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Ampuria Brava (CPCB) would be my my recommendation. Cheap flights there, cheap trains, cheap car hire, cheap accommodation, cheap beer and pretty cheap AFF with BPA registered instructors (do check first though)! I did AFF there 3 years ago and had a great time! Alex.

All, Thanks for all the info so far. Is it me or does it seem a bit odd that different people / associations use different ways of calculating this stuff? Oh, and as I can't even afford a rig yet, I certainly won't be spending money on a Dyter - however much they cost - just to find out my exact fall rate!

skreamer, It's not that I planned to jump without a rig, it's just that as I don't own one (I have to rent), I don't know how much they weigh - I would guess that it would be about 20llbs(ish) / 10 kg, but it would only be a guess! I appreciate your concern for my safety though ! Alex.

I was wondering if any of you could help me with working out my free-fall times. What would be the average decent rate for someone (ie: me) who weighs approximately 165 llb / 75 kg without rig and how long would it take to reach this speed after exiting from 13k? I understand that a some log books have this sort of info contained in tables at the back - but mine doesn't. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Alex. Be gentle with me..... it's my first time!