Newbie 0 #1 March 15, 2002 Hi all - booked my AFF for May in Empuria and have been reading as much as i can get my hands on online.....was just wondering if any of you guys out there had any advice/links with specific regards to doing AFF, how to cope, common problems, things to make sure i look out for etc.Again this is a fairly open ended question, but i guess im just looking for some fairly open ended advice.Needless to say im SO excited i cannot wait to get out there! Thanks to anyone that can offer any advice/links/guidance, its all much appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #2 March 15, 2002 one word ...relax...and do what your instructors tell yaand most of all HAVE FUN!!!!GOOD LUCK!if ya can't dodge it RAMM it!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DENGOPHER 0 #3 March 15, 2002 relax good advice and a good place to start..good body position.. (arch) don't kick your legs you are not swimming.. just do what the instructor tells you to and most of all have fun!!! you will love it!!!!just jump!!!gopher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #4 March 15, 2002 One bit of advice: go to the Surf Inn....RemsterMuff 914 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbie 0 #5 March 15, 2002 thanks all - yeah as easy as it sounds i know the relaxing part (at least on that first jump) will not be something that comes straight away. Also, heard about the Surf Inn, Rem, will definitely check it a "few" times, im sure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #6 March 15, 2002 RELAX and remember that parachutes are designed to open!If something happens......go to plan "B"Have FUN and keep in mind that it's all about YOU.CheersIt only takes a little pixie dust...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mwthomsen 0 #7 March 15, 2002 Newbie,Here is an idea that might help you relax and arch properly. The arch doesn't come from your back, but from your hips. To get the proper feeling (do in private), stand 8 inches or so from a wall and push your hips towards the wall. If you keep your shoulders over your feet you will begin to feel what the arch should feel like.Have fun and breath,Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christopherm 0 #8 March 15, 2002 Open your parachute befor you hit the ground. -So, how hard is the ground?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #9 March 15, 2002 Breath..Blue Skies and Smooth Rides!! http://www.aahit.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #10 March 15, 2002 Arching? Think "cha ching" or better yet........Shwing! Ye ole pelvic thrust! You do know how to do that right? LMAO(me thinks I need more coffee...)It only takes a little pixie dust...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NathanL100 0 #11 March 15, 2002 Once your on to level 2,3,4 etc.. try to pound out as many jumps in a day as possible so that what you learned on the previous jump is still fresh in your mind and your more relaxed. Have fun and Blue Ones,NathanA# 39553 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEB6363 0 #12 March 15, 2002 I think I said this before......Pull, Pull, and PullBlue Skies, have a great time.:::OK, Canopy is Open, No Traffic Around, .. Why are these "Extra" Lines Draping Down??, Damn! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #13 March 15, 2002 There is a good possibility that your shoes will come off in Free Fall. After exit reach down and grab your shoes to make sure they don't fall off............I am so joking......lol..............Slow is Smooth and Smooth is Fast..........Relax........"I know I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing" -- socrates Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #14 March 15, 2002 That's PLain old MEAN SEBAZZ!!!!!I would hate to be the JM on the one....Make up your own ending,let me know just how you feel.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #15 March 15, 2002 lummy just keep runing in your little square and no one wil bother you!!!!if ya can't dodge it RAM IT !!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #16 March 15, 2002 Allocate money for good beer......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albatross 0 #17 March 15, 2002 Relax and try to keep very current. The more jumps that you can make is a short period of time and not get metally or physically tired the better.God bless us and God Bless AmericaAlbatross Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #18 March 15, 2002 Evaluate your current relationships and your money. Kiss them goodbye or stop now before it is too late... there is no turning back.chopchopPD makes canopies all day long, you only have one life, when in doubt, cut away... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #19 March 15, 2002 Welcome Newbie,I too have booked my AFF for this May. I will be doing this in Florida. I have received the same advice you are getting. The common theme is relax and have fun. I think we're supposed to also pack an extra pair of underwear. I am really psyched about it also. My plan is to really take it seriously, concentrate and learn everything I possibly can. Let's face it, this is one activity you don't want to be just mediocre at! If you want to be mediocre, study algebra.Good luck.Skydivers...they're just plain cool!Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #20 March 15, 2002 Whatcha trying to say there???Make up your own ending,let me know just how you feel.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #21 March 15, 2002 QuoteThat's PLain old MEAN SEBAZZ!!!!!Hehehehe......I know......lol.......I said I was kidding....I say to other JM's students all the time...Tom Berg{TEB6363} and I have had those students...So ARCH YOU WORTHLESS MAGGOT!!"I know I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing" -- socrates Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #22 March 15, 2002 I think it would be even more funny if a "Ringer " student did it to the instructors :)Make up your own ending,let me know just how you feel.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #23 March 15, 2002 ROTFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!What kind of remark is that? Shame, but funny.J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TEB6363 0 #24 March 15, 2002 SEB,I thought we agreed to pass him for successfully completing his free fly/sit fly skydive. I'm glad he had video, I did not believe it myself for a while.After a while it is "please arch you worthless maggot":::OK, Canopy is Open, No Traffic Around, .. Why are these "Extra" Lines Draping Down??, Damn! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
