Newbie from the UK

[woodensnake 0]

I completed level 1 AFF a couple of months ago and I have decided I want to complete the course early next year. I have been reviewing drop zones that can do the AFF and the 10 consolidation jumps in 7-10 days.

My first question is how physically taxing on the body is it to do this number of jumps in a short space of time? I'm in my middle forties with above average fitness.

I'm considering using the Freefall University in Spain. They seem like a good bunch of guys and the weather should be good in April/May. If anyone has a recommendation for them please let me know.

Thanks Si

[skymama 37]

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

[woodensnake 0]

Thanks for the advice. Hopefully the mental aspect will get easier the more jumps I do. I'm sure even experienced skydivers have anticipation on every exit, that's why the keep doing coming back.

[kenthediver 0]

Si, Welcome. I wrote about my experience - see link - at the FFU: http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?post=4342021;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC;forum_view=forum_view_collapsed;;page=unread#unread I am sure you will do well. The biggest issue is not the physical but rather the mental. I found I was getting very tired very fast! But it is fantastic, and I have returned there a number of times! Ensure you get quoted for ALL the jumps - AFF Plus Consolidation Jumps.