AdrenalineLover

Nice! Doing it in VA. Waiting for the weather to be nicer to start. :)

Great info that sent me on a bunch of research. Thanks a ton! Re. many other replies above... yes... I'm tracking that I'm a newbie and should listen to my instructor. Got that... and certainly will. I also know, from experience, that starting off a hobby with at least some basic equipment above what's provided in a learning environment can be beneficial. As a Rescue Diver... I'm super glad I at least started out with my own mask, snorkel, regulator, dive computer, and fins. Made my student time much, much better than the average student who showed up with a notebook and pen. Yes, I still waited on purchases like wetsuits, boots, drysuit, BCD, alternate air supplies, drag bags, separate release-weight systems, flashlights, dive knives... on and on...... and years later improved upon my original purchases with upgraded ones. Anyway... I get it... "Shut up and listen, new guy."..... but I'm just trying to do some homework, before hand, to make a handful of small purchases that might make the learning experience a bit better... and came here for expert advice on doing so. Cheers!

Haha! Well... despite my constant "29" answer when asked my age (which I still get away with plenty)... I'm not 20-something... and haven't been for almost 20-something years. :) ...but I hear you all: Go with a separate quality altimeter which can be found affordably. Wilco. Thanks!

Yes ma'am. If you prepay for all jumps and classes in advance, this place gives a 10 percent discount.

Total newbie... second post... first one after intro. So... be gentle... I did a forum search for altimeter watch and can't find anything newer than a couple years old. Are there any good altimeter watches that actually work for jumping? Or does the community just recommend a good separate altimeter? I've looked at Suunto, Garmin, etc...... just not sure what's actually functional... Appreciate the help (even if it's someone just linking to a more recent thread on the topic that I can't figure out how to find)! Cheers, Jim

Howdy all! Actually just in the research stages of getting into skydiving - plan to pre-pay for my A-license to try to knock it out in a couple months over the summer. I'm a SCUBA Rescue Diver (still need to assist in teaching a couple classes to finish Divemaster and I've been too lazy)... bungee jumper with tons of jumps (into water, single legs, bridges, cranes, etc...)... pretty good skiier... very avid rifleman... beer brewer (if that counts?)...... I guess this is just the next adrenaline-filled sport to jump (ha) into. Look forward to searching through the forums, learning from you all... and ticking off the wife at all the crap you guys talk me into buying! :) Cheers, Jim