thrillstalker

You got a 182 that will get to 14k?? 14000 or 10000, doesn't matter, just practice at altitude. "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."

Being able to have a stable exit is paramount for every skydiver. Better to practice at 14000 feet, so when you have an emergency bailout at 1800 you can get out of the plane and deploy safely. I would practice this exit until you can do it with out thinking. "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."

It's normal to be nervous before a jump, it getsi easier with every jump. Hang in there and be positive. Blue skies "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."

Yamaha FJR, it's a sport touring bike. They are really comfortable and you can carry shit too! "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."

I got a new dolphin container (and yes it is 100% freefly friendly), new saber 2 main, raven 2 reserve, and a cypress 2 that's good for 7 more years for $3500. No need to spend 8 grand on a rig you're going to beat up anyway. "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."

Call skydive the farm. Great people and I know they have gear that will fit you. They have 2 260 sq foot student rigs and a 280. It is where I dido my aff and I was 250 when i started. 10 minutes further than asc, but you get a 55acre farm to land on instead of a bolt hole between trees at asc. Talk to Hans, he is the dzo. "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."

You have to have 25 jumps to get your A license. Aff is the first 7. You can jump solo or with a coach for Jumps 8-25. Some dz's will offer a package that includes jumps 8-25 and coach jumps as well. It's a lot cheaper to do this. The place I jump offers the A license package for 1800 or aff for 1100. You get 18 jumps including gear rental and coach jumps for 700 bucks. "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."

Since you know you're going to commit to getting your A, try and find a dz that offers a package deal. Some offer one for 25jumps, and some for your 7 aff jumps. You will save a lot of money in the long run by "buying in bulk." Don't worry about getting your own rig just yet, another poster mentioned downsizing. Your first 20 or so jumps will be under a large canopy (bigger is slower and more forgiving) which you will most likely do when you have your A. Beer is a good tip if your wallet isnt flowing out money. Welcome to our world, hope you enjoy it as much as I do! Blue skies "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."

Thanks folks! "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."

I agree with you're estimate 100%. Just letting him know that you don't necessarily have to buy all your gear up front or just after you're A. I don't think it would've been possible for me to wait to save 5k when I could get 25 jumps including 4 coach jumps and aff with gear rental for all 25 jumps for $1800. I started jumping last july and just this past weekend got my own rig/helmet/alit. I spent more money in the long run by waiting to get my rig, but at least I was in the sky while I saved up the gear money. Blues, Mitch "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."

Were you at the syfest boogie? "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."

What is the meaning behind blue skies black death? "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."

You could also find some exercises that work the muscles that are hurting after jumping. Building up more muscle tissue there will help. "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."

Made 2 Jumps out of a sky van which is a new plane for me, and got my first helicopter jump on Saturday. Awesome fucking weekend. Oh, and I made all those jumps on my new rig!!! "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."

If you buy a package deal you can probably get you a liscense for 2000. That's not including gear. MosT dz.'s have gear rental, so if you are broke like me, you can rent gear for a while until you can save up enough to purchase you're own. Good luck and blue skies "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."

What he said. "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."

+1. if your internet persona is the same as your real word one, im not surprised. beauty is only skin deep, maybe you are looking for the wrong thing. "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."

the container is a new dolphin. i want to get into freeflying and the new dolphins are made freefly friendly. it has a new pd sabre2 210 and a used raven 2 218 reserve with a cypress 2 that has 7 years left. got a great deal and cant wait to pick it up next weekend. what did you end up with? "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."

well i just got my first rig and i am super excited. dropping off the money and picking the rig up from my rigger next saturday. blue skies "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."

ill be at skyfest friday through sunday. i look like me too! long hair and a red beard, i'm easy to spot. my name is mitch. "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."

way to knock them out. "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."

there is only one way to learn to fly a canopy, go jump. aff is designed to teach, you will be in good hands. "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."

i think my favorite is the liger, and yes its a real animal. http://cdlanderson.files.wordpress.com/2009/05/liger.jpg "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."

i'm glad you live in Canada, i would hate to be on the same roads as you. "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."

afrin is an over the counter nose spray that will clear you right up, its temporary and wont fix anything but you should be good to jump. "Never grow a wishbone, where your backbone ought to be."