Slappie 9 #1 October 8, 2001 I went down to the DZ Sunday. Weather was the pits Saturday. Got in about 11:30 still on a cloud-hold. Planes still in the hanger. Stood around with everyone. For the first time I didn't feel like I fit in for some reason. Went to manifest got on load 4. Couldn't find a rig. Moved down to 6. Still no rig... *argh!!* students!! I just don;t know what it was yesterday. I did the one jump and then left. It really didn't bug me to be leaving with 4 hours of daylight left...Any suggestions folks?My New Website with 24hr Chat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #2 October 8, 2001 slappie,i know exactly how ya feel!!! i jump at a german club dz. and while everyone is nice i feel left out...my german is only partially good. i can ordr food and go shoping but my conversational german is very much lacking. i'll get there and sit around untill its time to jump (sometimes a while if students or tandems take up loads(c206 dz)) and i really don't haveany body to talk to that much..if i have a question i can normally find somebody to ask but i don't want to inconveniance the other guys into talking to me in german. we only go to 11,000ft (3,500m) at the highest and if ya see my log book alot of my 100+ jumps are from maybe 5,000ft. i think i've done maybe 10 rw jumps the whole 2 years i've been at the club....they do let me jump ith the tandems acasionally though so that is cool.......alot of the time i'm just not really into jumping before...but the door opens on jump run and it all comes back.......for that short time i'm on top of the world, even if i am doing a solo trying to get my turns down faster or lurking a tandem it's fun.....when i land i pack (or maybe not) and go home, ther is no after jumping socializing at my dz, mmaybe twice a year we do demo's into out club presidents back yard and have a bbq and party but that's the extent of it.....do you feel like your a part of the sky? for that minute you're in freefall, your king, that's all ya need to feel.......ya don't need anyone else, have fun with yourself (don' think perverted please)..once ya have fun with yourself, you can have fun with others......and if your stuck doing a solo, work on things ya can do by yourself..turns, tracking..ect........i once drove 300 miles to jump in southern germany, jumped once and drove strait back home.....jump cuz ya love it............i don't think i've felt like i fit in at any dz i've been at yet cept maybe the weekend i spent at perris, and michele, albatros, and the other dz.com people made that happen..."up my noooossseee"- wingnut, at first euro dz.com boogie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #3 October 8, 2001 I agree, I'm all for the jumps and have been practicing stuff. I just didn't get that BUZZ afterwards. Well not to the extent of some of my other jumps. I think it has alot to do with the fact I'm not going to be able to afford a new/used rig for a few months. Tail end of the year for me kinda stinks for money. All the big projects have wound down and not alot of OT left. Plus I'm not making a whole lotta cash.. I think when I get my rig it will feel better. That way I'm not trying to find one just to make a jump nor am I bound to the DZ for a rental... I want the freedom of walking up manifesting and then not worryin about a rig My New Website with 24hr Chat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #4 October 8, 2001 QuoteI want the freedom of walking up manifesting and then not worryin about a rig Wait till you go to a boogie and the first thought that runs through your mind in the morning after a long night/day of drinking is "Where's my rig?" Then you see it in the corner of the tent and get all happy. The second thought usally is "Who is this sleeping beside me and where am I?" The answer to the second question is'nt near as important as the first one. Be safe, be smooth, be fast..... and most importantly.... be phree Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slappie 9 #5 October 8, 2001 WoooooooooHooooooooooooo I think I could handle both of those situations!! My New Website with 24hr Chat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites huffermoose 0 #6 October 9, 2001 or you could be like skreamer and myself jumping with our imaginary relative friends in the sky, i still do it now you can still learn loads have a great time do things which you cant do with other peope yet etc etc but i guuess theres nothing like smiling at your mates and pulling funny faces at them thats what i enjoy most just have fun this pidgeons gota flycya moooooooose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zennie 0 #7 October 9, 2001 Heya Slap! I would have jumped with ya but Sunday was "RW Day" for me. I only felt out of place when I was doing solo belly jumps right of student status. When I do solo freefly jumps now, I usually have some learning objectives -- like turning on heading & stable on each axis -- so now I always feel like I got something out of it. QuoteI just didn't get that BUZZ afterwards. Heh, I keep telling Liz it's not about the rush anymore. She doesn't believe me, but it's true. The "Holy Shit" aspect of it sort of went away a while back. But that's OK. Because now it's all about learning to fly. And that's much more fun! You still get those "Oh shit!" moments every now & then. Like on Sunday we were launching a 1-way and I was rear float. We had so many people pushingout the door that I felt my grip slowly giving way. I'm thinking "Oh shit, oh shit, hang on, hang on!" as my fingers are slowly sliding off the bar. Right as I was literally on the edge of my fingertips they gave the "Go!". I made it to the base OK, but boy was it close! And of course, there's nothing to give you an "Oh SHIT!" moment like being in on a funnelling 12-way! "Wear the grudge like a crown. Desperate to control. Unable to forgive. And we're sinking deeper." