JonM 0 #1 September 14, 2010 Hi folks, After dreaming about it for a quite some time, I took an AFF course a few weeks ago, and with the first jump was hooked. I'm at 11 jumps now (5 solo), although if the weather had cooperated I'd be at double that. Years of acrobatics and circus arts experience gave me body awareness that has really helped me pick things up quick, but I've got a lot to learn. :) I'm jumping down at Kapowsin, and they've been fantastic to me. I can't wait to get my A-license, though; I'm traveling a lot for work, and want to be able to jump when I'm away from home. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #2 September 14, 2010 QuoteHi folks, After dreaming about it for a quite some time, I took an AFF course a few weeks ago, and with the first jump was hooked. I'm at 11 jumps now (5 solo), although if the weather had cooperated I'd be at double that. Years of acrobatics and circus arts experience gave me body awareness that has really helped me pick things up quick, but I've got a lot to learn. :) I'm jumping down at Kapowsin, and they've been fantastic to me. I can't wait to get my A-license, though; I'm traveling a lot for work, and want to be able to jump when I'm away from home. Welcome to the site... And welcome to the sky.... but DUUUUUUUUDE as you have already figured out... being a skydiver here presents "challenges" due to weather. Definitely get your own gear as soon as you can... and be sure to take it with you in your carryon so you can jump in places that have sun in the winter. Don't get me wrong we have some AWSUM jumping here in the winter when the sun does come out.. but it does get a tad chilly at altitude when its clear weather in the winter. Phoenix and Eloy in just a short hop of two hours from SEATAC. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gators1240 9 #3 September 14, 2010 Quote Definitely get your own gear as soon as you can.... It is definitely annoying to pay $80 for rental gear first thing in the morning to end up making only one jump because of the weather... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HoldtheIce 0 #4 September 14, 2010 Sure is but once the clouds clear......WOW!! What a view. 3 volcano’s – Mt. Baker, Glacier Peak, and Mt. Rainier The Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges The Puget Sound Seattle/Tacoma Welcome to the area! ~Mikey CCause they know, and so do I, The high road is hard to find A detour to your new life, Tell all of your friends goodbye Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #5 September 14, 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
JonM 0 #6 September 15, 2010 Yep. Today was gorgeous, I got to see all of that! :) Up to 13! -Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluetwo 0 #7 September 19, 2010 Welcome, welcome!! You might really enjoy the freestyle kind of stuff. Enjoy the forum and the skies!!_______________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #8 September 19, 2010 Quote It is definitely annoying to pay $80 for rental gear first thing in the morning to end up making only one jump because of the weather... Each dropzone can have their own policy, but that sounds like a really bad deal, and you can tell your DZO I said so. They should have a "Per jump" rate for days like that. BTW, renting any rig like that for 80 days totally pays for it. The rest is pure profit. They could work with you a little on this one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gators1240 9 #9 September 20, 2010 Yeah there isn't much to work out now. I'm moving to cali on Friday so I won't be jumping there anymore and by the time I do jump there again I'll have my own gear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vskydiver 0 #10 September 20, 2010 Welcome! I jump at Kapowsin as well. It's a great place to jump when the weather is good. If you see me out there come say HI! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
d_squared431 0 #11 October 3, 2010 Quote Hi folks, After dreaming about it for a quite some time, I took an AFF course a few weeks ago, and with the first jump was hooked. I'm at 11 jumps now (5 solo), although if the weather had cooperated I'd be at double that. Years of acrobatics and circus arts experience gave me body awareness that has really helped me pick things up quick, but I've got a lot to learn. :) I'm jumping down at Kapowsin, and they've been fantastic to me. I can't wait to get my A-license, though; I'm traveling a lot for work, and want to be able to jump when I'm away from home. Welcome to the forums and congrats on all the jumps so far. TPM Sister#130ONTIG#1 I love vodka.I love vodka cause it rhymes with Tuaca~LisaH You having a clean thought is like billyvance having a clean post.iluvtofly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JonM 0 #12 October 4, 2010 Finished my A license today! Sadly, had to leave the DZ early for a date, so couldn't hang out and celebrate. (I did leave a flat of beer behind for folks, though. :)) Double sadly, I'm out of the country the next two weekends, and won't be able to jump for three weeks. :( Ah well, more time to troll around for gear... -Jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neavrmare2 0 #13 October 5, 2010 Hey, congrats on the A license. Can't wait to get back to the states and get mine! I'm gonna be moving out to WA in April and I'm pretty sure Kapowsin is gonna be the closest DZ, might see you there. Blue Skys! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #14 October 5, 2010 Quote Finished my A license today! Sadly, had to leave the DZ early for a date, so couldn't hang out and celebrate. (I did leave a flat of beer behind for folks, though. :)) Double sadly, I'm out of the country the next two weekends, and won't be able to jump for three weeks. :( Ah well, more time to troll around for gear... -Jon Great! Keep count of how many cases you buy, keep it in your log book. And don't forget to bounce proof your log book.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
