bqmassey 0 #1 November 18, 2009 This last Sunday, I completed the AFF program! What a thrill! I had trouble staying stable on levels three and four. I was arching and I THOUGHT I was relaxed, but I just couldn't get myself to be really stable. This made the maneuvers more difficult. Level five started the same way, but then something clicked. I still don't know why, but in the middle of that jump I just quit fighting it. At that moment, I felt my body really relax and I was immediately as stable as could be. It was an amazing feeling. I finally became comfortable up there. All of the maneuvers were easy and, once that light bulb went off, the next two jumps went really great. I can't say enough about my dropzone--Skydive Monroe--and my instructors. Not only are they great skydivers, but great teachers as well. If the weather cooperates this weekend, I'll have my first solo jump! Now I can really start learning! Sooo... how do I go about doing a low-level hook turn ;) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CSpenceFLY 1 #2 November 18, 2009 That's great!! Now you have time to get a few jumps in and come to the St.Patricks Boogie in Fitzgerald,Ga. March 18th-21st. Tell everyone at Monroe I said hello. We are planning a State Record skills camp there sometime after the first of the year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toasted_Cracker 0 #3 November 22, 2009 Congrats man! I have jumped there before. Bill Scott is a great guy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuai43 7 #4 November 22, 2009 Quote This last Sunday, I completed the AFF program! What a thrill! Congrats, now on to your A! Quote Sooo... how do I go about doing a low-level hook turn ;) Essy enough - at 50 ft., simply bury your left toggle. And relax. Ask your instructors for the finer details Every fight is a food fight if you're a cannibal Goodness is something to be chosen. When a man cannot choose, he ceases to be a man. - Anthony Burgess Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bqmassey 0 #5 November 23, 2009 The weather was great on Saturday, so I made my first and second solo jumps! It was a great feeling to jump by myself! I felt like I had all kind of time, since there was no diveflow to stick to. I was really relaxed and had a great skydive on my first solo. I had a coach jump with me on my second solo and he filmed it. Knowing the camera was on made it hard to relax, so I potato chipped a lot and didn't have as much stability and control as I did on my last few jumps. I'm disappointed to have such a clumsy jump on tape, but it was fun anyways. video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fgas8Bckko pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/bqmassey/SecondSoloSkydive# Be gentle ;) I know it's not great. I promise I'm better than the video shows. Quote That's great!! Now you have time to get a few jumps in and come to the St.Patricks Boogie in Fitzgerald,Ga. March 18th-21st. Tell everyone at Monroe I said hello. We are planning a State Record skills camp there sometime after the first of the year. Awesome! I hope I can make it. Quote Congrats man! I have jumped there before. Bill Scott is a great guy! Thanks. Yea, I really like it out there. Bill's a great DZO. Quote Congrats, now on to your A! Yep. I'm getting there slowly. Quote Essy enough - at 50 ft., simply bury your left toggle. And relax. Ask your instructors for the finer details Thanks. I'll give that a shot my next jump. I think I'll let it be a surprise though. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuai43 7 #6 November 23, 2009 QuoteThe weather was great on Saturday, so I made my first and second solo jumps! It was a great feeling to jump by myself! I felt like I had all kind of time, since there was no diveflow to stick to. I was really relaxed and had a great skydive on my first solo. I had a coach jump with me on my second solo and he filmed it. Knowing the camera was on made it hard to relax, so I potato chipped a lot and didn't have as much stability and control as I did on my last few jumps. I'm disappointed to have such a clumsy jump on tape, but it was fun anyways. video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fgas8Bckko I'm glad you had a great time - loved the front tuck exit, one of my favorites. Hate to be a fun-buster, but WTF was that with your RSL dancing around? Not that sure I'd be very happy with that. I think that shit needs to be tightened up. @1:01-1:06 for your referenceEvery fight is a food fight if you're a cannibal Goodness is something to be chosen. When a man cannot choose, he ceases to be a man. - Anthony Burgess Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mutumbo 0 #7 November 23, 2009 hey dude, you made it back to earth in one piece, and didnt spin out of control the entire time, theres something to be said for that, i mean it is only your what, 10th time jumping out of a freaking plane, i mean come on, nobodys perfect if i look half that good ill be happy, Thanatos340(on landing rounds)-- Landing procedure: Hand all the way up, Feet and Knees Together and PLF soon as you get bitch slapped by a planet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #8 November 23, 2009 Cograts! Been there man! Completed AFF @ Monroe in 2005. Go out and have fun! Above all .. Be safe & listen to the people that have been around a while. I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bqmassey 0 #9 November 23, 2009 Quote I'm glad you had a great time - loved the front tuck exit, one of my favorites. Hate to be a fun-buster, but WTF was that with your RSL dancing around? Not that sure I'd be very happy with that. I think that shit needs to be tightened up. Yea, we noticed the loose RSL. The shoulder strap came untucked. I'll make it a point to double check that strap next time I jump the rig. Quote hey dude, you made it back to earth in one piece, and didnt spin out of control the entire time, theres something to be said for that, i mean it is only your what, 10th time jumping out of a freaking plane, i mean come on, nobodys perfect if i look half that good ill be happy, Thanks :) Quote Cograts! Been there man! Completed AFF @ Monroe in 2005. Go out and have fun! Above all .. Be safe & listen to the people that have been around a while. Thank ya! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icevideot 0 #10 December 2, 2009 Quote ...Now I can really start learning! Sooo... how do I go about doing a low-level hook turn ;) You are in Monroe after all. Just ask Russel! Congrats!"... this ain't a Nerf world." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #11 December 2, 2009 Quote Just ask Russel! I can't believe you said that! My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
icevideot 0 #12 December 3, 2009 Quote Quote Just ask Russel! I can't believe you said that! You've known me longer than that Andy And if you read this Russel, it was typed with nothing but good vibes brother. "... this ain't a Nerf world." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
