MickPatch 57 #1 Posted August 26, 2020 Hi all thanks for letting me join and benefit from reading the collective wisdom contained in these forums. I am an "Oldie Newbie". 35 years ago I did a basic freefall back in my Army days at JSPC Bad Lipespringge, qualified for freefall after static line but a sudden posting meant I never got to continue. Now at 56 years old, the kids have flown the nest, the divorce (and financial ruin) is behind me. So more than 20 years after first setting on the path (wife told me she was pregnant with the first the day I was going to book) I have scheduled an AFF course. Rules in the UK mean I cant do it here so heading to Spain in November. I know I am really old for starting so, having passively read advice on here I am doing regular instructed yoga with a skydive aware yoga instructor, have my first tunnel session the week after next, am running three times a week and have so far lost 4kg (am not overly heavy but know I need to be fitter). All advice really welcomed from the knowledgable but it will be checked with my instructor. Blue Skies Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,517 #2 August 26, 2020 Welcome to the sport! I’m 65, so you’re by no means too old to skydive. And enjoy your Spanish vacation. Regardless of whether you actually enjoy skydiving, the Increased fitness will reward you with energy Wendy P. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
