FlyingSquirrel7 0 #1 February 6, 2010 Hello everyone! I have been out twice with a monkey on my back (tandem) and this year I have decided to pony up and do the AFP course and get my licence. I really would like to purchase my own gear from the start so I don't have to rent, but I have no idea where to start. Could you all offer some advice? This seams like a wonderful community and I'm looking forward to learning all I can about life in the sky. My goal is to end up in a flight suit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wolfriverjoe 1,340 #2 February 6, 2010 Don't worry about buying gear yet. The student gear has some special features you don't really need on sport gear. You will also start on a huge student canopy and downsize through several sizes as you progress as a student. The gear you will want as a new "A" license is not appropriate for a first jump student (and you will probably move on from your first rig in a fairly short time too). As a student the most you will want is your own helmet, goggles and altimiter (maybe jumpsuit too, but if you look in Gear and Rigging, you will see a bunch of recent threads arguing about a first suit). And be nice about the "monkeys". A lot of them could be your AFP instructors too. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 35 #3 February 7, 2010 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 waterboy3412 0 #4 February 7, 2010 Welcome to the forums, where are you taking your AFP course, I got my A license back in May at Skydive Chicago, so maybe I'll see you around this year. Blue SkiesMike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
wolfriverjoe 1,340 #2 February 6, 2010 Don't worry about buying gear yet. The student gear has some special features you don't really need on sport gear. You will also start on a huge student canopy and downsize through several sizes as you progress as a student. The gear you will want as a new "A" license is not appropriate for a first jump student (and you will probably move on from your first rig in a fairly short time too). As a student the most you will want is your own helmet, goggles and altimiter (maybe jumpsuit too, but if you look in Gear and Rigging, you will see a bunch of recent threads arguing about a first suit). And be nice about the "monkeys". A lot of them could be your AFP instructors too. "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #3 February 7, 2010 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
waterboy3412 0 #4 February 7, 2010 Welcome to the forums, where are you taking your AFP course, I got my A license back in May at Skydive Chicago, so maybe I'll see you around this year. Blue SkiesMike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
