gonecountry 0 #1 May 17, 2004 Ok, I know it's been discussed, but I'm too damned lazy to search. I'm starting AFF soon and am wondering what I should buy first. Suit, goggles, alti? Some input to an exicited newbie please.-------------------------------------------------- In order for evil to flourish, all a good man has to do is nothing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #2 May 17, 2004 In order - logbook, goggles, gloves, altimeter, helmet, jumpsuit, rig. Logbook, goggles and gloves you could buy before you jump; they're all pretty cheap. I also highly recommend buying either Parachuting the Skydivers Handbook (Poynter/Turoff) or Jump! Skydiving made fun and easy (Buchanan) now; reading and rereading either one will give you a good head start on your student training. Get an altimeter after you've done a few jumps and are sure you're going to keep at it. Get a helmet once you're done with AFF. Order a jumpsuit at any point after you're sure you're going to keep jumping. Start thinking about a rig about the same time, but don't buy until you know for sure what size and type canopies you want (which you won't know for sure until you've had a chance to jump a few different ones). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 136 #3 May 17, 2004 goggles and alti... the advice will cost you a few jump tickets though scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonecountry 0 #4 May 17, 2004 Thanks for the advice so far. A little more info: I am doing tandem progession and did my 2 tandems today. Lots of fun. I bought a logbook today.-------------------------------------------------- In order for evil to flourish, all a good man has to do is nothing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #5 May 17, 2004 QuoteIn order - logbook, goggles, gloves, altimeter, helmet, jumpsuit, rig. I agree except for gloves, I think they're optional unless it's cold. -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonecountry 0 #6 May 17, 2004 Where should I start looking for goggles? Who makes 'em? Thanks.-------------------------------------------------- In order for evil to flourish, all a good man has to do is nothing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
adamjenner 0 #7 May 17, 2004 first thing i bought was an alti, i just used the goggles and helmets at the DZ until i had enough to buy my own. There are tons of goggle dealers out there, just look in a para-gear magazine and you can find some nice ones for like...$14 or so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisky 0 #8 May 17, 2004 Beer for your first jump.The mind is like a parachute - it only works once it's open. From the edge you just see more. ... Not every Swooper hooks & not every Hooker swoops ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #9 May 17, 2004 Use the DZ's student gear until they say you can't. Spend your money on jumps. -www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #10 May 17, 2004 What are you paying for rental gear per jump or per season?? That may help determine how quickly you want to buy your own rig once you are off student status...=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #11 May 17, 2004 Skybytch has the order nailed, except I say go for the helmet before the altimeter. There's nothing worse on a hot summer day that having to stick your head in a ProTec that the last guy had deposited about a liter of sweat into... Elvisio "protect your melon" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #12 May 17, 2004 I'd put the rig before the jumpsuit, because if you want to match your colors, its cheaper to buy the used container first and then get the suit to match. I kept borrowing student suits and demo suits til I got my rig, then ordered my suit to match. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gonecountry 0 #13 May 17, 2004 Thanks for the good poop. I'm looking forward to getting into this sport. I have learned one thing already: It costs $$$$$! I've already started selling my SCUBA gear to pay for things. Any water divers out there need gear? I've got lots. Jeff-------------------------------------------------- In order for evil to flourish, all a good man has to do is nothing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cajundude 0 #14 May 17, 2004 Quote I've already started selling my SCUBA gear to pay for things. Lol! That's what I did. As an instructor for the last 10 years and diving for about 17 years imagine how much gear I had. I sold enough gear to pay for my entire training plus some. Err, if I would of used it for just training. I had to buy some more go fast parts for my jet ski! Put your stuff on Ebay. People seem to love dive gear there. Some of my stuff sold for more than I paid for it new. Seems odd but there are bidding junkies out there that can't stand to be beat. Good luck and welcom to the sport. I know I can't wait to get back in the air. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #15 May 17, 2004 What makes the biggest impact in your skydiving ability? Your jumpsuit! Get a jumpsuit, goggles and an alti before a rig, since you can generally borrow or rent gear where ever you go.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
