i'm probably the first to post who hasn't made a jump yet! i plan on signing up for the aff course soon (after christmas). i got the bug after talking with friends at work who skydive. sounded like it was a sport/hobby right up my alley! my interest got me to research and find this site several weeks ago. what a great informational site! i really appreciate the amount of knowledge in all areas of the sport is available to me before i even start the program! it all sounds exciting and im sure i'll take to this like a duck to water. i'll keep visiting this site for the great info and post next when make my first jump! NEIL "excuses are like arseholes,everybody got one"....unknown