2k2f4i 0 #1 March 14, 2006 Hey everyone I am John.. Currently taking my AFF course @ Cross Keys in New Jersey.. I am new to the "sport".. Looking to buy a parachute if anyone has any advice for me.. I am 5'11 and 165-170 lbs.. I was thinking a 170 but I wasn't too sure.. By the time I am ready to use it I will have 10 jumps in.. Thanks! John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #2 March 14, 2006 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
Peej 0 #3 March 15, 2006 Welcome to the forums man! Do what skymama says though and speak to the peeps in the know at your DZ, either your instructors or other experienced canopy pilots. They have seen you land and will be able to advise you best. Stay safe Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #4 March 15, 2006 Welcome! steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DottieBear 0 #5 March 23, 2006 Awesome that you're jumping at Cross Keys...I am on level four now in Sebastian at their "sister" dz, I guess....a lot of the guys who work at Sebastian will go up to Cross Keys for season up there. In fact, Yonaton, who I was straped to for my first tandem, is up there already! I will definitely be jumping there during the spring/summer/fall. I can't wait!!~Dottie “Everything looks perfect from far away.” Postal Service, Such Great Heights Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrBounce 0 #6 March 23, 2006 Hi John, welcome to dz.com. As the others said talk to the experienced guys about buying gear. Jump safe 'n happy Gavin Ashes to ashes, dust to dust. If you don't take it out and use it, its going to rust. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
