Spiracom 0 #1 June 8, 2004 Hi all, After finding this forum and realising how helpful people appear, thought it would be good place to ask advice. I did AFF at Lake Wales in November last year. Had a GREAT time and subsequently did 1 jump at Netheravon on my return. (Was very busy and took forever to get site brief and hire kit sorted hence only the 1 jump). Want to start jumping as regularly as the weather will allow here, after Paraglding for a number of years I know the weather frustrations of this country all too well. Only have 30 jumps and so far only own an altimeter and gogles. Want to do a few more jumps and speak to a few more people before buying first rig but want to get this sorted as do not see hiring kit as a sensible option for any length of time. Main problem is that I do not know anybody who is jumping regularly that lives in or around London and so would like to make contact with a few people who are. I am able to take time out during the week if the weather looks good and was wondering which DZ would be best bet as hear conflicting reports as to whether Netheravon is military only or also allows civilians on weekdays. Any help or advice much appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nacmacfeegle 0 #2 June 8, 2004 "Main problem is that I do not know anybody who is jumping regularly that lives in or around London and so would like to make contact with a few people who are." Och the big city can be a shitty place to live, can it not? There is a reasonable amount of Londoners here that organise drinks, socialising etc fairly regulary, stick a post on the 'bonfire' section of the forums, and see if anyone can meet up, introduce you etc. I've been told they don't bite, except that Zeemax fella, just don't give him him any raw meat. "wondering which DZ would be best bet" Have you tried phoning the local DZs, their contact details are here, just click on the blobs on the map.... http://www.bpa.org.uk/dropzone/dzone.htm-------------------- He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me. Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #3 June 8, 2004 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
