grue 1 #1 April 8, 2005 I'm pretty sure I have to hold an A licence to jump the King Air at my DZ's boogie on 4th of July weekend, so I guess I have my work cut out for me. So I'm looking for tips on how to maximise the number of jumps I can get on a given saturday (my DZ isn't always running on Sundays, so I figure it's better to assume they won't than assume they will), especially considering I still have to learn how to pack a chute, etc etc before I can get a license Anyone have some pointers on how to master things away from the DZ that are otherwise somewhat time consuming, so I can maximise my efficiency?cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amanduh 0 #2 April 8, 2005 Hmm....I feel bad saying this. But make sure you get all of your A-license card stuff taken care of, and then HOP&POP IT ALL DAY!!! BWAHAHAHA!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #3 April 8, 2005 QuoteI'm pretty sure I have to hold an A licence to jump the King Air at my DZ's boogie on 4th of July weekend, so I guess I have my work cut out for me. Why would you have to have an A-license for that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #4 April 8, 2005 QuoteQuoteI'm pretty sure I have to hold an A licence to jump the King Air at my DZ's boogie on 4th of July weekend, so I guess I have my work cut out for me. Why would you have to have an A-license for that? Someone mentioned it in passing, but I didn't really think about it until later. I'll call the DZ tomorrow and get the skinny.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #5 April 8, 2005 A lot of times when drop zones put on a boogie, they require a license. There are more people in the air, different types of skydives happening, etc. So in many cases it's not a good environment for students to be jumping in. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #6 April 8, 2005 QuoteA lot of times when drop zones put on a boogie, they require a license. There are more people in the air, different types of skydives happening, etc. So in many cases it's not a good environment for students to be jumping in. Ah, ok. I didn't think about that aspect of it. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FFAddict 0 #7 April 8, 2005 Excuse me for stateing the obvious but even just jumping on saturdays doing 19 in the next 2 - 3 months does not seem like a big challlenge and i jump in the UK with really bad weather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bodypilot1 0 #8 April 8, 2005 QuoteAnyone have some pointers on how to master things away from the DZ that are otherwise somewhat time consuming, so I can maximise my efficiency? You dont need to be at a DZ to learn how to pack, but you probably don't have a rig to pack of your own. If you know a jumper with a rig thats a friend, and they know how to properly teach someone how to pack, you could do that. Other then that, IMO there isn't much else you can do away from the DZ that will get you closer to your A. I was in Iowa a couple weeks ago and the weather was 75, but the wind was blowing like hell! Be safe. Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grue 1 #9 April 8, 2005 QuoteExcuse me for stateing the obvious but even just jumping on saturdays doing 19 in the next 2 - 3 months does not seem like a big challlenge and i jump in the UK with really bad weather Well, the weather here is, at best, unpredictable. While it'll hopefully be nice most of the time, there's always a decent chance of a surprise thunderstorm, or high winds.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grue 1 #10 April 8, 2005 Quote QuoteAnyone have some pointers on how to master things away from the DZ that are otherwise somewhat time consuming, so I can maximise my efficiency? You dont need to be at a DZ to learn how to pack, but you probably don't have a rig to pack of your own. If you know a jumper with a rig thats a friend, and they know how to properly teach someone how to pack, you could do that. Other then that, IMO there isn't much else you can do away from the DZ that will get you closer to your A. I was in Iowa a couple weeks ago and the weather was 75, but the wind was blowing like hell! Be safe. Ed Yeah, the whole region gets crazy windy, it's annoying as hell when you have a 14mph wind limit cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites funks 1 #11 April 8, 2005 QuoteQuote it's annoying as hell when you have a 14mph wind limit Actually it is a VERY good thing. As frustrating as it may be it is better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air versus in the air wishing you were on the ground Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FFAddict 0 #12 April 8, 2005 Once you are jumping solo (i assume your still being instructed at six jumps) your jump numbers will go up much faster. If you get there when they open and get manifested for first load you could easily get 6 if not more jumps in on a good weather day, as long as there are enough jumpers to keep the plane going of course. So i would wait until closer to the time befor you resort to hop and pops, although if it gets too close to the time its probably your only option Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GravityGirl 0 #13 April 8, 2005 You need to take a four day weekend in Eloy or Perris. I bet you can get in 5 jumps a day, meet some new people and learn some new tricks! What part of Iowa are you in? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grue 1 #14 April 8, 2005 QuoteYou need to take a four day weekend in Eloy or Perris. I bet you can get in 5 jumps a day, meet some new people and learn some new tricks! What part of Iowa are you in? Man, I'd love to do something like that, but I'd have to miss a lot of work to do it.... but then again, nothing's impossible except skiing through a revolving door... I'm in Sioux City, in the NW corner of the state, but my DZ is in Luverne, MN, about 90 minutes away.