2nd post ever....37 jumps after 1st post.

[TKATC 0]

Some may remember (but probably not) my first post describing my EXTREME exit fear and I was asking if that would ever change. I got several positive reassuring replies and I am glad I took that advice to heart. ( I was so scared I was severely questioning my sanity as to why I kept at it).

Anyway, I now have graduated AFF, acquired my A license, and have a total of 42 jumps. I am no longer deathly afraid of exiting, in fact, I love jumping out now. (I still get some anxiety when I reach 11k or so while climbing to altitude and have to take deep breaths to remain calm) This sport is such a thrill and has MANY MANY facets that will never be known to anybody unless they have experienced this sport in depth as many (or all) of us here have. Every week I am introduced to a new phase of the sport that each has its own mirage of things to be learned. i.e Freefly, Canopy control, CRW, formations, and BEER just to name a few.

I am not sure where I am going with this post except to say that I am so hooked and can't wait to learn more and more and more. The sport in itself is enough to keep me desperately wanting to jump again and again but the people are what make it truly outstanding.

[NWFlyer 2]

Congrats!

"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke

[freeflyimpaired 0]

Right On! That is an awesome post, I love seeing people excited about the sport. Keep on jumpin, it only gets better.

Joe.

"Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, are also remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so."

[Squeak 17]

Very Cool

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