FreeFlyingSig 0 #1 September 12, 2008 Hey everyone, Thought I would introduce myself as a new user to the forums here. I started jumping (AFF) in July at VSA after 2 years of my brother nagging me try skydiving. Honestly, I consider myself to be moderately afraid of heights and that is why it took me so long to make my first jump. Standing under the wing of a Cessna at 12,000 ft and looking down for the first time and knowing I was ready to let go against all better judgment is something I will never forget. Hopefully this weekend I will be finishing off AFF level 7 if the weather decides to cooperate here in Vermont. I can't wait to get my A certification and my own system to jump. I'm looking forward to hopefully meeting and jumping with some of you guys and gals in the near future. Happy Skies, Robert P.S. any PM's with info on used equipment for sale would be much appreciated until I'm off the new user probation period for the classifieds. I'm about 170 and 6'1". Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #2 September 12, 2008 Used gear: DZ.com calssifieds: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/classifieds/page.cgi?d=1 Recommended: Chutingstar Rigging Loft http://www.chutingstargear.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=36&zenid=vgdf5738kmuph6aklcnsa45dr1 Good luck! I like your positive outlook. Sounds like your freefall training is going well. How's your canopy skills and book learning going?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
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #3 September 12, 2008 Good luck on trying to make it through this weekend!! I was hoping the same thing for myself but I don't think the NJ weather will cooperate all weekend! Best of luck! Blue Skies - KarenAlways be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreaming13000 1 #4 September 12, 2008 Visualize your success! and rock that level 7! Blue skies, jess"A man only gets in life what he is believing for, nothing more and nothing less" Kenneth Hagen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeFlyingSig 0 #5 September 13, 2008 Thanks for the links, I am definitely using my canopy time at higher altitudes to explore its behavior and play with the different ways to control its flight. Not totally sure what you mean by book learning; I know there are some requirements for A license to complete. So far I have just been reading some articles on safety and canopy flight on DZ.com and some canopy sizing information from the PD website. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #6 September 13, 2008 Quote Not totally sure what you mean by book learning; Skydiver Information Manual (SIM) http://www.uspa.org/SIM.aspx Your post seems as though nobody has ever mentioned that life-saving book to you. I strongly suggest buying a hardcopy. You can carry it with you everywhere. I put mine in the bathroom and had ample opportunities to read it thoroughly. If I were dictator, I would make it mandatory that every student have a hardcopy in hand on Day 1 of training. And in my mind, it's a severe disservice to the entire industry to not know what's in it. IMHO, it's the difference between a skydiver and a mere jumper. I know there are some requirements for A license to complete. So far I have just been reading some articles on safety and canopy flight on DZ.com and some canopy sizing information from the PD website. All those are good things. The SIM is our skydiving bible. Knowledge is power. Education is NEVER a bad thing.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
LOSTandCRAZY 0 #7 September 13, 2008 He's right, I'm on my 5th jump (next weekend, 5 and 6) for AFF, and got my SIM this week. Not only do you need to know the material in the manual to pass the written test for your class "A", but in a sport that's already risky, knowledge through training is the most important mitigating factor in the assessment. I know I'm a newb as well, even newer than you, but that guy gave some sound advice. Buy the book."Get these balls!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LuckyMcSwervy 0 #8 September 13, 2008 Quote He's right, I'm on my 5th jump (next weekend, 5 and 6) for AFF, and got my SIM this week. Not only do you need to know the material in the manual to pass the written test for your class "A", but in a sport that's already risky, knowledge through training is the most important mitigating factor in the assessment. I know I'm a newb as well, even newer than you, but that guy gave some sound advice. Buy the book. Having the SIM was a requirement for ground school at my DZ (it was on the list of requirements you got when you signed up). That book is awesome. Not only is it extremely informative, it's extremely interesting. Newbies like us need to be sponges, soaking up all that we can, and this book makes it's easy. But then again, when the subject is something I'm interested in, it's always an easy read. Make sense??Always be kinder than you feel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #9 September 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
FreeFlyingSig 0 #10 September 15, 2008 So, I ended up landing in the plane on sat.... not by choice. We ended up waiting all day for loads to get up when there were holes in the cloud cover. I was in the plane for the last load but my jump was aborted because it was 7:30 and we were only at 3500 ft. So all the licensed jumpers got out of course and I had to stay with the plane and land . Guess I will spend the money i did not use to jump this weekend to buy myself a SIM. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #11 September 15, 2008 Quote Guess I will spend the money i did not use to jump this weekend to buy myself a SIM. 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
dreaming13000 1 #12 September 15, 2008 It will be money well spent! let us know how the jumps go if the weather clears up this weekend! blue skies"A man only gets in life what he is believing for, nothing more and nothing less" Kenneth Hagen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jvanauken 0 #13 September 15, 2008 i cant wait to join you as a AFF grad... welcome and blue skies! - JVA- james "i want it all and more." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FreeFlyingSig 0 #14 September 20, 2008 Finally finished AFF LV 7 today... by far my best skydive to date. Can't wait for the first solo now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreaming13000 1 #15 September 22, 2008 I 've discovered every jump is better than the last!! Congrats well done, don't forget the beer to celebrate! blue skies jess"A man only gets in life what he is believing for, nothing more and nothing less" Kenneth Hagen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isfrael 0 #16 September 25, 2008 QuoteQuoteNot totally sure what you mean by book learning; Skydiver Information Manual (SIM) http://www.uspa.org/SIM.aspx I tried going to the USPA web site and it's not working, I don't know if the site is down or my internet isn't working. but does anyone know of an alternative site where I can download it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grannyinthesky 0 #17 September 25, 2008 Skydiver Information Manual (SIM) http://www.uspa.org/SIM.aspx Quote The link here works fine. It takes you right to the page where you can download the SIM. Quote"safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites popsjumper 2 #18 September 26, 2008 WooooHoooo! Congrats! Let the fun begin!!!!!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 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 Go To Topic Listing
grannyinthesky 0 #17 September 25, 2008 Skydiver Information Manual (SIM) http://www.uspa.org/SIM.aspx Quote The link here works fine. It takes you right to the page where you can download the SIM. Quote"safety first... and What the hell..... safety second, Too!!! " ~~jmy POPS #10490 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites popsjumper 2 #18 September 26, 2008 WooooHoooo! Congrats! Let the fun begin!!!!!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 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
popsjumper 2 #18 September 26, 2008 WooooHoooo! Congrats! Let the fun begin!!!!!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
