ailithir
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thanks for your note....I think the advice I received was accurate...my body is VERY stiff. Both instructors made the point that they would be happy to jump with me again; my awareness was fine and I was in tune with what was going on, just that my body position was not good enough to be able to be stable in free fall. I intend to start some yoga and will work on the flexibility issue. I have no complaint with the point that was made. I don't have a tunnel near me but will in the autumn I believe (construction going on now) (northern NJ). Thanks again
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hi...thanks for your comment...my brain is screaming at me that I should have been doing this for years! unstead of waiting until now. I think launching into space is wonderful and I'm not it's not fear that's making me stiff. You should see me ski...stiff as a board (though I really enjoy it). Regards, Barry
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thanks for all the replies! I was a senior paratrooper in the 101st Airborne MANY years ago and did some skydiving (with round parachutes!)...I have been thinking about this for years and figured out that I needed to do it right (e.g. longer delays). I have an 20-year-old son who is crazy to start an AFF program this weekend and I would enjoy (eventually) jumping with him.
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I did a Level 1 AFF yesterday and both instructors (very kindly) told me that I was VERY stiff and really should not think about continuing if I couldn't arch better. I'm 66 and really don't bend too well but I want to do this. Anyone else had this problem? Solutions? thanks
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(sorry if this comes up twice...I don't know what happened to my earlier post) I'm starting an AFF class in a couple weeks and after that most likely will be looking for a 'beginner' rig. I see a lot of equipment 5-10-15 years old and advertised in 'great shape'...what do I look for, guard against? I would think that a sale would be conditional on having a rigger look things over...does it work like that? thanks in advance