stenerlov

I´ve been reading alot of postings concerning static line courses and training in the US. I´m at jump 12 (18 jumps total) at a DZ in Sweden. Seems like we do things different here, we don´t have any radio communication while under canopy and we pack on our own from the very beginning (with 4 controls during packing though - but not always by riggers). It´s cold, we wear gloves and we jump all year round, even students. SL is almost the only alternative in Sweden, AFF is only offered at a few places. From Sweden comes Viking skydivers and scubadivers, it´s not a walk in the park to get certified here I´ll say. Best Regards, Carl-Johan

This is great! I´ve always felt bad for my big beer belly. I´m on my 17th jump in SL progression and have no real problems with arch. Is it true, can I thank my belly for this? Should I discard my weightwatchers micromeals? Larger canopy VS easier arch... :) Carl-Johan, Sweden

Calculated risks, accident statistics, I´ve read most everything there is to find on the risk of our sport. I often ask myself if it´s worth it, the risk - but always, there´s something inside me telling me "You have to do this" "You love to do this" and when that feeling arrives no whuffo or statistics can stop me from jumping. But I think, if you have jumped for quite while and still feel really really afraid - do something else.