Brodes 0 #1 October 14, 2003 Hi everyone! Ive finally found a decent skydiving forum, now im happy. Im about to start AFF here in aus sometime in the next month hopefully, cant wait! Just wondering though, whats the average time people complete the AFF course over? Is it so bad to not jump every single weekend when youre doing AFF? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites michaelflying 0 #2 October 14, 2003 You can run but you can hide once the BUG bites then you will buy a cottage at the DZ and sell all your worldly possesions.www.skydivekzn.co.za Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #3 October 14, 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 Shivon 0 #4 October 15, 2003 QuoteHi everyone! Ive finally found a decent skydiving forum, now im happy. Im about to start AFF here in aus sometime in the next month hopefully, cant wait! Just wondering though, whats the average time people complete the AFF course over? Is it so bad to not jump every single weekend when youre doing AFF? Thanks Hey Brodes. Welcome! I too jump in the land of oz. Dropzone.com is definately the best skydiving forum IMO. Hard to put a time on 'average', but most people at my DZ do the AFF over about two to three months. No, it's not bad not to jump every single weekend, BUT, currency is a good thing. The more current you are, the more safer you are (for yourself, and the people you jump with). It's ok to be a person to turns up to a DZ once every two or three months for example (I am thinking of a guy at my DZ who does just that). He tries and mitigates that by ALWAYS taking things slow, making sure his buddies check him over (pin checks etc), and doing some good 'dirt dives' before he gets in the turbine. It's not ideal, but it's not a show stopper either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brodes 0 #5 October 15, 2003 Yeah this place is on fire it'd be the only thing stopping me from doing it very quickly. Does anyone ever do AFF1 and hate it? My family all think i should do a tandem jump first to see if i enjoy it first but id rather not... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites letepetit 0 #6 October 16, 2003 Hi Brodes Which DZ are you planning to do you AFF at? I'll be jumping somewhere in WA over the next few months but not sure where yet.Its nice to be important, but more important to be nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brodes 0 #7 October 17, 2003 Im in South Australia i'll be jumping at the lower light DZ, about 40mins from the city Adelaide Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites projanska 0 #8 October 20, 2003 If you are bit short on cash, perhaps you could consider taking a Static Line course? Yes, it's a slow start and the first dozen jumps are from low altitudes, but after the US$400 basic course (which takes couple days) you pay only for the jumptickets which are something like US$15-20 per jump. ___ "Ye Gods!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brodes 0 #9 October 21, 2003 QuoteIf you are bit short on cash, perhaps you could consider taking a Static Line course? Yes, it's a slow start and the first dozen jumps are from low altitudes, but after the US$400 basic course (which takes couple days) you pay only for the jumptickets which are something like US$15-20 per jump. As far as i know, they dont do static line anymore here. I just started a new job so it should only take a few weeks...i can hold out :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cesslon 0 #10 October 21, 2003 Im starting this weekend my AFF is costing me 1,800.00 AUD = 1,248.88 USD Im saving 300$ by paying up front im not loaded , just saved for a long time so i save cash in the long run lol 300.00 AUD = 208.147 USD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JadedLady 0 #11 October 21, 2003 In my case I was not planning on making a habit of jumping, it was just something I wanted to try once. I bought a tandem ticket and went. Now, I had had an excellent month at work the previous month and was expecting a very nice bonus. Originally I had planned on buying a new car with the money, but, as many people say, I was bitten. A good portion of my cash went to my jumps. I had 3 more tandems ($180 a piece) 5 AFF ($150 a piece) 2 solos ($60 a piece). I now pay $35 a day for gear rental, $20 per jump, and $5 for packing my canopy (I really need to learn to do this myself). So far I have spent about $1,860 on jumps alone. This doesn't include the numerous articles of clothing and some essential pieces of equipment such as altimeter, goggles, ect. Yes, I have come to find this is a very pricey sport, but I will tell you this... it is well worth it. Glad you have decided to join the family, enjoy your time in the sky!~~~~ Rachel ~~~~~~~~~~~ -Converting the world one whuffo at a time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #12 October 23, 2003 QuoteHi Brodes Which DZ are you planning to do you AFF at? I'll be jumping somewhere in WA over the next few months but not sure where yet. Myself and Masher are in WA, Masher jumps in Buselton and I jump at Pinjarra, where are you looking to do your jumps? Besselton, Pinjara, York Dale of ... 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michaelflying 0 #2 October 14, 2003 You can run but you can hide once the BUG bites then you will buy a cottage at the DZ and sell all your worldly possesions.www.skydivekzn.co.za Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #3 October 14, 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
Shivon 0 #4 October 15, 2003 QuoteHi everyone! Ive finally found a decent skydiving forum, now im happy. Im about to start AFF here in aus sometime in the next month hopefully, cant wait! Just wondering though, whats the average time people complete the AFF course over? Is it so bad to not jump every single weekend when youre doing AFF? Thanks Hey Brodes. Welcome! I too jump in the land of oz. Dropzone.com is definately the best skydiving forum IMO. Hard to put a time on 'average', but most people at my DZ do the AFF over about two to three months. No, it's not bad not to jump every single weekend, BUT, currency is a good thing. The more current you are, the more safer you are (for yourself, and the people you jump with). It's ok to be a person to turns up to a DZ once every two or three months for example (I am thinking of a guy at my DZ who does just that). He tries and mitigates that by ALWAYS taking things slow, making sure his buddies check him over (pin checks etc), and doing some good 'dirt dives' before he gets in the turbine. It's not ideal, but it's not a show stopper either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brodes 0 #5 October 15, 2003 Yeah this place is on fire it'd be the only thing stopping me from doing it very quickly. Does anyone ever do AFF1 and hate it? My family all think i should do a tandem jump first to see if i enjoy it first but id rather not... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
