Magistr8 0 #1 April 25, 2003 I was just wondering how long it took everyone here to get all their gear. I am still on student status and will probably be getting my gear at the end of the season, only 6 short months away up here in Can-ah-duh. "Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools." Napoleon Bonaparte Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
indyz 1 #2 April 25, 2003 I started jumping in August 2001 with a college club. The next summer I went home to work, didn't spend any money that I didn't have to, and had enough cash to put a used rig together (no AAD) in time for the fall semester, with enough cash left over to keep jumping until I found a new part time job. According to my logbook, my first jump on my own gear was July 3, 2002, jump #34. So almost a full year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #3 April 25, 2003 I bought all new gear after obtaining my "A" license. Course..that's when I didn't skydive for a living Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Islandcool 0 #4 April 25, 2003 Quote how long it took everyone here to get all their gear 6th jump. I took my rig to the DZ to have one of the instuctors look at it. I told him I wanted to jump it. He then asked me how many jumps I had. I told him 6 and the next thing out of his mouth was "Absolutely NOT!" Looking back on it...WTF was I thinking? He did agree that it would be a nice rig for me once I was off student status so I bought it. ahhh yes....what a fearless ignorant fool I was...3.5 months ago.Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magistr8 0 #5 April 25, 2003 Ignorance is bliss isn't it. I see here that someone had their gear before they started diving. If you're still looking at this post would you mind letting me know how you knew you would like it enough to keep with it? "Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools." Napoleon Bonaparte Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #6 April 25, 2003 got mine right around the time i finished my A too.. got a great deal on a complete rig that fits rather well given my height. (6'4) just ordered my first custom rig..still debating what size canopy to get it made for..(got a week or two before its cut) since i'd like to get it so i'll have it for several years before wanting another..even if it means jumping my current rig until i'm comfortable enough to downsize edit: i was one of the "before i started" basically i knew the first moment out the door off AFF1..after that it was just a matter of time and opportunity.____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
n2skdvn 0 #7 April 25, 2003 about a year (didnt jump to much the first year only about 70 jumpsif my calculations are correct SLINKY + ESCULATOR = EVERLASTING FUN my site Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #8 April 25, 2003 First jump in August of 1999, second was in May of 2000. It took me al lsummer to get off student status and I finally got my rig at about jump 45 in LATE October of 2000.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jceman 1 #9 April 25, 2003 My DZO had a new student rig that was really perfect for me, so I demoed it on jump 13 and bought it immediately. It served me well until I decided to downsize. Faster horses, younger women, older whiskey, more money. Why do they call it "Tourist Season" if we can't shoot them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #10 April 25, 2003 Soon.......... Seeing as my first jump was May 6, 2001, and I got my own main (and have been jumping it since October 2002), I suspect that I might have gotten everything together by the end of summer - sooner if God keeps sending me angels... Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MC208B 0 #11 April 25, 2003 I bought my rig about a year after my first jump course. DZO wouldn't let me jump it for about another month tho...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Magistr8 0 #12 April 25, 2003 I'm hoping that some quirk of fate will take place and that I win that sweepstakes where you can win your purchases for a month. If that happens then I will have new gear very soon. "Impossible is a word to be found only in the dictionary of fools." Napoleon Bonaparte Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,584 #13 April 25, 2003 About 70 jumps, or 2 years. Really it took until I had a decent job (finished college) and the right deal came along. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpy 0 #14 April 25, 2003 First jump was on 17/3/2002.. First jump on own gear jump number 56 on the 8/3/2003 So yeah prettymuch a year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prepheckt 0 #15 April 25, 2003 Bought my canopy in pieces...in fact, Steve from SQ1 sold it to me. I bought it way used...in fact I sitl have that first set, with a smaller main then I had before. I just ordered a custom set just a few weeks ago."Dancing Argentine Tango is like doing calculus with your feet." -9 toes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #16 April 25, 2003 Look at it this way, I had my D number before I actually owned my own rig. --"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FallinWoman 1 #17 April 25, 2003 Just about exactly a year....and on my 74th jump....I don't seem to do anything too quickly! ~Anne I'm a Doll!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
