fastmartin2002 0 #1 May 22, 2002 i just completed my third tandem in april and i am truly addicted to freefall. would it be a good idea to progress to aff.im still concerned about altitude awareness and actually being able to do the necessary things to get my ass back on the ground safely. also, a big issue is the closest dz to my home is about 200 miles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #2 May 22, 2002 If you don't pull yourself on AFF, your instructors will . I suggest you go to the DZ and stay there for a week or 2 (if you can). There's no tomorrow - you ain't gonna live it for me - The Offspring Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bhale 0 #3 May 22, 2002 I am one of the biggest advocate's of AFF. My DZ is one of the few around (in Texas) that does not require tandems.While I think tandems are good, especially if you are not real sure about pursuing the sport, AFF is the most efficient way to learn to skydive. With quality training, you should have no worries about being able to complete the learning objectives, including finding your way to the DZ.It is unfortunate about the distance to the DZ. Save your money, and try to knock out the program in a couple of weekends. Spend the whole weekend at the DZ. Just remember, you will tire mentally before physically. Pay attention, and be safe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #4 May 22, 2002 QuoteIf you don't pull yourself on AFF, your instructors willFor the most part but don't count on it Everyone is ultimately responsible for themselves.Sebazz........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tigra 0 #5 May 22, 2002 Welcome to the sport. You tried it, you liked it and you want more. AFF or AFP is the next step. You will go through a much more comprehensive "ground school" before making your first AFF jump. And although you will be deploying and landing your own parachute, you will not be alone in freefall. For your first couple of jumps, at least one jumpmaster will be holding on to you until you deploy your main parachute. You will have at least one jumpmaster in the air with you for all of your student freefall jumps, and will most likely have a radio to help you land for all your student jumps as well.As far as the distance to your nearest dz, well, I hope you like to camp! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gale 0 #6 May 22, 2002 I'm just a student here, but I thought the point of the aff dives was to learn altitude awareness. (among other things, obviously) That's what it's there for. I'm not sure what other people think about this but I would say you don't know if you can do it until you try. Trust and listen to your instructors, they will help you acheive your goals. I repeat, I'm just a student. Talk to your instructors.GaleIsn't life the strangest thing you've ever seen? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #7 May 22, 2002 Ok, in that case, if you don't, your instructors should There's no tomorrow - you ain't gonna live it for me - The Offspring Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #8 May 22, 2002 If we like youFor the new guy:Welcome to the sport. Learning to skydive will require patience and patience. If you stick it out it can be one of the most rewarding things you ever did for yourself.........Sebazz........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #9 May 22, 2002 Quote If you stick it out it can be one of the most rewarding things You been at the beers again?? - IT IS !! Hold on, that was one hell of a stupid question !! There's no tomorrow - you ain't gonna live it for me - The Offspring Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChromeBoy 0 #10 May 22, 2002 Like Sebazz said. Except I think it is THE most rewarding things you can do for yourself. I love it, I love it, I love it, I love it, I love it, I love it, I love it, I love it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Sebazz1 2 #11 May 22, 2002 What is wrong with me? It will be hands down the best thing you will ever do for yourself! Go Jump Baby!!Sebazz........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites quade 4 #12 May 22, 2002 QuoteOk, in that case, if you don't, your instructors should I'm hoping that by using the smily face you actually are aware that if the student doesn't pull and past a certain altitude;1) The instructor should deploy his own main and wave bye-bye to the student.2) The student is on his own.The skydiving community just lost an instructor within the last month and it appears as if he was trying to save the student. Commendable on one hand, but not really proper procedure.quadehttp://futurecam.