heresharry 0 #1 January 13, 2008 Hi Everyone, Im a newby just did levels 1 and 2 AFF this weekend and looking forward to 3 and 4 this weekend. I cant believe i didnt start earlier....... Im in NZ BTW Cheers and Hi !! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #2 January 13, 2008 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 January 14, 2008 Welcome to the forums, i hear the jumping there is unbelievable! I have a friend named Marius that works as a tandem camera guy on one of the dz's, couldn't tell you which though and he is crazy about it! Have fun around here Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannydan 5 #4 January 14, 2008 Hi HARRY!.... How ya doing? WELCOME to OUR world brother! So like just how young are ya? It's a blast is it not? G'Day mate and HI!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lion1 0 #5 January 16, 2008 Hey welcome!!! Do the propellers spin the other direction in the southern hemisphere? JK have fun dude AFF is a blast!!!! Oh and in the words of my AFF instructor that I will never forget... DONT FHAK UP!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #6 January 16, 2008 Quote Hey welcome!!! Do the propellers spin the other direction in the southern hemisphere? JK have fun dude AFF is a blast!!!! Oh and in the words of my AFF instructor that I will never forget... DONT FHAK UP!!! Your 2nd post and your already replying to the wrong poster........Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heresharry 0 #7 January 26, 2008 Woohoo Level 3 and 4 passed today 5,6,7 tomorrow!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heresharry 0 #8 January 26, 2008 Oh can anyone tell me is it law (as such) to use an audible altimeter when being a student?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannydan 5 #9 January 26, 2008 Quote Quote Hey welcome!!! Do the propellers spin the other direction in the southern hemisphere? JK have fun dude AFF is a blast!!!! Oh and in the words of my AFF instructor that I will never forget... DONT FHAK UP!!! Your 2nd post and your already replying to the wrong poster........Ed farking nooobes... They always go chasing after the left handed screwdrivers..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #10 January 26, 2008 QuoteOh can anyone tell me is it law (as such) to use an audible altimeter when being a student?? No. I'm sure you will do just fine with a regular ol' wrist altimeter. Good luck!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
meteor 0 #11 January 30, 2008 WELCOME--WELCOME--WELCOME!!! Technically, the only "LAW" in skydiving is the "Law of Gravity". It must be respected at all costs. About your question on an audible altimeter, The BSR's (Basic Safety Requirements) are our "guide" in USPA. They should be closely adhered to but even they have some wiggle room to accommodate the different DZ's and training disciplines. According to the BSR section 'K'-Parachute Equipment, paragraph 2 sez "All students are to be equipped with the following until they have obtained a USPA A license. Sub paragraph 'C' sez "A visually accessible altimeter". So you still have to have a visual altimeter on but it doesn't say you can't have an audible altimeter as well. That said, I think most instructors would like to see that you are actually using the visual altimeter correctly. You need to build the mental altimeter to rely on and the visual altimeter is the best way to do that. Ask your Instructors what their opinion is and follow that. Building altitude awareness is vital for your safety and the safety of those jumping with you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heresharry 0 #12 January 30, 2008 I understand and respect that "LAW" but i was purchasing some bits for myself(goggles, alti, helmet etc) and was told by the place i should be using an audible alti by law as a student! i just wanted to see if they were pulling me in so i would buy one??? (even though i bought a SOLO yesterday lol!) Cheers for the help guys, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #13 February 1, 2008 Either: a) they were pulling your leg and not serious b) they are rip-off artists preying on young jumpers c) they have no freakin' clue what they are talking about d) "laws" in NZ are totally different than the rest of the world. Welcome to skydiving. Too bad you already bought the Solo...you really should be training your eyes with an analog altimeter at this point. I'd hate to see you develop "audible dependence".My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heresharry 0 #14 February 1, 2008 Welcome to skydiving. Too bad you already bought the Solo...you really should be training your eyes with an analog altimeter at this point. I'd hate to see you develop "audible dependence". I wont be getting that as i just bought in a bundle to save postage!! so i wont be using it as my JM said thats why i wear a Cypres and thats the reason he is there and i bought the wrist alti because the instructors one doesnt have all the increments on it!!! But yeah i get the Idea......cheers for your input.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heresharry 0 #15 February 10, 2008 6 down 4 to go.................... the weather is crap here this weekend..boo But hopefully get finished off in the next 2 weeks!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
But hopefully get finished off in the next 2 weeks!!!
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