kajo13 0 #1 April 3, 2003 Hey, all It only took one tandem jump to hook me completely. Although I live in Miami now, my first jump was at a dz in Southern Cal. Beyond the regular addiction most people are afflicted with, I had a double dose when I saw a team practicing for a competition. Of course, now I have such a fever to do the same. It seems that Skydive Miami would be my best option (let me know if I'm right or wrong on that one), but which groups of courses do I take, the tandems, AFF? Once I do that, how difficult is to take it to the competition level or do most just dive on their own for pleasure? Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #2 April 3, 2003 What DZ is right for you? Who knows, go visit some in your area. If you start at one and its not working for you (people, vibe, etc), then go to a different one. That's why there's more then one DZ. Oh, and welcome. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #3 April 3, 2003 Welcome to the forums! As far as doing a tandem or AFF, it's pretty much up to you. Since you've already done one tandem, you already know that you like skydiving and want to pursue it. In my opinion, you might as well go straight to AFF now so you can get up in the air on your own. It's really not "difficult" to compete, but it does depend on how much time and money you have to put into it. To compete, all you have to do is find 3 other people to do it with you and start training. A good stepping stone is the National Skydiving League that holds meets throughout the year. Check out www.skyleague.com. Some people love the competition, some people just like to jump for fun. It really all depends on what YOU like! 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 flyboyshell 0 #4 April 3, 2003 Well Done and Welcome to the Forum!!!Blue Skies!!! FlyBoyShell EarthBound FreeFly Suits Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites outofit 0 #5 April 3, 2003 welcome! It is better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites covey 0 #6 April 4, 2003 Welcome. I would think that if you are intersted in competition then you would want to go AFF. But hey I am just a newbie so please don't listen to me. Believe those who are seeking truth. Doubt those who find it. -Andre Gide Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites slotperfect 7 #7 April 7, 2003 Hi, kajo and welcome! You'll love it here! Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
AggieDave 6 #2 April 3, 2003 What DZ is right for you? Who knows, go visit some in your area. If you start at one and its not working for you (people, vibe, etc), then go to a different one. That's why there's more then one DZ. Oh, and welcome. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #3 April 3, 2003 Welcome to the forums! As far as doing a tandem or AFF, it's pretty much up to you. Since you've already done one tandem, you already know that you like skydiving and want to pursue it. In my opinion, you might as well go straight to AFF now so you can get up in the air on your own. It's really not "difficult" to compete, but it does depend on how much time and money you have to put into it. To compete, all you have to do is find 3 other people to do it with you and start training. A good stepping stone is the National Skydiving League that holds meets throughout the year. Check out www.skyleague.com. Some people love the competition, some people just like to jump for fun. It really all depends on what YOU like! 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
flyboyshell 0 #4 April 3, 2003 Well Done and Welcome to the Forum!!!Blue Skies!!! FlyBoyShell EarthBound FreeFly Suits Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
outofit 0 #5 April 3, 2003 welcome! It is better to be dead and cool than alive and uncool! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
covey 0 #6 April 4, 2003 Welcome. I would think that if you are intersted in competition then you would want to go AFF. But hey I am just a newbie so please don't listen to me. Believe those who are seeking truth. Doubt those who find it. -Andre Gide Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #7 April 7, 2003 Hi, kajo and welcome! You'll love it here! Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
