baycat 0 #1 October 26, 2006 Always been fond of "risk taking" and doing activities that a normal fool...I mean person would not be attracted to. Doing my first jump, tandem of course this weekend up in Northern California. And I think I am a bit to excited! Wondering if the nervous butterflies will kick in on the runway or in the plane or once I land. I actually have a fear of heights but it seems to happen more when hanging off a rope overlooking a sheer cliff. Guessing the feeling of floating through air will not be so bad! Will so how this goes, and then possible pursue the AFF route so I can have another hobby that gets my heart pumping. I am doing a low-level jump, think around 12k, but really want to try the 18k jump and then AFF. Seem like a good path? baycat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianfry713 0 #2 October 26, 2006 Have fun. The normal 12-15k jump altitude gives you a good amount of freefall for the price. Personally, I'd save your money for AFF and then do an 18k jump when they only cost about $30 or less after you graduate. Where in Nor Cal are you going to jump? There are a lot of cool DZs around here. For me, the ground is so far away that the fear of heights doesn't really kick in until under 1,000 feet. Then it starts to look big. Relax and enjoy it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baycat 0 #3 October 26, 2006 We are going up to SkyDance in Davis, read some reviews on here and it seemed great. Plus they got a nice looking aircraft that is skydive specific! I was hoping to go down to Monterey to jump so I have a view of the water, but maybe for my next one. Living in SF there is nothing really close, but there is some great ones within an 1 hr + drive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #4 October 27, 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
baycat 0 #5 October 27, 2006 might rescind my comment on the plane. Do not listen to the newbie. Anyways looking foward to the jump, even if it was not my first choice and some might not like the DZ . IS there rules on bringing a small disposable camera up to take pictures on the plane? Might frown on it because I could be infringing on their business of DVD sales... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #6 October 27, 2006 QuoteIS there rules on bringing a small disposable camera up to take pictures on the plane? Might frown on it because I could be infringing on their business of DVD sales... I have had plenty of students bring a disposable camera on a tandem. There is no rules or reason you cant bring a camera on the plane. You wont get any pics while in freefall, but you can take some from under canopy if you can get it out from where ever it is you have to stow it before you exit. Don't be pressured into thinking you have to buy pic/vid package, but you'll get better results if you do. Also, be aware you may loose the camera. Put it down inside your shirt or jumpsuit so it doesn't fly out while in freefall. Be safe Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
baycat 0 #7 October 27, 2006 I will duct tape it to my forehead. Thanks good to know, really wanted to get some shots of us in the plane before we do the deed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brianfry713 0 #8 October 27, 2006 Have fun at Skydance, it's a cool DZ. The PAC 750XL they have there is a nice looking plane. Monterey does have a nice view, assuming the clouds aren't covering it.BASE 1224, Senior Parachute Rigger, CPL ASEL IA, AGI, IGI USPA Coach & UPT Tandem Instructor, PRO, Altimaster Field Support Representative Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
