jmar595 0 #1 March 11, 2008 How do you know what kind of chute u would need? What do the numbers mean? Is there a way to determine what weight of a person it will hold? Lots of questions, I am going to go the end of April. I am trying to keep a look out for a good deal. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #2 March 11, 2008 First let us welcome you to the sport. It's a life changing experience. Next, it's a bit premature to be looking for equipment, since you've yet to even make your first jump. Be patient while you continue your beginning education. When you start your student training let your Instructors guide you in what is best for -you-. Everyone is an individual and it'll be your instructors who will know you best. Let them lead. In the mean time, have a look at this page to start your education. http://www.dropzone.com/safety/resources/handbook/gloss2.shtml Have fun. Be safe. And PULL! ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmar595 0 #3 March 11, 2008 Thank you very much for the list that clears some things up I've been seeing around here. I just want to go SOOOO badly. I went to Spartan in Tulsa to go to flight school. They said do you have $10,000. NOOO! Well, can you come up with $100? What for? They said you can become a mechanic and go to flight school later. I took the bait and I am working on P-3 Orions at Greenville, Texas. I want to fly more than anything, and this is the closest I can see to what I want to do. The urge has been getting worse lately, and I am going to go the end of April come hell or high water. I have to drop some weight, but that is no biggy. Sorry about the rambling, just stoked that's all. I've been coming home every night and whating skydiving videos, I work nights. Do you all know how good you have it? Thanks for listening. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packerboy 3 #4 March 11, 2008 Quote Do you all know how good you have it? Yes, it's a curse. It's alot cheaper to not know! -------------------------------------------------- In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. ~ Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackout 0 #5 March 13, 2008 I think its probably more expensive than a good coke habit if you are serious about skydiving. At least it wont land you in jail though Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #6 March 13, 2008 just curious...what does your pregnant wife think about your plans to skydive? I know lots of men who have STOPPED skydiving when the first kid is on the way..... "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmar595 0 #7 March 13, 2008 She understands. I've been talking about this since I've known her, she knows what my dreams are and is supportive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuntbabex 0 #8 March 13, 2008 Youre lucky then. Very lucky. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blackout 0 #9 March 13, 2008 Haha sounds like a keeper to me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmar595 0 #10 March 13, 2008 That's one of the reasons I married her. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #11 March 13, 2008 QuoteI know lots of men who have STOPPED skydiving when the first kid is on the way..... I happen to be one of them. But as you can see, I came back, too. Took me a (good ol') while, but I'm back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
packerboy 3 #12 April 1, 2008 Quote just curious...what does your pregnant wife think about your plans to skydive? I know lots of men who have STOPPED skydiving when the first kid is on the way..... Our first son had almost enough jumps to get his A licence before he was born. -------------------------------------------------- In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock. ~ Thomas Jefferson Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SPAWNmaster 0 #13 April 1, 2008 Quote Quote just curious...what does your pregnant wife think about your plans to skydive? I know lots of men who have STOPPED skydiving when the first kid is on the way..... Our first son had almost enough jumps to get his A licence before he was born. met a guy last december whose wife gave their unborn kids about 200 jumps a pop while pregnant. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fastphil 0 #14 April 2, 2008 QuoteHow do you know what kind of chute u would need? What do the numbers mean? Is there a way to determine what weight of a person it will hold? Lots of questions, I am going to go the end of April. I am trying to keep a look out for a good deal. Thanks. Hmmm... A parachute doesn't hold any weight; it's more of a release mechanism. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
