Kavalier 0 #1 June 29, 2015 So I'm a long time reader, first time poster. A little about me. I did AFF1 7 years ago as a gift for my 21st birthday. Have said since then that it was the best thing I've ever done. Couldn't afford the time or money to continue though. Fast forward to February last year when I dragged my mate to do a tandem in Vegas. Feeling that rush again, I decided this is something I have to follow through with. I have been booked into AFF since September last year. Sounds like I've back out but actually did the ground training in September and then got weathered out. From there I have had a recurring ankle injury surgically repaired so had to wait for that to come good. Since that has come good and I've got the all clear from the surgeon and physiotherapist to jump, I have postponed AFF once due to work commitments. But from today I am 2 weeks from heading to the DZ and I am no way letting anything stop me this time. Im pumped. I've already decided I'm going to sell my motorbike to get a rig once the time comes. Only problem is I'm due to be married in April next year and with an Irish catholic family it is going to be big. The Mrs is fine with (tolerating) me wanting to skydive but I'm careful with what I say to her about the costs. The first question I'd like to ask on here is after AFF what frequency should a new skydiver be jumping? I live in remote Western Australia so I'm 1400kms (850ish miles) from the closest DZ. Also look forward to welcome from Skymama"It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye... Then it's still fun and games. Only, someone can't see it" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #2 June 29, 2015 Good luck to you. You certainly have had a struggle to get going. Currency? At least one good day of jumping each month when you're new at the sport. More often, of course, would be better. You can mentally and physically review the procedures on your own when you're not jumping. I've seen people take a long time off but they kept it fresh in their heads. Others seem to forget everything quickly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #3 June 29, 2015 Welcome to the forums! You should listen to John, he knows what he's talking about. I think it's great that you are working so hard at becoming a skydiver. I hope all goes well this time! I would suggest that you be up front with your Fiance about the costs involved with the sport if she asks. Trust me, it's best to remain honest about your finances in a marriage. 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
Kavalier 0 #4 July 1, 2015 Thanks John. Your opinions are highly regarded. I will try and get down as much as possible and thankfully I got a bit on this year in the big smoke. I also have made up a training rig with an old harness (sounds nerdy) just to get the touch and feel of where handles and what not are. Skymama I am being "upfrontish" and we have a good financial relationship where I can do what I want and she goes berserk with Internet shopping. Also I was against the idea but said that if I can spend the money on a rig (my dream) then she can get hers (big boobies) which is kind of a win/win...Will keep posting progress (on AFF not the boobies) "It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye... Then it's still fun and games. Only, someone can't see it" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #5 July 1, 2015 Quote Will keep posting progress (on AFF not the boobies) You just crushed the dreams of a lot of guys around here. 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