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,555 #15 April 8, 2005 There will be other King Airs. I know it sounds cold, but you're better off getting a good grounding than doing "whatever it takes" to make a King Air jump at a boogie. That said, buy or rent "Pack like a Pro" or something like that, and find someone who is qualified and has a rig to help you learn to pack. Be willing to rent rigs back-to-back, and to show up extra early at the DZ -- the earlier, the more likely it is that there isn't anyone else there, and (maybe) the winds are a little lower in the mornings. If you let them know you'll be there early it's more likely to work. Put in face time at the DZ -- when it's open, you're there. That way you're johnny-on-the-spot, and known to be anxious to jump, when something does open up. Also, then you'll have watched a whole lot more landings (that's a good thing). Practice your PLFs -- regardless of how many jumps you make, it's a valuable skill. There's a lot to learn through student progression. Don't try to rush it too much just for a milestone. 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 pilotdave 0 #16 April 8, 2005 Forget the boogie. If you make it, great. But don't TRY to make it. If you rush, you'll find it much harder to relax and it's hard to learn when you aren't relaxed. Then if you need to repeat a jump, you'll be that much more stressed out about a delay and you'll have an even harder time on the next jumps. July 4 is a long way off, and the season is barely started in much of the county. There'll be a lot of jumping going on between now and then. Relax, take it easy, don't rush things, and you'll probably have your license with time to spare. If not, well, there are many other boogies in your future. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanuckInUSA 0 #17 April 8, 2005 I'd like to do 89 jumps between now and July 14th to hit 1000 jumps by my 3rd sky-birthday. Now I know you and I are under different circumstances, but I think my 89 jumps are doable (assuming I don't get hurt and/or sick between now and then and assuming I'm not asked to work 7 days a week). So I think your 19 jumps are doable. Just try to knock off 3-4 jumps every weekend (and do more when you can) and see where you get. Time will tell. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelpdiver 2 #18 April 8, 2005 I went to the American Boogie at Skydance at jumps 19 and 20 (came just for one day) and got some skyvan jumps. Because Davis has a student landing area a mile away, it was fairly easy to setup - I and any other lowtimers exited first on a south jump run. Your circumstances may be different. If you really want to do the event, a weekend trip to one of the giant DZs could allow 8+ jumps with not too much trouble. Depends on you - 2 jumps was enough excitement for one day before I finished. 6 last month left me exhausted by the final one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brains 2 #19 April 8, 2005 Since i know the area where you live, i will offer this advice. Offer to take a fellow skydiver to Buffalo Alice down on 4th for some beers and pizza if they teach you how to pack (not after the beer and pizza) Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LawnDart21 0 #20 April 8, 2005 It's already been said, but it bears repeating, Don't rush, just go about your progression. If you make it before the boogie, great, if not, there is always next year and the year after tha and the year after that. -- My other ride is a RESERVE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkiD_PL8 0 #21 April 8, 2005 It only took me a month to get my license jumping every weekend. Get to the DZ early (I never got there before noon and still made it). Pay attention to your instructors. Learn to pack on a weather hold or have someone teach you how durring the week. Oh and make sure your bank account stays drained from jumping. Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites windcatcher 0 #22 April 8, 2005 what up grue?? Do you know for sure if they are going to be having the 4th of July boogie there again?? I am sure you can make it in time for the boogie, but I think it's kinda hard to get that many jumps in at Luverne, especially with the winds hope for the best, but my advice as a newbie, don't rush it either. I've gone to that boogie twice withouth jumping. I should have my A by now, but I am more concentrated on just learning and practicing skills rather than trying to get my A. Hope something works out for you Sarah Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grue 1 #23 April 8, 2005 QuoteSince i know the area where you live, i will offer this advice. Offer to take a fellow skydiver to Buffalo Alice down on 4th for some beers and pizza if they teach you how to pack (not after the beer and pizza) Haha, probably a pretty good idea :)cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grue 1 #24 April 8, 2005 Quotewhat up grue?? Do you know for sure if they are going to be having the 4th of July boogie there again?? I am sure you can make it in time for the boogie, but I think it's kinda hard to get that many jumps in at Luverne, especially with the winds hope for the best, but my advice as a newbie, don't rush it either. I've gone to that boogie twice withouth jumping. I should have my A by now, but I am more concentrated on just learning and practicing skills rather than trying to get my A. Hope something works out for you Sarah I'm not entirely sure it'll be there again, but if it is.... :) Yeah, the winds are a huge pain in my ass, but such is life. I think I can easily get 4 jumps a day in, even at Luverne, as long as the weather cooperates.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JoeyRamone 0 #25 April 9, 2005 You can do that in 2-3 days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 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 Go To Topic Listing
