AdrianG 0 #1 June 3, 2008 So I finally did it. I did my first tandem skydive at Skydance Skydiving. I never had that much fun in my life! I have to give props to the people from Skydance. They were very professional and helpful. The people that were diving were all very nice and exited for me and my buddy before the jump and after. I plan on going again in the next month or so. Here is a picture of me and my friend, i'm on the right. I plan on getting my license as this is another hobby I plan on pursuing.Common sense isn't so common Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #2 June 3, 2008 Welcome to the sky. I jump all around the bay area and hit SkyDance on occasion. Maybe I'll see you there.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #3 June 4, 2008 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
diablopilot 2 #4 June 4, 2008 Tandems can be student training. ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #5 June 4, 2008 Yes, I know, I started that way. I was just being lazy in my post. 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
AdrianG 0 #6 June 4, 2008 Quote Welcome to the sky. I jump all around the bay area and hit SkyDance on occasion. Maybe I'll see you there. For sure! Quote Welcome to the forums! I'm still a little unsure on how the school and training work. In my logbook their are three different packages. The first is called I want to be a skydiver and costs $1112.00, includes ground school and 7 jumps. They have a cheaper one that includes 2 jumps and ground school for $400. The final one is $2,000, and that gets you an "A" license. What I don't understand is what an A license entitles you to that the first package doesn't. For now I want to get trained to do solo jumps. I don't want to learn all those cool tricks and moves.... Yet For now i'm just going to sign up for another tandem.Common sense isn't so common Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjjman 0 #7 June 4, 2008 Quote For now i'm just going to sign up for another tandem. I would definitely recommend you sign up for the AFF on your next jump. I've got two jumps, both AFF, and there's nothing cooler than being in control of yourself (of course while two instructors are hanging on to you and reminding you to do things that were so easy to remember on the ground)."Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." -Albert Einstein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #8 June 4, 2008 Quote What I don't understand is what an A license entitles you to that the first package doesn't. The AFF progression takes you through your 8th jump. Someone gets their A license after 25 jumps. In between those jumps, you have a proficiency card that has to be signed off on by "coaches" at your dz. Some coaches will jump for free, some will ask for something like a pack job and some will ask for you to pay for their slot on the plane or even more; it just depends on who you come into contact with. You should get your A license because that allows you to travel to other dropzones easier and I encourage you to travel around and experience different places and make new friends. If it was me, I'd just pay for the AFF and then see who I could find to jump with me to help me finish my card. But, that's just 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
zoobrothertom 5 #9 June 4, 2008 Hey Adrian, Congrats on making your first jump into the skydiving world! About what package to buy, just ask one of the instructors to explain the pros and cons of each package. Don't worry, those "tricks" take a lot more jumps than a package deal! Next thing you know, you'll be a skybum like the rest of us!blue skies ____________________________________ I'm back in the USA!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AdrianG 0 #10 June 7, 2008 Quote Quote For now i'm just going to sign up for another tandem. I would definitely recommend you sign up for the AFF on your next jump. I've got two jumps, both AFF, and there's nothing cooler than being in control of yourself (of course while two instructors are hanging on to you and reminding you to do things that were so easy to remember on the ground). That seems crazy to me though! I am actually not worried about jumping by myself and pulling my own chute. I am worried about steering down to a safe landing. Not to mention steering to somewhere that I am not supposed to be! Quote Quote What I don't understand is what an A license entitles you to that the first package doesn't. The AFF progression takes you through your 8th jump. Someone gets their A license after 25 jumps. In between those jumps, you have a proficiency card that has to be signed off on by "coaches" at your dz. Some coaches will jump for free, some will ask for something like a pack job and some will ask for you to pay for their slot on the plane or even more; it just depends on who you come into contact with. You should get your A license because that allows you to travel to other dropzones easier and I encourage you to travel around and experience different places and make new friends. If it was me, I'd just pay for the AFF and then see who I could find to jump with me to help me finish my card. But, that's just me. I need to get my license then. I would love to travel around the country and dive. My godfather lives really close to Perris, I just found out. My cousin who lives by Perris really wants to jump but she is only 15 Quote Hey Adrian, Congrats on making your first jump into the skydiving world! About what package to buy, just ask one of the instructors to explain the pros and cons of each package. Don't worry, those "tricks" take a lot more jumps than a package deal! Next thing you know, you'll be a skybum like the rest of us!blue skies I hope I don't become a "skybum" but the odds are that I amCommon sense isn't so common Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjjman 0 #11 June 7, 2008 QuoteThat seems crazy to me though! I am actually not worried about jumping by myself and pulling my own chute. I am worried about steering down to a safe landing. Not to mention steering to somewhere that I am not supposed to be! That's interesting because having never jumped before my first AFF, I didn't know enough to be concerned about flying the canopy. There's really nothing to it - they radio you down and tell you when to flare. I would hope pulling your own chute isn't a major concern, otherwise you should probably stick to the tandem. Of course, your instructor will do it for you if worse comes to worse. I kept telling myself 'If I forget all else, just arch and pull!'"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." -Albert Einstein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #12 June 7, 2008 Quote There's really nothing to it - they radio you down and tell you when to flare. Really? What will he do if the radio doesnt work? Quote I would hope pulling your own chute isn't a major concern, otherwise you should probably stick to the tandem. Of course, your instructor will do it for you if worse comes to worse. I kept telling myself 'If I forget all else, just arch and pull!' Dont get out of the plane relying on the instructor to pull for you, or a radio to land you....www.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bjjman 0 #13 June 7, 2008 Quote Quote There's really nothing to it - they radio you down and tell you when to flare. Really? What will he do if the radio doesnt work? Quote I would hope pulling your own chute isn't a major concern, otherwise you should probably stick to the tandem. Of course, your instructor will do it for you if worse comes to worse. I kept telling myself 'If I forget all else, just arch and pull!' Dont get out of the plane relying on the instructor to pull for you, or a radio to land you.... Just trying to give him some confidence."Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds." -Albert Einstein Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #14 June 17, 2008 QuoteThat seems crazy to me though! I am actually not worried about jumping by myself and pulling my own chute. I am worried about steering down to a safe landing. Not to mention steering to somewhere that I am not supposed to be! You'll have a radio and so will one of your instructors... but more importantly you'll be taught how to land safely and in the right place. Don't waste your money on another tandem. Do the AFF level 1. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
