Name

TF#28 (aka TFC8) Kimmer

Name: Kim, Kimmer

License A-35338

TF#28

TFC#8

# of jumps: 357

Rig: Javelin whose flaps won't stay shut in a sit

Canopy: 135 Stilletto with light loading. Spins like a demon on opening (she likes to make me giggle.)

Reserve: PD 126, never been used, and I'm OK with that.

Jumpstyle: Freefly Freak. Will try anything.

Dropzone I call Home: Skydive Chicago

Where I currently jump: Eloy

Other places I have jumped: Coolidge, Richmond, Skydive America, Empuria-Brava (Spain)

Places I would like to jump: All 50 states, All countries, Any Blue Sky Day

Why Skydive Chicago: Juju

How I started skydiving:Bernie and I were discussing our lists of things to do in life, and number one on each of our lists was Skydiving. So, we made the trip down to SDC. Bernie was hooked after his first jump, but when asked if I would ever do it again, I proudly exclaimed, "Not on your life!" A couple hundred jumps and a small fortune later, I have changed mind.

First Jump: July 24th 1999

Graduation Date: April 2, 2000

Family stories: Two brothers who have jumped (one who has the money, but no motivation to continue, and the other with motivation but no money.) Dad has jumped, too. Mom might ride as an observer in the plane sometime.

Once in a lifetime jumpday: Spontaneous trip to the Richmond Boogie on my 30th Birthday. Me, JAKAL, and Roger amongst others did a great jump that made its way in to Parachutist magazine! Thanks Michael M. Made a dreaded Birthday a very happy, memorable event.