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Guy dropped his toggle on pic #4. Wonder how that one ended?

There are plenty of "ripe" folks in the sport. Go get a checkup from your doctor and ask what he thinks. If you feel physically able, and understand the risks, why not?

I dig this!!

Germany

SkyDance's Pac750 XL

I usually put my rig in a duffel bag and carry it on board, but the night before my flight left I realized I had lent that bag to a friend. I wore the rig like a backpack through security and onto the plane. The only hitch I had was a 2 min delay when the Xray screener called for a supervisor to take a look, then they let me go. I have flown with my rig about 10 times and have had no problems.

When I first jumped with my Galaxy I put the rubber ring around my index and middle finger. It is really uncomfortable when squeezing your hands (as when flaring). I now put the ring over only my index finger and it's perfect. No pain or soreness and it's comfortable. Did you try repositioning the ring?

I jumped in Germany for the first time this summer at Pullout Skydive (great operation). Bring your logbook and expect a thorough gear check. USPA card wouldn't hurt, but isn't it in your wallet anyway? They're much more lax about letting people jump over there. Show 'em your jump numbers, fill out a quick contact info sheet and you should be on your way up. Kinda like Lodi, except you have to fill out one paper

Took me 6 jumps... Cat A Cat B Cat C Cat D1 Cat D2 Cat E Hang in there man, people learn at different rates. It's worth it in the end.

They're not punishing you, you're punishing yourself if you can't remember, from one weekend to the next, to bring cash to the DZ

First I'd like to say that I love dogs. That being said, there are some reasons that they do not belong at the DZ. First: Dogs pee. It's a fact. I don't want to be packing my rig out on our grass and find out that I was laying on your dog's piss. It's gross and I'm sure it doesn't help prolong the life of my rig. Secondly: If you don't keep your dog on a leash, chances are it's running around over peoples canopies, lines, and containers. It's happened to me several times. Be it claws or slobber, my equipment is too expensive to accommodate your dog. Leave it at home.

Good luck finding your things, man. I was just out at SDD for my first time (don't say it! ) a couple days ago and it seemed like a first class operation.

I jump in shorts all the time and have never had anyone tell me it's not a good thing to do(I'm not saying it is a "good" thing to do ) . Granted, tuck your shirt in, WELL! My shirt has come untucked while sit flying/standing before. I don't wear baggy shirts so it didn't cover any handles or anything, just lifted up a bit . Tucking your shirt in the front of your boxers a bit can help too. If I wear a belt I make sure it's clear of everything, and I route it a way that it can't flap around freely, were it to come undone somehow. Just my $.02

When I did mine it took a week from submitting the forms via fax to receiving my new membership card in the mail. They do have a rush option, I think it was an extra $20. Clint Vincent, mentioned above, was very helpful and even emailed me my new license number when he processed my paperwork. Hope that helps, good luck.

First of all the Optima is an audible altimeter and is not meant to be used as a primary visual altimeter. Check out Larsen and Brusgaard's website for product info. I got a digital alt right off student status. I got a Viso for my wrist mount alt and love it. The only drawback I've seen with it is on tracking dives. It can be a bit difficult to read while your arms are at your sides, and an analogue would be easier to read in that sense. But as far as everyday jumps go I love it and it's easily and clearly readable. You might also want to take a look at the Neptune for a wrist mount digital alt. All in all, I've found that younger generations prefer digital over analogue. It's all a matter of preference.