ironeagle 0 #1 June 27, 2003 I'm new....one tandem jump. Is there like a book that stands out as great book for a newb to learn from? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sducoach 0 #2 June 27, 2003 He authored a book last year that will answer your questions. Good stuff. Blues, J.E.James 4:8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loughery 0 #3 June 27, 2003 Skydive - The Parachutist Manual by Dan PoynterTOT www.SkydiveMoncton.com To my wife: 'If you ask me to stop skydiving, you are asking me to move out!' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #4 June 27, 2003 theres also the skydives handbook by danm poynterMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cptfunky 0 #6 June 27, 2003 cool avatar! hope you don't eat it before jumping. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Genn 0 #7 June 27, 2003 QuoteI'm new....one tandem jump. Is there like a book that stands out as great book for a newb to learn from? Tom Buchanan's book would be a great start. Tom Buchanan Instructor (AFF s/l iad, tandem) Author, JUMP! Skydiving Made Fun and Easy Tombuch@aol.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tombuch 0 #8 June 27, 2003 QuoteI'm new....one tandem jump. Is there like a book that stands out as great book for a newb to learn from? Ahh, nice to see so many people mentioning my name! I actually wrote a book called JUMP! Skydiving Made Fun and Easy that was published by McGraw-Hill early this year. JUMP! is targeted at people like you who are interested in what the sport is about. It's ideal for folks who haven't made a jump yet, and for those who have made one or two jumps and want more guidance before continuing. There is another book called Parachuting: The Skydivers Handbook by Dan Poynter and Mike Turoff. This one takes a reader from the very first jump and adds tons of material for experienced skydivers. I like to suggest JUMP! as the best bet for beginners, and The Skydivers Handbook for folks who know they will be sticking with the sport. Both books are available at many local bookstores, at many drop zones, and on-line at places like Amazon.com. Enjoy the sky! Tom Buchanan Author JUMP! Skydiving Made Fun and EasyTom Buchanan Instructor Emeritus Comm Pilot MSEL,G Author: JUMP! Skydiving Made Fun and Easy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phonics1981 0 #9 June 27, 2003 Before I had done any jumps i got a book called SKYDIVE - Sport Parachuting Explained by Chris Donaldson which was good and is aimed at beginners then I got Parachuting: The Skydivers Handbook by Dan Poynter. Both books helped alot before I started jumping so that when I got in the air for my AFF i was already aware of what would be asked of me (Although the feeling of my first freefall could not possibly of been prepared for!!) Since then I have scanned through JUMP! and I would of bought that as my first book had it been available on amazon.co.uk and not just amazon.com. ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kinaa 0 #10 June 27, 2003 Quotecool avatar! hope you don't eat it before jumping. LOL It is a reminder of my past. I'm not sure that I'll ever eat that stuff again... Skies... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #11 June 27, 2003 Quotetheres also the skydives handbook by danm poynter I'm with jt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nebula 0 #12 June 27, 2003 Hi I am new too and I am actually reading "Mental training for Skydiving and Life" John J DeRosalia. Not only should we be reading the technical aspect of skydiving but mental as well. This book describes the psychological aspects of learning skydiving well. Everybody should read this book just for improvement. Jackie Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loughery 0 #13 June 28, 2003 Yeah thanks, I musta been high when I posted that.TOT www.SkydiveMoncton.com To my wife: 'If you ask me to stop skydiving, you are asking me to move out!' Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sducoach 0 #14 June 29, 2003 Tom, Still waiting for my autographed book back,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Plus the commission< Blues, J.E.James 4:8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
