Brian1 0 #1 April 21, 2006 Hello all, The last time I jumped was in Oct. 05 I was in a static line program with about 8 jumps. Due to starting a new job I have been unable to jump. Any suggestions whether to continue the static line progression or cross over to a AFF program because all the first time anxiety I know is going to be there. I work in a helicopter now so I have the want to jump when we are flying I always look out and think " I wish I could jump here" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bigway 4 #2 April 21, 2006 Static line sucks dude. Get into AFF and have some control over everything. The only things that should do static line are little action toys. Enjoy, dont be scared, skydiving is easy! .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites dropdeded 0 #3 April 21, 2006 Im a lowtimer so no advice worth giving. You doing the "Flight Nurse" thing?? Hoping thats in my future. dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brian1 0 #4 April 21, 2006 I am doing the Flight Nurse job and I love it the best job I have ever had. Don't give up and good luck to you if that is what you want to do.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Orange1 0 #5 April 21, 2006 "little action toy" speaking I did SL till first freefall then switched to AFF, cos I was impatient. I reckon that if you really know you want to do this, which you obviously do, switch to AFF. You have an advantage over a first timer having already done 8 exits and landings on your own, now go (decent) freefall and find out what it's really all about Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites steve1 5 #6 April 21, 2006 There's nothing wrong with static line. Make a couple more, then you'll probably be cleared for a hop and pop. Everyone trained that way before AFF came along. It's a proven system and it seems a cheaper way to get started jumping....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Airman1270 0 #7 April 21, 2006 QuoteThere's nothing wrong with static line... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Ditto Steve. AFF doesn't necessarily suck, but the static-line program is just fine. An added bonus is that, after you've graduated and are becoming more experienced you won't start to freak out because you're at 5000' and haven't begun the break-off yet. You'll be able to do hop 'n' pops on low ceiling days while the AFF grads stay on the ground. Cheers, Jon S. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites scrublink 0 #8 April 21, 2006 Good to have you back. Go to the DZ that you feel most comfortable with. I don't know where in Alabama you are from but there is a great little DZ that offers static line down there with friendly helpful people that will keep you on track to becoming a safe and competent skydiver. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites waltappel 1 #9 April 21, 2006 QuoteHello all, The last time I jumped was in Oct. 05 I was in a static line program with about 8 jumps. Due to starting a new job I have been unable to jump. Any suggestions whether to continue the static line progression or cross over to a AFF program because all the first time anxiety I know is going to be there. I work in a helicopter now so I have the want to jump when we are flying I always look out and think " I wish I could jump here" Sorry I don't have a better answer, but it really depends on you. For some people, static line is a far better way to go than AFF. For many, though, AFF is nice because you don't have to deal with the stability problems that many face doing short delays. Also, static line may well end up being cheaper. Since you are used to static line already, I'd say continue with that and if it doesn't work out for you, switch to AFF. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freelyflyn71 0 #10 April 22, 2006 If this helps, I learned through Static Line Progression...and if I could do it over again, I'd go with AFF. I made 20 jumps in 1997, quit due to a divorce, and made it back to jumping last summer. When I went to Skydive The Farm after moving to GA, they started me off with recurrent AFF jumps...what a difference that made! I learned more in 3 AFF jumps than I did in 10 jumps at my old DZ! A lot had to do with the quality of instruction I received at The Farm...(thanks Mike G.!) but you will have more advanced skills learning through AFF at the 20 jump point, than you would staying with Static Line...IMHO. The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat. 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bigway 4 #2 April 21, 2006 Static line sucks dude. Get into AFF and have some control over everything. The only things that should do static line are little action toys. Enjoy, dont be scared, skydiving is easy! .Karnage Krew Gear Store . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #3 April 21, 2006 Im a lowtimer so no advice worth giving. You doing the "Flight Nurse" thing?? Hoping thats in my future. dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian1 0 #4 April 21, 2006 I am doing the Flight Nurse job and I love it the best job I have ever had. Don't give up and good luck to you if that is what you want to do.