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I've learned on sabre 2s, put about 50 jumps or so on em. It was a good canopy, mostly on heading openings. I had frequent hard openings, at least a third of the time. I loaded it @ about 1.25:1. I ended up purchasing a safire and i love that canopy. After I get enough jumps I plan on learning wingsuit flight, and I will most likely get a sabre2 for that because of the minimal snivel and consistent openings. It is docile, but can get cranked up in toggle turns, ive never swooped one however, so I don't know the swoop characteristics. Compared to my safire the glide ratio sucks. I came down like a rock under the sabre2, however it has great flare power so :-). I also had a lot of end cell closures on opening but that is really no big deal. Good canopy, good first canopy, and good to learn on. I think there are better ones out there for more specific flight, or characteristics, but im glad I started on em.

Congrats! Did my first AFF 12/29/04 Exactly one year later i made 3 jumps on my own rig to make it an even 70 jumps in my first year. Absolutley addicting, i think i sold my soul somewhere over the past year to pay for everything but i know it was worth it. Keep jumping, if you can get your girlfriend to train with you and stuff too thatd be awesome, itll really help your training progress to have a friend with you. Also, itll help her understand why skydiving is all you ever talk think/talk about other than sex... My family cant stop telling me to shut up and stop showing them videos enough times, it keeps happening (i spare them the sex) Anyway, scrounge up some funds, after you get the training out of the way and your own gear its gets a little cheaper. You've joined the club of obsessive jumpers, life just ain't gonna be the same. Clear skies buddy! So there I was... Making friends and playing nice since 1983

What up buddy? I was living in Georgetown this summer, working in tysons corner, VA. I was off student status and needed to finish all my A license stuff. I'd say your best bet is to go with Skydive Orange. They have some pretty experienced people there, are usually flying, they have some good stuff to play with . Also, they are very conservative with students and do a great and very thorough job training em. They are kinda expensive, but if you can afford a little extra dough, it's worth it for the extra attention. Stick around at night on the weekends if you wanna party... Anyway, before i left for DC, i asked the instructors at the two main DZs I jump at, and they both said (independently) to go to Skydive Orange, and after being there I'll have to agree with 'em. Good luck and clear skies amigo!!! So there I was... Making friends and playing nice since 1983

1. Not die 2. get at least a total of 200 jumps 3. get up through a C license 4. Perfect my sit and learn headdown 5. learn a 90 swoop 6. KEEP HAVING A BLAST! So there I was... Making friends and playing nice since 1983

Mmmmmm... That's puuuuuurdy! Brett So there I was... Making friends and playing nice since 1983

No blowers on my mustang, but i didn't blow my cash on all the bullshit aero stuff. In addition to some fun engine mods, Ive got an eibach/tokiko suspension that drives the boxters NUTS. Ive got a road right near my house that has plenty of turns. Nothing is more fun than gluing myself to the bumper of a porsche in em. I love takin on the outside, downshift and pop the clutch and get my fat ass to slide right by, the torque from a V-8 is such a beautiful thing...SRY rice guys, i just love the sound and raw stock power out of my 4.6 So there I was... Making friends and playing nice since 1983

Does skydance have a loft to sleep in? That sunrise jump sounds like a lot of fun. I'm working new years night, probably wont be able to head out till 1 AMish. What are the chances i could roll in around 2:30 AM, crash somewhere there to try and make the morning load? Obsessive? Yes...OBSESSIVE??? Yes.... Brett So there I was... Making friends and playing nice since 1983

Stand up for what is right, even if you're standing alone Brett So there I was... Making friends and playing nice since 1983

Yeah!!! Forget this weather up here! It is so hit and miss it's killing me! I only get a couple random days off a week as a server. I just left cloudy nashville with a big smile looking forward to a nice winter break of skydiving in sunny cali, WTF happened?! O well, hollister was AMAZING on the 24th. If monterrey was open they were def. clear too. im gonna try and jump thursday and/or friday if anyone is up for it. Im in danville, but ill make the trek to where ever it's clear. Rumor is skydance is open sunday for new years, any others? If i serve another rich guy that screws me on the tip im gonna go nuts, how bout an unofficial "jump the rain away boogie?" K, Im done bitching, hopefully ill see some of you out there in the next few days. clear skies all Brett So there I was... Making friends and playing nice since 1983

The family is finally warming up to the skydiving thing. Got some Gatorz that i cant wait to test out, returning the shirts for jump ticket $$$ as I said I would if received...Not complainin though, im happy. Congrats on the engagement jeremy! Brett So there I was... Making friends and playing nice since 1983

All this time i thought i started skydiving to lose my brain cells, not exercise them! Good luck, Im currently debating whether to take the GRE's in the next 8 months or the GMAT later. Waltappel, wish i had more math teachers over the years like you, sometimes it can be a turnoff though. ive never really jumped for joy over 3+ hours of math that i'd never use again...Tigra, im about to enter second semester senior year, give me motivation!!! good luck ladyskydiver! I heart skydiving Brett So there I was... Making friends and playing nice since 1983

I applaud the jeans! i only wear underwear when i jump now...still have the fear of getting the twig and berries caught in a leg strap on opening. As for my social life, I think i'll buya pair... Brett So there I was... Making friends and playing nice since 1983

