apollard24

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  1. I already have a used PD 190 so that is why I wanted a container that would fit a 190 and that would allow me to downsize a little to a 170 or 150. I have been flying a 210 because that is the smallest student parachute they have at my dz. I have tried Quasar containers and have found they are a little long but I am looking into buying a Mirage. I wanted to be practicle on my first rig but it seems impossible at this point to find a used one that fits. Breathe out so I can breathe you in...
  2. I am also a student looking for gear. I have a different problem, I am looking for used gear but cant find anything that fits! I dont mind renting but even the rental is a little big. I am 5 feet tall, 110 lbs and it's not easy finding a small container with a really smal harness to hold a 190. Any advise? Breathe out so I can breathe you in...
  3. With Lasik, they put numbing drops in your eye and they use a microkaratone to cut the first 2 or 3 (i cant remember) layers of your cornea and leave a hinge like on one side, they flip the flap over (this is when your vision will go black) and they will use the laser (which is usually 15 to 20 seconds), smooth the flap back over and your done. The whole process is usually 20 minutes for both eyes. I wont even begin to tell you about how PRK is done. It is a little more uncomfortable than lasik.
  4. I have not seen more women than men and vice versa. I think it depends on the person and how their flap is smoothed out and also how the person follows their doctors orders. example - Do not rub your eye. seems simple but when told not to, your eye seems to itch more and you just gotta do it. Most people that have had problems with their flaps have been people who's flap did not smooth down well during the surgery or from rubbing their eye. Breathe out so I can breathe you in...
  5. lol Breathe out so I can breathe you in...
  6. I used to assist with Lasik surgery every Thursday for years. Just going off other patients healing time I would say 3-6 weeks, but like everyone said ask your doctor for advice. You may heal fast and have no wrinkles in the flap and be good to go soon. I would not risk going earlier than your doctor advises just because you may cause a wrinkle in your flap. If that happens you will have to have the flap smoothed out (or relifted)and it does not feel very good. Hope all goes well, blue skies! Breathe out so I can breathe you in...
  7. I have not had any free jumps thrown at me (yet). I will say that I have not paid for any coach jumps (it helps to date your coach) lol Breathe out so I can breathe you in...
  8. I also live in Boca Raton, but I drive to Clewiston. Let me know if you ever want to go and I will be glad to give you a lift.Quote Breathe out so I can breathe you in...
  9. I sooooooo think like that too. Just hoping for that hole. And wouldn't I love to just sit at the forums discussing skydiving while I was at work. You must have a great boss, 1 - that doesn't care or 2- doesn't know...lol Hope you have a more productive day tomorrow. It won't stop raining here in Florida. Breathe out so I can breathe you in...
  10. Welcome Wayne! Just have to ask what the 24 is for since I use the same number with my sign on. Where are you jumping? Breathe out so I can breathe you in...
  11. You should try it some time. I usually go in the weekends. Where do you jump? Homestead? I see your not far from me, I live in Broward. Breathe out so I can breathe you in...
  12. I completely understand the high that you still have. I am going through student AFF training now and love it! Everytime I look into the sky I am looking to see if it would be good jumping weather and how the winds are. I completely fell in love. Congrats and blue skies! Breathe out so I can breathe you in...
  13. I am jumping at Airadventures in Clewiston, Florida. I really enjoy it there. Breathe out so I can breathe you in...
  14. Well I am not sure what to say. I am new to the sport with only 3 jumps under my belt and all I can say is wow. I have so much excitement about the sport that I think that I am driving my boyfriend crazy! All I do is talk to him about skydiving now. I think the excitement has left him a little after 600+ jumps. He took me for my first tandem jump to our local dz in Florida where I was sucked into the sport. The whole plane ride up to altitude he kept asking if I was nervous, my reply was no. And I wasn't, I was just excited. Skydiving is nothing I have ever thought about doing, but hey, why not? After that I loved it and could not wait to go back and jump again. I am currently doing my AFF. I really like our local dz and people there are so wonderful. Who would have thunk it! I am lucky though, that I do not have to purchase all new rig and equipment b/c he had seconds of everything. I cant wait to get the new Parachutist and Skydiving mags every month. I read every article. Breathe out so I can breathe you in...