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  1. ok i only have 1 jump so i definately don't know what i am talking about. But given that the boys docked on the weekend, at I think they said a vertical 35mph, and a horizontal 60-70mph, it would be more than reasonable to say that there is a chance you could maybe land one on your back in a lake, you would end up skimming across the water, it would hurt like crazy but!! I used to go behind a slingshot bungie on a friends boat, the boat would do 90mph, and the slingshot would travel even faster.... If you fell off that you just roll on your back and it is suprisingly safe. Add a 35mph vertical force to that and it may be a whole lot different, all i'm saying is that i'd probably try it on a lake before anywhere else.
    fatz

  3. Hiya all.
    OK, I only have 1 jump - sad i know, but I am just trying to get my finances sorted out so i can take it up full time. Just sold my car 8-) (Holden VX V8 SS Commodore) and am waiting for the next few pay checks.
    Anyway, back to my question. I am not 0 on all the types of flying you can do, but how does the type of flying you do decide on the type of canopy you fly? if you free fly as apposed to belly fly (I think that's what you call it) with a particular chute, will it not open, will it be rough? why is this?
    sry if it's a stupid question, just curiouse to know.
    Fatz.

  5. Don't know what it's like everywhere else, but it's only $25 a jump if you have your license..... + equipment.... but you would get all the equipment once you get your license if you are serious right?

  7. On a new note - not that i don't like the idea of skyraces. How long did it take most of you to get your second stage of license that allows you to jump anywhere?
    I CAN'T WAIT

  8. so the bigger your gut, the slower you fall.... shit...i'm hitting the gym this weekend...
    (I thought swooping was at the ground level when you flare and skim the ground for a few hundred meters......)

  14. Something tells me that the speed of your metabolism is directly relative to your drop speed......(i'm sure there is some lingo that better fits 'drop speed') like to title says "I'm a newbie"

  15. I'd also ike to say thanks to some guys name I can't remember and cause my mail doesn't work I can't find it again 8-(.....he was a U.S.P.A C License Champ... Cheers for the info dude

  16. Like to say thanks to Kelly for the mail...Unfortunately, because of some crappy security we have on this peice of shit system I have, I cannot use the mailing feature.........for now!

  21. G'day all,
    2 weeks ago I did my first jump at Picton, NSW. It was the most thrilling experiene of my life and I dare say it has changed it for ever. I am now as keen as I have ever been to take up skydiving and make it a big part of my life. I am currently waiting for the cash flow to stabilize and I want to start getting my license.
    I have been reading all the threads and you guys just make it even more interesting. I must say this is THE best place on the web that I have ever visited, you guys have some kewl things to offer and hope that someday I can be as good as some of you sound.
    I have a few questions if someones got the time. Firstly the licenses.
    Once you have done your 12 jumps, what does this allow you to do.
    Then the other 8 jumps following, what does this allow you to do.
    What are the major benefits of the A, B, C, D, E & F licenses
    How long does it take before you are good enough to be able to take up sky surfing?
    Do you need a license to pack your own canopy? if so what do you need to do to get this?
    What are the styles of freefall you can get into and what are the differences?
    Are there any good DVDs out on skydiving?
    Anyway I am at work so I guess I better go do some. looking forward to talking to you all a little later.
    cheers,
    fatz