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I agree, the day I have no fear, is the day I hang it up. I have a healthy respect for the sport. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

Chuck, I know I'm new to the sport; but, otters that climb as slow as 182's????? Either all 22 people were VERY FAT or it is a plane I would truly be happy to have my rig on. So much for the perfectly good airplane questions. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

I'm curious when did you fear level start to subside? For me the most nervous moment was on my first solo. After a few solos, the level of fear started to decrease substantially. At 20 jumps, I am 100% calm on the way to altitude. I do all my checks at 7k. Relax until 12k. Get up on our knees, gear checks and good buys. As soon as I feel/hear the engines cut back, my heart races a little. I still have some fear when going to the door. I personally think it's good to have a little fear, it keeps you sharp. And I actually enjoy it a little. So when did the fear subside for you? The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

Congrats!!! The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

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Jumping from the Otter is GREAT; but, there are positives to the Cessna also. Either way you are getting to jump, so it can't be all bad. Although the Otter is fast to altitude, I had at least as much room in the 205 with 4 people. I have never been on an Otter load where no one farted. In the Cessna, there were only us 5 and no "natural gas". You also get a better view out the window of the Cessna. I was able to look out the back and side of the Cessna very easily. I was nice to enjoy the ride. Otters and Cessnas are definitely different. Both are fun and both get us to jump. What's not to like. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

Ok so I'm spoiled. I had never jumped from a Cessna before. This past weekend, I went to Skydive Jersey Shore and got to Jump a Cessna 205. It was pretty cool. It was really strange not to have 21 other canopies in the air with me. It was a little different to climb out and hold onto the strut. The Cessna had a nice steady humm and vibration that was relaxing. I was almost sleeping on the way to altitude. The climb was slower; but, I was chatting with our pilot and the time flew by. So now the quest begins. I would like to jump from every skydiving plane out there and hit all the DZ I can. I guess I'm hooked. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

Just a quick note to say thanks to all the people at Skydive Jersey Shore. Great place, nice people and skydiving. What else could you ask for. Thanks Kevin, Carolyn, Joe D, Megas, everyone. I'll definitley be back to visit. Brian The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

Maxim, I am at right about your level right now (20 jumps). The thing that made a huge improvement in my exits was getting a video. I had a good idea of what I was doing. Actually seeing it, really helped me fix it. I went over the video with my coaches a few times and it really helped. I would recommend it highly. Brian The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

I stopped by Skydive Jersey Shore today. I got in a jump before heading out to dinner with friends. I just want to say a big Thanks to everyone there. Joe D, Kevin, Carolyn, Megan and so sorry, I forgot the Manifest girls name helped make for a nice day. It was a little strange jumping from a Cessna. I'm more than a little spoiled up at the Ranch. I have to say it was very cool though. I chatted with Carolyn (our pilot) a little on the up. And if you get in just the right spot, it's fairly comfortable. And I felt a little spoiled sitting by the door. I always somehow stuck in the middle of the Otter behind the guy with gas. I had a nice jump with Kevin. Real basic stuff; but, it was nice to get in the air on a day when I was supposed to be on the ground. The Ranch will always be my skydiving home. I will definitely make a few visits to Skydive Jersey Shore. Everyone was very nice. Thorough in reviewing my credentials (I only have 20 jumps) and Kevin is as good a coach as I have jumped with. I'll be back down during the summer. Thanks again guys. Brian The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

I may be coming to Skydive Jersey Shore on Sunday to visit and make a few jumps. I only have 21 jumps, so I'll need to make a coach jump or two. Anyone jump at Skydive Jersey Shore? Anyone a coach there? I'm just looking to make 2 or three quick jumps and then go home and do "Relative Work". See Ya, Brian The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

I may be visiting Skydive Jersey Shore this weekend. I'll be coming down with my gear and looking to make a jump or two early. I have 21 jumps and I have already spoken with manifest and I'm all set. I will probably be asked to do a coach jump for the first of the day. If there are any coaches at Skydive Jersey Shore, come jump with me. See ya soon. Brian The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

