Gato 0 #1 September 13, 2006 Hey Dropzone People - I'm going to make my 1st jump (Static line) in about two weeks, and I was wondering if anyone could recommend some good reading material to help prepare myself for the experience, and the progression to my A licence. Apparently, the bookstores in and around KC don't believe anyone could possibly be interested in skydiving - not even one magazine or book at ANY store! But you can find plenty of books on ICE CLIMBING, though I haven't seen any glaciers aound here. El GatoT.I.N.S. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angrypeppers 1 #2 September 13, 2006 Welcome, Gato! I know what you mean about the lack of books/magazines...we have the same problem in Denver. There's a bunch of vendors linked to this site that can help out though...and there's always Amazon. Check at your DZ too, they may have some books for you...and you'll support the DZ at the same time! Have fun on your jump! ChrisBurn the land and boil the sea, You can't take the sky from me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #3 September 13, 2006 Welcome to the forums! this book listing. You can probably order most of them through Amazon.com.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
Gato 0 #4 September 13, 2006 Hello Angrypeppers & Skymama - Thanks for the info; I'll probably be ordering one of Brian Germaine's books. I must say, I've never approached a sport that seems as open to new people as skydiving. I'm guessing that it's a result of how seriously you take it - after all, it's life and death, right? Who has time for petty crap under a spinning canopy?? (Just my .02's worth) Thanks again for the warm welcome - this has become my favorite web site! Yours, El GatoT.I.N.S. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
