againer 0 #1 July 29, 2010 Hey everyone, I'm starting my skydiving career shortly ! I jumped one tandem for my birthday almost a year ago. I must admit I really want to get my license. I loved it. The only problem I ran into was I don't have the money. While I love it, I feel I need to get my debt cleared first. This was all up until about a week ago. I got a job to become a parachute packer for a relatively local DZ!!!! The instructor said that he'll take me on a couple of free tandems from time to time as well as help train me towards getting my license. I can also use my packing money to help attain gear and training ! Not to mention I get to hang out in the hangar all weekend getting others hooked on the sport. I'm so excited I could burst. Sorry for the lengthy post but I just wanted to introduce myself and ask for any tips about packing / rigging for a total newbie. Eager to hear all the wisdom you seasoned pros have. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #2 July 30, 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
bluetwo 0 #3 July 30, 2010 That's awesome in my opinion! What a great way to start... There are a few videos on YouTube that show different ways to pack and from what I've seen at the DZ I go to everybody has a little different way to do it. That kind of messed me up in beginning because I was like - I just want to establish A way to do it, but it helped out too I think. I'm basically as new as you are so I can't really give any advise other than watch videos, ask people to give you tips and learn whatever you can. That's so cool that you got a job as a packer...._______________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