I was considering the Bonehead boomerang. I believe I would prefer a full face helmet. I am used to them from motorcycles. My only concern with a full face is at this time, I don't want anything that might hamper my view of my cutaway handles. Thanks for the reply Cajones The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

Hello, I have 21 jumps right now and I'm working on my A. I have all my gear except a helmet. I am lookinf for something good for belly flying and could possibly be used in the future for free flying. Any advice or opinions? Anything I should not buy? Thanks in adavance. Brian The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

Practice, practice, practice. I only have 21 jump so far. I am working on my exits on every solo jump right now. I tend to have a weak arch on my exit from the otter. I got two videos this weeekend and they really helped. I am not perfect; but, they really did help. Seeing what you actually do helped me so much more than haaving someone tell me what I did. Stick with it and work with your instructor, you will improve. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

It's a nice feeling to have your own gear. I only need a helmet and then I'll be all set. I'm still demo'ing some helmets. Soon, I'll be all set!!! No gear rental for me!!! The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

I jumped my own rig this weekend for the first time. It was GREAT!!!!! What a difference from student gear!! It turns almost instanly, flares nicely and looks really nice. I'm happy!!!

I finally got back in the air!!!! My reign as the god of wind and rain might end this year. My last jump was 11/9/03. After that is was just getting too cold to jump in upsatate NY. So I came back in March, it rained and I drank beer. I came twice in April, once it rained and the second time the winds died down about 1 hour after I started drinking beer. I went last week, the wind kept me down and I had to drive so I couldn't even have beer. Today the weather was just miserable when I arrived at 9:00 am. So I hung out and listened to Linda's first jump class and took naps. At about 3:30 I was pretty much ready to call it a day. When I heard the magic words, "Are you ready to jump?" and I said "Hell Yea!!!" So my exits still suck. (I didn't think they would magically get better after 6 month off) For some reason, I still put my head down against my chest when I exit the otter. I get stable pretty quick; but, I must improve. So first jump was pretty good, stable in my arch, good turns and ok forward backward movement. My tracking needs work, I still track in a semi circle. Second jump my instructor told me they need more people to get the otter up. He said you can just do a solo and work on the exit. My exit was the same, plane, ground, plane, ground, stable. So I was just enjoyin freefall and I tracked, turned and tracked back. It felt great!!!!!!! I'll be back next week. Work on my exits and jump some more. I also picked up my rig today!!! So no rental gear for me this year!!!

Skyyhi, Congrats to you and your friends. I wish you guys all the best and continued success!! B The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

Tell your insurance company. If something bad was to happen to you skydiving, they will not pay. It's worth the extra money to have a policy that will actually cover you. I ride a motorcycle, skydive and smoke cigarettes. I told my insurance company about eveything in writing. I had it noted in my policy so they can never deny my payment if something happens. I pay insurance for my family, not for me. I do not want to leave them in a bad spot if I die or get injured. Pay the extra and don't worry about it. It's only money. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

I knew Ivan would visit. This is my first re-post. I think the easiest way to deal with it would be for me to buy some beer. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

Sorry about the typo. I took it from an e-mail. I agree with it 100% though. Is it a repost? Am I going to have to Deal With Ivan. LOL Just kidding Ivan. B The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

What is Retrosexuality??? My Restrosexuality is defined by the following Retrosexual code: A Retrosexual, no matter what the women insists, PAYS FOR THE GODDAMN DATE. A Retrosexual opens doors for a lady. Even for the ones that fit that term only because they are female. A Retrosexual DEALS with shit. Be it a flat tire, break-in into your home, or a natural disaster, you FUCKING DEAL WITH IT. A Retrosexual not only eats red meat, he often kills it himself. A Retrosexual doesn't worry about living to be 90. It's not how long you live, but how well. If you're 90 years old and still smoking cigars and drinking, I salute you. A Retrosexual does not use more hair or skin products than a woman. Women have several supermarket aisles of stuff. Retrosexuals need an endcap (possibly 2 endcaps if you include shaving goods.) A Retrosexual does not dress in clothes from Hot Topic when he's 30 years old A Retrosexual should know how to properly kill stuff (or people) if need be. This falls under the "dealing with shit" portion of The Code. A Retrosexual watches no TV show with "Queer" in the title. A Retrosexual does not let neighbors fuck up rooms in his house on national TV. A Retrosexual should not give up excessive amounts of manliness for poontang. Some is inevitable, but major re-invention of yourself will only lead to you becoming a froo-froo little puss, and in the long run, she ain't worth it. A Retrosexual is allowed to seek professional help for major mental stress such as drug/alcohol addiction, death of your entire family in a freak woodchipper accident, favorite sports team being moved to a different city etc. You are NOT allowed to see a shrink because Daddy didn't pay you enough attention. Daddy was busy DEALING WITH SHIT. When you fucked up, he DEALT with you. Cowboy up, pussy. A Retrosexual will have at least one outfit in his wardrobe designed to conceal himself from prey. A Retrosexual knows how to tie a fucking Windsor knot when wearing a tie. A Retrosexual does not strip naked, get into a sweat lodge, and bang on drums to bond with other guys. That shit is gay. However dressing in kilts, banging on drums around a campfire, and drinking heavily is just fine. A Retrosexual should have at least one good wound he can brag about getting. A Retrosexual knows how to use a basic set of tools. If you can't hammer a damn nail, or drill a straight hole, practice in secret until you can or be rightfully ridiculed for the wuss you be. A Retrosexual's asshole is an exit ramp on the road of life. Ladies, contrary to what Cosmo says, spontaneously sticking a finger back there is a good way to be launched off the bed (or if Hooters hot wings have been recently consumed, lose a finger). Make you a deal, we won't mess with yours unless you want us to, and you won't mess with ours period. A Retrosexual will buy feminine hygiene products if he has to, but only under protest. This falls under unpleasant things you have to fucking DEAL with. Get some Hagen-Daas while your at it. A Retrosexual gives a lady his seat on the bus/subway/etc. A Retrosexual does not order an apple martini at the bar. A Martini has fucking gin and vermouth in it dammit. And maybe an olive. In fact, why not just get a beer and a shot of scotch?? A Retrosexual doesn't get squeamish about having to DEAL with a pest animal, even if he has to kill it. A Retrosexual does NOT use unisex perfume. The brand of after shave his dad used is good enough for him. Retrosexuals build and fix stuff. If you can't change a light switch, install a ceiling fan, fix a broken toilet or build a tree house, learn how. A Retrosexual teaches his children how to deal with bullies in a way that doesn't involve "examining the other child's motivation for aggressiveness". A Retrosexual does not wear designer clothing (unless it is a really nice suit to impress a potential mate). A Retrosexual knows what sex is and doesn't need a Democrat to define it for him. A Retrosexual meets the young men his daughter she dates at the door and lets them know that Dad is the barrier method that will prevent the young man from attempting to get into his daughter's pants. A Retrosexual knows that owning a gun is not a sign that your are riddled with fear, or are trying to make up for a small penis. Massage and cunnilingus skills are the way to make up for a small penis, guns are fucking TOOLS and are often essential to DEAL with shit. Plus it's just damnned fun to shoot. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

As a newbie, I don't have the skills to follow someone unless I know they are going to land in a big open area. Once I have the skills I would follow. No one should be left alone in a potentially dangerous position. Even if everything ends up ok, it would be nice to have someone to help you look for gear and walk back with. I would also guess it's a good way to make a new friend. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.

Yuo guys are just jealous. The Irish have more fun. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand.