corpkid 0 #1 July 21, 2003 Was wondering what the most weeks in between jumps/levels you should let go by? I want to start my AFF, but don't have several consecutive weekends free until JANUARY I'm told to wait until then so I don't get rusty if a week or two passes between levels, but the tandem jumps are getting very expensive. What's your advice? Also, once I get my license, how often should I jump to stay current? Thanks! Dominic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #2 July 21, 2003 if you go over 30 days since your last jump they make you repeat the level you were on. I did a level or two every couple weeks. As my income came in... --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkySlut 0 #3 July 21, 2003 Along with doing a refresher course...which will cost you a few duckets...some places, depending on how long long it has been and how far you have progressed, will make you take an entire FJC again... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronnie 0 #4 July 21, 2003 Just try to get the levels done as close together as you can. A few missed weeks here and there will not make a big difference. Many find it easier to do the levels close together because the more you are in the air, the more comfortable and relaxed you are for each progressive jump. The biggest thing to remember, however, is to have fun. You are skydiving! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 563 #5 July 22, 2003 Who says you need weekends free? Dude, you live in Florida, the state with a dropzone every 15 miles. You should easily be able to find an instructor who is willing to train you on weekdays. And if your boss does not give you the occaissional day off, remind him that all work and no play is a recipe for physical, emotional and work break downs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corpkid 0 #6 July 22, 2003 Yeah, I thought about doing midweek training 'cuz the DZ is less crowded.. But I work full time and go to school 3/4 time. What other Dz's are good in FL? From what I see, DeLand rocks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveNFlorida 0 #7 July 22, 2003 Yeah, I just started AFF at Skydive Sebastian, which btw is awesome! Mik suggested that I come at least every other week, and the more often the better. I sure wanna get down there this wknd, but my ears are still bothering me:( 6 levels to go I would wait until you could at least make it every third week, but, then, really, I suppose it depends on the person as to how comfortable they would be. I was pretty comfortable with both jumps, and I don't think that would change in a few weeks as I had never jumped before and was comfortable. Good luck, Sebastian is great if you can get out that way, they people are great, instruction is excellent! Angela. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #8 July 23, 2003 QuoteWas wondering what the most weeks in between jumps/levels you should let go by? I want to start my AFF, but don't have several consecutive weekends free until JANUARY I'm told to wait until then so I don't get rusty if a week or two passes between levels, but the tandem jumps are getting very expensive. What's your advice? Also, once I get my license, how often should I jump to stay current?*** Skydiving is like any new skill you are learning. The closer together you can make the jumps, the better off you will be. If you have to wait till Jan., then so be it, in the long run you will do better. Depending on what license you have, depends on the amount of time you can take off. I won't worry about that right now, concentrate on finishing the student program. All the information about licenses should be given to you when you take your first jump course.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites vonSanta 0 #9 July 24, 2003 Did my Level 5. 6, 7, 9 and 10 in a little over a week. (9-10 in Denmark are stability test and tracking test, did it combined in one jump). Before that I had trouble getting time/available instructors/weather to cooperate. Getting several jumps done in just a couple of days was very benefitial to me. It lowered the stress level, let me get used to the height and my newly acquired skills didn't get rusty. Now I've gone a week without skydiving (going on saturday and sunday, whoo) and I know I'm gonna be more nervous. I'd recommend getting it all done relatively quickly so you stay current. Not TOO quickly though, don't wanna rush it :) Santa Von GrossenArsch I only come in one flavour ohwaitthatcanbemisunderst 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
vonSanta 0 #9 July 24, 2003 Did my Level 5. 6, 7, 9 and 10 in a little over a week. (9-10 in Denmark are stability test and tracking test, did it combined in one jump). Before that I had trouble getting time/available instructors/weather to cooperate. Getting several jumps done in just a couple of days was very benefitial to me. It lowered the stress level, let me get used to the height and my newly acquired skills didn't get rusty. Now I've gone a week without skydiving (going on saturday and sunday, whoo) and I know I'm gonna be more nervous. I'd recommend getting it all done relatively quickly so you stay current. Not TOO quickly though, don't wanna rush it :) Santa Von GrossenArsch I only come in one flavour ohwaitthatcanbemisunderst Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