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites hisgoofyness 0 #13 May 22, 2002 that is exactly what i did...I had a couple of static lines in the air force, and decided i wanted moreinstead of jupmping right in to AFF i decided to do a tandem to make sure i would have no issues with freefallwell as i thought... immediately after that one tandem, i decided AFF was the only way to goit took me several months to come up with the cash, but i waited until i could pay for the whole course, i am in the middle of AFF now, and having the time of my lifeJust Do Ithisgoofyness "650 acres of grass and 5 acres of pavement, why did you land on the taxiway..." RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skybytch 273 #14 May 22, 2002 AFF a good idea? Oh Yeah. It's the next logical step, especially since you said you are already addicted to freefall! Don't stress what you don't know right now; you'll learn the survival skills during your student jumps, and you'll be absolutely amazed at what you can do that you don't know you can do right now. If you're already hanging out here at dropzone.com you have an excellent resource for getting your questions answered when you can't be at the dz. I would highly recommend staying the whole weekend at the dz and camping out there instead of getting a motel while doing your student jumps; use the evenings to pick your instructors brains over a beer or other cold drink.Welcome to our wonderfully crazy world! pull & flare,lisa"Try not. Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda sez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shark 0 #15 May 22, 2002 ...and pretty soon you'll be moving into the crack house... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rgoper 0 #16 May 22, 2002 **1) The instructor should deploy his own main and wave bye-bye to the student.2) The student is on his own.The skydiving community just lost an instructor within the last month and it appears as if he was trying to save the student. Commendable on one hand, but not really proper procedure.**Quade:that needed to be said, i'm glad someone had the courage to say it, my hat is off to you sir. new sky divers, listen, and remember these words, they are words to live by, literally.Richard"Gravity Is My Friend" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites KATO33 0 #17 May 24, 2002 Well if you don't want to drive 200 mil just start doing crack.You will get the same result no money no old friends no wife.A truly addictive sport Sometimes when I haven't jumped in a while I open up my gear bag just to smell it .Blue Skies Black Death Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Sebazz1 2 #11 May 22, 2002 What is wrong with me? It will be hands down the best thing you will ever do for yourself! Go Jump Baby!!Sebazz........ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #12 May 22, 2002 QuoteOk, in that case, if you don't, your instructors should I'm hoping that by using the smily face you actually are aware that if the student doesn't pull and past a certain altitude;1) The instructor should deploy his own main and wave bye-bye to the student.2) The student is on his own.The skydiving community just lost an instructor within the last month and it appears as if he was trying to save the student. Commendable on one hand, but not really proper procedure.quadehttp://futurecam.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hisgoofyness 0 #13 May 22, 2002 that is exactly what i did...I had a couple of static lines in the air force, and decided i wanted moreinstead of jupmping right in to AFF i decided to do a tandem to make sure i would have no issues with freefallwell as i thought... immediately after that one tandem, i decided AFF was the only way to goit took me several months to come up with the cash, but i waited until i could pay for the whole course, i am in the middle of AFF now, and having the time of my lifeJust Do Ithisgoofyness "650 acres of grass and 5 acres of pavement, why did you land on the taxiway..." RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #14 May 22, 2002 AFF a good idea? Oh Yeah. It's the next logical step, especially since you said you are already addicted to freefall! Don't stress what you don't know right now; you'll learn the survival skills during your student jumps, and you'll be absolutely amazed at what you can do that you don't know you can do right now. If you're already hanging out here at dropzone.com you have an excellent resource for getting your questions answered when you can't be at the dz. I would highly recommend staying the whole weekend at the dz and camping out there instead of getting a motel while doing your student jumps; use the evenings to pick your instructors brains over a beer or other cold drink.Welcome to our wonderfully crazy world! pull & flare,lisa"Try not. Do or do not. There is no try." - Yoda sez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #15 May 22, 2002 ...and pretty soon you'll be moving into the crack house... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgoper 0 #16 May 22, 2002 **1) The instructor should deploy his own main and wave bye-bye to the student.2) The student is on his own.The skydiving community just lost an instructor within the last month and it appears as if he was trying to save the student. Commendable on one hand, but not really proper procedure.**Quade:that needed to be said, i'm glad someone had the courage to say it, my hat is off to you sir. new sky divers, listen, and remember these words, they are words to live by, literally.Richard"Gravity Is My Friend" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO33 0 #17 May 24, 2002 Well if you don't want to drive 200 mil just start doing crack.You will get the same result no money no old friends no wife.A truly addictive sport Sometimes when I haven't jumped in a while I open up my gear bag just to smell it .Blue Skies Black Death Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
