shortyj 0 #1 February 19, 2007 How many tandems did you do before going thru aff? If you did quite a few were you more comfortable with your first aff jump?Playtime is essential. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nickkk 0 #2 February 19, 2007 I did one for recreation, 2 as part of my training before AFF. I couldnt wait to be by myself! What do you do when someone throws a big planet at you? Throw your pilot chute in defense! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #3 February 19, 2007 Quote I couldnt wait to be by myself! Well, don't tell your tandem master that. You'll hurt his feelings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #4 February 19, 2007 None, straight into AFF. I wanted some aspect of independence. Think it was the best route for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jheadley 0 #5 February 19, 2007 I did 2 tandems before AFF. If I had done AFF first, it would have been a nightmare, I was completely overloaded on my first tandem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shermanator 3 #6 February 19, 2007 none... didnt want to be strapped to someone who got a hard on every time they jumped. I wanted to be as close to freedom as possible, little did I know my one time jump would lead to an addiction!CLICK HERE! new blog posted 9/21/08 CSA #720 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chris-Ottawa 0 #7 February 19, 2007 I made one Tandem with 6 friends, and had no intention of getting involved.... HAD being the key word... AFF was simply the next step..."When once you have tasted flight..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nickkk 0 #8 February 19, 2007 QuoteQuote I couldnt wait to be by myself! Well, don't tell your tandem master that. You'll hurt his feelings. Oh nothing personal, but I wanted to be in control ya know? What do you do when someone throws a big planet at you? Throw your pilot chute in defense! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CygnusX-1 42 #9 February 19, 2007 Zero - and still have not done one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #10 February 19, 2007 QuoteZero - and still have not done one. Part of me would like to do one at some point just to try and be a pain in the ass for the TI or to be a good neutral person for a recently qualified TI to practice their stuff with. The idea of tandem just didn't appeal to me really. You don't pay to go on one of these driving activity days only to sit in the passenger seat all day same as you wouldn't go snowboarding and expect to be steered by remote control. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pulse 0 #11 February 19, 2007 No tandems. STATIC-LINE ALL THE WAY!"Any language where the unassuming word fly signifies an annoying insect, a means of travel, and a critical part of a gentleman's apparel is clearly asking to be mangled." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #12 February 19, 2007 I went straight to AFF.... I've done 6 tandems now though, mostly with unrated instructors to help them get their ratings. The others were for instructors to get/stay current after the winter. I think they're fun! Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 0 #13 February 19, 2007 I did 2 tandems after doing my first 3 SL jumps. They were so I could do a jump-in on an island DZ for a party, so just for fun (otherwise I'd have had to land with the plane twice, no thanx). They probably helped, since I can't remember the exits from SL 1-3 and tandem 1, but after tandem 2 I got rid of the sensory overload on exit. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,400 #14 February 19, 2007 >How many tandems did you do before going thru aff? I did 10 static lines before going through AFF. No tandems. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 13 #15 February 19, 2007 QuoteHow many tandems did you do before going thru aff? If you did quite a few were you more comfortable with your first aff jump? It sounds like you'd like to do AFF, but are avoiding going alone. I think the more tandems someone makes, the less likely they will be to get away from them. In my opinion, a tandem jump is just an amusement park ride. No one should consider themself a skydiver if all they do is hang on someone's harness. Kevin_____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Akey 0 #16 February 19, 2007 One, but it was a waste of money, i knew i wanted to do aff before really, so don't know why i did, but hey, i'm here now! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #17 February 19, 2007 6 static line jumps then Free-Fall~ ...back when we jumped rocks for gear... & Roger hadn't 'invented' AFF, and "Bill & Ted" hadn't 'dreamed' of Tandem! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange1 0 #18 February 19, 2007 QuoteHow many tandems did you do before going thru aff? If you did quite a few were you more comfortable with your first aff jump? None. But I did do some SL first and like some others am really happy that the first time I exited a plane was on my own. But your question is impossible to answer anyway as any one particular person can't really know that they were more "comfortable" than something they didn't do, if you get my drift? Is it possible that "too many" tandems (whatever that # is) might work the opposite way - the TM becomes a "comfort blanket" that the student is scared to let go?Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niu 0 #19 February 19, 2007 None,since tandem and aff were nonexistant in 1982. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites MagicGuy 0 #20 February 19, 2007 I made two tandems before starting AFF. The first one I had complete sensory overload and couldn't stand up for about a minute after I landed. Second was to make sure that I really wanted to continue on in this sport. Turns out I did. Second one was 100 times better than the first because I knew what to expect. I set up my AFF a week after the second tandem. I don't think doing a tandem or two is a waste of money at all. Getting used to the environment without having to worry about deploying and controlling a parachute was worth every penny to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites airtwardo 6 #21 February 19, 2007 Is it possible that "too many" tandems (whatever that # is) might work the opposite way - the TM becomes a "comfort blanket" that the student is scared to let go? Quote Likely fodder for another thread, but I had a lengthy discussion on that with a well known DZO, and the possible effect of student retention a similar scenario might have. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #22 February 19, 2007 none. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shortyj 0 #23 February 19, 2007 Well I guess I like my blanket for now I think just the opposite will happen the more tandems you do, you will get more comfortable but also bored and be ready to go on your own but it's different for everyone.Playtime is essential. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites elias123 0 #24 February 19, 2007 None AFF all the way"In a mad world, only the mad are sane" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Steven_Jast 0 #25 February 19, 2007 I think I will do one! Just to try it out.Blue Skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 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 Go To Topic Listing
MagicGuy 0 #20 February 19, 2007 I made two tandems before starting AFF. The first one I had complete sensory overload and couldn't stand up for about a minute after I landed. Second was to make sure that I really wanted to continue on in this sport. Turns out I did. Second one was 100 times better than the first because I knew what to expect. I set up my AFF a week after the second tandem. I don't think doing a tandem or two is a waste of money at all. Getting used to the environment without having to worry about deploying and controlling a parachute was worth every penny to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #21 February 19, 2007 Is it possible that "too many" tandems (whatever that # is) might work the opposite way - the TM becomes a "comfort blanket" that the student is scared to let go? Quote Likely fodder for another thread, but I had a lengthy discussion on that with a well known DZO, and the possible effect of student retention a similar scenario might have. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #22 February 19, 2007 none. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shortyj 0 #23 February 19, 2007 Well I guess I like my blanket for now I think just the opposite will happen the more tandems you do, you will get more comfortable but also bored and be ready to go on your own but it's different for everyone.Playtime is essential. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites elias123 0 #24 February 19, 2007 None AFF all the way"In a mad world, only the mad are sane" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Steven_Jast 0 #25 February 19, 2007 I think I will do one! Just to try it out.Blue Skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 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
shropshire 0 #22 February 19, 2007 none. (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortyj 0 #23 February 19, 2007 Well I guess I like my blanket for now I think just the opposite will happen the more tandems you do, you will get more comfortable but also bored and be ready to go on your own but it's different for everyone.Playtime is essential. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elias123 0 #24 February 19, 2007 None AFF all the way"In a mad world, only the mad are sane" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steven_Jast 0 #25 February 19, 2007 I think I will do one! Just to try it out.Blue Skies! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
