Jump Virgin

[nthorpey 0]

Hi all just come across this site after a little surfing
Many thanks for any responces in advance.


PS any BASE jumpers here. That really does appeal to me

[nicknitro71 0]

You must be kidding! Anyway, not all skydivers have a death wish. As a matter of fact, the really crazy ones you see in movies don't quite exist in the real world. Also the adrenaline crap does not last very long. Ultimately if you stay in the sport is because you like learning how to fly you body and the canopy. The best way to get into the sport is just going to a local DZ and browse around. As for BASE, get at least 500 skydive jumps and be prepared to get hurt or killed and make sure your family knows you are BASE jumping.

Memento Audere Semper

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[TequilaGirl 0]

Leave the troll alone.........

[skybytch 273]

Spend a few minutes (hours...) checking out the resources available on this website. Clicking on any of the links at the top of the page will take you to loads of info on how to start, where dz's are located close to you, info on gear and safety, llinks to other skydiving sites, etc.

How often people jump depends on their lifestyle and wallet. I've done over 100 jumps this year; there are others who post here who've already done three or four times that since January, and still others who can't jump nearly that much.

You can expect to pay around US$4000+ for a complete new rig, around US$2000+ for a complete used rig. Expect to spend an additional US$1000 or so on the other stuff you'll need/want - jumpsuit(s), altimeter(s), helmet, goggles, etc.
Per year, in the US anyway, maintaining a complete rig runs "around" a couple hundred, depending on how well you take care of it and how many reserve rides you have during the year.

Get a hundred or more skydives under your belt before considering taking up BASE jumping.

[lazysunbather 0]

I've only done 1 jump so far and I was surprised that there was not that much adrenaline... it was more nerves and then this wonderful feeling of flight. I got back to the ground and felt so relaxed and at peace after the canopy ride...
But then agqain, all of my friends who jumped that day had a different reaction. It can be a very personal experience.
Can't wait to do it again...

[PhillyKev 0]

Geez...calm down. What indicates that this is a troll? The guy put his name and email addy in the profile. One of the guys I did my first jump with had every intention of getting into BASE asap. We weren't aware at the time what was involved or the different skill sets or risk between skydiving and BASE.

Anyway, to answer your question...I'm not sure what it will cost in the UK. The approximate cost for me to get through student training and get my A license in total was about $3000. Then add about $5000 for my own equipment. There are ways to significantly cut down those costs if necessary.

Your best bet is to read as much as possible on this site (go to the home page and go through all the sections reading all the articles, don't limit yourself to the forums). And go out and visit your local DZ. Hang out, ask questions and talk to people. Good luck.

[Viking 0]

did somebody say Virgin?

I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver
My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin

[Nick 0]

Nicky

I see your up in the UK it may be worth checking out the BPA website http://www.bpa.org.uk/, one of the pages on here will give you links to your nearest dropzone (probably Chatterisor or Headcorn).

As for the costs, a tandem should cost you about £200, if you decide to carry on and do AFF this'll cost you about £1300 in the UK, or if you can do a winter trip to the US it won't cost much more all in and you'll get a holiday too.

From what I've seen you can spend pretty much as much as you want on kit, but think you should be able to get alti, helmet, jumpsuit a 2nd hand rig etc. for about £2500.

If you go t the BPA site and take the link to the mag it should give you all the info you need.

Have fun

Nick
Gravity- It's not just a good idea, it's the LAW!

[FallRate 0]

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Leave the troll alone.........

Bwahhaahaa!!!....hmmm?...what the...????....Great!!!

Thanks TG, now I have to find a clean pair of shorts!

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[TheBile 0]

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......how often you all go.....

How often you go can depend on the weather, especially here in the UK. I went to a Dropzone three weekends on the trot and couldn't do a jump until that third one .
I'm an AFF student and my advice to you would be to start off with a Tandem. Make sure that the unique experience of skydiving is the one your looking for. It's not for everyone and you may not get the adrenelin rush your expecting. I was told by my instructors that they have had a few students who have wasted a heafty deposit thinking it was a sport they wanted to get into, only to realise that leaving a perfectly good Cessna at 12,500ft was too much for them.
If your still sure you want to do it (and why shouldn't you be, it's a kick ass ride ) then pick the course that best suits your pocket (see Nicks post for costs) and diary commitments.
Who knows. In a couple of years I may be grabbing your ankles at 10k.
Cheers.

Gerb

I stir feelings in others they themselves don't understand. KA'CHOW !

[Nick 0]

I must admit that I've done well this year and have been able to ump pretty much every weekend I've wanted to, there have been a couple of half days or hop-n-pops but they are all fun.

Nick
Gravity- It's not just a good idea, it's the LAW!

[bbarnhouse 0]

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did somebody say Virgin?

Hehe seems to be alot of that going around.......must be in the SoCal water, and here I went all the way to the Virgin Islands just to regain some of it *sigh*

[waster 0]

Hi,
I'm only a newbie myself, having only done 15 jumps, but i can tell you roughly how much the prices of jumping at Headcorn are. It does depend on whether you decide to learn using the AFF or Static line route as to the cost. By the time you have got your CAT 8 (your qualification as a solo skydiver), you would have spent roughly the same amount of money, in the region of £1000. However, AFF requires you to pay this money immediately. Static line, however, only needs you to pay per jump, which at Headcorn costs £30, and the rate at which you progress is entirely down to the amount of jumps you can afford and your skydiving ability. This can take some time if you are skint like me (the joys of being a student). When you progress through the sport, the jump prices decrease until eventually you are paying in the region of £15 per jump. You do also have to pay per year a subscription to the BPA, which is the governing body for British Skydiving. This gives insurance against injury etc. AFF is definately the route to go if you have the cash, as you will qualify as a skydiver in record time, sometimes as quick as a few days. If, however, you are not that financially well endowed, static line is the route to go. It takes a lot of time and patience, but i'm assured it is worth it in the end, and it is certainly darn good fun along the way.
If you want more straightfoward and less rambling info on jumping out of the sky at Headcorn, go to their website:- www.headcornparachuteclub.co.uk. It will give you all the prices for courses, tandem jumps, and all the other info you will need, including booking forms etc.
Skydiving is definately the best sport of the millenium, it will give you the best fun and the coolest friends you will probably ever have. So hopefully see ya at Headcorn!