Im ok with left lane cruisers as long as their minimum speed is 80. on my 3.5 hour drive from Nashville to ASC in georgia, 80 is the minimum satisfying road trip speed. agree or disagree? stationwagons, big rigs, and any form of van are an exception to the rule...no matter how fast im going i still cant handle being behind em...unless the van has big yellow and blue letters spelling TEAM ONE SKYDIVING, then it makes me happy! Remember: always pass on the right... redlining on the downshift since 1999 Brett So there I was... Making friends and playing nice since 1983

how many jumps did you guys have before you started swooping? I know i am a ways away, but just out of curiosity, what is a nice round number to start thinkin about practicing some 90's at altitude? Thanks all, clear skies! Best, Brett So there I was... Making friends and playing nice since 1983

I was cool once..... So there I was... Making friends and playing nice since 1983

I've had my slider stick on my main before, pumping wasn't working so well. What actually freed it was a few pumps on the rears and some moderate shaking of both risers. Took close to 2000' to clear, was just below 2500 when i was in the saddle. That was my plan B after pumping the brakes didnt work, just remember, ALWAYS keep altitude aware. while playing with the risers i made sure to check altitude so i didnt do the genius 400ft cutaway. Just keep it all in mind when you further your career. Skydiving can be easy and fun, its hard and scary when things go wrong ;-) ...till your goggles fill up with blood! clear skies Brett

I drive 3.5 hours to get to this DZ as often as I can (which is about every other week) even though there are a couple within an hour of where I live. My first visit I had a wopping 1 tandem jump and my first AFF under my belt. My first time at ASC, I walked in about as new as you can be- very nervous and intimidated by the experience level of the staff. The wind shut everyone down by 2PM, by 2:30 I was out to lunch with some of my instructors. I spent the rest of the day and most of the night with a bunch of the staff. They were all extremely friendly and welcoming. Basically the staff is about as good as you can find anywhere. They have some of the best swoopers in the country as well. The twin otter runs 95% of the time, people actually complain when the king air runs which is beyond me, a king air is a bentley compared to cessnas. There are a lot of tandems, but it doesnt matter much because the otter fills loads of 23 and is still comfortable. On nice days they get 15+ loads easily when running just one of their planes with no back to backs, this means 15 or more jumps in a day is VERY doable, the only restriction is the wallet. The LZ is kind of small for the amount of jumpers, it does have trees around it, but it is very manageable. If AFF 1's can land there daily with a load of 23, anyone can. The equipment is in perfect condition whether it is the rental stuff, the multitude of planes, or the packing room(s). The climate controlled packing area is awesome. In regards to the negative reviews I've seen, most of the people have other area home DZs (even if they claim to be from elsewhere, check their profiles) that get chewed up by ASC. That safety post is bogus, everytime i've jumped there I usually get two gear checks from the staff without even saying anything, and always by someone behind me in the plane. This may be because I am a regular, but it's been like that from day one for me there. Aside from that, if you want/need a gear check, all you have to do is ask! AND, I always here the clacking of sealtbelts coming undone at 1000' ALWAYS. The negative vibe that has been described I have never personally experienced. The place is BUSY, there are a lot of jumpers there all day every day which may be part of the reason, because the staff can't physically pamper 50 upjumpers and X number of tandems students all day long, but they try their hardest. Since day one I have always gotten personal attention from the staff, and I always go there by myself, not many people where I live are skydivers. They are always welcoming to tandem students, show them a great time as well as the family members that come to watch the exciting first jump! If you watch a video, you know and can easily tell they make the tandem student feel great and accepted to the community, even though they are just along for the ride. If you have any social skills whatsoever or a passion for jumping, you'll fit right in. My best friends in the skydiving community are the ASC staff, and they always watch out for me, and we have some seriously great times after the beer light is on. Everytime I go I am greeted with smiles and usually crash on a couch or in the bunkhouse for FREE. The first time I was ever there, they were upset that I wasn't staying at the DZ, and spending more money by putting myself up at a motel, since then I'll never miss a night at ASC! They are real cool and real open to everyone. Now that I have more experience, I've been to several other DZs that were not nearly as professional, fun, experienced and welcoming as ASC is. I would recommend this place to anyone and everyone. This place is loaded: landing area next to the packing room, runway next to the packing room, swoop pond, observation deck, quality eqiupment and staff, the list goes on. And by the way, the riggers/rigging loft are absolutely top notch and extremely experienced, they have recorded an enormous number of saves. TWO THUMBS UP ASC, CANT WAIT TO BLOW THE REST OF MY CASH WITH YOU GUYS, SEE YOU IN AUGUST!!!!!

The staff is top notch and know what they are talking about. Very friendly to new comers and tandem students. The majority of the time it is crystal clear when other DZs are fogged in, can see halfmoon bay and the sierra nevadas while in freefall. Sunset loads here are AMAZING, i always make sure to get myself on it. The staff is always around and give great tips when just relaxing as the DZ bum. They have all been great mentors for me, and always remember who i am, even though ill be gone for 6 months at a time. Their coaches are great and have helped me tremendously. They really make me feel like they truly WANT me to be a great skydiver, and i always leave this place feeling highly motivated. I really love this DZ and the staff, I can't wait to get back to cali!!!!!