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Spatula

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How's it going everyone! I'm new to the world of skydiving (and frickin' love it). I have 3 jumps and am working towards my "A". Hope to have that done early spring 04. I'm jumping @ Skydive Suffolk in VA (www.skydivesuffolk.com) and it's a great DZ.

I hope to absorb as much as I can from the experience on these forums.

Spatula

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John,
Even if funds are tight (believe me I know the feeling) there's much to be gained from hanging out at the DZ. I am sure you have met Pierre, he talked you down on your first jumps. He is also a master rigger and loves to teach packing. I am a constant pain in his ass. He can teach you everything about canopy construction, container construction, main packing, reserve packing, 3 ring ratios; what do you want to know about a rig? I want to know everything about that backpack that will save my life! John can do the same. I highly suggest you talk to these guys and pick their brains. They love to teach. Stephanie taught me how to pack. I jumped 4 or 5 of my own pack jobs before I had it signed off. I could have probably gotten a sig on it but she was always asking "are you gonna jump that?" I get a 500-600 snivel every time. Even after I got my license she asked "aren't you gonna pack that rental gear?" and I do.
Eric's son is 11 and has about 800 pack jobs. He can teach you. Yeah, I said ELEVEN. Kid knows more about a rig than 90% of the people jumping them. The DZ is a very social place but I urge you to come out and learn the important stuff.

Goose

"Never waste a heartbeat."

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Goose,

Good points! I had thought about it but felt kinda weird just hanging out at the DZ and not jumping. But you make many good points. I did my AFF w/ Mario and John. Mario cracked me up, great guy. John is a wealth of knowledge too. I though I read that you said SS (skydive suffolk) was open year round, is that true? Shoot me an email (in my profile) and we should definitly hook up @ the DZ!!

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