Luna 0 #1 December 16, 2002 After a very early cutaway that almost put me out of the sport (thanks tons Michele!!), and a double-repeat of one level, I have GRADUATED!!! I am still having problems with spinning and just tending to turn to the right, so my instructors recommended a couple of "relax" solo dives after my hop & pop so that I can concentrate on my body position without worrying about having to do anything or having anyone watch me. I think I'm going to take his advice. But, he said that I am perfectly safe and my spins aren't too fast that I'm in danger of blacking out or anything, so he said he feels fine with me going on my own! WooHoo!! I'm walking a marathon to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Click Here for more information! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jessd 0 #2 December 16, 2002 Congratulations. I hope to start my AFF in the spring. I wish that I had the money, I would have done it this year. "Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #3 December 16, 2002 CONGRATS! Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DYEVOUT 0 #4 December 16, 2002 Sweet Congrats and Blue Ones. ----------------=8^)---------------------- "I think that was the wrong tennis court." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #5 December 16, 2002 Congrats! Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #6 December 16, 2002 WHHHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOO! And just in case you actually think I did anything, remember it was your ass being slung around the sky, you took care of yourself, and you had the courage and fortitude to get back into the air. You RAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWKKKKKKKK, girlio! Me is way proud of you! 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
Luna 0 #7 December 16, 2002 I know, I know, but you helped me to sort it all out and decide to go back and give it another try. And I'm so happy with that decision right now! I'm walking a marathon to raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Click Here for more information! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DTOXX 0 #8 December 16, 2002 Congrats. ------- D.T. Holder SIMstudy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #9 December 17, 2002 CONGRATULATIONS! For your turn, I recommend getting a Coach to help you by doing some drills that involve simple turns (like 90 degrees) on a central point or heading. A more advanced version of this would be opposed diamond drills with 4 skydivers. It's a really simple skydive that allows everyone to concentrate on heading, fallrate, proximity to one another, and staying smooth. It think if you work on heading control with another skydiver or two involved, it will help you (and be more fun). Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookeskydiver 0 #10 December 17, 2002 Hey Congradulations!, i had the same spinning problem when i was in AFF. What helped me alot was to be agressive and counter the turn. PCSS # 1 Rookeskydiver "Its a Wonka Bar"....."Go ahead Charlie open it, lets see that golden ticket" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
