CloudOnMyTongue 0 #1 June 4, 2003 I have heard only good reviews about this book, and after finding out my public library doesn't have a copy I was going to buy it online. I see that there is one that you can order coming out in August (it didn't say when in August) I was wondering if anyone knows what's going to be updated in the new version. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrazyIvan 0 #2 June 4, 2003 That book is good reading, good reference, but I don't know about the 'update'. I have a copy of it.__________________________________________ Blue Skies and May the Force be with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremyneas 0 #3 June 4, 2003 slide me your address and i'll save ya 20 bucks, just get my postage sometime. J.Neas [email protected] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CloudOnMyTongue 0 #4 June 4, 2003 Thank you very much. I would appreciate that. Student + Skydiving = Not very much money Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #5 June 4, 2003 LOL ... I was going to say the same thing. But Jeremy beat me to it. But his book is likely in better shape than mine as mine got wet a while back and it looks pretty beat up. Hey the same offer (paying for postage) is extended for my pack like a pro video if you're interested. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blahr 0 #6 June 4, 2003 Are you talking about "Parachuting: The Skydivers Handbook"? I see this book on Amazon. I'll grab a copy based on your recommendation assuming that this is the book you are referring to :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CloudOnMyTongue 0 #7 June 4, 2003 I will take you up on that offer but not immediately, maybe when I get my own rig, you'll get a little reminder from me.Everyone hear is GREAT!! I've never met so many friendly and helpful people who will answer all my inane questions so patiently. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CloudOnMyTongue 0 #8 June 4, 2003 yes I'm refering to that book by Dan Poynter. I think the latest version was released in 98 or 99. I hear it's very very helpful. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gale 0 #9 June 4, 2003 I've got the book. I think it's pretty good. Some of the photos are a little old (and thus funny), but the information is pretty up to date. I would say it's worth getting. It's nice to have a handy reference like that. Plus, you have to do something when it rains! GaleI'm drowning...so come inside Welcome to my...dirty mind Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremyneas 0 #10 June 5, 2003 Student + Skydiving = Not very much money --- Been there...know that ;) J.Neas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #11 June 5, 2003 QuoteI've got the book. Me too ... anyone out there who doesn't? (other than cloudonmytounge, of ocurse) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydivinMedic 0 #12 June 5, 2003 I think most people do have that one, amongst many others Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeremyneas 0 #13 June 5, 2003 I don't have one, it was sent to Canada! J.Neas Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CloudOnMyTongue 0 #14 June 5, 2003 I will have one. Once jeremyneas's gets to Canada !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites nubain1 0 #15 June 5, 2003 HEy,Canuck.I'll take it off oyur hands if you don't want it anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanuckInUSA 0 #16 June 5, 2003 Send me your snail mail address in a PM. I'll put it in the mail and then you can send me whatever the postage is. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydivejersey 0 #17 June 6, 2003 I have to say I was a little disappointed. But only a little - probably expecting a little to much after all the great reviews it had. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites RUWILLN 0 #18 June 10, 2003 even if your library doesnt have the book see if they can get an inter-library loan. Librarys from other parts of the state may have it! Blue skies Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Frodo 0 #19 June 10, 2003 QuoteI have heard only good reviews about this book, and after finding out my public library doesn't have a copy I was going to buy it online.It really is a great book. If you've been to a Barnes&Noble bookstore, you know how hard it is to find anything on skydiving. But I was lucky - somewhere between the hundreds of books on football, golf (phew...) and bodybuilding there was the only skydiving book - the Handbook. I read it after reading the SIM, but before I started jumping. When you're totally new to all the stuff, the language of the Handbook is a good change from the super-dry language of the SIM. But once you get the feeling of the material, do a few jumps, you pretty much won't need more words than there are in the SIM, so you'll stick to it for a while. At least it seems to be the case with me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites loughery 0 #20 June 10, 2003 You can get it at ChaptersTOT www.SkydiveMoncton.com To my wife: 'If you ask me to stop skydiving, you are asking me to move out!' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites KenKnight 0 #21 June 10, 2003 My library has it, along with several other skydiving books I've bought, read, and donated. If I ever want to read it again, I know where to get it and in the meantime, someone else might learn something from them._______________ D28695 PoPs #9237 "Mix ignorance with arrogance at low altitude and the results are almost guaranteed to be spectacular" — Bruce Landsberg 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
nubain1 0 #15 June 5, 2003 HEy,Canuck.I'll take it off oyur hands if you don't want it anymore. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #16 June 5, 2003 Send me your snail mail address in a PM. I'll put it in the mail and then you can send me whatever the postage is. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivejersey 0 #17 June 6, 2003 I have to say I was a little disappointed. But only a little - probably expecting a little to much after all the great reviews it had. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RUWILLN 0 #18 June 10, 2003 even if your library doesnt have the book see if they can get an inter-library loan. Librarys from other parts of the state may have it! Blue skies Will Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Frodo 0 #19 June 10, 2003 QuoteI have heard only good reviews about this book, and after finding out my public library doesn't have a copy I was going to buy it online.It really is a great book. If you've been to a Barnes&Noble bookstore, you know how hard it is to find anything on skydiving. But I was lucky - somewhere between the hundreds of books on football, golf (phew...) and bodybuilding there was the only skydiving book - the Handbook. I read it after reading the SIM, but before I started jumping. When you're totally new to all the stuff, the language of the Handbook is a good change from the super-dry language of the SIM. But once you get the feeling of the material, do a few jumps, you pretty much won't need more words than there are in the SIM, so you'll stick to it for a while. At least it seems to be the case with me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loughery 0 #20 June 10, 2003 You can get it at ChaptersTOT www.SkydiveMoncton.com To my wife: 'If you ask me to stop skydiving, you are asking me to move out!' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KenKnight 0 #21 June 10, 2003 My library has it, along with several other skydiving books I've bought, read, and donated. If I ever want to read it again, I know where to get it and in the meantime, someone else might learn something from them._______________ D28695 PoPs #9237 "Mix ignorance with arrogance at low altitude and the results are almost guaranteed to be spectacular" — Bruce Landsberg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
