BaronVonBoll 0 #1 October 5, 2008 Still a student looking for my z out next jump. after my last jump I realized that the nervous butterflies in my stomach had not shown up this jump. dont know if they will be back for number 18 but I was curious how long it took most of you to lose the stomach flutters? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
finch 0 #2 October 5, 2008 I still get them but it seems to get less and less with each jump.I find that I want to get to altitude quicker each time I get on the plane."Never go full retard" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gato 0 #3 October 5, 2008 I think it probably has to do with exposure to the environment, and faith in your training and skills. Every time you put your fears aside and fall from the sky, you build greater confidence. My (major) butterflies went away right after my first clear & pull jump, which I think was jump number 11. I went through the Static Line method and had a couple of lapses/retrains along the way, so I had quite a few practice pull jumps leading up to that. That feeling of confidence will keep getting better and better, and turns into REAL fun. T.I.N.S. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #4 October 5, 2008 QuoteI think it probably has to do with exposure to the environment, and faith in your training and skills. Every time you put your fears aside and fall from the sky, you build greater confidence. Over 3,000 skydives and I still get butterflies. I don't think it has anything to do with training or skill level. Keep those butterflies, it's what keeps you alive! Over cofindence kills!May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonomatommy 0 #5 October 6, 2008 the day i stop getting butterflies is the day i hang up the rig. as stated above that feeling keeps you safe and alive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #6 October 6, 2008 Quotethe day i stop getting butterflies is the day i hang up the rig. as stated above that feeling keeps you safe and alive. YES! Complacency kills. Early on I had a 2000+ jump camera flyer tell me he was still nervous in the plane and that it kept him sharp. While on the way up I always review my emergency procedures, double (triple, quadruple) check my cutaway + reserve handles and so and on."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyPainter 0 #7 October 6, 2008 Yep! Pays to listen to that little voice in your head! We humans have "The Gift Of Fear" (from the book of the same name)that is our Early Warning system. I had several canopy mals on my first Cat B jump. I cleared them, but the expected question in the plane, "Are you READY to Skydive?" now takes on a whole new meaning! Am I READY to deal with whatever happens when I step out that door, apart from the expected drills in freefall? Butterflies remind us of what we are about to undertake .... and are a gift, in my view!Live deliberately; Dare greatly; Land gently SkyPainter SOS 1304, POPS 10695, DS 118 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gato 0 #8 October 6, 2008 Quote Over 3,000 skydives and I still get butterflies. I don't think it has anything to do with training or skill level. Keep those butterflies, it's what keeps you alive! Over cofindence kills! I couldn't agree more - sorry if I came across as "overconfident guy". When I said the thing about training and skills, I was referring to working through the butterflies. I have a loooooong way to go, and obviously, I should think before I post. T.I.N.S. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #9 October 7, 2008 Quote Quote Over 3,000 skydives and I still get butterflies. I don't think it has anything to do with training or skill level. Keep those butterflies, it's what keeps you alive! Over cofindence kills! I couldn't agree more - sorry if I came across as "overconfident guy". When I said the thing about training and skills, I was referring to working through the butterflies. I have a loooooong way to go, and obviously, I should think before I post. It's all good. You didn't come across as over confindent.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shveddy 0 #10 October 14, 2008 Yea, getting so comfortable with it that I cut corners scares me... I think you may be referring to fear, nut butterflies (on some level). First time I realized I wasn't scared any more was jump 14... I couldn't wait for them to open the door so I could finally let one loose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carrapeta 0 #11 October 14, 2008 At least you waited for them to open the door before you "let one loose"!! If your gonna be dumb ya gotta be tough. Your mom goes HandHeld Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
npgraphicdesign 3 #12 October 14, 2008 Butterflies? Pfft...amateur. I get pterodactyls! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
