darrenm
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Thanks for all your replies. I will check out that forum and those links. be safe
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I am posting here because I have read this forum for a couple years and havent found an equal paragliding forum. So my question is about variometers. I have heard alot of jumpers PG so I would like your opinion. I am looking for a variometer that will give an audible alert when climbing or sinking. What are your favorites or where can you turn me on to? I have found some that are $600 but do I really need to pay that for a beginner unit? Thanks in advance Darren
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If you do have a legit name send it my way. I am a member of one of those info databases that can check recors. I will do what I can but no promises. Good luck
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This weekend out at skydive houston there was this guy who had some sort of issue pulling. Later I thought I overheard that he was "dropped". Do you actually get dropped from the program , have to redo a level or what. Anyone know about this guy and what his actual issue was? Can you do something so irresponsible that they would tell you to just stay home?
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Yeah its $130 jumps 3 - 18, free for 19 and 65 for 20 so it'll add up
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I am completely new to this, 1 tandem and I'm hooked. So how I understand it is after my two tandems I take the transition class then my next 18 til Im an official badass. My concern is frequency, being that the training is so expensive, 130 each jump, I dont know if I could jump more than two times a month. I mean I already sold a motorcycle and a camper just to start this but thats only ten jumps. So what do you guys think about the last half of training being only two jumps a month? I think it should be two or even more a weekend but that just isnt gonna happen. Im trying everything, hopefully I can scrounge enough for the package deal but if not.............
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There website gives a list of local retailers. Im gonna go check it out this afternoon. Thanks for the info.
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Rough lol Texas those days last much longer
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Just curious about how hot it actually is in the plane or the jumpsuits. Do they breath? Can you jump in shorts? It will be 100+ throughout the summer here. I'm new to this and looking forward to going through training but I have pretty serious overheating issues due to a stupid surgery I had. Just would hate to pass out you know. Thanks
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What does STP Jump 3-18 mean? Am I interpreting this wrong?
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Man I know this is crazy, I'm selling a camper and a motorcycle already. I shouldnt need to buy anything on my own just yet, but the first 18 jumps are 130 each.
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Thanks I can't wait to get into it
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I would be training at Spaceland in Houston. They say *two tandem , one four hour course and 18 AFF with instructer* Im presuming your mic'd for instruction but those first few landings or gusts could be painful
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Just a few questions from a complete beginner. I had my first tandem just last weekend and am really looking forward to getting into this. I was wondering what steps to take, I know my next step is my second tandem and after that the four hour course. I have seen people posting about a canopy course. Should I also take this before my first AFF? Is four hours enough? Seeing in the incident room alot of posts on improper landing that is a concern. I saw a show on military HALO last night and they had a one week course including wind tunnels and they were still wobbling like maniacs on their first jump. I don't think I will be a difficult student but just want to go into this with the best possible training. Thanks in advance y'all Darren