QuickDraw 0 #1 March 24, 2002 Ok, where do I begin ?Jump #1 AFFL1This was just a blur, the training kicked in just as my nerves left town, landed crosswind and got dragged for a while, when I finally gathered up the chuteI took it to the packing hanger and $15 to the manifest for the ripcord that I threw away. Pass.Jump #2 AFFL2Took a VERY deep breath at the door..so much so...that my reserve JM took it as my exit countand left early but he was about 50 feet below us (and giving me the thumbs up lol) landing was good thougha bit of an ankle stinger but ok in my books.Failed due to not relaxed and exit count and body shape (legs out all the time).Jump #3 AFFL2This time I added an extra count at the door got fairly stable but took too much time,I lost altitude awareness on this one and came close to having my RC pulled by my JM landing was my best yet but I knew I had failed this one.Failed due to loss of altitude awareness.Jump #4 AFFL2Finally got it in the bag ...damn I just love them canopy ride'sanother ankle stinger but felt a little more confident in the door.Pass.Jump #5 AFFL3This went sweet too although I was still having a hard time relaxing and still not getting them leg's out.Pass.Jump #6 AFFL4I was finally starting to get some sort of shape, but it was always at the bottom end of the diveI managed to start my forward motion just over 7k and watched my altimeter almost all the way,man that felt good. which took me way off, it turns out that the guy was watching someone else who he thought was me. Pass.Jump #7 AFFL5I had this one on video, which may have been a mistake I forgot to do half of the manoeuvresthat I was supposed to but was surprised by the speed at which I did a turn, I still needed to relaxbut alas time and money were against me just as I was starting to get "the feel" for it.Fail (log book says relax dive next)So summing up: I loved every single minute of it, even when we were on a wind hold nearly all dayat one point. I have been bitten on the ass by this sportyes I need to relax more but I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.Many thank's to Mick & Gill at Skydive SebastianThis bit is what I put in their guest book.Wow..what can I say..Thanx to all the AFF instructors, and everyone I bummed a smoke off :PLoved every single moment of it, and will be back for some more (soon I hope).Special thanks and big up's to :Craig (video & still owe beers), Rick (smokes & laughs), Jules (smokes & smokes),Keith (food & FREE beer & smokes), Manifest girls (for being babes) and everyone who took the time to speak to us, even freeflying skygods...wow Rob Stevenson, Scott, Mark, Christine, Patrick, Darren, John, Olaf, Arron and everyone else we have forgot :DStay safe and blue sky's from Adrian,Gary & Graham Sorry if this is a bit long too folks, i just can't spit it out fast enough...Billions of people living out their lives..Oblivious.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #2 March 24, 2002 congratulation's oh and beer!!!!!!!if ya can't dodge it RAM IT !!!!!!click me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emmie 0 #3 March 24, 2002 Hey congradulations, I'm glad you had a good time! It sounds like you're officially an addict. Now I can't wait until this Thursday!By the way thank for giving Gill my message, she told me someone with pink hair had a message for her Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Skyrose7 0 #4 March 24, 2002 has anyone gone through the static-line program and aff? COmparison? I did static line, but aff sounds good too. The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites n2skdvn 0 #5 March 24, 2002 QuoteIt sounds like you're officially an addict.nope hes still an old hand!!!!if ya can't dodge it RAM IT !!!!!!click me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rhino 0 #6 March 24, 2002 I actually did something I think they called IAF??3 tandems, 3 jumps with 2 jm's, and the rest with one jm..Rhino Semper Fi ..... http:// www.aahit.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymedic 0 #7 March 25, 2002 Isn't Skydive Sebastian the best...I learned there...the people are awesome..and the party's are always good....marcBSBD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bbarnhouse 0 #8 March 25, 2002 LOLCongrarats! Have fun....be safe!It only takes a little pixie dust...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites n2skdvn 0 #9 March 25, 2002 hey quick draw heres a pic for ya!!!!!<-----------if ya can't dodge it RAM IT !!!!!!click me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites QuickDraw 0 #10 March 25, 2002 Hehe..belive it or not i actually found my rip cord or rather one of my mates did.i should have kept it as a trophy ..Billions of people living out their lives..Oblivious.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites 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. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Skyrose7 0 #4 March 24, 2002 has anyone gone through the static-line program and aff? COmparison? I did static line, but aff sounds good too. The mind is like a parachute--it works better when it is open. JUMP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #5 March 24, 2002 QuoteIt sounds like you're officially an addict.nope hes still an old hand!!!!if ya can't dodge it RAM IT !!!!!!click me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #6 March 24, 2002 I actually did something I think they called IAF??3 tandems, 3 jumps with 2 jm's, and the rest with one jm..Rhino Semper Fi ..... http:// www.aahit.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #7 March 25, 2002 Isn't Skydive Sebastian the best...I learned there...the people are awesome..and the party's are always good....marcBSBD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #8 March 25, 2002 LOLCongrarats! Have fun....be safe!It only takes a little pixie dust...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #9 March 25, 2002 hey quick draw heres a pic for ya!!!!!<-----------if ya can't dodge it RAM IT !!!!!!click me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #10 March 25, 2002 Hehe..belive it or not i actually found my rip cord or rather one of my mates did.i should have kept it as a trophy ..Billions of people living out their lives..Oblivious.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