FFAddict 0 #7 April 8, 2005 Excuse me for stateing the obvious but even just jumping on saturdays doing 19 in the next 2 - 3 months does not seem like a big challlenge and i jump in the UK with really bad weather Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bodypilot1 0 #8 April 8, 2005 QuoteAnyone have some pointers on how to master things away from the DZ that are otherwise somewhat time consuming, so I can maximise my efficiency? You dont need to be at a DZ to learn how to pack, but you probably don't have a rig to pack of your own. If you know a jumper with a rig thats a friend, and they know how to properly teach someone how to pack, you could do that. Other then that, IMO there isn't much else you can do away from the DZ that will get you closer to your A. I was in Iowa a couple weeks ago and the weather was 75, but the wind was blowing like hell! Be safe. Edwww.WestCoastWingsuits.com www.PrecisionSkydiving.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #9 April 8, 2005 QuoteExcuse me for stateing the obvious but even just jumping on saturdays doing 19 in the next 2 - 3 months does not seem like a big challlenge and i jump in the UK with really bad weather Well, the weather here is, at best, unpredictable. While it'll hopefully be nice most of the time, there's always a decent chance of a surprise thunderstorm, or high winds.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #10 April 8, 2005 Quote QuoteAnyone have some pointers on how to master things away from the DZ that are otherwise somewhat time consuming, so I can maximise my efficiency? You dont need to be at a DZ to learn how to pack, but you probably don't have a rig to pack of your own. If you know a jumper with a rig thats a friend, and they know how to properly teach someone how to pack, you could do that. Other then that, IMO there isn't much else you can do away from the DZ that will get you closer to your A. I was in Iowa a couple weeks ago and the weather was 75, but the wind was blowing like hell! Be safe. Ed Yeah, the whole region gets crazy windy, it's annoying as hell when you have a 14mph wind limit cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funks 1 #11 April 8, 2005 QuoteQuote it's annoying as hell when you have a 14mph wind limit Actually it is a VERY good thing. As frustrating as it may be it is better to be on the ground wishing you were in the air versus in the air wishing you were on the ground Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites FFAddict 0 #12 April 8, 2005 Once you are jumping solo (i assume your still being instructed at six jumps) your jump numbers will go up much faster. If you get there when they open and get manifested for first load you could easily get 6 if not more jumps in on a good weather day, as long as there are enough jumpers to keep the plane going of course. So i would wait until closer to the time befor you resort to hop and pops, although if it gets too close to the time its probably your only option Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GravityGirl 0 #13 April 8, 2005 You need to take a four day weekend in Eloy or Perris. I bet you can get in 5 jumps a day, meet some new people and learn some new tricks! What part of Iowa are you in? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grue 1 #14 April 8, 2005 QuoteYou need to take a four day weekend in Eloy or Perris. I bet you can get in 5 jumps a day, meet some new people and learn some new tricks! What part of Iowa are you in? Man, I'd love to do something like that, but I'd have to miss a lot of work to do it.... but then again, nothing's impossible except skiing through a revolving door... I'm in Sioux City, in the NW corner of the state, but my DZ is in Luverne, MN, about 90 minutes away.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wmw999 2,555 #15 April 8, 2005 There will be other King Airs. I know it sounds cold, but you're better off getting a good grounding than doing "whatever it takes" to make a King Air jump at a boogie. That said, buy or rent "Pack like a Pro" or something like that, and find someone who is qualified and has a rig to help you learn to pack. Be willing to rent rigs back-to-back, and to show up extra early at the DZ -- the earlier, the more likely it is that there isn't anyone else there, and (maybe) the winds are a little lower in the mornings. If you let them know you'll be there early it's more likely to work. Put in face time at the DZ -- when it's open, you're there. That way you're johnny-on-the-spot, and known to be anxious to jump, when something does open up. Also, then you'll have watched a whole lot more landings (that's a good thing). Practice your PLFs -- regardless of how many jumps you make, it's a valuable skill. There's a lot to learn through student progression. Don't try to rush it too much just for a milestone. 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 pilotdave 0 #16 April 8, 2005 Forget the boogie. If you make it, great. But don't TRY to make it. If you rush, you'll find it much harder to relax and it's hard to learn when you aren't relaxed. Then if you need to repeat a jump, you'll be that much more stressed out about a delay and you'll have an even harder time on the next jumps. July 4 is a long way off, and the season is barely started in much of the county. There'll be a lot of jumping going on between now and then. Relax, take it easy, don't rush things, and you'll probably have your license with time to spare. If not, well, there are many other boogies in your future. