ClaudeTee 0 #1 August 6, 2004 Hi good people. Ok, I went ahead and did it: I did a tandem jump, and fell in love with EVERYTHING about skydiving. My plan is to do another tandem, and then learn to do it on my own. Here's my question: do people think it's better to learn S/L or AFF? From this COMPLETELY uneducated viewpoint, it seems like the difference between S/L and AFF is like the difference between learning to drive using an automatic transmission versus starting out with a manual. But I could use your input. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefalle 0 #2 August 6, 2004 personal opinion only, I would go with AFF I just think its a better method of training. Regardless of what method you choose,,, have fun and get 'er done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 August 6, 2004 Both progressions have the pluses and minuses. You should call your DZ and talk to the S&TA about it, he/she could explain the specific differences at that DZ to you quite well. S/L jumps tend to be cheaper but it takes longer to get the ISP jumps done (more jumps ususally), the AFF is more expensive, but you tend to accomplish your in air goals quicker. Which ever you choose, get in the air and welcome to Skydiving!--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #4 August 6, 2004 Welcome to the forums! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeth 0 #5 August 6, 2004 Welcome! I think for me, I wouldn't feel like I was skydiving if I wasn't freefalling. JMHO. Good luck with whatever you choose! "At 13,000 feet nothing else matters." PFRX!!!!! Team Funnel #174, Sunshine kisspass #109 My Jump Site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gerryfuss 0 #6 August 8, 2004 Not to diss S/L but I say AFF all the way. the freefall is the best part of the jump so you might as well get right to it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoink 321 #7 August 12, 2004 QuoteNot to diss S/L but I say AFF all the way. the freefall is the best part of the jump so you might as well get right to it. that's your opinion... Your local DZ will be able to help you make the choice between SL and AFF - they both get you to the same point and as AggieDave pointed out, they both have pluses and minuses... Whatever you choose to do, have fun and welcome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattjw916 2 #8 August 12, 2004 I also vote for AFF... it's all about the freefall... NSCR-2376, SCR-15080 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boags 0 #9 August 17, 2004 AFF all the way. if you want to do static line join the Army(lol). I love the feeling of freefall and you get to see how your body flys on your first jump. Rather than just jumping out and getting a line stretch worth of freefall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
