matryx123 0 #1 April 20, 2011 Hi my name is Ralph and I live in Miami and started jumping a couple weeks ago in Homestead FL. Everyone at the DZ is really nice and friendly. I have already completed my AFF and working on my "A license". I have 20 jumps complete and plan on finishing the rest in the next couple of weeks. Skydiving has always been something I wanted to do since I have been 18 and now I am 38 and I finally said "I am not putting this off any longer"! I jumped for the first time 2 weeks ago and I am so upset I waited this long. I am moving to Hawaii next month and plan on buying my own gear. I am hoping to meet some cool friends to jump with out in Hawaii. Any tips for buying gear or any info for a newbie is much appreciated. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Fishbeing 0 #2 April 20, 2011 What island you going to? Big Island doesn't do jumps.I know Oahu does..not sure about the others mostly likely not,so small... good luck.Just moved from Bi Myself Back to FL Lots of SCUBA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites matryx123 0 #3 April 20, 2011 I am moving to Oaha and they do have a drop zone there like you mentioned. Well hope you have a great time back in FL. Where are you jumping at in FL.? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FB1609 0 #4 April 20, 2011 Welcome! yeah skydiving is great, those first 50 or so jumps are really special. I've jumped in Oahu, spectacular! It's quite a drive from Honolulu though, but such a nice drive it doesn't matter. I wish I was moving to Hawaii, I live in the Caribbean anyways though, so it's ok. Stay safe! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #5 April 20, 2011 Welcome to the forums! There have been quite a few threads on the site that address the issue of buying gear. I think most people would tell you to buy used gear when you're first starting out because you'll probably want to downsize again after another 50 or so jumps. 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 maigul 0 #6 June 30, 2011 Windy, you'll be lucky to get 2 jumps in before it picks up. Stay out of the wind shadow behind the trees in the northern portion of the field. dont post an incident on the internet forums unless you know what you are talking about. The people who need to know, know. The people who don't...you get the idea. Respect their privacy please. Welcome to hawaii. 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
Fishbeing 0 #2 April 20, 2011 What island you going to? Big Island doesn't do jumps.I know Oahu does..not sure about the others mostly likely not,so small... good luck.Just moved from Bi Myself Back to FL Lots of SCUBA Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matryx123 0 #3 April 20, 2011 I am moving to Oaha and they do have a drop zone there like you mentioned. Well hope you have a great time back in FL. Where are you jumping at in FL.? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FB1609 0 #4 April 20, 2011 Welcome! yeah skydiving is great, those first 50 or so jumps are really special. I've jumped in Oahu, spectacular! It's quite a drive from Honolulu though, but such a nice drive it doesn't matter. I wish I was moving to Hawaii, I live in the Caribbean anyways though, so it's ok. Stay safe! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #5 April 20, 2011 Welcome to the forums! There have been quite a few threads on the site that address the issue of buying gear. I think most people would tell you to buy used gear when you're first starting out because you'll probably want to downsize again after another 50 or so jumps. 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
maigul 0 #6 June 30, 2011 Windy, you'll be lucky to get 2 jumps in before it picks up. Stay out of the wind shadow behind the trees in the northern portion of the field. dont post an incident on the internet forums unless you know what you are talking about. The people who need to know, know. The people who don't...you get the idea. Respect their privacy please. Welcome to hawaii. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
