Bluey10

I admit that's it's difficult to put exact figures on such things, but the 'minimum' number of jumps per year to stay safe seems to be a contentious point. Personally, I would struggle to afford any more than around 30-40 jumps per year tops under present circumstances. Would many argue that this is a dangerously low number for a new jumper?

Thanks a lot guys, really has been of help. Saved me yet more time trawling through internet forums and means I can hopefully get on with AFF instead!

Hi all, I'm sure you get this question all the time, but having done a fair bit of research can't quite get what I'm after, so please bear with! I've done two tandem jumps now and am hoping to start on AFF next month. Obviously skydiving is expensive, but just how expensive is it on an on-going basis/for a new jumper? I keep hearing that once you've got your own kit etc, jump tickets will drop to around £20 each, but just how many jumps must you realistically do per month/year to stay relevant/continue to improve? Again,with training. Having done little else but research getting into the sport since my first tandem, I've come across several sources claiming that simple solo belly-to-earth flying becomes 'boring' after the adrenaline etc is removed to an extent and you've got 10-20 jumps under your belt, meaning that expensive freefly training or formation training is realistically an early cost in any skydiving career. Is this simply skydive forum trolling or a genuine 'problem'? I'd appreciate any feedback.