bigcountry 0 #1 November 10, 2001 I went up to skydive spaceland in houston today and i've been there a couple of times and i've been interested in skydiving for the longest time now and I met a couple of guys up there that told me to come on here take a look around. i've never done it before but im really inerested in getting into it hardcore and as soon as I can get up the money to pay for it all at once im ganna get in the classes at skydive spaceland. Im 19 so I figure im getting into it at a good age so if anyone has any tips or advice they would like to share with me it would be greatly appreciated Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #2 November 10, 2001 Welcome to the forums! There's lots of good skydiving info on this site; take a look at the links at the top of the page for info on gear, safety, etc. Hope you can get the $$ together and get in the air soon; you're gonna love it! pull and flare,lisa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #3 November 10, 2001 You got the right idea about getting into it now while you are 19. It is good to look forward to having a lot of years left to skydive. Good luck!--------------click me for a good time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #4 November 10, 2001 Hey, MM, I got into it "rather late" (says the old, decrepit, woman....hahahaha), and I am having a glorious ball. So don't knock age nor wisdom, duderoonie . The sky is there for everyone, not just the young cuties.....Ahem....As to BigCountry, one of the best things I did was to buy a copy of "The Skydiver's Handbook", and read it cover to cover between my first and 2nd jumps. I wish I had bought and read it before I jumped, but jumping was a spur of the moment thing for me.....It's written by Dan Poynter and Mike Turoff, and is very clear, concise, and easy to understand. I bought mine at the dropzone's gear shop, but I have heard you can get them from Amazon. Also, prepared to be addicted and challenged, and find absolute joy in the sky. I had a bit of a rough time early on, but have loved every minute of it nonetheless (with the exception of about 2 minutes there...). Come here, chat, post gear and safety questions, ask them all. Then, when you get into the sky, come back and tell us all about it. Ciel Bleu-Michele"What of the dreams that never die? Turn to your left at the end of the sky". ~e e cummings~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #5 November 10, 2001 QuoteHey, MM, I got into it "rather late" (says the old, decrepit, woman....hahahaha), and I am having a glorious ball. So don't knock age nor wisdom, duderoonie . The sky is there for everyone, not just the young cuties.....Dont start up with me again. I was just saying that I am glad that I started when I did. Jeez.--------------click me for a good time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #6 November 10, 2001 Hey Brandon, Don't sweat it bro, the older they get the touchier they get, and they dont know how to think straight eather....MarcBecause I fly, I envy no man on earth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #7 November 10, 2001 Brandon- QuoteDont start up with me again. I was just saying that I am glad that Istarted when I did. Jeez. If you took my comment in any way other than teasing you, you took it the wrong way. Sorry about that - not meant in any way other than in fun. "What of the dreams that never die? Turn to your left at the end of the sky". ~e e cummings~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #8 November 10, 2001 Michelle, I sure hope you know that I was just giving you a hard time....because I know it is only a matter of time till I am there too...MarcBecause I fly, I envy no man on earth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #9 November 10, 2001 QuoteIf you took my comment in any way other than teasing you, you took it the wrong way. Sorry about that - not meant in any way other than in fun. Hehehe....sorry. --------------click me for a good time Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #10 November 10, 2001 Michele has the right idea. I bought my copy of The Skydiver's Handbook right off the shelf of my local Barnes and Noble. Also, hang out at the dropzone. It is amazing how much I have learned just watching and listening!Good luck, and I hope to read about your first jump soon!Anne Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brokeneagle 0 #11 November 10, 2001 19's a fine age to take up skydiving; lots of young jumpers out there-- besides, the total range of age of the sport jumpers is one of the attractions in the sport. Heck, my first static-line jumpmaster was in his late 50s when I went thru the course... 'course, that was 8 years ago.Brokeneagle. I'm really very gentle, no matter what my kung-fu teacher says... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LittleJumper 0 #12 November 10, 2001 You will absolutely love skydiving...and yes.. you will get addicted! At our dropzone, we can pay as we go...maybe that's more expensive in the long run, but i suspect that since you're 19, you probably don't have much in the way of finances. So, my advice in that regard is...as long as you're eager NOW to get started..do so NOW and not wait til you have all the money to pay the whole thing. Life circumtances change and you may regret not having started at this very moment.Check into your dropzone to see if they will do a pay as you go or some kind of payment plan. When they see that you are serious, i'm sure they will help you out.Good luck, and have fun!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcountry 0 #13 November 10, 2001 thanks for the advice guys, they do have a pay as you go type of deal and I think im ganna go ahead and do that but as far as my financial situation, I have a pretty good job making pretty good money for my age but I just got my car out of the shop so im kinda strapped for cash right now but when I get my next paycheck I will get that book and depending on how much I get on my next paycheck I might get my first lesson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #14 November 10, 2001 have fun and good luck, and just remember to pull, pull, pull.....and welcome to our little forum family...MarcBecause I fly, I envy no man on earth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #15 November 10, 2001 OR to be more specificPullPull at altitudePull Stable at altitudeIn that order :)Welcome and we look forward to hearing from you as you learn to skydive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #16 November 10, 2001 I think he would have figured it out...and yes you are right.....just never forget it...MarcBecause I fly, I envy no man on earth Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jabeln79 0 #17 November 11, 2001 BigcountryThe best thing to do is start as soon as possible and keep going.. Its probably the best experience youll ever have and every jump gets better.. As far as the money goes.. hey your still young After that first jump the jumps get alot cheaper if you go static line.. im not sure how much every jump aff is .. but anyway have a blast and go jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #18 November 11, 2001 Yep, what Jab said, oh yes, and if you want to make lots of new friends very quickly at the DZ, take beer (lots). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E150 0 #19 November 11, 2001 You will love it all. Its the best thing I ever decided to do. Meet some great people too. Yer, beer. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcountry 0 #20 November 11, 2001 well then I guess it wont be a problem makeing friends cause I dont mess around when it comes to alchohol, when I go to parties I bring no less than 12-6 packs of this and that :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #21 November 11, 2001 Hey, Jo, its me (Seth Efriken) Will from Hinton. You been base-jumping off picnic tables and driving your car into hedges and stuff again? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #22 November 11, 2001 Sorry Marc, that wasn't meant towards you. Just trying to help a newbie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RemiAndKaren 0 #23 November 12, 2001 QuoteHey, Jo, its me (Seth Efriken)???Will: running out of personality, so you're inventing some for yourself? RemiMuff 914 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E150 0 #24 November 12, 2001 Hi, Blimey did not expect anyone to recognise me, especially after just 4 posts. My eybrow is nearly back wheeeheeeeey. How you doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #25 November 12, 2001 Well, hell, it worked for you Remi, and Karen STILL hasn't caught on!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
