DustyP 0 #1 August 20, 2006 Goin back for more on Sept.9 I’m wanna get all three jumps in that day! Does anyone disagree with this? I feel confident about it, but the first AFF took its toll mentally. (think because I sat in class for 8hr.) Does anyone have any suggestion for me to go over. I study the notes I made, and read almost every post. Just wanna be safe. What will be expected on my day of jumping? I rather be prepared then, not know! If you have anything, please feel free to post! Thanks, DustyP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #2 August 20, 2006 QuoteDoes anyone have any suggestion for me to go over. I study the notes I made, and read almost every post. Just wanna be safe. At this point in your career, I'd suggest more review of your notes and less reading of DZ.com. IMHO, too much DZ.com at this point can only confuse things and drown out what your instructors want you to learn (and the pace and order in which they want you to learn things.) If you really want to read something, read your SIM. Can't read that too many times, I think.As for whether you can do three jumps - that's between you and your instructors. It's certainly not unheard of, but I'd say keep an eye on how you're feeling and don't be afraid to reassess after each jump. Stay hydrated and have some good snacks throughout the day to make sure you keep your energy up and stay sharp."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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DustyP 0 #3 August 20, 2006 thanks, do you also suggest the same for watching videos? (skydivingmovies.com) i grew up playing football and video are everyones friend you can learn alot from video!. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #4 August 20, 2006 Quotethanks, do you also suggest the same for watching videos? (skydivingmovies.com) i grew up playing football and video are everyones friend you can learn alot from video! Don't get me wrong; you can learn plenty from reading dropzone.com and from watching videos (even if it's just learning what *not* to do sometimes ). It's just that if you want to learn specifically to prepare for your next jumps and if you want to read stuff to help you succeed in your student program and get to an A, the most valuable stuff will be the structured stuff - your FJC notes, the SIM, any training materials your DZ gives out. DZ.com and Skydivingmovies are fun and useful... but can be overwhelming. Oh, and check this out - it's a flash animation of what to expect on AFF jumps. Disclaimer: this is how Skydive Elsinore does AFF; every DZ is a little different, so your experience may not be identical, but it's cool to get a general idea of what's coming up."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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DustyP 0 #5 August 20, 2006 thanks for that too! thats what i needed! DustyP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
countzero 7 #6 August 20, 2006 read your SIM, student handbook and dirt dive. practice arching and relaxing too.diamonds are a dawgs best friend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #7 August 21, 2006 Yea, you can probably do 3 AFF jumps in a day. Just make sure to focus on each jump (as they are kinda tedious). No reason to fail the current level cause you are worried about a future one! And I also watched a lot of movieson skydivingmovies.com. Mainly the exits just to get them smoother. And (call me crazy), I watched a ton of malfunction videos. Why? To get my confidence built up in my equipment. And, watching people get out of line twists, or cut-aways from spinners really boosted my confindence level. But, NWFlyer is right, don't get an information overload. You have plenty to focus on during you AFF. And good luck on that! BTW, level 4 is super fun...just jumping with one instructor is pretty sweet! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites DustyP 0 #8 August 21, 2006 it sounds about right, i also watched evey malfunction video, just to see how they reacted in different situations. pretty much everything you said. it kinda different in a way for me, my heart rate and blood pressure skyrocket when i watch any skydiving video, more than when im standing in the doorway. can't explain it, videos just gets me goin in uh hurry! thanks for the support! i can't wait!! DustyP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Fast 0 #9 August 21, 2006 Watching videos on the internet is fun. But keep it at that. Don't watch the videos to learn at this point, just to get you psyched up and feeling awesome about skydiving.~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AFFI 0 #10 August 22, 2006 QuoteGoin back for more on Sept.9 I’m wanna get all three jumps in that day! Does anyone disagree with this? I feel confident about it, but the first AFF took its toll mentally. (think because I sat in class for 8hr.) Does anyone have any suggestion for me to go over. I study the notes I made, and read almost every post. Just wanna be safe. What will be expected on my day of jumping? I rather be prepared then, not know! If you have anything, please feel free to post! Thanks, DustyP Yeah, talk to your instructors...Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
DustyP 0 #8 August 21, 2006 it sounds about right, i also watched evey malfunction video, just to see how they reacted in different situations. pretty much everything you said. it kinda different in a way for me, my heart rate and blood pressure skyrocket when i watch any skydiving video, more than when im standing in the doorway. can't explain it, videos just gets me goin in uh hurry! thanks for the support! i can't wait!! DustyP. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fast 0 #9 August 21, 2006 Watching videos on the internet is fun. But keep it at that. Don't watch the videos to learn at this point, just to get you psyched up and feeling awesome about skydiving.~D Where troubles melt like lemon drops Away above the chimney tops That's where you'll find me. Swooping is taking one last poke at the bear before escaping it's cave - davelepka Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AFFI 0 #10 August 22, 2006 QuoteGoin back for more on Sept.9 I’m wanna get all three jumps in that day! Does anyone disagree with this? I feel confident about it, but the first AFF took its toll mentally. (think because I sat in class for 8hr.) Does anyone have any suggestion for me to go over. I study the notes I made, and read almost every post. Just wanna be safe. What will be expected on my day of jumping? I rather be prepared then, not know! If you have anything, please feel free to post! Thanks, DustyP Yeah, talk to your instructors...Mykel AFF-I10 Skydiving Priorities: 1) Open Canopy. 2) Land Safely. 3) Don’t hurt anyone. 4) Repeat… Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