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites CanuckInUSA 0 #17 April 8, 2005 I'd like to do 89 jumps between now and July 14th to hit 1000 jumps by my 3rd sky-birthday. Now I know you and I are under different circumstances, but I think my 89 jumps are doable (assuming I don't get hurt and/or sick between now and then and assuming I'm not asked to work 7 days a week). So I think your 19 jumps are doable. Just try to knock off 3-4 jumps every weekend (and do more when you can) and see where you get. Time will tell. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kelpdiver 2 #18 April 8, 2005 I went to the American Boogie at Skydance at jumps 19 and 20 (came just for one day) and got some skyvan jumps. Because Davis has a student landing area a mile away, it was fairly easy to setup - I and any other lowtimers exited first on a south jump run. Your circumstances may be different. If you really want to do the event, a weekend trip to one of the giant DZs could allow 8+ jumps with not too much trouble. Depends on you - 2 jumps was enough excitement for one day before I finished. 6 last month left me exhausted by the final one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brains 2 #19 April 8, 2005 Since i know the area where you live, i will offer this advice. Offer to take a fellow skydiver to Buffalo Alice down on 4th for some beers and pizza if they teach you how to pack (not after the beer and pizza) Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites LawnDart21 0 #20 April 8, 2005 It's already been said, but it bears repeating, Don't rush, just go about your progression. If you make it before the boogie, great, if not, there is always next year and the year after tha and the year after that. -- My other ride is a RESERVE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites SkiD_PL8 0 #21 April 8, 2005 It only took me a month to get my license jumping every weekend. Get to the DZ early (I never got there before noon and still made it). Pay attention to your instructors. Learn to pack on a weather hold or have someone teach you how durring the week. Oh and make sure your bank account stays drained from jumping. Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites windcatcher 0 #22 April 8, 2005 what up grue?? Do you know for sure if they are going to be having the 4th of July boogie there again?? I am sure you can make it in time for the boogie, but I think it's kinda hard to get that many jumps in at Luverne, especially with the winds hope for the best, but my advice as a newbie, don't rush it either. I've gone to that boogie twice withouth jumping. I should have my A by now, but I am more concentrated on just learning and practicing skills rather than trying to get my A. Hope something works out for you Sarah Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grue 1 #23 April 8, 2005 QuoteSince i know the area where you live, i will offer this advice. Offer to take a fellow skydiver to Buffalo Alice down on 4th for some beers and pizza if they teach you how to pack (not after the beer and pizza) Haha, probably a pretty good idea :)cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites grue 1 #24 April 8, 2005 Quotewhat up grue?? Do you know for sure if they are going to be having the 4th of July boogie there again?? I am sure you can make it in time for the boogie, but I think it's kinda hard to get that many jumps in at Luverne, especially with the winds hope for the best, but my advice as a newbie, don't rush it either. I've gone to that boogie twice withouth jumping. I should have my A by now, but I am more concentrated on just learning and practicing skills rather than trying to get my A. Hope something works out for you Sarah I'm not entirely sure it'll be there again, but if it is.... :) Yeah, the winds are a huge pain in my ass, but such is life. I think I can easily get 4 jumps a day in, even at Luverne, as long as the weather cooperates.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JoeyRamone 0 #25 April 9, 2005 You can do that in 2-3 days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2 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. 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FFAddict 0 #12 April 8, 2005 Once you are jumping solo (i assume your still being instructed at six jumps) your jump numbers will go up much faster. If you get there when they open and get manifested for first load you could easily get 6 if not more jumps in on a good weather day, as long as there are enough jumpers to keep the plane going of course. So i would wait until closer to the time befor you resort to hop and pops, although if it gets too close to the time its probably your only option Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #13 April 8, 2005 You need to take a four day weekend in Eloy or Perris. I bet you can get in 5 jumps a day, meet some new people and learn some new tricks! What part of Iowa are you in? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #14 April 8, 2005 QuoteYou need to take a four day weekend in Eloy or Perris. I bet you can get in 5 jumps a day, meet some new people and learn some new tricks! What part of Iowa are you in? Man, I'd love to do something like that, but I'd have to miss a lot of work to do it.... but then again, nothing's impossible except skiing through a revolving door... I'm in Sioux City, in the NW corner of the state, but my DZ is in Luverne, MN, about 90 minutes away.