CanuckInUSA

So is it 8:30 PM eastern? The ESPN website says 9:30 PM. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

I caught 3/4 of it last night and have seen the ending of the same program several weeks ago. Discovery Wings is known to repeat much of their programming numerous times before it gets hung to dry, so there's a good chance it will air again (Sunday evenings). Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

As of this moment, the ESPN TV listings web page is showing that the program will be on at 9:30 pm eastern. Of course maybe it's been changed and the website hasn't been updated. http://sports.espn.go.com/sports/tvlistings/index Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Lila Don't worry so much about standing up your landings at this point. Learning to judge your flares is something that will come to you with practice. I know I'm still learning (historically I've PLFed more than I've stood up). And one thing I noticed is that judging my flares varies with the canopy I am flying as well as the current weather conditions. There is one interesting trick you can try though, and that is not to initiate your flares until you can see the individual blades of glass on the ground (of course this assumes you are landing in grass). I historically always flares too high and this trick help me a little. Of course I've recently transitioned to smaller (smaller for me at least) ZP canopies and I'm having to refine my landing techniques on each jump. Good luck with your training and as long as you're ready to PLF every landing, you'll do fine and you will eventually start standing up your landings. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Dude ... believe me I was ready to head off to the DZ this morning. But that was before I tried on my shoe for the first time in the last couple of weeks (I've been walking around in sandles). I should be fine next week. But I just hope the weather cooperates. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

I was wondering about doing this 5-way without an "A" license, but I also assumed that you must have done it with some coaches or instructors. At 30+ jumps that I believe you have, you should be plenty close for your "A" License. I believe you've stated that you still need to jump your pack job and then do your check dive. So instead of doing some of these other jumps, you could be doing those jumps. Just my two cents of course as I only got my "A" three weeks ago and haven't jumped since due to a minor injury I endured while playing my first love ... hockey ... Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

The Good: 35 Jumps since July 14th, 2002 The Bad: I haven't jumped in three weeks thanks to a possible broken pinkie toe while playing hockey. The Ugly: To date, I have spent at least 3k on jumps. Another 4k on a rig (I'm not even using yet) and much more to be spent in the future. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

It sucks that there is nothing for you to jump between the monster Manta and the PD210. But with 34 jumps under your belt and the blessing from your instructors, then I'm guessing that you'll be ok. I too started off on a monster student rig (a Skymaster 290) and have since started to jump some Spectre 210s and a PD210 (both loaded at about 1:1.09), but I also had the luxury of jumping a Manta 260, a PD230 and a Navigator 220 (which flared like shit) before I tried the 210s. As stated earlier by AggieDave, you will notice things happening faster (and you likely will need to flare slower as the smaller canopy will react much quicker to your toggle inputs). But you'll likely be fine. Just remember to PLF and have some fun. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Congrats and welcome to the club. I remember my first jump (a tandem back in July of this year) was loud, windy and intense. But it was also way too cool not to try again. So I enrolled in an AFF course and three weeks ago I became a licensed skydiver. Also, on one of my last jumps (I haven't jumped in a few weeks thanks to a minor hockey injury), I jumped without a helmet for the first time since my tandem jump (I had lent mine to a student who forgot his) and the experience wasn't nearly as intense as it was during my tandem. So I guess what I'm trying to say is that the more you jump, the more acclaimated you'll become to the whole experience and the easier you'll be able to process the whole thing. Good luck in any future jumps you may make. Despite my sore toe, I'm heading off to the DZ tomorrow to jump for the first time in three weeks. Wish me luck. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

There are a number of places to learn from. Starting off, make sure you're a member of REI as every once in a while they will hold clinics which are pretty inexpensive (not to mention that you will need to purchase some gear anyway). Then if you don't know any rock climbing friends who can and are willing to mentor you, you could join the CMC (Colorado Mountain Club) and take the BMS (Basic Mountaineering School) course which includes rock climbing. The Boulder chapter of the CMC is probably the best CMC group in terms of rock climbing outings, but the other chapters occasionally do technical trips as well. And if these sources don't help you were you need help, the CMS (Colorado Mountain School) based out of Estes Park has guided trips throughout the year and can be considered a good way to get exposed to the sport with experienced people helping you out. The only down side to the CMS is that it's not cheap. But if you want to get on the rocks fast without having to deal with the politics of the CMC, the CMS is a good alternative. Finally, I belong to an informal hiking/mountaineering club based here in the Boulder area that has a certain percentage of their population which does a lot of rock climbing and mountaineering and is pretty much free. If you can make it up to Boulder on some days, then PM me and I can tell you more about CHAOS (Colorado Hiking and Outdoor Society). Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

I am a deliquent rock climber and a part-time mountaineer. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Most vivid memories from my first jump? Loud, windy, intense and fun. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

I received my "A" License card #41467 last week. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

It's actually skycat's kitty who has the face you like. I was trying to make a smart-alec response to her post about whether or not her guy (Derrick) knew he was also a pet of hers. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

For some reason the original text didn't work. Let's try this again. Does Derrick know he's one of your pets? Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Sunshine I see you're putting your critter to work in the kitchen. How'd you manage that? All that mine wants to do all day long is eat, poop and sleep. PS: What happened to you picture? On my monitor here at work, it seems to have been widened and seems a little squewed. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Mile-Hi Skydiving (Longmont, CO) famous for it's Tandem Factory status as well as being the 2nd highest DZ in the Continental USA. King Air (work horse for the factory on weekends) and a Cessna 206. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Cool ... I didn't know you were also a rigger. I had you for one of my early AFF lessons (I'm now an "A" License holder). If you're up for it (when my rig finally arrived likely sometime in October from SQ1), I may have a little job for you. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Oops ... my mistake ... or should I say that you're profile if out of date. Are you also Derek the AFF Instructor? Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

This 'Hooknswoop' dude is in Texas, not Colorado. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Unless we get dumped on, don't bother bringing your snowboard in early-mid October as the ski resorts don't have any snow right now. In fact, unless you're heading up to the high country to do some high altitude hiking, backpacking or mountaineering, wearing shorts and a t-shirt will likely be the order of the day. Visiting anyone of the mountain communities is always recommended and depending upon what sort of experience you desire and what sort of money you're willing to spend (or not spend) will depend on where you want to go. If you're staying in Denver, then Lo-Do is a must see and Boulder is pretty picturesque as well. The Garden of the Gods down in Colorado Springs (one hour south of Denver) is awesome as well and let's not forget Estes Park (in Rocky Mountain National Park). Let us know what you're planning on doing while you're down here. That would help in terms of suggesting things to do. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

October 8th, 1963 ... that would make me 38 soon to be 39. But I act and live the lifestyle of someone in the late 20s, so all is not bad. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

The weather should be good in Colorado this weekend, but I'm playing in a beech volleyball tournament tomorrow and the King Air is down at my home DZ and only the Cessna 206 is available. So I'll be lucky to get 1-2 jumps in on Sunday. Oh well, the NFL also starts this week so I know that can keep me entertained for a few hours if I can't jump. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

So what is the best suit for a bowling ball sort of jumper who wants to do RW today as well as some freefly down the road? Can I get by with one suit for both RW and freeflying or do they really need to be specialized suits? If I need two suits, then I guess the RW suit should have booties, but I know I'm in no mood at the moment to be spending upward of $600-700 on skydiving suits. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over

Letting the days go by, water flowing underground ... Try not to worry about the things you have no control over