letepetit 0 #6 October 16, 2003 Hi Brodes Which DZ are you planning to do you AFF at? I'll be jumping somewhere in WA over the next few months but not sure where yet.Its nice to be important, but more important to be nice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brodes 0 #7 October 17, 2003 Im in South Australia i'll be jumping at the lower light DZ, about 40mins from the city Adelaide Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites projanska 0 #8 October 20, 2003 If you are bit short on cash, perhaps you could consider taking a Static Line course? Yes, it's a slow start and the first dozen jumps are from low altitudes, but after the US$400 basic course (which takes couple days) you pay only for the jumptickets which are something like US$15-20 per jump. ___ "Ye Gods!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brodes 0 #9 October 21, 2003 QuoteIf you are bit short on cash, perhaps you could consider taking a Static Line course? Yes, it's a slow start and the first dozen jumps are from low altitudes, but after the US$400 basic course (which takes couple days) you pay only for the jumptickets which are something like US$15-20 per jump. As far as i know, they dont do static line anymore here. I just started a new job so it should only take a few weeks...i can hold out :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites cesslon 0 #10 October 21, 2003 Im starting this weekend my AFF is costing me 1,800.00 AUD = 1,248.88 USD Im saving 300$ by paying up front im not loaded , just saved for a long time so i save cash in the long run lol 300.00 AUD = 208.147 USD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JadedLady 0 #11 October 21, 2003 In my case I was not planning on making a habit of jumping, it was just something I wanted to try once. I bought a tandem ticket and went. Now, I had had an excellent month at work the previous month and was expecting a very nice bonus. Originally I had planned on buying a new car with the money, but, as many people say, I was bitten. A good portion of my cash went to my jumps. I had 3 more tandems ($180 a piece) 5 AFF ($150 a piece) 2 solos ($60 a piece). I now pay $35 a day for gear rental, $20 per jump, and $5 for packing my canopy (I really need to learn to do this myself). So far I have spent about $1,860 on jumps alone. This doesn't include the numerous articles of clothing and some essential pieces of equipment such as altimeter, goggles, ect. Yes, I have come to find this is a very pricey sport, but I will tell you this... it is well worth it. Glad you have decided to join the family, enjoy your time in the sky!~~~~ Rachel ~~~~~~~~~~~ -Converting the world one whuffo at a time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Squeak 17 #12 October 23, 2003 QuoteHi Brodes Which DZ are you planning to do you AFF at? I'll be jumping somewhere in WA over the next few months but not sure where yet. Myself and Masher are in WA, Masher jumps in Buselton and I jump at Pinjarra, where are you looking to do your jumps? Besselton, Pinjara, York Dale of ... Whickham???You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? 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
projanska 0 #8 October 20, 2003 If you are bit short on cash, perhaps you could consider taking a Static Line course? Yes, it's a slow start and the first dozen jumps are from low altitudes, but after the US$400 basic course (which takes couple days) you pay only for the jumptickets which are something like US$15-20 per jump. ___ "Ye Gods!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brodes 0 #9 October 21, 2003 QuoteIf you are bit short on cash, perhaps you could consider taking a Static Line course? Yes, it's a slow start and the first dozen jumps are from low altitudes, but after the US$400 basic course (which takes couple days) you pay only for the jumptickets which are something like US$15-20 per jump. As far as i know, they dont do static line anymore here. I just started a new job so it should only take a few weeks...i can hold out :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cesslon 0 #10 October 21, 2003 Im starting this weekend my AFF is costing me 1,800.00 AUD = 1,248.88 USD Im saving 300$ by paying up front im not loaded , just saved for a long time so i save cash in the long run lol 300.00 AUD = 208.147 USD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JadedLady 0 #11 October 21, 2003 In my case I was not planning on making a habit of jumping, it was just something I wanted to try once. I bought a tandem ticket and went. Now, I had had an excellent month at work the previous month and was expecting a very nice bonus. Originally I had planned on buying a new car with the money, but, as many people say, I was bitten. A good portion of my cash went to my jumps. I had 3 more tandems ($180 a piece) 5 AFF ($150 a piece) 2 solos ($60 a piece). I now pay $35 a day for gear rental, $20 per jump, and $5 for packing my canopy (I really need to learn to do this myself). So far I have spent about $1,860 on jumps alone. This doesn't include the numerous articles of clothing and some essential pieces of equipment such as altimeter, goggles, ect. Yes, I have come to find this is a very pricey sport, but I will tell you this... it is well worth it. Glad you have decided to join the family, enjoy your time in the sky!~~~~ Rachel ~~~~~~~~~~~ -Converting the world one whuffo at a time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #12 October 23, 2003 QuoteHi Brodes Which DZ are you planning to do you AFF at? I'll be jumping somewhere in WA over the next few months but not sure where yet. Myself and Masher are in WA, Masher jumps in Buselton and I jump at Pinjarra, where are you looking to do your jumps? Besselton, Pinjara, York Dale of ... Whickham???You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
