SpeakLife92

LOL ! Took me a while to calm down from that one.

Pure Awesome

Agreed ! I think that is where buying a copy of the SIM comes in handy.

Hey Everyone ! As I have been educating myself on all things skydiving, I have ran into some awesome skydiving short films from smaller producers. Some films feature great skydiving, but the camera work and editing could be better. Post up your favorite short films from all over the internet ! One of my favorites- Wave off, Firestorm Productions http://vimeo.com/78254888

Great analogy ! Never heard it put that way before.

I know exactly how you feel. I'm a 21 year old college student living paycheck to paycheck too. That has been the biggest challenge so far, finances. Glad to see your thriving in your skills even with your jumps being spaced out so far.

Awesome to see another carolinian! I'm glad to read you did quite a few tandems before you started AFF. I'm doing the same thing. What part of the North Carolina do you live ?

Dont neglect Visian icl !!!! It is a implantable contact lens that stays in your eye forever. It is completely reversible (the "contact lens" can be removed later on in life if need be) Almost zero side effects like Lasik or PRK. No night halos or dry eye.

Excellent point ! Everyone has difficulties starting out. I think so many students see the awesome GoPro footage with head down flying at Sebastian and think it looks easy. Thanks for posting up a link to your youtube channel, gonna check that out.

Definitely jealous you went down to Z Hills ! You lucked out on your first AFF. Don't know too many places that would have done that.

Great advice ! Thanks so much for that. It seems that 2 jumps once a week is a good pace to travel at. I also have found it helpful to purchase the USPA SIM as my main study guide.

man you were hauling ! A lot of upfront expense. Good to do it as quickly as possible though, you are definitely right about that.

New member here ! I'm really enjoying the site and all the great topics and information presented. I live in North Carolina, and am so blessed to have some awesome drop zones within a few hours drive. My question for everyone is: how long did it take for you to complete your AFF. I have heard of some people doing a jump every few weeks, however this seems like it would be really difficult to learn all the skills and concepts needed to succeed in this sport. Not to mention the learning curve would be steep ! Thanks for everyones contribution to this site, and for making it a great place to ask questions and gather as one skydiving community.