SdStarter 0 #1 October 9, 2003 I did my first Skydive(AFF Level1) on the 5th of this month. I am hooked!! I had a little bit of trouble with the landing...sprained ankle. So no jumps for the next couple of weeks My next goal is to get the USPA A license. What are the things I can do other than getting out to a DZ and getting some jumps under my belt that will help. Like reading, instructional videos, etc. I have already become a USPA member. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JovialChris 0 #2 October 9, 2003 I'd buy an instructional DVD that Para-Gear puts out (in thier catalog). It is a five in one video set (having to do w/ Canopy Control, Packing, Malfunctions, etc.....). I think the titles are "How to Fly/Pack like a Pro", "Breakaway", can't remember the other names. As far as flying, "Kinestesia" is the way to go for the aerodynamics of beginning to learn how to fly. JovialChris I'm Lost! Which way to the Prairie? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #3 October 9, 2003 Welcome to the forums! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #4 October 9, 2003 Welcome to the forums and good luck with your progression. I would say they covered your question pretty good, so Blue Skies!~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SdStarter 0 #5 October 10, 2003 Thanks!! I already contacted MikeTJumps about it. I will be doing my jumps at SDH. I will be picking a copy of SDH from him locally. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SdStarter 0 #6 October 10, 2003 I have ordered the Goodstuff, Break-Away and Basic Canopy flight. I will wait for Kinestesia to be available on DVD. Don't want to pay 65 bucks for CD or Tape. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SdStarter 0 #7 October 10, 2003 Thanks!! -- Blue Skies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JovialChris 0 #8 October 10, 2003 That's good. Safety First! You can pick up the "learning how to fly" stuff later. Actually, flying becomes intuitive over time, "Kinesthesia" is more a "technical" explanation of what we do intuitively. Maybe just check it out at your local DZ. Every DZ has a copy of "kinesthesia". JovialChris JovialChris I'm Lost! Which way to the Prairie? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
