Chance 0 #1 January 25, 2003 Hello Everyone! Just a quick note to my new family. My VERY new family! In two weeks I will be in Auckland taking a 25-jump beginners course, and the instructor there suggested I log in here and learn as much as I can before the course begins. And with that in mind, can anyone suggest which threads here are absolutely essential for the novice to read and familiarize themselves with? Many thanks in advance! Chance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #2 January 25, 2003 Welcome! I'd suggest devouring the Safety and Gear sections of the website before any of the forums. Then check out Safety and Training, Gear and Rigging and the General Skydiving Discussions forums. When your head starts to feel like it's gonna explode, stop by TalkBack for a few laughs. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
numbknuckle 0 #3 January 25, 2003 Hi Chance. Wow, 9 out of ten instructors recomend DZ.com after meals... oh wait... thats dentist and Crest. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
samp76 0 #4 January 25, 2003 This site has a great wealth of knowledge and experience. It has been a great help to a newbie like myself and I am sure it will be good for you too. --Sam--Let go of the NUT!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outofit 0 #5 January 25, 2003 welcome and good luck! It is better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unutsch 0 #6 January 25, 2003 i would just like to warn you about one thing: beware of the talkback, it can pull you in and never let you go!!!!!! Check out the site of the Fallen Angels FreeflY Organisation: http://www.padliangeli.org Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #7 January 25, 2003 Hi and welcome.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sangiro 24 #8 January 25, 2003 Quote And with that in mind, can anyone suggest which threads here are absolutely essential for the novice to read and familiarize themselves with? Yeah, I'd say everyone should read this thread... Just kidding! Welcome to Dropzone.com. Quote and the instructor there suggested I log in here and learn as much as I can before the course begins. Thank your instructor from me when you see him. Safe swoops Sangiro Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #9 January 26, 2003 Welcome, bro! Read until your head explodes, drink a beer or three, then read some more! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DivinDon 0 #10 January 26, 2003 This site is great for informative post my wife can verify that i've been on here for about a month straight now.....lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chernov 0 #11 January 26, 2003 Sport parachutingis a hazardous activity so good luck and blue sky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #12 January 27, 2003 Welcome to the forums! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
XtremeSA 0 #13 January 27, 2003 Welcome & welldone!You have just entered the world's most exhilirating sport. Read everything, forget nothing and remember the three most important rules: 1. Be cool 2. Have fun 3. Keep it safe Good luck! Ciao Etienne *** Blue skies & soft landings*** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blewaway5 0 #14 January 28, 2003 Welcome to the forums Truman Sparks for President Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yardhippie 0 #16 January 29, 2003 Hallo! I still have yet to get much done here... damn talk back forum!Goddam dirty hippies piss me off! ~GFD "What do I get for closing your rig?" ~ me "Anything you want." ~ female skydiver Mohoso Rodriguez #865 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deleted 0 #17 January 29, 2003 Wow. Learning how to skydive in Auckland!! That's too cool. Like they said read it all until stuff starts running out of your ears. The rest is just gravity. Relaxing your toes helps a lot too! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chance 0 #18 January 30, 2003 Just a quick thanks to all that have responded so far. Don't expect that I will actually write any more messages until I get some hands-on experience, and there is so much to read here... Wishing a great summer to you all! Chance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
