Dave_P

Hi all, So I did my first tandem about 6 weeks ago, which was great, and this past weekend took a few days away from everything and finished my AFF ! The skydiving was great, but just as cool was meeting the instructors, staff, and locals at the Ramblers DZ in south queensland, australia. You quickly realise skydivers are one big family and everyone is looking out for each other ! A few days after the course now, and while I am really proud, mostly what I cant get my mind off is what I need to do next - what wasnt I happy with after the course and where do I need to improve, what will I try and get from my next jump. I am dirt diving in my loungeroom and doing practice pulls at my desk.. This could be a problem BTW this is a great forum and resource for anyone starting out in the sport. I have found a lot of threads here which really put things in perspective, and reaffirm that persistence is the key, and the rewards will be great. Cheers all - Blue Skies !

Hey Waniac ! Youre post sounds like exactly where I am at, just had my first jump last weekend - booked to start AFF on the 24th :) Also 30 :) Have been totally distracted since the first dive, spent the last week reading and surfing the web trying to learn as much as I can before heading out to the dropzone for AFF. I guess its just my way of dealing with the aprehension, but when AFF kicks off - I will try and ignore what I think I know and just absorb everything I can from the pros I understand what you mean about dealing with the risk vs reward question - but it feels good to know there are so many experienced punters out there still enjoying the sport safely after thousands of jumps It seems how safe you are is really up to you, your attitude and being willing to learn from others experiences and advice I am looking forward to the biggest and most fun challenge of my life ! Good luck hope to catch you on the forums !!