DanDanInc

Haven't updated this in a while but I'm down to 230, my wife got me a new log book and goggles, I have the pricing for the new AFF program I will be attending, and damnit... I CAN'T WAIT! IT'S SO CLOSE NOW I CAN TASTE IT!

Thank you! This is extremely helpful!

I can't wait to start my AFF this season and I just turned 35. Sincerely, Daniel (not as fat as he thinks he is) Adams http://www.skyjump.com http://www.vimeo.com/dandaninc http://www.youtube.com/dandaninc

Some hot days I find myself wishing I had taken up a sport that didn't require sticky nylon suits and 25 pounds of gear. . . Vskydiver made a lined winter jumpsuit that was so warm she'd wear only shorts and a t shirt under it, even in December, just because she could. Being a fairly plump gentleman getting into the sport isn't going to be fantastic but hopefully by the end of the summer I won't be obese so that will help. But of course a 5'10" man should be 150lbs to not be obese. That's a stretch. I will have to drink water all day everyday and hope for the best. hahahaha Sincerely, Daniel (not as fat as he thinks he is) Adams http://www.skyjump.com http://www.vimeo.com/dandaninc http://www.youtube.com/dandaninc

I definitely think I'm going to pick up some compression shorts. I have a feeling I'm going to have to use the "big boy" student rig that they previously had. I know they got new ones but I'm not sure if they have one to fit my sweet ass. Sincerely, Daniel (not as fat as he thinks he is) Adams http://www.skyjump.com http://www.vimeo.com/dandaninc http://www.youtube.com/dandaninc

Thanks everyone! I will reply more in depth tomorrow since I'm leaving work and was stupidly busy all day. I did save the links to the alligator wrestling shorts. They look like I could kill someone just by looking at them in those. Sincerely, Daniel (not as fat as he thinks he is) Adams http://www.skyjump.com http://www.vimeo.com/dandaninc http://www.youtube.com/dandaninc

I'm a bigger guy and haven't jumped since 2006 since I got injured on my Cat B during my AFF and needed surgery. I blew up to 275 and am now down to 235 and plan to be in the 220's by the time I start AFF this year. My question... What should I wear under my jump suit? What are some things to avoid? I wasn't exactly comfy in my rig under canopy the first time I jumped since it was an older student rig, I was around 245 lbs, and I got's some girth in the leg area. I have been strength training and doing a ton of cardio to get myself ready this time since I didn't the first go around. I was thinking about getting some spandex shorts or something like that. When I jumped last time I was wearing a loose fitting bathing suit shorts type of attire and am not sure if they bunched up at all which might have caused the discomfort or if it was just because I was a fat ass. Thanks! EDIT: (I did a search but couldn't find a good thread regarding my question. The threads I did find involved clothing to wear when you aren't wearing a jump suit.) Sincerely, Daniel (not as fat as he thinks he is) Adams http://www.skyjump.com http://www.vimeo.com/dandaninc http://www.youtube.com/dandaninc

Just got to work and almost vomited on my keyboard. Yeah I will definitely be giving my ring to my wife when I gear up. Woah. My grandfather was missing a finger and had 2 stumps on his other hand. Not sure how it happened but he was a carpenter so I'm assuming it had something to do with a band saw. Not sure why I told that story but I like my fingers and it would suck trying to reach for toggles without them! hahaha Sincerely, Daniel (not as fat as he thinks he is) Adams http://www.skyjump.com http://www.vimeo.com/dandaninc http://www.youtube.com/dandaninc

I've definitely seen an attractive person or 2 mowing lawns in the past. The layer of grass, glistening sweat, and disgruntled look on their face was the kicker. Good thing they had that ring on otherwise I might have been onto my 3rd wife. hahahaha Sincerely, Daniel (not as fat as he thinks he is) Adams http://www.skyjump.com http://www.vimeo.com/dandaninc http://www.youtube.com/dandaninc

I figured that's what happened. I may be new to the sport but I'm a forum pro as have built my own in the past. I think this is one of the few forums that I visit that is still wicked active. Kind of cool since facebook came around I honestly figured most forums would die out. *Raises his mug of delicious Sam Adams Latitude 48 IPA to the skydiving community and all of their hilarity! Wait a second... I'm at work. DAMNIT. No beer for me. Sincerely, Daniel (not as fat as he thinks he is) Adams http://www.skyjump.com http://www.vimeo.com/dandaninc http://www.youtube.com/dandaninc

It was legit. I really wanted to know what people thought about this subject and keep seeing posts by people regarding something that has already been posted and if they did a simple search they could find the answers they are looking for. Just trying to do the right thing here. Damned if you do and damned if you don't I guess. Sincerely, Daniel (not as fat as he thinks he is) Adams http://www.skyjump.com http://www.vimeo.com/dandaninc http://www.youtube.com/dandaninc

