how many jumps?

[loch1957 0]

I am going jump soon I hope, got 800 saved. I can only take off a week from work, so that gives me two weekends and my week vacation. My question is it possible and reasonable to go through AFF in nine days? Is this even wise to try? And last question, exactly how high are beer dues? My GF just smiles when I asked her so I'm assuming I need a lot more money.

Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

[wildWilly 0]

Ya , you need more money. try doubling what you have, then save up for beer.

Have Fun.

growing old is inevitable, growing up is optional.

[Para5-0 0]

I would probably save a bit more. Usually around 1500.00 or so depending on where you go. Then remember after AFF you have coach jumps, rental fees, and of course beer fees lol, then you should continue to practice what you learned until you accumulate 25 jumps and earn your A license. That will cost money as well. Having the money to jump regularly and stay current becomes very important, for a variety of reason, most important being safety.

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http://www.skydivespaceland.com/license-in-a-week.php

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[skyrider 0]

The beer is optional, and just a good will gesture....Get past student status, 1500 to 1700 bucks) then worry about buying beer!

[loch1957 0]

That is very cool diablo, sounds fun. I NEED MORE MONEY. I have got to have something I can sell,,,,I'm kidding kinda.

Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

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That is very cool diablo, sounds fun. I NEED MORE MONEY. I have got to have something I can sell,,,,I'm kidding kinda.

Sell it all, it is worth it!

[Para5-0 0]

+1, you are a good man Diablo.

[Arvoitus 1]

You could save some (a lot of) money by finding a place that has SL-courses.

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[Airviking 0]

My advice: Focus more on the journey, and less on the destination. It's ALL a blast!!!

Your jumping out of a friggin airplane, fer cryin' out loud!!!

I believe you have my stapler.

[loch1957 0]

Wait jump out? WTH i thought that was instructors job was to push me out.

Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

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Wait jump out? WTH i thought that was instructors job was to push me out.

Falling out, being pushed out, dragged out, having your fingers pryed loose from the door as you scream in terror...

It's all called "jumping"!

I believe you have my stapler.

[loch1957 0]

LOL Its going to be a rush, and no ones going need push me. We all have fears and reservations about something, the actual sky dive doesnt scare me enough to not want to try it. I watched tons video just to try get an idea what its like, part scares me is God i hope im not as dumb as some students. I need no help in getting people to giggle at me.

Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

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,,,We all have fears and reservations about something...

I'm terrified of heights. Gotta hire someone to clean my gutters.

I believe you have my stapler.

[againsthumanity 0]

Come to Skydive Happy Valley in central PA.We can get you to an A license through IAD, a couple AFF's and then coaching with gear for $1,800-$2,000 (depending on if you have to redo jumps). Let me know and I'll let the instructors know..... also, you have to wait till spring if you dont like the freezing cold, up to you.

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[loch1957 0]

OK 1100, this is taking forever to save money up. Yes I'm impatient lol. It will be spring before I have enough money.

My girl thinks I'm going to miss a lot by doing training in one shot instead of weekends, the culture and the fun part of the sport. But I have a weird schedule. I don't get weekends off and days I do get off rotate week to week. It be lot easier if I could just go to a Dz on weekends like normal nuts who want jump out of aircraft.

My girl brought her rig by since I had never seen one up close. She frowned on the idea of pulling me behind the truck. Not like it cost a lot of money. It seemed like a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon to me. Seemed fair since I offered to et her ride my horse and horse cost a lot more. Hum do I really need a horse?

Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

[liftedtitan 0]

it normally costs about 1500 to get through AFF and on solo status.

That is what a lot of people do, then its like 25-40 per jump after that and you just jump when you can to get to your 25th. The best advice I can give is to stay as current as possible. I had a friend make it to his AFF CAT 5 before the summer ended last year. He had to repeat a few levels when he came back after the winter.

Moriuntur omnes, sed non omnes vixerunt.

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I watched tons video just to try get an idea what its like

And that's where you're horribly wrong, you'll have no idea how it actually feels and if you're going to be scared or not until you try the real deal.

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My girl brought her rig by since I had never seen one up close. She frowned on the idea of pulling me behind the truck. Not like it cost a lot of money. It seemed like a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon to me.

Think we had a fatality in my country (not DK) because someone thought the same thing.

You'll soon realize everything is way more complicated and scary than you think.

"Dream as you'll live forever, live as you'll die today." James Dean

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....Hum do I really need a horse?

No.

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....Hum do I really need a horse?

No.

He's right. Sell the horse.. Then you will have enough money for the beer.

[lauraliscious 0]

Weather permitting, and if you have enough $$, I think it's totally possible to get through AFF in 9 days. Your odds will be much better at a DZ with a turbine that is open most of the week, if not every day. Just remember to pull!

Good luck!!!

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....Hum do I really need a horse?

No.

He's right. Sell the horse.. Then you will have enough money for the beer.

Zackly!

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[loch1957 0]

I didn't watch videos to learn about skydiving, thats why I'm going pay an instructor. I watched to learn about you (skydivers). I don't see it as being as much fun just to jump, its the people and the culture that makes it fun. Guess I could just came here first and gotten a better idea about the people. My reasoning is simple, in years past I drove a car up Pikes Peak in a race, driving was fun but people were stand offish and you felt like an outcast if weren't the rich type. I just didn't want another sport I enjoyed to be lessened by the people. I know theres bad and good in all sports but what I've learned here by your posts is its all about fun,,,,that part I like. Thanks being welcoming.

Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.”

[SpinxB 0]

If you dedicate all of your time to AFF during that week (and the weather allows for it), it should be no problem to get through it... I did my AFF at Empuriabrava in Spain, and it took me about 3 full days to get my AFF done.
Have fun!