mailin 0 #1 December 7, 2003 Hey all, My mother just called to tell me that they're stumped on what to get me this year (I'm not used to getting things I actually 'want' for christmas so I buy them for myself. If I didn't I'd end up with yet another blender for christmas - who cooks now a days anyway? ) So she asked me what I'd like. I told her something to do with skydiving. The DZ is too far away from her to buy me jump tickets... and I'm not starting AFF until March or April due to all this f__king snow. (again, not bitter at being stuck in the house for 2 days - not at all ) So I thought since I have nothing skydiving related I would have her order me something I could use during AFF - something that would be great to start with. I was thinking along the lines or gloves, goggles, alti etc. but I've no idea if thats even appropriate. Any ideas? JenniferArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
QuickDraw 0 #2 December 7, 2003 Quote I was thinking along the lines or gloves, goggles, alti etc. Add helmet, suit, pro-track, its all used later on. -- Hope you don't die. -- I'm fucking winning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #3 December 7, 2003 haha - not willing to put mom and dad in the hole for this one - great ideas though. I want to be able to go to aff and be able to use this gift asap - figure I can get an alti there obviously - but the gloves and goggles would probably be best to start with.... whatcha think? jenniferArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #4 December 7, 2003 Quote haha - not willing to put mom and dad in the hole for this one - great ideas though. I want to be able to go to aff and be able to use this gift asap - figure I can get an alti there obviously - but the gloves and goggles would probably be best to start with.... whatcha think? jennifer you gonna need skydiving t-shirts too!! JumpScars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AirMail 0 #5 December 7, 2003 Your AFF instructors might not let you wear gloves at first. It all depends on what the budget is. My first purchases were goggles and an alti.-- It's never too late to have a happy childhood. Postal Rodriguez, Muff 3342 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #6 December 7, 2003 Quote you gonna need skydiving t-shirts too!! Jump Already hit up friends for those - I won't be without :) Quote Your AFF instructors might not let you wear gloves at first. It all depends on what the budget is. My first purchases were goggles and an alti. Goggles it is then! Thanks for the help.... now to find a site to purchase them from.... specifically what should someone look at when purchasing goggles for the first time.... (clueless newbie here) JenniferArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sabre97 0 #7 December 7, 2003 I think the alti was a good idea. You will always need one. Plus most will not put the folks in the hole. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightingale 0 #8 December 7, 2003 your own helmet! they're expensive... but better than wearing all the nasty ones the school has. I'm looking at one of the bonehead ones for myself. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #9 December 7, 2003 great ideas everyone! Keep 'em coming Arianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aprilcat 0 #10 December 7, 2003 Oh! This is an easy one. Since they ASKED you what you want tell them to call the gear shop at your dropzone and leave some $$$ on account for you and you can pick up what you need when you need it. Even $50 will come in handy! Blue skies. www.aprilsLens.com Camelot II, the Electric Boogaloo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #11 December 7, 2003 why the hell didn't I think of that?? I was thinking "hey, they could get me an online gift certificate or something" but it would be best if they could leave it at the dz for me. And they can call instead of driving half a day for that! Great advice! Thanks JenniferArianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kramer 0 #12 December 7, 2003 Ask them for a plane ticket to Florida so you can do AFF sooner than 3-4 months. -Kramer The FAKE KRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMER!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
