Hi, all! I'm new to the site so I thought I'd say hello - I've gotta say, this looks like a really cool place to be! I want to start jumping again after a long break. I did 12 static-line jumps at RAFSPA in Bicester, England, when I was back at university about seven years ago, then ran out of money. In hindsight I think it was perhaps optimistic to assume that I could pay for my lifts AND eat on a student budget. Unfortunately I chose to eat. I loved everything about the sport - the lifts, of course, but also the great atmosphere and inclusiveness! It was amazing.... So now I think the time's right to start afresh. I've been thinking about taking an AFF course, but I'm not so sure about my ability as-was. My 12 jumps got me up to dummy pulls (the last of which I mucked up, at which point I ran out of money to do it anyway), so I have a few concerns about starting up again: a) Given my slow static-line progress, I might end up spending a load of money on endless AFF lifts. b) Twelve static-line jumps to get to dummy pulls seems like quite a lot. c) If I sail through an AFF course, will it be a fluke? I'm worried about messing up on a solo jump if I progress through the lessons quickly. Sorry this post is so long - I'm kinda twisting in the wind a bit as to what I should do! Great to meet you all!
