Arkady 0 #1 November 16, 2005 Hey guys, finally stumbled along the forum. Mine name's Chris, and I've been into skydiving since I was little... Unfortunately I just did my first tandem last summer. It was enough... I'll be getting my A license next season. I know, nothing to some of you other guys. But it's a first step... Anyway.. I was wondering if there were regional sub-forums? I'd like to meet some other Colorado people. Also I need some help with basics... Any noob reading around? Thanks guys. -Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #2 November 16, 2005 Hey Chris, welcome to the forums! Congrats on your first jump, now go get that "A" You say you've been in the sport since you were little, are you a jumper's kid? As for regional sub-forums, no, we don't have any pf those but there are planty of peeps from Colorado who post here. Why not stick up a post in the Bonfire and ask around? Have fun here! PJ Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkady 0 #3 November 16, 2005 Thanks for the welcome PJ. My dad wasn't a diver, his friend Skip was though. I just always had an interest in it. My mom always tried talking me out of it by saying it costs too much. Like, $1000 a dive. So I never looked into it much. Finally last summer I said screw it. Even if it's $1000. So my moms plan backfired when I found out it was only $200. I did my first dive later that week. Liked it more then I thought I would. I would have got my license then but my time and money was already tied up in a real estate license. So I'll definitely be getting it this summer. So, so far I've found some great articles on suits and rigs in the archives, anything on sky surfing? Haven't seen much... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peej 0 #4 November 16, 2005 Quoteso far I've found some great articles on suits and rigs in the archives, anything on sky surfing? Haven't seen much... Yeah man, this site is wicked for info. I joined just after i did my first couple AFF dives and reading the forums definately helped me a whole lot. When you do start jumping though just remember to check any advice or info you find here with your instructors. As for skysurfing, check out this link: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=search_results&search_forum=all&search_string=Skysurfing&search_type=AND&search_fields=sb&search_time=&search_user_username=&sb=score&mh=25 I haven't read any of the threads as it's not really my thing. Funnily enough, when i started jumping i was really keen to try it but freefly and wing suiting grabbed me instead Advertisio Rodriguez / Sky Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #5 November 16, 2005 Welcome to the forums! this link to find out some general info. There are also books you can buy that are great for newbies. As for skysurfing, not that many people are into doing it anymore. There's talk about even taking it out of the national competition.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
Arkady 0 #6 November 18, 2005 Right on. Thanks guys. Been doing more reading here then for school. Too bad about skysurfing... Oh well. There's loads of other styles I'll enjoy. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #7 November 18, 2005 QuoteThere's loads of other styles I'll enjoy. pssst...come to the dark side.... 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
Mike111 0 #8 November 18, 2005 Welcome mate and good luck with your A! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #9 November 19, 2005 Quote...pssst...come to the dark side.... HUSH, HUSH, sweet Charlotte. Welcome Chris...now you have a glimpse of why we love it so much.... Blue SkiesMy reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gstukey 0 #10 November 21, 2005 Hi Chris, welcome aboard! I'm in Kansas, and although it ain't Colorado, I'm a newbie myself, so feel free to drop me a line any time! Stay safe and blue skies!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arkady 0 #11 November 21, 2005 QuoteHi Chris, welcome aboard! I'm in Kansas, and although it ain't Colorado, I'm a newbie myself, so feel free to drop me a line any time! Stay safe and blue skies!! Right on man. I saw there was a huge scene in Arizona. I might make it out there some time. Skymama, what exactly is the darkside? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #12 November 21, 2005 QuoteSkymama, what exactly is the darkside? Ooohhh...that's freeflying, the most amazing way to fly your body! Check out the skydiving movies site to see the difference between RW (flying on your belly) and freeflying.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
steveorino 7 #13 November 21, 2005 Welcome! have you joined the USPA? When you do you'll get a subscription to PARACHUTIST> Also SKYDIVING is a great magazine to read. Lots of info! steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