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,555 #15 April 8, 2005 There will be other King Airs. I know it sounds cold, but you're better off getting a good grounding than doing "whatever it takes" to make a King Air jump at a boogie. That said, buy or rent "Pack like a Pro" or something like that, and find someone who is qualified and has a rig to help you learn to pack. Be willing to rent rigs back-to-back, and to show up extra early at the DZ -- the earlier, the more likely it is that there isn't anyone else there, and (maybe) the winds are a little lower in the mornings. If you let them know you'll be there early it's more likely to work. Put in face time at the DZ -- when it's open, you're there. That way you're johnny-on-the-spot, and known to be anxious to jump, when something does open up. Also, then you'll have watched a whole lot more landings (that's a good thing). Practice your PLFs -- regardless of how many jumps you make, it's a valuable skill. There's a lot to learn through student progression. Don't try to rush it too much just for a milestone. 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
pilotdave 0 #16 April 8, 2005 Forget the boogie. If you make it, great. But don't TRY to make it. If you rush, you'll find it much harder to relax and it's hard to learn when you aren't relaxed. Then if you need to repeat a jump, you'll be that much more stressed out about a delay and you'll have an even harder time on the next jumps. July 4 is a long way off, and the season is barely started in much of the county. There'll be a lot of jumping going on between now and then. Relax, take it easy, don't rush things, and you'll probably have your license with time to spare. If not, well, there are many other boogies in your future. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #17 April 8, 2005 I'd like to do 89 jumps between now and July 14th to hit 1000 jumps by my 3rd sky-birthday. Now I know you and I are under different circumstances, but I think my 89 jumps are doable (assuming I don't get hurt and/or sick between now and then and assuming I'm not asked to work 7 days a week). So I think your 19 jumps are doable. Just try to knock off 3-4 jumps every weekend (and do more when you can) and see where you get. Time will tell. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #18 April 8, 2005 I went to the American Boogie at Skydance at jumps 19 and 20 (came just for one day) and got some skyvan jumps. Because Davis has a student landing area a mile away, it was fairly easy to setup - I and any other lowtimers exited first on a south jump run. Your circumstances may be different. If you really want to do the event, a weekend trip to one of the giant DZs could allow 8+ jumps with not too much trouble. Depends on you - 2 jumps was enough excitement for one day before I finished. 6 last month left me exhausted by the final one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brains 2 #19 April 8, 2005 Since i know the area where you live, i will offer this advice. Offer to take a fellow skydiver to Buffalo Alice down on 4th for some beers and pizza if they teach you how to pack (not after the beer and pizza) Never look down on someone, unless they are going down on you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LawnDart21 0 #20 April 8, 2005 It's already been said, but it bears repeating, Don't rush, just go about your progression. If you make it before the boogie, great, if not, there is always next year and the year after tha and the year after that. -- My other ride is a RESERVE. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkiD_PL8 0 #21 April 8, 2005 It only took me a month to get my license jumping every weekend. Get to the DZ early (I never got there before noon and still made it). Pay attention to your instructors. Learn to pack on a weather hold or have someone teach you how durring the week. Oh and make sure your bank account stays drained from jumping. Greenie in training. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
windcatcher 0 #22 April 8, 2005 what up grue?? Do you know for sure if they are going to be having the 4th of July boogie there again?? I am sure you can make it in time for the boogie, but I think it's kinda hard to get that many jumps in at Luverne, especially with the winds hope for the best, but my advice as a newbie, don't rush it either. I've gone to that boogie twice withouth jumping. I should have my A by now, but I am more concentrated on just learning and practicing skills rather than trying to get my A. Hope something works out for you Sarah Mother to the cutest little thing in the world... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #23 April 8, 2005 QuoteSince i know the area where you live, i will offer this advice. Offer to take a fellow skydiver to Buffalo Alice down on 4th for some beers and pizza if they teach you how to pack (not after the beer and pizza) Haha, probably a pretty good idea :)cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grue 1 #24 April 8, 2005 Quotewhat up grue?? Do you know for sure if they are going to be having the 4th of July boogie there again?? I am sure you can make it in time for the boogie, but I think it's kinda hard to get that many jumps in at Luverne, especially with the winds hope for the best, but my advice as a newbie, don't rush it either. I've gone to that boogie twice withouth jumping. I should have my A by now, but I am more concentrated on just learning and practicing skills rather than trying to get my A. Hope something works out for you Sarah I'm not entirely sure it'll be there again, but if it is.... :) Yeah, the winds are a huge pain in my ass, but such is life. I think I can easily get 4 jumps a day in, even at Luverne, as long as the weather cooperates.cavete terrae. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyRamone 0 #25 April 9, 2005 You can do that in 2-3 days. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
