wodybode

I jumped here for two days whilst in the area as a low experience (135 jumps) jumper and found it a relaxed and friendly DZ. Paperwork checked and logged onto the manifest system followed by a DZ brief and kit check was done smoothly. A little bit of waiting around for slots but was made to feel welcome and was given help and advice when asked for. Bunkhouse facilities were good I thought and there are also plans to refurbish them. There is a large and easy PLA with an accuracy target and a swoop strip. Post jumping there is a pub on site too.

I have recently started skydiving (60 jumps to date) and have rods and screws T12 to T10 inserted three years ago. I am 49 so had to have a doctors certificate of fitness before my AFF, my doctor contacted the BPA medical advisor before signing me fit to jump. The BPA advice notes to doctors explain the possible forces involved to non skydiving doctors. I would say and it's only my opinion, if they are physically fit and comfortable to jump off a 6ft wall and are not of a generally fragile disposition, they should be fine. BUT I'd say you both need to make an informed decision - it's not a risk free sport. NB. The only trouble I have is with flexibility - not sure how much that is attributed to a fat gut! Life without beer, now that's scary!

Bryn Chaffe took me through my AFF when he worked in Spain last year and I would deff. recommend him. He's very thorough, a senior instructor, top bloke.... and he likes dogs. I still can't believe I can turn up at a drop zone a go and jump out of a plane! It just doesn't seem right that they let me do it!!