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FallinWoman 1 #8 October 9, 2001 I love solo jumps now. My first jump was a tandem and I spent the whole ride looking around and enjoying the view. Then I went thru the static line progression. While you are a student you don't ever just look around and relax.After a crazy high pressure rw skills camp day, I did a solo where I just grinned at the passing clouds, admired the horizon and barrel-rolled myself silly. So much fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Aviatrr 0 #9 October 9, 2001 Quote Wait till you go to a boogie and the first thought that runs through your mind in the morning after a long night/day of drinking is "Where's my rig?" Then you see it in the corner of the tent and get all happy. The second thought usally is "Who is this sleeping beside me and where am I?" ]Damn....you stick around long enough for the second thought to form? About the time you're thinking "who is this", I'm jumping on the plane for the first load.....if the night was that good, you'll remember who she is sooner or later.. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FallinWoman 1 #10 October 9, 2001 No, no ,no, no, no.First thought: "Where's my rig?"Second thought: "Where are my clothes?"Third thought: "Can I make the next load?"Fourth thought (if you stick around that long): "Who the hell is that sleeping next to me????" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Aviatrr 0 #11 October 9, 2001 Quote First thought: "Where's my rig?"Second thought: "Where are my clothes?"Third thought: "Can I make the next load?"Fourth thought (if you stick around that long): "Who the hell is that sleeping next to me????" And then, if you are still somewhat drunk or just seriously hungover, some additional thoughts come in.. Climbing through 6,000ft: "WTF? This rig is way too small...it's not mine! Shit, wonder what size canopies this thing has? Aw, screw it, it'll be ok.."Climbing through 7,000ft: "Did I turn the Cypres on? Does this rig HAVE a Cypres?"Climbing through 8,000ft: "Who wants to jump with me?"Climbing through 10,000ft: "Hey, why are the 3 rings on my legstraps? Why is the chest strap at my waist? WTF? Oh, the rig is upside down.."Climbing through 12,000ft: "Ok, rig is on right now.....so who's jumping with me?"Then you realize that you had WAAAAAAAAY too much to drink last night, and that you are sitting in an empty Otter, on the ground, with one of those little rig looking backpacks on, and everybody staring at you.. DOH! MikeHEY! It's just a story......not based on any factual occurences.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FallinWoman 1 #12 October 9, 2001 the good news is that you dodn't leave the plane with only one of those rig-looking backpacks on!! would have sucked at deployment altitude, huh?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FallingMarc 0 #13 October 9, 2001 Would have sucked even more at about ground level I'd think...Oh and I thought it was...1. Where's my rig2. Can I make the next loadOnly THEN is it...3. Where are my clothesSkydiving first. Modesty later. Marc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freaksister 0 #14 October 9, 2001 Well, I've decided that from now on, I will only wonder where I've put my rig and the rest of my gear; not having to worry about who is next to me, because that space will be empty! It is so much easier that way...SisMusic should trigger some kind of response... - The Chemical Brothers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jessica 0 #15 October 9, 2001 Quote...not having to worry about who is next to me, because that space will be emptyAh, NO!! Wha hop?We are so cool...why are we single? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites jfields 0 #16 October 9, 2001 QuoteLike on Sunday we were launching a 1-way and I was rear float. We had so many people pushingout the door that I felt my grip slowly giving way.Zennie, if you have crowding problems on a 1-way, seek help. JustinMy Homepage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Slappie 9 #17 October 9, 2001 Awe Sis I'm sorry Hope things look up babe!! I'll be here for ya!!My New Website with 24hr Chat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zennie 0 #18 October 9, 2001 QuoteZennie, if you have crowding problems on a 1-way, seek help.Ooop. Make that a "12"."Wear the grudge like a crown. Desperate to control. Unable to forgive. And we're sinking deeper." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GrumpySmurf 0 #19 October 9, 2001 '1 -way RW' rulez - when you're doing it with yourself, no one ever complains about 'premature deployment'. