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Thanks all for the Advice, I'm sure it will help! This seems like a really great group of people and I look forward to meeting some of you at the DZ! Anyways, even though I haven't jumped yet, I'm sure I am going to love this and can't wait to start my AFF and do some solo jumps! I was wondering, what is the "usual" way that people (learners/noobies) get their own equipment? Do you outgrow it, therefore not purchase new until you get better? (like skiing)? So many questions...

Hey all! Well, I am doing my first tandem this weekend (my 26th b-day) and am exceptionally psyched. I am sure that this is going to become an addiction for me! Esp. since I only live about 15 minutes from Deland, FL (a great DZ I hear). Anyways - some questions to make this first jump the BEST jump: 1) I have recently come down with some killer allergies and have a "head cold" kind of feeling. Will this really mess me up? Should I take a decongestant or just let it be? 2) I've heard it is cold up there. Considering it's like 85 degrees by 10AM (when I jump) what should I wear? 3) Any tips to maximize this fun!? My buddy said he had wished that someone told him to keep his mouth closed - he didn't and had a hard time breathing as the air rushed in... Nothing serious, just a "minor factor". Well, again, I am totally psyched and can't wait to jump and then start working towards my licenses!!!! Thanks for the advice! -Dominic