mamajumps

Thanks a million for your advice, your one of the ones I have a ton of respect for that posts here! Confidence is a HUGE issue for me, not only in skydiving but in life in general. Problem is with each jump, it gets worse and worse. I had someone offer to take me on a tandem and let me fly that canopy, but something about not being able to save my own ass freaks me out....

My profile is way off. I am 140 out the door, loading that canopy at a little under 1:1 My Tri is a 99 model with about 300 jumps. Thanks for your advice!

I just spewed iced tea all over my computer reading that, dunno why it struck me as so funny, but it did....

Denis is the one who first took me to Sebas, maybe going there with Mr. Social Butterfly himself is what made it seem so friendly. I have been back out to Zhills several times, and even took my sis there for her first tandem. Ive just never made the friends there like I instantly did at Seb.

Yes looking straight down is a lot of my problem, even when I am telling myself to look at the horizon, at the last second, I panic and look down. This has definitly become a learned negative behavior, I just need to figure out how to "unlearn" it. I have thought about doing the radio thing, but the fear of being laughed at has stopped me. I mean seriously, I should not be having these issues any longer. If I could only fly a canopy the way I fly my body, things would be great....

I really need some help here. I have been jumping for 5 years (consistent 03 to 05, 2 years off for an injury, jumped 3 times in 07, and about 10 times this year so far). My problem is, I flare way to late, and knock on wood, I haven't hurt myself yet. I signed up for a canopy course with Lyle Presse, but my 2nd jump ended in a cutaway and as of yet I have not been able to finish the course. I love free fall with everything in me, but from the second my canopy is out, I am a nervous wreck. I can only afford to get to the DZ maybe once a month for 3-5 jumps. My problem is I flare way to late. Even when I am trying to talk myself thru it, the outcome is still the same. What aggrevates me the most is that I have landed my canopy 30% of my jumps, but now it seems as if I am in a rut and can't get out of it. Almost a panic state. I jump a Triathalon 150 (and have been told that is my problem by many, but I cant afford to do anything about that right now, the canopy is for sale.) On days with decent wind, I can land it, but even then it doesnt always work out that way. I have been told to upsize, I have been told not too, that ground speed will help me land. All of the advice I have been given, is from people that I would consider experienced skydivers. I love jumping more than the average person and have many goals set for myself as far as skydiving goes, but I'll be honest right now, its not so fun for me. Which breaks my heart. Please help...any advice would be appreciated. edited to add... I am 140 out the door, so I am just under a 1:1 with it....

why so sore at me... I really wish I felt more comfy at Zhills, it is a great DZ with a ton of amenities. Ive just never felt welcome there. From day one at Sebastian, I felt welcome.... Zhills is only minutes from my house, Words cannot even begin to express how much I wish things were different for me there....

my best advice about dating is ...just don't do it...your better off with Rosie and her 5 sisters. At least rosie will never lie or cheat on you....

I still luv ya!!!!

Lightining is really cool, I love watching it. However, my mom will no longer agree with me on that. When I was around 12 or so, she was taking a bath and lightining struck literally right outside the bathroom window, left a hole in the ground and about a 4ft circumfrence of burnt grass.... spooky shit...

When I saw the title... I just figured you spray painted your balls again....

hopefully, but I doubt it... I don't dive two farts in the wind who he/she really is, I just wanna know why he/she unprovokingly attacks nearly all the other female posters here....

Im a Sebastian fan.... I know it wasn't one of the options, but it is by FAR the friendliest DZ in Florida, and the being on the coast it is so pretty for jumpers and non-jumpers. Jump run usually goes up iver the inlet which makes for a pretty jump and its close to the beach for non-jumpers.

awwww dang you!!!! Give Bubba a bigg wet sloppy kiss for me ....mmm kkkk?

I couldn't agree more... I watch Family Guy nearly everytime its on, becuase its always good for a laugh.. except this time... that was not so funny. Anyone know if that has ever been an episode on TV? I would like to know what was leading up to that...

nope not yet .... but jus sayin she is....

I talk to her all the time.... she's yummy

that is a pretty boobie tho... the first attachment...not the second...

yeah any little blond, cartoon or not is smokin hot... but there is just something about Lois....

Definitly hands down...Lois Griffin

It sounds like you've made up your mind already. exactly... with that frame of mind, counseling is a waste of time and money...

Yeah, I hope that guys has a full recovery, but then I seriously hope that someone asks him just what part about kite surfing in 60mph sounded like a good idea....

US Air Force Almost 7 yrs in Yupper. Nothing better than retiring at 37 yrs old. Congrats... wish I would have saw how quick 37 came when I was in the Navy... live and learn! Working on my kids tho, as a single mom, the GI Bill is about the only way they will have college in their future!

I would love too...but am tore between that boogie and tiki and actually being able to get off work, so it may be none of the above...

Happy Birthday!