femjumper 0 #1 March 10, 2006 I have researched the local laws since moving to this state.. Did I mention I want to move back to Texas? I understand its tandom 1st.. no exceptions.. which is fine by me.. But where do i go from there??? Sharon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkiD_PL8 0 #2 March 10, 2006 Actually you have options outside of tandem for your first jump. Here is the list of DZ's in virginia, call some of them and find one you like and go out and check it out. Clicky! Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #3 March 10, 2006 QuoteI have researched the local laws since moving to this state.. Did I mention I want to move back to Texas? I understand its tandom 1st.. no exceptions.. which is fine by me.. But where do i go from there??? Sharon What exactly do you want to do? Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonRose 0 #4 March 10, 2006 QuoteI have researched the local laws since moving to this state.. Did I mention I want to move back to Texas? I understand its tandom 1st.. no exceptions.. which is fine by me.. But where do i go from there??? Sharon Ummm... I think we have to take care of your virginity on the ground first... Go to your local DZ they will be able to help!!! Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #5 March 10, 2006 Starting out on dz.com was your first mistake. You are doomed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jasonRose 0 #6 March 10, 2006 QuoteStarting out on dz.com was your first mistake. You are doomed! Some day I will have the best staff in the world!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thanatos340 1 #7 March 10, 2006 QuoteUmmm... I think we have to take care of your virginity on the ground first... That is NOT true!! That can also be taken care of in the plane on the ride to altitude. Seriously.. Tandem is not absolutely require to be first. There are several Training methods available. Talk to you LOCAL dropzone and they will tell you which options they offer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #8 March 10, 2006 QuoteUmmm... I think we have to take care of your virginity on the ground first... Now *I* know that's just not true... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IanHarrop 41 #9 March 10, 2006 First you need to post a picture of your self so we can make proper recommendations as to where you should be jumping."Where troubles melt like lemon drops, away above the chimney tops, that's where you'll find me" Dorothy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUPERConnie 0 #10 March 10, 2006 Come on you guys....haven't you told this gal, that a sky virgin's first time tandem jump is free, if she does it naked? None of the t-shirts or shorts over the rig count. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #11 March 10, 2006 You resemble that Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SUPERConnie 0 #12 March 10, 2006 Also required is a case of beer & smoke. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #13 March 10, 2006 QuoteCome on you guys....haven't you told this gal, that a sky virgin's first time tandem jump is free, if she does it naked? None of the t-shirts or shorts over the rig count. What do you think we are a like a bunch rabid dogs, desprate to get any woman naked oogle at them.. Oh, Wait most of us are... not me of course... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
femjumper 0 #14 March 11, 2006 WOW,, I think Ill answer all the questions in 1 reply if that is okay? As for being a virgin... cough, cough, cough, lost that yrs ago. Some of yall asked what I am wanting in this adventure I'm about to become apart of, Just to be able to jump.. Once would be great. Anymore then that,,Yeah Ill be hooked Which is what I am very much wanting.. Been watching yall drop from the clouds for yrs.. Now its my turn to get on the "band wagon" and take the leep.. S. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #15 March 11, 2006 QuoteWOW,, I think Ill answer all the questions in 1 reply if that is okay? As for being a virgin... cough, cough, cough, lost that yrs ago. Some of yall asked what I am wanting in this adventure I'm about to become apart of, Just to be able to jump.. Once would be great. Anymore then that,,Yeah Ill be hooked Which is what I am very much wanting.. Been watching yall drop from the clouds for yrs.. Now its my turn to get on the "band wagon" and take the leep.. S. Just once is never enough, the best way to find out if this is really for you is to go to a dz and do a tandem jump. You'll know long before your feet touch the ground if it's for you or not. If it is finding instruction is the easy part. Affording your new hobby is a totally different story... Virginity is optional... The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
femjumper 0 #16 March 11, 2006 Kinda like tata chips? lol Yeah I know you cant get hooked in 1 or 2 jumps... And your right; Ill know on the 1st jump I'll know if this is something I will ever want to do again.. As for $$$ hell I cant take it with me.. Might as well have fun with it now!!! S. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #17 March 11, 2006 QuoteKinda like tata chips? lol Yeah I know you cant get hooked in 1 or 2 jumps... And your right; Ill know on the 1st jump I'll know if this is something I will ever want to do again.. As for $$$ hell I cant take it with me.. Might as well have fun with it now!!! S. Don't fool yourself... I was hooked on the first jump, and I'm sure many others were too... So, find yourself a dz and head out there tomorrow or Sunday and take a look around, if they aren't too busy you might even get your first jump that day...The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #18 March 11, 2006 QuoteDon't fool yourself... I was hooked on the first jump, and I'm sure many others were too... So, find yourself a dz and head out there tomorrow or Sunday and take a look around, if they aren't too busy you might even get your first jump that day... And to boot tomorrow is Safety day across the US... which means that there will likely be more great information floating around then then normal weekends. Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yamtx73 0 #19 March 11, 2006 There's another good reason to show up tomorrow, pick up some additional information...The only naturals in this sport shit thru feathers... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squink 0 #20 March 11, 2006 Ok, I don't know how it works in the US. But in Canada, you can jump tandem or by yourself the first time. I did tandem, the first three. I wouldn't have had it any other way. There is something about being in freefall your first time with someone who has done it thousands of times that does wonders. I say go tandem, but that is just my 2 cents. ...the door was open SKYDIVERGIRLS.COM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #21 March 11, 2006 Quotedo you think we are a like a bunch rabid dogs Nice avatar Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #22 March 11, 2006 QuoteQuotedo you think we are a like a bunch rabid dogs Nice avatar I assure you Karma is current on all of her shots... Not only that she's a girl... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superman32 0 #23 March 11, 2006 Hooked from the second I step out the door Now, it's like crack Inveniam Viam aut Faciam I'm back biatches! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #24 March 11, 2006 QuoteI understand its tandom 1st.. no exceptions.. which is fine by me.. A friend of mine says, "Who would you rather have as your tandem master? The guy with 4 cutaways or the guy with zero ?" The answer is, "The person with the most experience in dealing with emergency situations successfully." Do a tandem. That person has more experience than you after doing a first-jump course. Relax and enjoy your first. There is plenty of time to do the FJC later. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #25 March 11, 2006 I agree with all of these people... you should do a tandem for your first jump. Of course I didn't but most people should. Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites