Ron 10 #26 May 18, 2010 QuoteYou have to have a static line instructor rating to hold the rope during exit, but only need a coach rating to teach and supervise those progression students in freefall. I don't know the logic behind this. Not that I agree, but the logic is that the student on FF is *supposed* to be able to save themselves and the coach is just there to watch and give advice. Nothing lifesaving is going on, while the rope is at a lifesaving portion of the program."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa126 0 #27 May 18, 2010 Thanks everyone for the information! I am planning on going to the DZ, but just wanted enough information so that I would have a clue as to what to even Ask! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #28 May 18, 2010 QuoteThanks everyone for the information! I am planning on going to the DZ, but just wanted enough information so that I would have a clue as to what to even Ask! While I understand not wanting to walk out and look like you don't have a clue..... It is worse to walk out and think you know what is going on. And instructors are used to taking people with ZERO knowledge and making them into skydivers.... So not knowing anything when you show up does not really matter. The WORSE type of student is the one that already 'knows' what they are doing because they read it on the internet from some guy with a cool user ID. Like I said in my first post to you.... Your best option is to talk to your local DZ folk and ignore what you are told here. As you can see.... We don't all agree on the subject and none of that really matters to your situation. I want you to enjoy your experience and not get confused in all the BS and get all wrapped up in the things that don't matter to 99% of the skydiving world and pretty much 100% of the students."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #29 May 18, 2010 QuoteThanks everyone for the information! I am planning on going to the DZ, but just wanted enough information so that I would have a clue as to what to even Ask! Easy! Ask "What do I have to do to become a skydiver?" Anything you get off here is more likely to confuse you than help."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ridestrong 1 #30 May 19, 2010 Quote Thanks everyone for the information! I am planning on going to the DZ, but just wanted enough information so that I would have a clue as to what to even Ask! Welcome to dz.com where people like to give you their '2 cents' and all the advice they can dish out right before telling you, 'you shouldn't ask for advice here'. Anyway, this is actually a great resource for 'everything skydiving', and there is nothing wrong with seeking information here, but it's true that your/the dz instructors should always be the final word.*I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #31 May 19, 2010 Quote ... I didn't want some other dudes balls in close proximity to my ass. homophobic, eh? Me thinks you protest to much! Hardly the thing I think of when I have a male tandem student. Why are you so focused on that?? steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa126 0 #32 May 21, 2010 Quote Quote The old AFF program had 7 levels. Following the ISP, you will have 8 levels for AFF. Melissa can find the ISP and AFF jump objectives in the Skydiver's Info Manual - CHapter 4 Free download at USPA http://www.uspa.org/USPAMembers/Downloads/tabid/84/Default.aspx DZ's might vary a bit from the curriculum there, so still it's best to drive 15 minutes and hang out and ask questions My first log book came today ... the best was when mom looked over "WHAT do you think you're going to be doing???" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #33 May 21, 2010 Quote Quote Quote The old AFF program had 7 levels. Following the ISP, you will have 8 levels for AFF. Melissa can find the ISP and AFF jump objectives in the Skydiver's Info Manual - CHapter 4 Free download at USPA http://www.uspa.org/USPAMembers/Downloads/tabid/84/Default.aspx DZ's might vary a bit from the curriculum there, so still it's best to drive 15 minutes and hang out and ask questions My first log book came today ... the best was when mom looked over "WHAT do you think you're going to be doing???" Careful where and when you say that from now on..."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ridestrong 1 #34 May 21, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Quote The old AFF program had 7 levels. Following the ISP, you will have 8 levels for AFF. Melissa can find the ISP and AFF jump objectives in the Skydiver's Info Manual - CHapter 4 Free download at USPA http://www.uspa.org/USPAMembers/Downloads/tabid/84/Default.aspx DZ's might vary a bit from the curriculum there, so still it's best to drive 15 minutes and hang out and ask questions My first log book came today ... the best was when mom looked over "WHAT do you think you're going to be doing???" Careful where and when you say that from now on... *I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluetwo 0 #35 June 2, 2010 There is so much info here! Thanks guys..._______________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa126 0 #36 June 4, 2010 Had my first jump yesterday!!! (a tandem while on vacation n ocmd), I was right, I am officially addicted. The worst part was being in the plane, I couldn't wait to just get out of it!!! Thank goodness I was doing a tandem, I was so overwhelmed I never even let go of the harness to put my hands out. Most of it is such a blur! I am glad that this first jump I could just enjoy it and let the technicals be taken care of by someone else... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #37 June 4, 2010 Congrats, welcome to the family ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KermieCorleone 0 #38 June 4, 2010 QuoteHad my first jump yesterday!!! (a tandem while on vacation n ocmd), I was right, I am officially addicted. The worst part was being in the plane, I couldn't wait to just get out of it!!! Thank goodness I was doing a tandem, I was so overwhelmed I never even let go of the harness to put my hands out. Most of it is such a blur! I am glad that this first jump I could just enjoy it and let the technicals be taken care of by someone else... congrats, you will get used to the plane ride up after you ride up a few more times and even then on some of the rougher ride up, you can see even the experienced jumpers start to tighten and double check their straps as we rock around on the way up LOL- Neil Never make assumptions! That harmless rectangle could be two triangles having sex ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa126 0 #39 June 4, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2ouFxozUZo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #40 June 4, 2010 Too ! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KermieCorleone 0 #41 June 4, 2010 Quotehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2ouFxozUZo you always tell your mom AFTER you jump ... even now I only call me mum when I am leaving the DZ ...- Neil Never make assumptions! That harmless rectangle could be two triangles having sex ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hug1 0 #42 June 4, 2010 Nice skydive, Devil Dog. Welcome to the DARK SIDE. Semper FiC. Huggins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa126 0 #43 June 6, 2010 thank you!!! i'm doing another tandem in July... then if I learn to trust myself I'll sign up for my AFF Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dreaming13000 1 #44 June 9, 2010 good luck with this addiction! It is awesome, but consuming! 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
Melissa126 0 #45 June 9, 2010 Thank you! I've already stopped all my meaningless spending, and if that means pb&j for awhile it's totally worth it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jon211 0 #46 June 25, 2010 Congrats on the first jump. I just started my AFF at sky's the limit. Highly recommend it. Im going for my cat c jump on sunday. Everytime I've been it's been an absolute awesome time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa126 0 #47 June 26, 2010 Thanks! A friend of mine is doing her first tandem at STL today... soo of course I used that as an excsue to sign myself up for another tandem too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ridestrong 1 #48 June 27, 2010 Forget about another tandem and just sign up for AFF... you'll bang it out!*I am not afraid of dying... I am afraid of missing life.* ----Disclaimer: I don't know shit about skydiving.---- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melissa126 0 #49 June 27, 2010 I'm not sure if I trust myself enough yet... still just enjoying the ride! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluetwo 0 #50 July 1, 2010 If your home dropzone does anything like mine you wont really have to trust yourself on the important things. Like landing for example; that's something someone on the other end of a radio will do for you and if they're experienced they will probably talk you into a nice stand up landing and have you do some turns and stuff to build your confidence in the equipment. Last weekend after my jump I realized that even though I jumped with an instructor I'd never jumped with before everything went fine. It wasn't like I was looking to this guy for the nod on every little part of the jump. I just knew that I had my equipment and was ready to fly. Looking back I realize that I climbed out of the plane, went from the step to hanging on the wing strut then let go just like that was something completely normal to do. I said to myself: of course you'd climb out and drop off the plane. _______________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
