Ms.sofaking

Just got my first rig too.Very exciting.But where I'm from, rental rigs are expensive.Me personally in the number of jumps it would take to down size like you're talking x the price of rental per jump, would end up getting me close enough to the price of buying suitable gear to begin with.Don't know what it costs to rent where you're at.But have you considered the cost in the long run? "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas

I never said you were crazy.And I think you'll actually benefit more from having many back to back jumps than spreading it out.My progression was slower because of not enough jumps in a day, or to much time between.The more jumps you make the more current you stay.The more you will learn.I admire your ambition.And no jump is a waste.I was just talking about building relationships at your home DZ.Good luck to you.And don't be hard on yourself if it doesn't work how you planned.Skydiving doesn't always go as planned.Take that from a fellow beginner.Get technical advice from the experienced.And have fun! "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas

I am also a beginner and I agree to get advice from experienced jumpers.But, I don't understand the rush for your liscense.And it is possible you might not pass every AFF level the first try.That is common.Personally I like that my instructors who took me through AFF are from my home drop zone.They are not just my mentors,but my friends as well.I will seek their advise for years to come.If your waiting until February, why not wait until March and learn at your home DZ?Although I don't know your personal situation, and I come from small tight knit DZ, maybe it's not like that everywhere. "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas

I don't disagree.I've enjoyed debating this since I was a child.And our children who believe, you might consider christian, but our 5 year old has simply created her own God and belief system.Maybe it will be a new religion some day.And I absolutely agree, humans are very special,with all there hopes and dreams.And although this gave me no faith in God. It taught me how precious this life is, and we should be to each other. And my husband taught me how important it is that you really live your life, not sacrificing to much time to the things that don't really matter in the end.Because it will end.And no matter what your belief, while you're here truly live every moment of it. "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas

Don't know if my reply is in the correct place, not real computer savvy.I could write pages of arguments supporting"why I'm an atheist."But I think the original post was in regards to thinking for ones self.I have just lost my husband who was also an atheist.I have never taught my children to be one or not.I've been honest about my beliefs, while encouraging them to learn about religeon and science and decide for themselves.Out of the four children the ones with faith in God are drawing comfort from there beliefs through this sad and trying time.Who am I to take from them or anyone. I think losing the love of my life is harder for me because I know I won't find him again.He is simply gone forever.I almost envy the comfort of a faith I can never logically accept.So instead of arguing why not just let everyone do what's right for them. "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas

I did tunnel time in Colorado with about 15 jumps.I had no problem ever getting stable nor anyone else in our group.We ranged from 15 to a few thousand jumps.The big thing is staying in the center and not using the walls to help you fly.I would not get a coach. The instuctors there were great! They discussed what we individually wanted to work on and did a great job comunicating instruction while in the tunnel.I considered them my coach.We had I think 4 or 5 different instuctors between us all and they were all wonderful.I agree spend your money on more time. "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas

I wasn't saying all countries outside the U.S.I never got a response from IHI.But what I read seemed to imply Canada and the U.S. were not included, but maybe you could look into it.I just wondered as a U.S. citizen, could you buy coverage elsewhere and be covered in the U.S? "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas

Thanks, it looks like they don't typically insure Americans or Canadians.I'm waiting for their reply.But I appreciate the info, I never thought of looking outside the country for medical or life insurance. "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas

None of you guys are from the United States.It sounds like insurance is more attainable outside the U.S.Here we pay quite a premium and some companies won't even touch "extreme" or high risk sports.Is it possible for someone in the U.S. to purchase insurance outside of the country?Here in the U.S.it is better to have insurance in place before even starting this sport. "I'm not sure how it's going to turn out, except I'll die in the end, she said. So what could really go wrong? -----Brian Andreas