Welcome Jay Young

[virgin-burner 1]

so, one of my best jumping mates used to be one of the top-notch climbers worldwide. he managed to get in around 400 skydives in a year, half of 'um with a WS. when is your FJC scheduled!?

“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.”
-Hunter S. Thompson
"No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try."
-Yoda

[PhreeZone 20]

Don't worry.. we as mods have been scheduling Jay into FJC's at 2-3 DZ's already and are planning planning on kidnapping him in the spring to force him to complete another jump... or 100

Yesterday is history
And tomorrow is a mystery

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[futuredivot 0]

Yeah right. What's the chances of him hanging out with you guys and still being in shape to jump when he gets to the DZ?

You are only as strong as the prey you devour

[ladydyver 0]

Hello J,
I am your northwest exhibitionist and voyeur....in other words yes i will flash boobies for extra altitude and I watch people more than they know - my better half....drdive, tends to be the one who speaks it like it is. Welcome to the community, may god grant you patience with all of us.

DPH # 2
"I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~
I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc!

[DangerRoo 0]

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Yeah right. What's the chances of him hanging out with you guys and still being in shape to jump when he gets to the DZ?

better than his chances of you and the exploder manifest loads

(I.C.D#2 VP)
""I'm good with my purple penis straw" ~sky mama

[LisaH 0]

Hi Jay!

I'm the resident cow.

Be yourself!
MooOOooOoo

[Jewels 0]

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Hi Jay!

I'm the resident cow.

(I'm sure you've figured it out already, but it's not that she has body issues.)

TPM Sister #102

[flyangel2 2]

Welcome, any friend of Willem's is a friend of mine. Doesn't matter if you only have one skydive or 3,000. Last time I looked, there wasn't a number limit of skydives for being a member here.

Psst...........I lurk over at rockclimbing.com even though I'm not a kick ass climber

May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey

[happythoughts 0]

Inadvertently, you've discovered how ridiculously small the topics are.

People on this thread are discussing "one jump".
This is one of the topics that is beat to death.

The "what is a skydiver" question gets rehashed every 6 months.
Somehow, being a skydiver "officially" has some different value that people have to define.

So, there you have it. You have accidentally arrived as a forum topic on a topic that never goes away.

[Broke 0]

Come on J everyone knows that the way to become a better rock climber is to do more pull ups

Divot your source for all things Hillbilly.
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[j_ung 0]

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So, new management usually comes in hatchet in hand. Give it to me straight-am I out of here?

Come see me when you get a chance. Bring your playbook.

[j_ung 0]

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so, one of my best jumping mates used to be one of the top-notch climbers worldwide. he managed to get in around 400 skydives in a year, half of 'um with a WS. when is your FJC scheduled!?

My plan is to eventually claim so much ignorance of everything skydive related that I "need" an FJC and the company should cover the cost. Seriously.

[j_ung 0]

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Inadvertently, you've discovered how ridiculously small the topics are.

People on this thread are discussing "one jump".
This is one of the topics that is beat to death.

The "what is a skydiver" question gets rehashed every 6 months.
Somehow, being a skydiver "officially" has some different value that people have to define.

So, there you have it. You have accidentally arrived as a forum topic on a topic that never goes away.

It's unfortunate that the guy who got hired to run the site falls (pun intended) firmly in the NOT-skydiver category. I really do intend to change that, as soon as I can. So, how much do FJC's typically cost, anyway? I'm assuming it's around $300-400.

[NWFlyer 2]

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It's unfortunate that the guy who got hired to run the site falls (pun intended) firmly in the NOT-skydiver category. I really do intend to change that, as soon as I can. So, how much do FJC's typically cost, anyway? I'm assuming it's around $300-400.

Nah, less than that. The lovely folks at Tri-State Skydivers (I met a bunch of them at Skyfest this year), which appears to be your closest DZ, will take you up for $180.

http://www.tristateskydivers.com/learn/learn.asp#Static

If the corporate overlords won't pay that, start a collection here. We can have that covered in no time!

"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke

[VanillaSkyGirl 6]

Welcome to Dropzone.com, Jay. Thank you for accepting this new position. We are one big dysfunctional family, but we do have love in our heart for one another. After all, we share a unique bond. It is a small community, so we all tend to see one another at various boogies (skydiving events) and skydiving skill camps or competitions.

