daniel52587 0 #1 December 26, 2006 Oh man! Actually, I made 3 jumps in one day. I went on to AFF level 3. Man is it truly amazing. I took my position in the door and felt that wind in my face. I was relatively calm and serious since I knew that this is not just a roller coaster ride. I checked in and out with my instructors and jumped. Jumping was the most amazing feeling I have ever felt in my whole life. Holy crap. I just cant even describe it with words. Right when I felt acceleration to the earth I screamed YEAH in joy and excitement. So then I got to work with my COA's and my PPT's. Then I pulled the pilot chute and it was a much more gentle of a tug than I anticipated. Everything was cool just floating down with no sound but the wind. Like music in my ears. The view is also incredible. Now this is where things get kind of crappy. (still fun none the less). I was coming down the downwind leg. (I left my holding area about 300-500 feet late. So I didnt get to my base leg. So here I am heading downwind, I flared but still slammed the ground and rolled. Got back up unharmed thankfully. Now, I am very....very....addicted. I jumped 2 more times that day. I screwed the exit on my 2nd jump and we tumbled a bit but we recovered well. Good landing. I flared a little too high so when I landed I kneeled a lttle. But stand up landing none the less. 3rd jump was near perfect. My exit was a little flat and we almost tumbled, but it was all good. Did my COA's and PPT's and leg extensions. PERFECT landing. I landed like a feather. I thought the landing would be hard, but after the first botched landing I knew what I did wrong and knew what to expect, it is actually really easy. I love skydiving. I cant see my life without it now. I am going to go every weekend, any chance I have. I have finally found a hobby that I have fallen in love with. It is so great. I could go on forever with how in love I am with skydiving and how great it is. But Im sure all of you already know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpah 0 #2 December 26, 2006 QuoteDoes anyone have any recommendations on how to approach her. I have no idea who you are talking about, but there is a saying in skydiving..."You didn't lose your girlfriend, just your turn". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #3 December 26, 2006 QuoteDoes anyone have any recommendations on how to approach her.Tell her you're a skydiver Congrats on your first jumps.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 53 #4 December 26, 2006 You're a real skydiver now!! Keep going, no matter what!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MagicGuy 0 #5 December 26, 2006 Oh, we know! Congrats dude. Welcome to the Sky! Good luck with the rest of your AFF. It's awesome that you realize what you did wrong and corrected your mistakes. Before you know it you'll have your A License. Stay safe and have fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
two40 0 #6 December 26, 2006 congrats man. it's obvious your adrenaline had a hand in writing that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites