airathanas

"Those giraffes you sold me, they won't mate. They just walk around, eating, and not mating. You sold me queer giraffes. I want my money back." Gladiator "It's a shame when people be throwing away perfectly good white boys." Hint: 80s movie http://3ringnecklace.com/

Welcome to skydiving! I love the tunnel too and I can't wait to get back soon. Skydiving is like doing drugs- it's intoxicating, addictive, and expensive! http://3ringnecklace.com/

I used to jump at STF when I lived in Georgia. I moved to Texas two years ago and I still miss STF. It is an awesome place with lots of great people. Glad to hear that you're having an awesome experience there!!

When I read this, I laughed out loud so loudly that some of my co-workers came into my office and asked me if I was okay!!! http://3ringnecklace.com/

Something else that people say a LOT that bugs the hell out of me is when people say "drug" instead of "dragged." You got DRAGGED across the landing area, not drug!! Get it right people!!! http://3ringnecklace.com/

Welcome to the forums and skydiving! Save save save your money because you will need it to get started in this sport. Listen to your instructors, and never forget that you jump because it's FUN!!

Something that I noticed people in the South say that makes no sense whatsoever is, "right quick." Huh? Shouldn't it be, "right away" or "quickly" but when they are said together it just sounds, well, stupid- to me anyway. Then again, I'm from New York, where we say, "forgdaboutit." http://3ringnecklace.com/

Elvis- US Army http://3ringnecklace.com/

: 6: 0 5 tandems and 1 AFF. I took a pastor on a tandem- that was interesting to say the least. The winds died down enough at the end of the day to put the student up. He stood it up next to the pea pit! http://3ringnecklace.com/

I called my Mommy on Sunday to thank her for everything that she has done for me and my sisters. I sent her flowers and a gluten-free basket filled with goodies (she in gluten intolerant). Thanks Mom!! http://3ringnecklace.com/

congrats! Does you girlfriend want to do AFF too? (I can't recall if you mentioned that in your original message). http://3ringnecklace.com/

Ding Ding Ding!! Sounds like we have a new packer!! haha seriously though, I'm glad that you had a good time! Welcome to the skies! http://3ringnecklace.com/

Did anyone else think that "A Touch of Italy" sounded dirty? No- I guess it's just me then. *takes mind out of gutter* http://3ringnecklace.com/

I had cutaways on jumps 38 and 53, both on my pack jobs. I took time off from skydiving partly because I was going to college full time and partly because I was too scared to jump. I kept having the same nightmare- I was in freefall and I realized that I'm too low. I pull my reserve and I hit the ground at line stretch. The odd thing is, I don't get injured. I sit up thinking that I should be hurt and I'm not. I look around me and I'm so embarrassed. Thankfully I don't have that dream anymore. http://3ringnecklace.com/

I'm game... In the eighth grade, I wore a pair of Air Nikes to class. Another student looked at my shoes and said, "What are those, Air Athanas?" The name stuck! (Athanas is my last name btw) I want to change it to 3ringnecklace but I think it's too late... http://3ringnecklace.com/

Tandem out of a 182 at Skydive Rochester. I landed and immediately thought, "I'm DOING THIS!" I got my A-license that summer. 11 years later, I'm a tandem and AFF instructor. The cool part is, my sister did a tandem that day too, but hasn't jumped since. She's coming to visit me on my birthday in a month and (weather pending) I'm going to take her on a tandem. How cool is that???

: 11: 0 Did 9 tandems and 2 AFFs. It's amazing that I did that many jumps considering the shitty weather we had for most of the weekend and the plane broke down for part of the weekend too. http://3ringnecklace.com/

: 5: Did 2 AFF jumps and 2 tandems on Saturday. Landed off on one tandem . Luckily, they didn't have video. Did a jump with Roger (lippy) on Sunday!! http://3ringnecklace.com/

: 0: 0 Did anyone in Texas get to jump this weekend?!?!?! Rain sucks! Right now they are forecasting it to be beautiful next weekend- I hope that they are right!! http://3ringnecklace.com/

Actually, I'm a woman, so I don't worry about sounding manly enough.

Body position...hmmm...like keeping a perfectly straight heading on opening and still getting line twists? Yeah, I can see what you mean... Body position, my ass. I understand that line twists happen and they are not a big deal. I didn't lay into the guy, but rather told him that since this is happening again and again, there is consistent problem here. I am trying to prevent a cutaway here. I'm not afraid of cutaways; but when they do happen, that is one rig that we can't use for the rest of the weekend. I am trying to be preventative and pro-active about the situation. http://3ringnecklace.com/

H & R Block REFUSED to deduct mileage. They did however, deduct equipment paid for, fun jumps, repacks, certification fees, and membership fees. http://3ringnecklace.com/

: 8: 0 Eight tandems on Saturday- a PR! No jumps on Sunday due to a low ceiling. Can't wait for next weekend!! http://3ringnecklace.com/

What I meant by "inexperienced" was that it's not like they are skydivers who are already used to packing mains. They have very limited skydiving knowledge PERIOD. There - is that better? http://3ringnecklace.com/

At the dropzone that I work, we have just started training three new tandem packers, none of which are experienced jumpers. Me and the other tandem instructors had line twists. Both of the times that I had line twists, there were about 3-4 of them. I got out of them easily. We have not had a problem with line twists until this past weekend. I found out it was one packer who particular that was packing them. We had a talk and we tried to figure out what he was doing to cause them. I gave him some advice, but the truth is that I'm not 100% sure how someone can pack line twists on a tandem other than turning the bag before putting it in the container (which, as we all know, you're not supposed to do for that very reason). My question is, how DOES one pack line twists on a tandem? I packed one line twist only once on a tandem, and I hardly ever get them on my sport canopy. I have some ideas on my own what might cause them, but I thought I would ask the masses and see if my ideas match up. Thanks! http://3ringnecklace.com/