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I am not currently qualified yet and still a student but I'm confused on a couple of things. There are all sorts of different Jumpsuits and wondered which is the one a newly qualified skydiver that has no interest in relative work would go for? I basically want one just for fun jumping. In the future, I would possibly consider doing CRW or Wing suiting but that's a long way off! Ok now rigs. I am 5ft 9" and weigh 12.5 st. What size chute and reserve should I be looking at, I have no idea how the size system works. I know its difficult to know exactly but just looking at what the size a newbie should go for to be safe. www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=802083746

It's good to hear you can still jump with your condition. However, you are lucky because they seem more relaxed about it over there in the US. Unfortunately I live in the UK and the rules here are not quite so accomodating. www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=802083746

Hi. Is your brother actually a skydiver? if so, what are the restriction put on him? As to going to the US to do the jumps well I cant afford to do that and then on top of that I cant afford to keep going to to Spain either. I have just phoned Dr carter's Surgery and he is on leave until next week so will speak to him then. By the sounds of it, my idea of doing this course is over! www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=802083746

Hi all. I recently did a tandem skydive for charity. I loved it so much that I am now hooked and want to do either the AFF or RAPS Course. The problem is, that I have Type 1 Diabetes (Insulin Dependant) and realise this could cause a problem. My Diabetes is extremely well controlled and can see no reason why I would be any more risk than anybody else. I have however been told by somebody that the BPA WILL NOT let me fly and if they did, I would have restrictions imposed on me. However I have found out that somebody called Tony Goodman (Silver Stars CCI) has Type 1 Diabetes and he is a pro and does not have any restrictions (that I know of anyway) Does anyone else have Diabetes or could advise me on what to do? www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=802083746