MilesAbove04072

I have so much respect for what Dustin, Meagan, and the other instructors do there. I wanted to go watch the night jumps on Friday, but I'm taking a motorcycle course that night and it runs through Sat and Sun, too. I may try and go down Sunday afternoon, depending on the weather (which has really sucked!). I'm sure I'll see you there at some point....I'll be on the lookout for your helmet! ~Kimberly AFF student 5 tandems in 2014 - Started AFF on 5/10/15 - Currently on Level 2

We may have met....? I took the ground course on 5/10, did Level 1 last Thursday 5/14, and did Level 2 yesterday 5/17. It's been incredible so far. You're right....the whole crew at SNE is incredible. I've mostly been working with Meagan and Dustin. They have been sooooo helpful, not just in the air, but with their advice and training. It's mainly a mental game.....and a very difficult one at that. I passed L1 no problem (not perfect, but pretty damn good). Doing L2 over again. I completely spaced out during FF and forgot the dive flow and even the damn hand signals! I've brushed it off though.....certainly wasn't a waste. It's another experience, and another logged jump, which means I'm a step closer to a better mental state while skydiving. I'm so excited to now have this as part of my new life. I've been through a lot over recent years, and this has enhanced my life in ways that I never would have thought possible. ~Kimberly AFF student 5 tandems in 2014 - Started AFF on 5/10/15 - Currently on Level 2

It was nice meeting you yesterday! Did you end up getting to jump? I left because I couldn't wait much longer, but at least I got 1 jump in. ~Kimberly AFF student 5 tandems in 2014 - Started AFF on 5/10/15 - Currently on Level 2

Thanks! I will keep reading and definitely check in once I start the course. ~Kimberly AFF student 5 tandems in 2014 - Started AFF on 5/10/15 - Currently on Level 2

Hi guys and gals! I'm Kim, and I live about 20 south of Portland, ME and jump at Skydive New England. My first experience skydiving was last July, as a tandem. I knew right away that there was no way I couldn't make skydiving a part of my life. I've had a lot of loss and life changes over the past 5 or so years, and that first jump changed the way I look at life. I proceeded to make 4 more jumps (all tandems) last summer. I didn't want to start AFF that late in the year, so I'm doing it this spring/summer. I'm excited and nervous about starting AFF, but I'm sure that's normal. I've been reading books (both informational and books about fear), and started going through the USPA online training. The forums here seem like a good resource for connecting with people and asking questions, so I look forward to chatting with some of you! :) ~Kimberly AFF student 5 tandems in 2014 - Started AFF on 5/10/15 - Currently on Level 2