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wingnut 0 #20 October 9, 2001 QuoteWe are so cool...why are we single?i think the reason is because i left texas 2 years ago..........."up my noooossseee"- wingnut, at first euro dz.com boogie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freaksister 0 #21 October 9, 2001 Well...Jessica, I was wondering the same thing. Why have I been single so long? I told my mom, you see the FUNKIEST people getting married or falling in love or whatever, and then there is me...I can get laid but can't find a steady guy...SIGH.To answer the other question, about what happened...I will send you a private email. :)SisMusic should trigger some kind of response... - The Chemical Brothers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chicagoskydiver 0 #22 October 9, 2001 You're in that difficult period after student status where you transition to experienced skydiver. I would talk to your load organizers and let them know what you want to do - they should be able to help you out. Try to get them to put you with more experienced jumpers....you'll learn more. That's a little easier said than done, but most experienced jumpers don't mind helping out a newbie once in a while, because someone had to help them out when they were learning.Hackey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freeflir29 0 #23 October 9, 2001 "because that space will be empty"Don't give up Sis! Just stop trying so hard. The right one will come along when they are supposed to. I hope for my sake as well as yours......"The sky resembles a back lit canopy...with holes punched through it"- IncubusClay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tee 0 #24 October 9, 2001 Quote You're in that difficult period after student status where you transition to experienced skydiver. So very true. When I was at that stage, I found what helped me integrate with the more experienced jumpers and start getting invited on the jumps was that I got my RW endorsement (not sure if USPA offers that). But once everyone knew that I passed that and could now really handle myself in a 4 way etc. I received a ton more invitations and therefore gained experience and skills fast! Hang in there...you just need to find something new in the sport to excite you again! Tee 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
Slappie 9 #5 October 8, 2001 WoooooooooHooooooooooooo I think I could handle both of those situations!! My New Website with 24hr Chat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
huffermoose 0 #6 October 9, 2001 or you could be like skreamer and myself jumping with our imaginary relative friends in the sky, i still do it now you can still learn loads have a great time do things which you cant do with other peope yet etc etc but i guuess theres nothing like smiling at your mates and pulling funny faces at them thats what i enjoy most just have fun this pidgeons gota flycya moooooooose Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #7 October 9, 2001 Heya Slap! I would have jumped with ya but Sunday was "RW Day" for me. I only felt out of place when I was doing solo belly jumps right of student status. When I do solo freefly jumps now, I usually have some learning objectives -- like turning on heading & stable on each axis -- so now I always feel like I got something out of it. QuoteI just didn't get that BUZZ afterwards. Heh, I keep telling Liz it's not about the rush anymore. She doesn't believe me, but it's true. The "Holy Shit" aspect of it sort of went away a while back. But that's OK. Because now it's all about learning to fly. And that's much more fun! You still get those "Oh shit!" moments every now & then. Like on Sunday we were launching a 1-way and I was rear float. We had so many people pushingout the door that I felt my grip slowly giving way. I'm thinking "Oh shit, oh shit, hang on, hang on!" as my fingers are slowly sliding off the bar. Right as I was literally on the edge of my fingertips they gave the "Go!". I made it to the base OK, but boy was it close! And of course, there's nothing to give you an "Oh SHIT!" moment like being in on a funnelling 12-way! "Wear the grudge like a crown. Desperate to control. Unable to forgive. And we're sinking deeper." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #8 October 9, 2001 I love solo jumps now. My first jump was a tandem and I spent the whole ride looking around and enjoying the view. Then I went thru the static line progression. While you are a student you don't ever just look around and relax.After a crazy high pressure rw skills camp day, I did a solo where I just grinned at the passing clouds, admired the horizon and barrel-rolled myself silly. So much fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #9 October 9, 2001 Quote Wait till you go to a boogie and the first thought that runs through your mind in the morning after a long night/day of drinking is "Where's my rig?" Then you see it in the corner of the tent and get all happy. The second thought usally is "Who is this sleeping beside me and where am I?" ]Damn....you stick around long enough for the second thought to form? About the time you're thinking "who is this", I'm jumping on the plane for the first load.....if the night was that good, you'll remember who she is sooner or later.. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #10 October 9, 2001 No, no ,no, no, no.First thought: "Where's my rig?"Second thought: "Where are my clothes?"Third thought: "Can I make the next load?"Fourth thought (if you stick around that long): "Who the hell is that sleeping next to me????" