Just finished AFF

[DallasR 0]

Hey all! My name is Dallas and as of today I finished my AFF at The Parachute Center and did my first solo jump, it was absolutely amazing! I will be back down this weekend and many more to come as I'm trying to watch, listen, do, and learn as much as possible while working towards my A license. Right now I'm just stoked to try and jump as much as I possibly can and move forward toward my A license! I would love to hear any tricks, tips, or advice from all you much more experienced jumpers on the stuff I should be focusing on and practicing in free fall and under canopy that is considered essential to me progressing! Thanks so much in advance for any help that's given!

[joelgibson 0]

gratz!

SCR 15113
USPA Coach-C
Hellfish 1004

[GooniesKid 0]

Wow...

So where's our beer?

[skymama 37]

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

[DallasR 0]

Thanks for the encouragement! I will definitely ask around and see if anyone does a canopy course at The Parachute Center. Any tips on stuff I should work on during free fall or is the A license card a pretty good thing to go off of as far as what to learn?

[DallasR 0]

Unfortunately I'm underage and can't buy beer, you have my sincerest apologies!

[GooniesKid 0]

DallasR

Thanks for the encouragement! I will definitely ask around and see if anyone does a canopy course at The Parachute Center. Any tips on stuff I should work on during free fall or is the A license card a pretty good thing to go off of as far as what to learn?

Well that A license will be your gateway for continual learning. .it never stops.

[GooniesKid 0]

DallasR

Unfortunately I'm underage and can't buy beer, you have my sincerest apologies!

So you're underaged? What, mommy and daddy paying for your expensive hobby now?

[BigMikeH77 0]

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So you're underaged? What, mommy and daddy paying for your expensive hobby now?

Jerk.

[GooniesKid 0]

BigMikeH77

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So you're underaged? What, mommy and daddy paying for your expensive hobby now?

Jerk.

I"m just kidding...or am i?

[DallasR 0]

Haha it's all good no my mommy and daddy are not paying for my expensive hobby now, I actually didn't even tell them I was doing it they don't really understand paying so much to jump out of a perfectly good airplane just for the fun of it haha. I actually worked for 3 years and saved up until I could afford to do it and didn't have something else I needed to pay for.

[NorrinRadd 0]

DallasR

Haha it's all good no my mommy and daddy are not paying for my expensive hobby now, I actually didn't even tell them I was doing it they don't really understand paying so much to jump out of a perfectly good airplane just for the fun of it haha. I actually worked for 3 years and saved up until I could afford to do it and didn't have something else I needed to pay for.

Noice!

Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

[Karen89 0]

My daddy paid for my 2nd tandem. It was my 23rd birthday present! Best birthday present ever!

I've paid for the rest of the jumps. Though...my birthday is in August and I'm hinting for a helmet....hmmmm...

[gregpso 1]

well done A thing of beauty. post vids

I tend to be a bit different. enjoyed my time in the sport or is it an industry these days ??

[DallasR 0]

As requested I've tried posting video about 5 times and it hasn't worked any of the times I'll keep working on it though so you can all enjoy my floundering attempts to skydive haha

[ReluctantStool 0]

Just create a youtube account. Congratulations on passing AFF. I can tell you this.....That damn Cat D was a bitch for me. Damn potato chipping and shit!!!! Blue Skies bro....

ZEUS Skydive Team....FSL Rookie Class

[GooniesKid 0]

DallasR

Haha it's all good no my mommy and daddy are not paying for my expensive hobby now, I actually didn't even tell them I was doing it they don't really understand paying so much to jump out of a perfectly good airplane just for the fun of it haha. I actually worked for 3 years and saved up until I could afford to do it and didn't have something else I needed to pay for.

That sir, i can respect. props to you for paying your way. It builds character.

So now let's talk about that beer!

[C.Stanley 0]

Awesome, congrats

[DallasR 0]

Alright so here's a link to the video from my last 4 jumps! I've also uploaded the video to the video section for those of you who prefer that method of viewing As you can tell I had some trouble with my turns but jumps 6 and 7 were absolutely amazing thanks to my awesome instructor! Any who enjoy and constructive criticism is always welcome, just don't be to harsh I'm just a beginner! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkVq0G0cdfk

[NorrinRadd 0]

I am in no position to offer criticism or advice. All I can say is that was awesome and I am really looking forward to finishing my own! Well done, sir! I would say I am a little jealous, but I am not really... should be finished mine in a couple months, if all goes to plan.
Congratulations!

Why drive myself crazy trying to be normal, when I am already at crazy?

[Toddnkaya1 0]

Great video!!I'd say you look real relaxed in the air, and your way ready.
I have yet to to do my tandem , so take it for what it is. I have watched a ton of AFF on YouTube though. How about doing a few coached jumps? Good luck, and thanks for the kick ass vid!