sunnydee123 0 #1 August 12, 2003 Well I visited Rantoul a day and after crap weather and only 1 jump, I headed to Skydive Chicago where I had an ABSOLUTE BLAST! This place for sure is everything I've heard, and then some...... My boyfriend started helping me with headdown (gonna take some time for sure) but then I was able to make a jump with Jen from the Sugar Gliderz and wanted to really do my best (since my sit is still sorta new). I ROCKED.....if I say so myself........ We had a nice exit, stayed right there with her the entire time and then were close enough to do double foot on foot docks, we released and I was able to then take her foot (my first front sit dock that I held and didn't bobble) right before break off. Can you say "ALL SMILES". I am still beaming and thanks to my wonderful boyfriend, I have video of the entire jump. GOOD STUFF...... Now that I have "dabbled" with Head down and felt the speed, I just want to be real careful with that next progression. When I can try something new and be so "unstable" and pop into my sit like it was nothing - I am very happy. Things are going good - but I continue to jump my ass off and not get frustrated.....we all have our learning curve. Blue ones~ Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ramon 0 #2 August 12, 2003 Very good attitude. Lots of people get frustrated when starting, but it takes a little time to get your brain used to being upside down. "Revolution is an abrupt change in the form of misgovernment.", Ambrose Bierce. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #3 August 12, 2003 I completely agree with Ramon. It's nice to see a jumper with such a good attitude towards learning new things. Also, it's a great thing you've got your sit down, cuz that's one of the most important skills you'll get in freeflying: staying safe when you cork from another position. Remember, it's nice to be able to fly in any position, but if you can't just yet, make sure you're able to go into a nice fast recovery position, because safety is everyone's greatest concern, and you've picked up on that. Bravo. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydee123 0 #4 August 12, 2003 Thanks guys.....I tend to still favor the "conservative" side (if there is such a thing in skydiving) when it comes to learning new things. I am probably more concerned about "hurting" someone else then I am about hurting myself....I'm with ya on safety and I've got LOTS of time to learn. My first year isn't even over yet and look at where I am. Sitting strong and stable with a Sugar Glider...yippy! Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
