SeanYang2k

My favorite and most memorable jump during AFF was the 3500 hop and pop! I would argue that it's part of AFF because it teaches emergency bail out procedures in case of a plane emergency and the Pilot says "GTFO!"

With a 1:1 wingload on a SabreI 150, and rolling the nose during packing, my openings are not completely hard and uncomfortable. Definitely not as soft as a Pilot or Sabre2, but not terrible and causing whiplash. Maybe because of the 1:1 wingload... for those that are getting really hard openings, I'm curious as to what the wingloading is?

I too just got a new G3 and put an Optima II audible in it. I'd recommend the Optima II. 3 distinct audible tones in freefall, and 3 tones under canopy. It does NOT record your jumps however. If you want to record your jumps, you'll have to invest in another Alt.

From the USPA SIM Section 2-1 - Basic Safety Requirements G. Minimum opening altitudes [E] Minimum container opening altitudes above the ground for skydivers are: 1. Tandem jumps–4,500 feet AGL 2. All students and A-license holders–3,000 feet AGL 3. B-license holders–2,500 feet AGL 4. C- and D-license holders–2,000 feet AGL

Don't forget to stretch! Especially lower back, arms, and legs. Helps the Arch

If you are just coming off AFF and entering Coach status... you will probably need to speak with your Instructor or Coach about the open face or closed face helmet. Some Instructor's and Coaches prefer you not to have a full face so they can see your eyes and face.

I'll be completing my 25th jump this weekend after starting AFF last August. I just recently got a used jumpsuit, a new helmet, and a new audible alt. I bought my visual altimeter at the beginning of AFF. I'll be looking at getting a rig next month. After doing a lot of research here and on the Internet, and especially as a beginner, I would get used gear as much as you can. It also depends on your budget and how much you can afford/spend. If you're full of deep pockets and want to spend the money on new gear, then by all means go for it. Used jumpsuits that fit you can be hard to find, although they can be tailored to fit you better. Used helmets can be found very easily. I went with a new G3 helmet because I got it at a great deal, almost the same price as a used. You don't NEED an audible alt. but I wanted to have a secondary alt, which is recommended by most people (having 2 alts). For a rig I'll probably buy a new container and the rest of it used. I'm a tiny dude (5'5" 115lb) so it's hard for me to find a used container that fits well... and trust me I search all the used skydiving gear websites. My #1 recommendation: do your research and search all the possible websites for used gear that you can. If you can afford new gear, go for it. If you can only afford a rig, I'd go for the rig first. Just my opinion. Safe Flying!

Awesome view!

That sounds right. They're categorizing Phase I as the Instructor jumps (#1-7). Phase II is Coach jumps, and I'm fairly certain the coach jumps are required. The total cost is roughly $2500-$3000, but that depends on if you have to do any repeat jumps. The cost should include all the gear that you'll need. I would definitely give them a call so you can get exact details and they can answer any questions that you have.

Motorcycle gloves are great too. I use Fieldsheer mesh gloves and they're fantastic.