Although you are more of a climber, rather than a jumper, you will find many similarities between the climbing and the skydiving communities. (I used to climb regularly about 10-12 years back myself.) As a matter of fact, I know several serious climbers, who eventually have gone on to become serious skydivers. Like climbing, skydiving really is a lifestyle to many. Many travel to jump and work to afford this lifestyle. Like climbing, skydiving is our passion.

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I've jumped once. And I had a guy strapped to my back when I did it.

That's wonderful, Jay. I hope that someday, you'll get your license, so you can understand how amazing it is to fly with others.

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And I like boobies.

Yes, you're a skydiver in your heart.

I would love to meet and climb with you, if are ever in Southern California. Also, I work in a wind tunnel (IFLY Hollywood - indoor skydiving facility), and we'd love to have you fly with us. Take care!

~Rosa

[Remster 30]

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And I like boobies.

Yes, you're a skydiver in your heart.

Ro: it would only be appropriate if you welcomed Jay with a few pics posted to this thread...



Oh, and Welcome Jay!

Remster

[VanillaSkyGirl 6]

Nice try, Remi.




Perv!

[BillyVance 35]

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Hi, I'm Chris and I'm a trouble maker. But I do try to stay just this side of banned.

I'm another trouble maker just barely staying this side of banned. I'm probably a lot closer to the edge than you are, Chris...

But, welcome to dropzone.com Jay.

"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban

[Squeak 17]

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Welcome to Dropzone.com, Jay. Thank you for accepting this new position. We are one big dysfunctional family, but we do have love in our heart for one another..

Not me, i hate most everyone here

You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky)
My Life ROCKS!
How's yours doing?

[kbordson 8]

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Welcome HMFIC.(HH was taken).

I think that acronym works.


- And "HI!!" I'm Karen. I'm no trouble at all. And... for the record.... I'm very normal.

[LisaH 0]

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Welcome HMFIC.(HH was taken).

I think that acronym works.


- And "HI!!" I'm Karen. I'm no trouble at all. And... for the record.... I'm very normal.

Don't believe her. She's really a pirate.

Be yourself!
MooOOooOoo

[kbordson 8]

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Welcome HMFIC.(HH was taken).

I think that acronym works.


- And "HI!!" I'm Karen. I'm no trouble at all. And... for the record.... I'm very normal.

Don't believe her. She's really a pirate.

BUT A NORMAL PIRATE!!

[j_ung 0]

Thank you so much, everybody. I'm overwhelmed! You folks are very kind.

Don't forget, though, this thread is also to solicit feedback from you, re: the site. This is essentially a brainstorm session -- nothing is off the table. Imagine it's DZ's birthday, and we're all trying to figure out what it wants.

[AggieDave 6]

The ability to set a customized color theme, as the software allows (I know it does).

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[mdrejhon 8]

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So, how much do FJC's typically cost, anyway? I'm assuming it's around $300-400.

You probably already know by now by reading dz.com and private messages, but here's a "QuickStart Cheat Sheet":

You should also choose your FJC. Are you in a hurry because of deadlines? Or are you financially strapped? Or do you think you might progress later on? Or very scared of heights? Choices might be simplified roughly as:

Tandem
If you prefer to try it more in a potato sack fashion, (as some say). Strapped to the front of an instructor. Little training needed. Some FJC's are slightly more advanced tandems that allows you to demo altitude awareness, simple canopy control, etc.
...Difficulty: Easier
...Time: Shorter visit to DZ
...Freefall: Yes
...Fly the Parachute: Handled by instructor
...Availability: Wide. Almost every DZ. Available as single jump.

AFF1
The first jump of an Accelerated FreeFall program. More challenging than a tandem, more ground instruction. Ground school. Maximum learning experience in one jump, for those who aren't easily overloaded.
...Difficulty: Harder
...Time: Longer visit to DZ
...Freefall: Yes
...Fly the Parachute: Handled by you!
...Availability: Wide, but might require package purchase at some DZ's
(multiple-jump AFF, or tandem prerequsites)

IAD/Static Line
The first jump of an older style student program. Open parachute right away at exit. While often cheaper than AFF1, takes more jumps to become certified. Ground school.
...Difficulty: Medium
...Time: Longer visit to DZ
...Freefall: No
...Fly the Parachute: Handled by you!
...Availability: Declining, however usually available as a single jump.

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Based on your personalty I gather, I recommend AFF1, or possibly a same-day tandem followed by AFF1 as some dropzones requires a tandem first before AFF1. Multiple jump 'get-licensed' package recommended. But it's your decision.

P.S. Welcome aboard!