeter. I wound up pulling at 3000 with line twists. Luckily I got the twists out before 2500. Now the canopy control: I was so focused on what I had just done that I was not concentrating on what I still needed to do. Listened for the instructor, tells me to flare, I flare...but, for some assinine reason I let the flare up. This results in a pretty hard landing and not a PLF. I just laid on my back thankful I was on the ground. Meanwhile the instructor is calling out to me over the radio to see if I was OK. I'm not hearing him because my ears are plugged and the andrenaline was rushing. He's making a mad dash to me, wondering if I bounced. Finally I heard him on the radio "Chris, are you alright?" I give a thumbs up and sit up. I get back to the hangar and obviously I failed the jump. I just wanted to get in my car and head for home. But I couldn't do it. I knew if I left then, I would have to dwell on what happened for a week. It took every ounce of guts I had in me to put my name back on manifest. 2nd try, 1 hour later. This time the ceiling is 9000'. I'm doing everything in my power to smile on the flight up. I was determined to make this jump work...and it did! Two minor mistakes, I turned my head when I pulled the ripcord so the jumpmaster made sure I was stable. 2nd mistake was I should have pulled my toggles down a couple more inches during my flair. Hard PLF as a result. But I did it and I am cleared for level C-2. My instructors were pumped and there were many hugs given when I got back to the hangar. Gave Bytch a call when I got home and she listened while I talked thru the whole experience. She renewed my confidence. Thanks Bytch.I'm taking a day off tomorrow because the weather is supposed to suck and quite honestly I am really sore. But back to the dz next weekend. I refuse to give up! Blue skies, Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #2 June 21, 2003 Hey Chris, Here's a rule for you when you biff............. (we've all been there!) If you are OK, stand up right away and give a thumbs up! Then the rest of us on the ground won't come running or call an ambulance! Glad you got to jump today!! maura ps: when I was a student, I used to come home and grab the ice packs out of the freezer! Isn't skydiving FUN????? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Viking 0 #3 June 21, 2003 So proud of you!!! now hurry the hell up and get you A-License so we can start planning a father son jump!!!!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #4 June 21, 2003 QuoteHere's a rule for you when you biff............. (we've all been there!) If you are OK, stand up right away and give a thumbs up! Then the rest of us on the ground won't come running or call an ambulance! I realized that fairly quick when I saw a couple of vehicles whizzing toward me and a very pale look on my instructors face. Lesson learned. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #5 June 21, 2003 Good job!!!! I can't imagine what it's like to fail a jump. That must suck! But...you worked through it and got it done. Damn fine effort. Can't wait till you can stand on your head! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #6 June 21, 2003 Well fine, don't call me, see if i care. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #7 June 21, 2003 I thought you only wanted to talk to hot FF boys. I was trying to keep your line open, should one call. I was only thinking of you and your happiness. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #8 June 21, 2003 QuoteI can't imagine what it's like to fail a jump. Well I would imagine that it is more pleasant than fucking a sheep. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #9 June 21, 2003 QuoteI thought you only wanted to talk to hot FF boys. I was trying to keep your line open, should one call. I was only thinking of you and your happiness. I have call waiting on my cell, plus i already talked to my hot FF boy about 3 times today. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #10 June 21, 2003 QuoteI have call waiting on my cell, plus i already talked to my hot FF boy about 3 times today. So why the hell would you want to talk with me? Haven't you already been satisfied? Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Skyrose7 0 #11 June 21, 2003 way to stick to your guns. I always found it difficult just to get right back up there and try again, but it is the best way to fix what went wrong.congrats~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP. MaryRose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #12 June 21, 2003 Man, it wasn't easy, but you're right. Thanks, Chris BTW, Bytch laughed at me when I told her. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites katiebear21 0 #13 June 21, 2003 QuoteQuoteI can't imagine what it's like to fail a jump. Well I would imagine that it is more pleasant than fucking a sheep. Ok - that made me laugh outloud! Chris - awesome job. Made me damn emotional just reading about it! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #14 June 21, 2003 QuoteWell I would imagine that it is more pleasant than fucking a sheep. Well...I haven't EVER failed a jump....So....maybe we'll have to compare notes sometime.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cindee 0 #15 June 21, 2003 Gulp... Scary reading, but glad everything turned out okay for you.__________________________________________________ "If happy little bluebirds fly above the rainbow, why oh why can't I?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #16 June 22, 2003 Sheesh...when does the trembling stop? Chris BTW Sunshine, I called you this evening and "call waiting" my ass. All I got was your voice mail. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Michele 1 #17 June 22, 2003 You Rawk, Chris. Way to challenge it and you and everyone. Proud of you, my friend!! And, you SUCK!!! You didn't call me. I guess I'm not as impawtant as all that. And don't you try any FF boys excuse with me... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AirMail 0 #18 June 22, 2003 QuoteSheesh...when does the trembling stop? That's one reason why some people don't log their jumps till the end of the day. Can't read 'em otherwise. Patrick-- 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 freeflir29 0 #19 June 22, 2003 QuoteSheesh...when does the trembling stop? Hahahahhahaaa.....I have 340+ jumps. If I haven't jumped in a week or two....my hands STILL tremble after I land. You can't turn off the adrenaline!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #20 June 22, 2003 Michele, I don't have your number. Do I have to be psychic? Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 273 #21 June 22, 2003 QuoteThanks Bytch. Anytime Chris! I was stoked that you called me first. And I'll tell you again - you done great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Michele 1 #22 June 22, 2003 QuoteI don't have your number. Do I have to be psychic? Did I forget to give them to you? My bad. But yeah, you coulda been psychic.....beats a homing pidgeon....and you're a man, anyway, and men're supposed to be psychic. And Lisa? it's cool you were first. One of us Westies shoulda been, and since Chris isn't psychic...it's all good... Ciels- michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #23 June 22, 2003 Well if there's a way to reach you, I would love to discuss my experience with you. I know I passed, but there are some things weighing heavily on my mind. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Muenkel 0 #24 June 22, 2003 Bytch, You're a sweety. The minute I heard you laugh, I relaxed instantly. You really encouraged me. I reached out to you because of your experience level. Please noone take offense for that. Blue skies and a big kiss, Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jtval 0 #25 June 22, 2003 congrats chris, ya basstid! now we've got another thing in common! both form NY, both SKYDIVER (its about time) and both fLailed a level I was a little taken aback when i read your post. takem..uh..back to my AFF days! 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Viking 0 #3 June 21, 2003 So proud of you!!! now hurry the hell up and get you A-License so we can start planning a father son jump!!!!I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #4 June 21, 2003 QuoteHere's a rule for you when you biff............. (we've all been there!) If you are OK, stand up right away and give a thumbs up! Then the rest of us on the ground won't come running or call an ambulance! I realized that fairly quick when I saw a couple of vehicles whizzing toward me and a very pale look on my instructors face. Lesson learned. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #5 June 21, 2003 Good job!!!! I can't imagine what it's like to fail a jump. That must suck! But...you worked through it and got it done. Damn fine effort. Can't wait till you can stand on your head! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #6 June 21, 2003 Well fine, don't call me, see if i care. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #7 June 21, 2003 I thought you only wanted to talk to hot FF boys. I was trying to keep your line open, should one call. I was only thinking of you and your happiness. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #8 June 21, 2003 QuoteI can't imagine what it's like to fail a jump. Well I would imagine that it is more pleasant than fucking a sheep. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #9 June 21, 2003 QuoteI thought you only wanted to talk to hot FF boys. I was trying to keep your line open, should one call. I was only thinking of you and your happiness. I have call waiting on my cell, plus i already talked to my hot FF boy about 3 times today. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #10 June 21, 2003 QuoteI have call waiting on my cell, plus i already talked to my hot FF boy about 3 times today. So why the hell would you want to talk with me? Haven't you already been satisfied? Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrose7 0 #11 June 21, 2003 way to stick to your guns. I always found it difficult just to get right back up there and try again, but it is the best way to fix what went wrong.congrats~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP. MaryRose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #12 June 21, 2003 Man, it wasn't easy, but you're right. Thanks, Chris BTW, Bytch laughed at me when I told her. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katiebear21 0 #13 June 21, 2003 QuoteQuoteI can't imagine what it's like to fail a jump. Well I would imagine that it is more pleasant than fucking a sheep. Ok - that made me laugh outloud! Chris - awesome job. Made me damn emotional just reading about it! Katie Get your PMS glass necklace here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #14 June 21, 2003 QuoteWell I would imagine that it is more pleasant than fucking a sheep. Well...I haven't EVER failed a jump....So....maybe we'll have to compare notes sometime.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cindee 0 #15 June 21, 2003 Gulp... Scary reading, but glad everything turned out okay for you.__________________________________________________ "If happy little bluebirds fly above the rainbow, why oh why can't I?" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #16 June 22, 2003 Sheesh...when does the trembling stop? Chris BTW Sunshine, I called you this evening and "call waiting" my ass. All I got was your voice mail. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #17 June 22, 2003 You Rawk, Chris. Way to challenge it and you and everyone. Proud of you, my friend!! And, you SUCK!!! You didn't call me. I guess I'm not as impawtant as all that. And don't you try any FF boys excuse with me... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirMail 0 #18 June 22, 2003 QuoteSheesh...when does the trembling stop? That's one reason why some people don't log their jumps till the end of the day. Can't read 'em otherwise. Patrick-- 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
freeflir29 0 #19 June 22, 2003 QuoteSheesh...when does the trembling stop? Hahahahhahaaa.....I have 340+ jumps. If I haven't jumped in a week or two....my hands STILL tremble after I land. You can't turn off the adrenaline!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #20 June 22, 2003 Michele, I don't have your number. Do I have to be psychic? Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #21 June 22, 2003 QuoteThanks Bytch. Anytime Chris! I was stoked that you called me first. And I'll tell you again - you done great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #22 June 22, 2003 QuoteI don't have your number. Do I have to be psychic? Did I forget to give them to you? My bad. But yeah, you coulda been psychic.....beats a homing pidgeon....and you're a man, anyway, and men're supposed to be psychic. And Lisa? it's cool you were first. One of us Westies shoulda been, and since Chris isn't psychic...it's all good... Ciels- michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #23 June 22, 2003 Well if there's a way to reach you, I would love to discuss my experience with you. I know I passed, but there are some things weighing heavily on my mind. Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #24 June 22, 2003 Bytch, You're a sweety. The minute I heard you laugh, I relaxed instantly. You really encouraged me. I reached out to you because of your experience level. Please noone take offense for that. Blue skies and a big kiss, Chris _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #25 June 22, 2003 congrats chris, ya basstid! now we've got another thing in common! both form NY, both SKYDIVER (its about time) and both fLailed a level I was a little taken aback when i read your post. takem..uh..back to my AFF days! LOL thanks BUT...make sure you pull a little earlier next time!dont wanna lose awareness this early ...OR EVERMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
