Firephoto 0 #1 November 20, 2005 Hello, I am just wondering if anyone can fill me in on what to expect with a static line training program. I am expecting to go saturday depending on the weather here. One more quick question is there a lot of people from arkansas that post here. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bernard 0 #2 November 20, 2005 QuoteHello, I am just wondering if anyone can fill me in on what to expect with a static line training program. I am expecting to go saturday depending on the weather here. One more quick question is there a lot of people from arkansas that post here. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bernard 0 #3 November 20, 2005 I think, but that only concerns me, because when I was younger I did s/l in 75 and than AFF in 94, the static line method is mentally more difficult to start especially in the first delays after the PRCP (Practice Ripcord Pull). Above all the ground is more nearby, so your exit height is much lower, which can disturb some people. But I am not an instructor, it is just personal, you should ask your instructor who is more qualified than me. Good luck in your progression, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #4 November 20, 2005 Your best source of information would be the DZ at which you plan to do your first jump. You may have already had this conversation with them, but be sure to ask them what the day's schedule will look like, what they suggest that you wear/bring, etc. Assuming this is your first jump, you have ground school first, which will probably run anywhere from 4 to 6 hours, depending on the instructor, how many students are in the class, etc. After that, weather permitting, you'll get to do your first jump, which will eventually lead to a complete emptying of your wallet, complete elimination of all other weekend activities, and uncontrolled babbling about how great skydiving is to all your friends. You may also wish to take a look at the Skydivers Information Manual that USPA publishes. If you decide to continue your training through to your A license, this is an invaluable resource to have. You may be able to buy a hard copy at your DZ (or they may even include it in the cost of the course), but for now you can look at it online. http://www.uspa.org/publications/manuals.htm There's nothing like that first jump... enjoy! I trained via static line last year and had a great time. Oh, and in response to the previous poster's comments - there are pros and cons to static line training vs. AFF (which is another training method). If you do a search on here for "AFF vs. static line" you will find lots of information. Bottom line is that both will get you to an A license, assuming that is your goal."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
dbattman 0 #5 November 20, 2005 Ground school will be a full day covering the same things as AFF. Malfunctions, canopy control, landing will all be the same. The big difference is the dive flow. For static line your first jump is more of a relax and stay presented skydive where AFF has many more elements to it. You will get to climb outside the plane and hang off the strut of the 182 suspended about 4500 feet up. You relax, look to your left, get the go signal and you are on your own. All you have to do is get that pelvis out, let go (much harder than you think), check canopy and land. If you look good and stable they give you a practice pilot chute for the next four static lines to practice with. If the next four go well they take the rope away and things start to get interesting. Static line was a blast- you'll enjoy it. Try to do two your first day out- the first one is too much of an overload to appreciate the experience. Pros/Cons versus AFF are debatable and could be found on the site somewhere. (Qualification Disclaimer: S/L grad April 2000. Mid-America Sport Parachute Club Taylorville, IL. FJC Dave Flannell, RIP) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewGuy2005 53 #6 November 21, 2005 QuoteHello, I am just wondering if anyone can fill me in on what to expect with a static line training program. I am expecting to go saturday depending on the weather here. One more quick question is there a lot of people from arkansas that post here. Thanks. Expect to be completely blown away. You will love it. I am doing S/L progression. Just did my second freefall a couple of weeks ago. I'm from Arkansas and I jump at Skydive Skyranch at Siloam Springs. Where will you be going? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #7 November 21, 2005 There are a few of us from Arkansas who post here from time to time.-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Firephoto 0 #8 November 21, 2005 I am planning on going to either central arkansas para center in hazen or arkansas air sports in malvern. I am pretty sure it will be a blast no matter where we go. if anyone wants to add thier two cents on either place that would be cool. I read the review here on capc but they are really hard to get ahold of. So if anyone here knows anything about arkansas airsports that would be cool. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ron 10 #9 November 21, 2005 QuoteI am planning on going to either central arkansas para center in hazen or arkansas air sports in malvern. I am pretty sure it will be a blast no matter where we go. if anyone wants to add thier two cents on either place that would be cool. I learned in CAPC years ago....I like them and would send anyone there."No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." -- Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Jefferson Papers, 334 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #10 November 21, 2005 I know a LOT about Arkansas Air Sports....lol....but to comment would be unprofessional heh. Of the two, I'd have to go with CAPC. linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange1 0 #11 November 21, 2005 What to expect: fun! I don't agree with the post above about the ground being so "close" disturbing some people - if it's your first jump what else do you know?? 3000' looks pretty high when it's the first time you've had a door open in mid-flight!! I do agree that you should try get a second in the same day to really enjoy it & get over the sensory overload. I don't remember anything between exit and a fully open canopy on my first jump! Have fun!Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,085 #12 November 21, 2005 >I don't agree with the post above about the ground being so "close" disturbing some people . . . I think I may be one of the few people here to go through both a SL and an AFF program when I was starting out - and the SL exits were a lot scarier for me, because I could see my car in the parking lot, and the guy with the radio in the landing area, and the people milling around manifest. When I did AFF, it was like looking at a map. It wasn't nearly as real. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange1 0 #13 November 21, 2005 Quotebecause I could see my car in the parking lot, and the guy with the radio in the landing area, and the people milling around manifest I followed instructions and looked up, not down PS I did both too (SL till 1st freefall, then AFF)Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,085 #14 November 21, 2005 >I followed instructions and looked up, not down . . . You were smarter than me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike111 0 #15 November 21, 2005 What to expect; a lot of learning and helluva lot of fun!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #16 November 21, 2005 I've started with SL too. After a dozen of jumps: Wow, the first 2000m jump and the long freefall was something!!! After that jump I was cleared for any altitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherB 0 #17 November 22, 2005 I was more nervous about going higher, not lower. (yeah, it doesn't make sense now) Climbing out on the strut was the wierdest part for me....I had this fear that I'd slip and knock myself out on the step. I hated opening the door myself too. I'm glad I started with IADs because I was never afraid of getting out "low" later on. It seems common for recent AFF grads to be incredibly afraid of getting out below 5 grand or so. Since I am at a big DZ, I have not gotten out low in a while though. If I want to do a hop and pop and play with a canopy, I do it from 13.5. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #18 November 22, 2005 I was also afraid of going higher. Seriously, I almost freaked out when we started going to 6k instead of 5k. -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
artistcalledian 0 #19 November 22, 2005 QuoteI was also afraid of going higher. Seriously, I almost freaked out when we started going to 6k instead of 5k. i'm afraid of going lower ! i've only ever jumped from above 12k and i've not done my AFF cat 8 yet... it scares me that i'm not going to have time to get stable ________________________________________ drive it like you stole it and f*ck the police Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phoenixlpr 0 #20 November 22, 2005 Sure. Good example of the AFF ground rush. :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bob.dino 1 #21 November 22, 2005 Quoteit scares me that i'm not going to have time to get stable [Crazy] Yes you will. Talk to your instructors about it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydivermom 0 #22 November 23, 2005 I'm an SL student in Texas. It has been wonderful. I took ground school and did one AFF jump and found it slightly overwhelming. I love the gradual nature of SL. I'm a freefallin' fool now and only have two more jumps to go until graduation! You will love it. Good luck and have fun! P.S. one of the threads called Static line vs. AFF was started by me.Mrs. WaltAppel All things work together for good to them that love God...Romans 8:28 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FrogNog 1 #23 November 23, 2005 QuoteQuoteit scares me that i'm not going to have time to get stable [Crazy] Yes you will. Talk to your instructors about it... Skydiving training tends to cause fear. That's why you have instructors. Once I had about two hundred jumps (emphasis for student readers) I found minimum-altitude hop-and-pops really helped me with my exits and body position at pull time. I concentrated because I was very interested in doing it right. -=-=-=-=- Pull. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orange1 0 #24 November 23, 2005 Quote i'm afraid of going lower ! i've only ever jumped from above 12k and i've not done my AFF cat 8 yet... it scares me that i'm not going to have time to get stable hmmm... along with SL teaching you that exiting at 3K is fine, it also teaches you to exit the plane stable... (granted in an emergency exit you won't have time to prettily poise yourself, but still...) anyway there's another thread somewhere involving a discussion about exiting stable in a dive too i think... all comes with practice. now, stop being scared and start thinking about that lovely soft sub-terminal opening you'll have Skydiving: wasting fossil fuels just for fun. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
