Dublin_Shane 0 #1 February 14, 2004 Hi all, at 37 I'm about take my first freefall If anybody has any suggestions or tips please send them to me. Thanks, Shane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #2 February 15, 2004 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
sarge 0 #3 February 15, 2004 Where in FL ? Good for You!-- I'm done with the personally meaningful and philosophical sigs!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SlyFox 0 #4 February 15, 2004 Relax and enjoy the ride. Good luck and I hope you enjoy your visit to the U.S. *****Why would anyone jump from a perfectly good airplane? Because it isn't much fun if it's broke.**** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZoneRat 0 #5 February 15, 2004 Lets see... tips... ok: ~Get the video and still photos. They're both worth it. ~Dont get super drunk the night before. (Moderately buzzed should be fine). ~Wear comfortable shoes (Pretty much always good advice). ~Have fun and let us know how it goes!“There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophies.” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damion75 0 #6 February 15, 2004 QuoteHi all, at 37 I'm about take my first freefall If anybody has any suggestions or tips please send them to me. Thanks, Shane. Yep! Take plenty of cash for all the beer you will need to buy afterwards! And enjoy it...*************** Not one shred of evidence supports the theory that life is serious - look at the platypus. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dublin_Shane 0 #7 February 15, 2004 I'm going to SkyDive DeLand - is that a good choice ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian425 0 #8 February 15, 2004 As someone who just finished AFF last summer, I can give you basic advice. 1) Get a good rest the night before. 2) Have a good breakfast and bring some snacks for during the day. (student life is VERY dependent on weather. 3) Listen to everything you instructors say. Ask questions. There are no stupid questions. 4) try to do multiple jumps in a day if possible. This helped me very much. 5) As hard as it sounds relax. 6) Be safe, have fun and post about it when you are done. I forgot, rule number 1 buy beer after your first jump off tandem and all other firsts. Be polite and friendly. Brian The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dublin_Shane 0 #9 February 15, 2004 SkyDive DeLand - if the reviews are anything to go by, I've chosen well Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SuFantasma 0 #10 February 15, 2004 Shane: 1) Have fun ! 2) Relax 3) Have fun ! 4) Ask Questions 5) Have fun ! 6) Practice on the ground 7) Have fun! 8) Visualize every skydive 9) Have fun ! 10) Did I mention HAVE FUN?Y yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo". - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Raefordite 0 #11 February 15, 2004 QuoteAny tips for a first timer Breath, just breath, then open your eyes and take a look around. You'll love it! Welcome to skydiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 37 #12 February 15, 2004 It's a most excellent dz, but I may be a little biased since it's my home dz. You will get top notch training there though, the instructors are great. Watch for the jumpsuit that's in my avatar and say hi if you see me!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 Chute 0 #13 February 20, 2004 Any tips? Yup! Keep jumping Welcome to the forums!Bottomless Beers and Blue Skies! * Brother_Brian * D.S.W.F.S.B. #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
SuFantasma 0 #10 February 15, 2004 Shane: 1) Have fun ! 2) Relax 3) Have fun ! 4) Ask Questions 5) Have fun ! 6) Practice on the ground 7) Have fun! 8) Visualize every skydive 9) Have fun ! 10) Did I mention HAVE FUN?Y yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo". - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raefordite 0 #11 February 15, 2004 QuoteAny tips for a first timer Breath, just breath, then open your eyes and take a look around. You'll love it! Welcome to skydiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #12 February 15, 2004 It's a most excellent dz, but I may be a little biased since it's my home dz. You will get top notch training there though, the instructors are great. Watch for the jumpsuit that's in my avatar and say hi if you see me!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
Chute 0 #13 February 20, 2004 Any tips? Yup! Keep jumping Welcome to the forums!Bottomless Beers and Blue Skies! * Brother_Brian * D.S.W.F.S.B. #2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
