New guy here in Virginia

[Wannabee 0]

New to the board and getting introduced to skydiving.

I'm a big active guy (military), I was 272# in June and now at 256# thanks to my doctor and specialist.

This wasn't even a possibility for me a month ago as I couldn't lose weight. Now that the problem is figured out after years, and I'm on my way to losing the weight to jump at 230#. I can't wait to jump for my first time tandem and I am sure AFF will follow.

I have been reading as much information as I can from USPA SIM and this site. There is lots of knowledge to learn.

Credit for the drive to meet this goal goes to a friend after seeing the amazing pics of free fall taken from her and her boyfriends cameras. Unreal and looks like a rush. I hope she is able to go on my first jump it would be awesome!

[mkelly3078 0]

Welcome. I'm a student too and wish you the best of luck. You'll make it if you want it.

[Trafficdiver 8]

Best of luck in your journey. Sounds like you've come along way already. Hope to see you in the sky soon!

[cjsgrlsx3 0]

I am also a Virginia jumper! This sport is like nothing else! What dz are you planning on doing your first jump?

[skymama 37]

Welcome to the forums! I hope you are able to reach your weight goal before the cold weather sets in. Best of 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

[Wannabee 0]

Suffolk is the DZ, hope to see you all in the sky soon!

[cjsgrlsx3 0]

I am also a Suffolk jumper......see you around sometime!