Glad I did a search for this. I was wondering how people felt about this. I will definitely be taking mine off as soon as I start my AFF in a month as well as taking off my closing pin necklace that I have been wearing to stay focused on my goal of getting back in the sky. I like my fingers and head right where they are. Sincerely, Daniel (not as fat as he thinks he is) Adams http://www.skyjump.com http://www.vimeo.com/dandaninc http://www.youtube.com/dandaninc

Thank you for playing my voicemail. I'm still not a licensed skydiver but I do care about the sport and have lots of friends that jump every day. I did notice that the USPA has posted on their website the address for the elected officials that we can all write letter to. Hopefully this doesn't pass and everyone's jump tickets don't skyrocket! Cheers! Sincerely, Daniel (not as fat as he thinks he is) Adams http://www.skyjump.com http://www.vimeo.com/dandaninc http://www.youtube.com/dandaninc

Safety Day is Saturday!!!! I'm down to 239! Almost to my goal! my 35th birthday is right around the corner and I will hopefully be back in the sky for my 35th! Sincerely, Daniel (not as fat as he thinks he is) Adams http://www.skyjump.com http://www.vimeo.com/dandaninc http://www.youtube.com/dandaninc

When I am in the car with my kids I just fast forward to the interviews! 95% of the interviews are cuss word friendly and my kids love listening to the stories even though they are babies. My wife is learning a ton from listening to the interviews and I can't believe how much she does already know given she has never jumped and I didn't decided to get back into the sport until last summer. Can't wait to start my AFF all over again this season and hopefully I will be caught up! Currently on 119 and pushing to get to 184 by May!! Keep doing what you are doing! SKYDIVE RADIO IS AWESOME!!! SWEARS AND ALL! Sincerely, Daniel (not as fat as he thinks he is) Adams http://www.skyjump.com http://www.vimeo.com/dandaninc http://www.youtube.com/dandaninc

WICKED COOL!!!! The picture of Rocket is awesome!! Sincerely, Daniel (not as fat as he thinks he is) Adams http://www.skyjump.com http://www.vimeo.com/dandaninc http://www.youtube.com/dandaninc

Definitely work. I need to win the lottery. Shit that means I need to play. I'm doing something wrong here. hahahahaha The pain isn't nearly as bad as it used to be so I'm just going to watch it and see what happens. I honestly think I just sleep on it wrong. Thanks for the kudos on the weightloss. It sucks never really being hungry but that's definitely paying off! hahahahaha Sincerely, Daniel (not as fat as he thinks he is) Adams http://www.skyjump.com http://www.vimeo.com/dandaninc http://www.youtube.com/dandaninc

Well I'm back down to 244! My shoulder pain is back but it's not too bad so I don't think I will go back for Cortisone yet. (unless it gets worse) they switched my phone times at work which blows since I used to go to the gym during my off phone time and now don't really have time at all. At least I have been eating correctly. I should be under 240 by the begining of April and under 230 by May!! Sincerely, Daniel (not as fat as he thinks he is) Adams http://www.skyjump.com http://www.vimeo.com/dandaninc http://www.youtube.com/dandaninc

Definitely one of the coolest charities I have heard of!

I certainly hope so! hahahahaha You never know what could happen though. I do commute to work. Sincerely, Daniel (not as fat as he thinks he is) Adams http://www.skyjump.com http://www.vimeo.com/dandaninc http://www.youtube.com/dandaninc

This is an excellent thread. Congrats on your first solo!! Sincerely, Daniel (not as fat as he thinks he is) Adams http://www.skyjump.com http://www.vimeo.com/dandaninc http://www.youtube.com/dandaninc

Don't lose too much there are plenty of fast fallers at Pepperell for you to jump with myself included. hahahahahaha If I wasn't afraid of getting all messed up again than I wouldn't care too much. The new student rigs will be a huge improvement from 2006. Hopefully I can use one of the new ones. Sincerely, Daniel (not as fat as he thinks he is) Adams http://www.skyjump.com http://www.vimeo.com/dandaninc http://www.youtube.com/dandaninc

I should be ok in about a week. It was a small procedure. HOWEVER... I don't want to get into the tunnel until I'm under 240. I have 4 minutes that I got for christmas that I'm holding onto. I'm using it as a personal goal. Sincerely, Daniel (not as fat as he thinks he is) Adams http://www.skyjump.com http://www.vimeo.com/dandaninc http://www.youtube.com/dandaninc

Just had surgery last Friday! Haven't lost my resolve just trying to recover so that I can get back in the gym! Still under 250 but not at the magic number of 225 yet. Shoulder pain is still gone which is great!! I WILL GET THERE! Sincerely, Daniel (not as fat as he thinks he is) Adams http://www.skyjump.com http://www.vimeo.com/dandaninc http://www.youtube.com/dandaninc

I wish I came to this realization when I was 18. Good luck and cheers! Sincerely, Daniel (not as fat as he thinks he is) Adams http://www.skyjump.com http://www.vimeo.com/dandaninc http://www.youtube.com/dandaninc