Tyrion 0 #1 August 10, 2005 In under 2 weeks I'll be undertaking my AFF level 1 course and the dive the day after. Is there anything I can be doing to help prepare myself for the course and my first jump (physically, mentally, etc)? In case it helps, I'm 6'3, 75kg (165 pounds), fairly athletically built, but not especially flexible (how many guys are I guess!). Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites metalslug 31 #2 August 10, 2005 Any good skydive windtunnels in your area? Apart from that, perhaps just work on things that can calm your nerves and relax, like breathing techniques used by some martial artists and yoga people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites slotperfect 7 #3 August 10, 2005 Stretch. Concentrate on your abs & hip flexors. The more limber you are, the better your arch will be. Hydrate. Start taking really deep breaths when you are in other stressful situations. This helps you r-e-l-a-x, and the technique works very well during AFF. Otherwise, get excited! You are about to embark on the journey of a lifetime! Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites meltdown 0 #4 August 10, 2005 Buy and read "The Skydivers Handbook" by Dan Poynter. It's got plenty of information and is easy to read for someone with no experience. Also, practice your arch at home on the floor. Get those muscles accustomed to being in that position. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites powertoad 0 #5 August 10, 2005 I second the motion about the wind tunnel. If you can get to one, spend some time in it. I did and I feel that it helped a lot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tyrion 0 #6 August 11, 2005 Thanks everyone for the advice! Looks like i'll be doing some stretching! I've done a fair bit of martial arts too so I've done lots of breathing exercises and techniques. Again, thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AFFI 0 #7 August 11, 2005 Dont do it man! Dont make that first jump - it will cost you thousands!!! 3/4 of your paychrcks forever - JUMP JUMP JUMP, it is going to rule your life. You have been warned - have fun dude...Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Tyrion 0 #8 August 19, 2005 Hahah i'm already set on it, too late for that! This weekend is it! 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
metalslug 31 #2 August 10, 2005 Any good skydive windtunnels in your area? Apart from that, perhaps just work on things that can calm your nerves and relax, like breathing techniques used by some martial artists and yoga people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #3 August 10, 2005 Stretch. Concentrate on your abs & hip flexors. The more limber you are, the better your arch will be. Hydrate. Start taking really deep breaths when you are in other stressful situations. This helps you r-e-l-a-x, and the technique works very well during AFF. Otherwise, get excited! You are about to embark on the journey of a lifetime! Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meltdown 0 #4 August 10, 2005 Buy and read "The Skydivers Handbook" by Dan Poynter. It's got plenty of information and is easy to read for someone with no experience. Also, practice your arch at home on the floor. Get those muscles accustomed to being in that position. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
powertoad 0 #5 August 10, 2005 I second the motion about the wind tunnel. If you can get to one, spend some time in it. I did and I feel that it helped a lot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyrion 0 #6 August 11, 2005 Thanks everyone for the advice! Looks like i'll be doing some stretching! I've done a fair bit of martial arts too so I've done lots of breathing exercises and techniques. Again, thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFFI 0 #7 August 11, 2005 Dont do it man! Dont make that first jump - it will cost you thousands!!! 3/4 of your paychrcks forever - JUMP JUMP JUMP, it is going to rule your life. You have been warned - have fun dude...Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tyrion 0 #8 August 19, 2005 Hahah i'm already set on it, too late for that! This weekend is it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