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aviatrr 0 #11 October 9, 2001 Quote First thought: "Where's my rig?"Second thought: "Where are my clothes?"Third thought: "Can I make the next load?"Fourth thought (if you stick around that long): "Who the hell is that sleeping next to me????" And then, if you are still somewhat drunk or just seriously hungover, some additional thoughts come in.. Climbing through 6,000ft: "WTF? This rig is way too small...it's not mine! Shit, wonder what size canopies this thing has? Aw, screw it, it'll be ok.."Climbing through 7,000ft: "Did I turn the Cypres on? Does this rig HAVE a Cypres?"Climbing through 8,000ft: "Who wants to jump with me?"Climbing through 10,000ft: "Hey, why are the 3 rings on my legstraps? Why is the chest strap at my waist? WTF? Oh, the rig is upside down.."Climbing through 12,000ft: "Ok, rig is on right now.....so who's jumping with me?"Then you realize that you had WAAAAAAAAY too much to drink last night, and that you are sitting in an empty Otter, on the ground, with one of those little rig looking backpacks on, and everybody staring at you.. DOH! MikeHEY! It's just a story......not based on any factual occurences.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #12 October 9, 2001 the good news is that you dodn't leave the plane with only one of those rig-looking backpacks on!! would have sucked at deployment altitude, huh?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallingMarc 0 #13 October 9, 2001 Would have sucked even more at about ground level I'd think...Oh and I thought it was...1. Where's my rig2. Can I make the next loadOnly THEN is it...3. Where are my clothesSkydiving first. Modesty later. Marc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freaksister 0 #14 October 9, 2001 Well, I've decided that from now on, I will only wonder where I've put my rig and the rest of my gear; not having to worry about who is next to me, because that space will be empty! It is so much easier that way...SisMusic should trigger some kind of response... - The Chemical Brothers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #15 October 9, 2001 Quote...not having to worry about who is next to me, because that space will be emptyAh, NO!! Wha hop?We are so cool...why are we single? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #16 October 9, 2001 QuoteLike on Sunday we were launching a 1-way and I was rear float. We had so many people pushingout the door that I felt my grip slowly giving way.Zennie, if you have crowding problems on a 1-way, seek help. JustinMy Homepage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #17 October 9, 2001 Awe Sis I'm sorry Hope things look up babe!! I'll be here for ya!!My New Website with 24hr Chat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zennie 0 #18 October 9, 2001 QuoteZennie, if you have crowding problems on a 1-way, seek help.Ooop. Make that a "12"."Wear the grudge like a crown. Desperate to control. Unable to forgive. And we're sinking deeper." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpySmurf 0 #19 October 9, 2001 '1 -way RW' rulez - when you're doing it with yourself, no one ever complains about 'premature deployment'. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wingnut 0 #20 October 9, 2001 QuoteWe are so cool...why are we single?i think the reason is because i left texas 2 years ago..........."up my noooossseee"- wingnut, at first euro dz.com boogie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freaksister 0 #21 October 9, 2001 Well...Jessica, I was wondering the same thing. Why have I been single so long? I told my mom, you see the FUNKIEST people getting married or falling in love or whatever, and then there is me...I can get laid but can't find a steady guy...SIGH.To answer the other question, about what happened...I will send you a private email. :)SisMusic should trigger some kind of response... - The Chemical Brothers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicagoskydiver 0 #22 October 9, 2001 You're in that difficult period after student status where you transition to experienced skydiver. I would talk to your load organizers and let them know what you want to do - they should be able to help you out. Try to get them to put you with more experienced jumpers....you'll learn more. That's a little easier said than done, but most experienced jumpers don't mind helping out a newbie once in a while, because someone had to help them out when they were learning.Hackey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #23 October 9, 2001 "because that space will be empty"Don't give up Sis! Just stop trying so hard. The right one will come along when they are supposed to. I hope for my sake as well as yours......"The sky resembles a back lit canopy...with holes punched through it"- IncubusClay Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tee 0 #24 October 9, 2001 Quote You're in that difficult period after student status where you transition to experienced skydiver. So very true. When I was at that stage, I found what helped me integrate with the more experienced jumpers and start getting invited on the jumps was that I got my RW endorsement (not sure if USPA offers that). But once everyone knew that I passed that and could now really handle myself in a 4 way etc. I received a ton more invitations and therefore gained experience and skills fast! Hang in there...you just need to find something new in the sport to excite you again! Tee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