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange1 0 #5 April 21, 2006 "little action toy" speaking I did SL till first freefall then switched to AFF, cos I was impatient. I reckon that if you really know you want to do this, which you obviously do, switch to AFF. You have an advantage over a first timer having already done 8 exits and landings on your own, now go (decent) freefall and find out what it's really all about Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve1 5 #6 April 21, 2006 There's nothing wrong with static line. Make a couple more, then you'll probably be cleared for a hop and pop. Everyone trained that way before AFF came along. It's a proven system and it seems a cheaper way to get started jumping....Steve1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Airman1270 0 #7 April 21, 2006 QuoteThere's nothing wrong with static line... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Ditto Steve. AFF doesn't necessarily suck, but the static-line program is just fine. An added bonus is that, after you've graduated and are becoming more experienced you won't start to freak out because you're at 5000' and haven't begun the break-off yet. You'll be able to do hop 'n' pops on low ceiling days while the AFF grads stay on the ground. Cheers, Jon S. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites scrublink 0 #8 April 21, 2006 Good to have you back. Go to the DZ that you feel most comfortable with. I don't know where in Alabama you are from but there is a great little DZ that offers static line down there with friendly helpful people that will keep you on track to becoming a safe and competent skydiver. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites waltappel 1 #9 April 21, 2006 QuoteHello all, The last time I jumped was in Oct. 05 I was in a static line program with about 8 jumps. Due to starting a new job I have been unable to jump. Any suggestions whether to continue the static line progression or cross over to a AFF program because all the first time anxiety I know is going to be there. I work in a helicopter now so I have the want to jump when we are flying I always look out and think " I wish I could jump here" Sorry I don't have a better answer, but it really depends on you. For some people, static line is a far better way to go than AFF. For many, though, AFF is nice because you don't have to deal with the stability problems that many face doing short delays. Also, static line may well end up being cheaper. Since you are used to static line already, I'd say continue with that and if it doesn't work out for you, switch to AFF. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites freelyflyn71 0 #10 April 22, 2006 If this helps, I learned through Static Line Progression...and if I could do it over again, I'd go with AFF. I made 20 jumps in 1997, quit due to a divorce, and made it back to jumping last summer. When I went to Skydive The Farm after moving to GA, they started me off with recurrent AFF jumps...what a difference that made! I learned more in 3 AFF jumps than I did in 10 jumps at my old DZ! A lot had to do with the quality of instruction I received at The Farm...(thanks Mike G.!) but you will have more advanced skills learning through AFF at the 20 jump point, than you would staying with Static Line...IMHO. The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat. 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
scrublink 0 #8 April 21, 2006 Good to have you back. Go to the DZ that you feel most comfortable with. I don't know where in Alabama you are from but there is a great little DZ that offers static line down there with friendly helpful people that will keep you on track to becoming a safe and competent skydiver. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #9 April 21, 2006 QuoteHello all, The last time I jumped was in Oct. 05 I was in a static line program with about 8 jumps. Due to starting a new job I have been unable to jump. Any suggestions whether to continue the static line progression or cross over to a AFF program because all the first time anxiety I know is going to be there. I work in a helicopter now so I have the want to jump when we are flying I always look out and think " I wish I could jump here" Sorry I don't have a better answer, but it really depends on you. For some people, static line is a far better way to go than AFF. For many, though, AFF is nice because you don't have to deal with the stability problems that many face doing short delays. Also, static line may well end up being cheaper. Since you are used to static line already, I'd say continue with that and if it doesn't work out for you, switch to AFF. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freelyflyn71 0 #10 April 22, 2006 If this helps, I learned through Static Line Progression...and if I could do it over again, I'd go with AFF. I made 20 jumps in 1997, quit due to a divorce, and made it back to jumping last summer. When I went to Skydive The Farm after moving to GA, they started me off with recurrent AFF jumps...what a difference that made! I learned more in 3 AFF jumps than I did in 10 jumps at my old DZ! A lot had to do with the quality of instruction I received at The Farm...(thanks Mike G.!) but you will have more advanced skills learning through AFF at the 20 jump point, than you would staying with Static Line...IMHO. The Braver the Bird...The Fatter the Cat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
