silk 0 #1 January 22, 2005 Greeting everyone, Just would like to say hello from the great white north in Ontario Canada, I just got back into skydiving last summer, my last time was 23 years ago, man have things changed, I am just in the midst of purchasing a new rig, marage G4, sabre ll main 170 and a sabre 160 reserve, I truly look forward to using it... with the help of the folks at para gear, thanks Jay, you have been very helpful. I wish evryone all the best and always jump safe. John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #2 January 22, 2005 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
JWB 0 #3 January 22, 2005 There are more of us than you might think. I just got my A lic. last year. Made my first jump in '78. Did you jump the T-10? Welcome back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silk 0 #4 January 22, 2005 Thanks JWB, I was in the Airborne Regiment here in Canada, yes it was the CT1 and the CT2 with toggle control, I started again last summer, and will contiue this summer with much more experience, I have been talking with so many people and they have been very helpful. I like the new style the folks are doing these day, and the equipment.... well has it changed? All the best JWB John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #5 January 23, 2005 GREAT GEAR! I have a friend that is near Petersborough. She is still on student status. THe nearest DZ shut down...no word on reopening yet. Where do you jump from?_______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #6 January 23, 2005 ITs not that bad.. the gear is a lot better and there is SOOO much more to do in the sky now....you dont HAVE to just fall on your belly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JeffSkydiver 0 #7 January 23, 2005 Hey John, I just got back last month after 23 years off too! Best decision I ever made. It's like a have a new life. I wish you all the best. jt* Let's all do this safe enough that we can still do this in our 90's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #8 January 23, 2005 QuoteHey John, I just got back last month after 23 years off too! Best decision I ever made. It's like a have a new life. I wish you all the best. jt AMEN to that! I had tears of JOY welling in my eyes on the ride to alt. on my recurrency jump_______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silk 0 #9 January 23, 2005 Hi JT, It seems to me there is a fair bit of good talent here on this news group, I appreciate everyones input, as I am truly new at the sport, I can't really count what I did years ago as it was a military thing, but the disapline is still there. Where do most of you all jump, I live in Ottawa Ont. which is about 45min north of the US border, we have few DZ's here but kinda small and the one I started at has only one aircraft and it gets fairly packed on weekends, is there anything in up state new york that would be a bit more accomodating? John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #10 January 23, 2005 QuoteHi JT, It seems to me there is a fair bit of good talent here on this news group, I appreciate everyones input, as I am truly new at the sport, I can't really count what I did years ago as it was a military thing, but the disapline is still there. Where do most of you all jump, I live in Ottawa Ont. which is about 45min north of the US border, we have few DZ's here but kinda small and the one I started at has only one aircraft and it gets fairly packed on weekends, is there anything in up state new york that would be a bit more accomodating? John Well, Skydive Burnaby has a twin otter and just across the border into New york is: http://www.frontierskydivers.com I plan to go there in Spring. Check in on DROPZONES above here on your screen. It's a listing of ALL DZs. -Grant_______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JWB 0 #11 January 24, 2005 You bet it has changed. I love it!! Everything is better. I jump at Luverne MN. It does get cold, haven't jumped since early Dec. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marz 0 #12 January 27, 2005 Quote Well, Skydive Burnaby has a twin otter and just across the border into New york is: http://www.frontierskydivers.com Quote DUDE!!!! Burnaby, although probably one of the funnest and most scenic DZ in Ontario, is a good 6-7 hours from Ottawa.... Fun for boogies though!!!!! Skydive Gananoque is about 1.5 hours away. It's a cessna DZ but they run a 206 for tandems and students and a MINT 182 (to 12,500 in 20 mins) for licensed jumpers. They usually bring in an Otter on long weekends over the summer. Definitely worth the drive from Ottawa. It's got a great family feel and cool facilities. It's my home DZ. Can you tell? Marz 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 Go To Topic Listing
