sky722 0 #1 October 23, 2008 Yep , I'm jumping Sunday matter of fact,I'm selling my scuba equiptment so I can get my AFF training out of the way. Its been 8 yrs since the last time I jumped. Sooo lookin' forward to it sunday..Has anyone ever jumped when the highs is going to be in the low 70's? Looking to meet some cool, crazy fun "birds"... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grannyinthesky 0 #2 October 23, 2008 Quote Has anyone ever jumped when the highs is going to be in the low 70's? Looking to meet some cool, crazy fun "birds"... Low 70's????? That's almost balmy. When I started AFF last winter, the temp on the ground was in the low to mid 20's the first couple of months. I am really glad I didn't know then how cold it was at altitude. lol "safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sky722 0 #3 October 23, 2008 Well I remember the first time I jumped...I didn't have any head gear on....and my ears froze on the way down...after I touched down,my ears was so numb,it must have took an hour for them to thaw out.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sky722 0 #4 October 23, 2008 and that was at the end of Febuary.. hopefully they will have one of them leather flying caps this time..if so, then I should be alright. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LOSTandCRAZY 0 #5 October 23, 2008 I'll be finishing up my "A" around Christmas, but I did a SMART thing. I went to Dick's and bought some NICE THERMALS, and some North Face Gloves (no grips, grips can mess with your ability to remove your hands from the toggles) These are what mountain climbers use, so you can stay nice and toasty when you're free-falling."Get these balls!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joonas 0 #6 October 23, 2008 We had a winter boogie at January. Temperature was -5'F (at ground) and we went to 12 000ft. So... welcome to Finland. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #7 October 23, 2008 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
sky722 0 #8 October 23, 2008 that is a good idea...thanks! I do have thermals I can wear when winter comes...may have to get something to keep my face warm. and some good gloves that are not bulky but keeps hands warm. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sky722 0 #9 October 23, 2008 -5....I live in south Alabama....can't imagine that type of weather. let alone skydive in it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
debussyschild 0 #10 October 23, 2008 I'm in the same boat. I'm starting my AFF on Saturday. Have fun!!! "For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been and there you will long to return." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sky722 0 #11 October 23, 2008 thank you! same to you can't stop thinking about it can you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
