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  1. You got this, hon. The training at Perris is good, the student parachutes are enormous and you already know a bit about the process from your tandems.

    Don't bother with bungee jumping to shake out your nerves--head to the wind tunnel. It'll help you more; I promise.

    http://extremesports.about.com/od/skydiving/a/The-5-Things-Every-Skydiver-Must-Know-but-No-One-Will-Tell-You.htm

    XOXOX
    'Nette

  5. I know this is a creaky old thread, but in case someone is looking for updated comprehensive information:

    Overseas tunnels:

    http://extremesports.about.com/od/skydiving/tp/Indoor-Skydiving-Locations-Outside-The-Us.htm

    US tunnels:

    http://extremesports.about.com/od/skydiving/tp/List-Of-Indoor-Skydiving-Locations-In-The-United-States.htm

    Y'welcome!

    XO
    'Nette

  6. I know this is a creaky old thread, but in case someone is looking for updated comprehensive information:

    Overseas tunnels:

    http://extremesports.about.com/od/skydiving/tp/Indoor-Skydiving-Locations-Outside-The-Us.htm

    US tunnels:

    http://extremesports.about.com/od/skydiving/tp/List-Of-Indoor-Skydiving-Locations-In-The-United-States.htm

    Y'welcome!

    XO
    'Nette

  7. I know this is a creaky old thread, but in case someone is looking for updated information:

    http://extremesports.about.com/od/skydiving/tp/Indoor-Skydiving-Locations-Outside-The-Us.htm

    http://extremesports.about.com/od/skydiving/tp/List-Of-Indoor-Skydiving-Locations-In-The-United-States.htm

    Y'welcome!

    XO
    'Nette

  8. OK -- the story.

    I was using my beloved Phantom X as a paragliding helmet. It fogged up completely on launch -- to the point that I couldn't even make out the shape of nearby buildings -- and the left visor latch wouldn't budge. At around 50 ft, I ended up shoving it up on top of my head, mushroom-style, so I could see to land. At around 20 ft, it worked itself loose and fell to the cold, hard ground -- right onto the chin.

    The helmet survived in brilliant shape but for a snap clean through the chin.

    BTW: Before you ask, I did contact Square-1. Being an honest sort, I told them that the damage occurred while paragliding. They told me that their helmets don't fog (um...) and that, since I was paragliding and not skydiving, the best they could do is a 30% discount on a replacement, so I'm seeking a less spendy alternative.

    What I'm asking is this:

    - Is the described damage safe to fix myself?
    - How would this best be done?

    Thanks!

    XO
    AO