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QuoteI just did my first AFF jump yesterday and i didn't realize that there are so many things to acomlpish for your jumpmasters to send you to the next step. Is there any way i can do anything on the ground to help me realy prepare because money is an issue and i can't afford to repeat very many levels.
Not letting too much time pass between jumps is the best insurance you can get. If due to your schedule or the horrible weather we had in Jan/Feb you end up going 3 weeks, you have more door stress distracting you from the task at hand.
I don't know if you've talked with Raff yet, but he stresses the idea of visualizing a good jump. Go in confident in your plan and execute it.
You might still have to repeat along the way, but don't be too hard on yourself for it. Stay positive!
Never plan to fail.
Practice, practice, pratcice.
You'll succeed if you listen to your instructors.
And then practice.
Practice, practice, pratcice.
You'll succeed if you listen to your instructors.
And then practice.
Lee _______________________________
In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy?
http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk
In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy?
http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk
Just my 2 cents but if you get video all through your Aff you may save money. I know i wouldn't of done so well on my aff years ago if i didn't have the video. You learn so much after your dive wayching over and over. Some videographers may give you a package deal on all your jumps. Just ask around but it will help you on the long run.
Good luck
Good luck
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do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM?
do you realize that when you critisize people you dont know over the internet, you become part of a growing society of twats? ARE YOU ONE OF THEM?
I just did level 4,everything is going fine thus far exception of me still being stiff.
I do not forsee or expect to do any repeats. Confidence (but not over confidence) is a big part of it (at least for me).
Try to do them as close to each other as possible, that is definately helpfull (Eventhough I have to wait about 2 weeks btw a couple of jumps
- due to weather and lack of time)
I'm going again this weekend and can't waitHave fun and don't stress -- Easier said than done
I do not forsee or expect to do any repeats. Confidence (but not over confidence) is a big part of it (at least for me).
Try to do them as close to each other as possible, that is definately helpfull (Eventhough I have to wait about 2 weeks btw a couple of jumps
- due to weather and lack of time)
I'm going again this weekend and can't wait
Have fun and don't stress -- Easier said than done Inveniam Viam aut Faciam
I'm back biatches!
I'm back biatches!
HydroGuy 0
If you PLAN on failing anything, you're probably going to fail it.
So no, don't PLAN on repeating anything.
So no, don't PLAN on repeating anything.
Get in - Get off - Get away....repeat as neccessary
Pubwoof 0
If you're just dying to kill some time on the ground, you could make sure you've memorized the signals your instructors are using if you haven't already done so. If you're into visualization, you can even imagine yourself in the air responding to the signs you're given. Arch, bend legs, circle of awareness, etc. If you can react to what your instructor is telling you while you're up there, you shouldn't worry about repeating anything.
The glass isn't always half-full OR half-empty. Sometimes, the glass is just too damn big.
The glass isn't always half-full OR half-empty. Sometimes, the glass is just too damn big.
i've seen people fly through before and i'm totally jealous.
there still are those who repeat and spend a lot of time in the tunnel (umm... that would be me!)... this stuff is so addicting, so expensive, and so much harder than it looks (i've had repeats... but learn from each one)
you might want to check this out:
http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_view_flat;post=898126;page=1;mh=-1;;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC
have fun!
heidi
there still are those who repeat and spend a lot of time in the tunnel (umm... that would be me!)... this stuff is so addicting, so expensive, and so much harder than it looks (i've had repeats... but learn from each one)
you might want to check this out:
http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/forum/gforum.cgi?do=post_view_flat;post=898126;page=1;mh=-1;;sb=post_latest_reply;so=ASC
have fun!
heidi
i didn't lose my mind, i sold it on ebay. .:need a container to fit 5'4", 110 lb. cypres ready & able to fit a 170 main (or slightly smaller):.[/ce
Basically, your mileage can and will vary. Some people take to any new skill like a duck to water, some people are naturals at just some things (skydiving, for example) and other people learn only by making mistakes a few times until they get it right.
Whoever said not to plan on repeating was right, though. In my (limited) experience of AFF, the instructors gave me all the information I needed for each stage, and drummed it into my head so much that I couldn't forget it even though sensory overload meant I did my best to :P
If you really worry about the cost of stage repeats (and AFF jumps are indeed pricey, compared to afterwards), then use that as a motivator to absorb every skerrick of information that your instructors give you. Fill your mind with it. Dirt dive over and over again and don't worry about looking like a noob. You look like a noob anyway without that closing pin necklace. If you don't give yourself the option to repeat, maybe it'll be a little less likely that you will.
Having said all that... bring enough money to repeat some stages. That way, when you fly through AFF with no worries, you have jump tickets to burn at the end.
And you'll want those.
Whoever said not to plan on repeating was right, though. In my (limited) experience of AFF, the instructors gave me all the information I needed for each stage, and drummed it into my head so much that I couldn't forget it even though sensory overload meant I did my best to :P
If you really worry about the cost of stage repeats (and AFF jumps are indeed pricey, compared to afterwards), then use that as a motivator to absorb every skerrick of information that your instructors give you. Fill your mind with it. Dirt dive over and over again and don't worry about looking like a noob. You look like a noob anyway without that closing pin necklace
. If you don't give yourself the option to repeat, maybe it'll be a little less likely that you will.
Having said all that... bring enough money to repeat some stages. That way, when you fly through AFF with no worries, you have jump tickets to burn at the end.
And you'll want those.
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"I'll tell you how all skydivers are judged, . They are judged by the laws of physics." - kkeenan
"You jump out, pull the string and either live or die. What's there to be good at?
"I'll tell you how all skydivers are judged, . They are judged by the laws of physics." - kkeenan
"You jump out, pull the string and either live or die. What's there to be good at?
The fact is that MANY people have to re-take a level(s). My problem was learn to relax and getting a good stable body position. On level 3 (the let go) I first had bad lower body position. Failed. Then I did it again and had bad upper body because I was focused so much on my legs. failed. Then the 3rd time I put it all together and passed with flying colors. Then I was so happy I completely screwed the dive flow on the next level. Body my arch was beautiful!!! 
After that it has been smooth sailing ever since. (knock on wood). So if you relax and stay focused at the tasks at hand, then you should be fine.
JAMES
After that it has been smooth sailing ever since. (knock on wood). So if you relax and stay focused at the tasks at hand, then you should be fine.JAMES
Learn how to relax, when you jump count to four and take a deep breath, that will get you ready for your skydive.
That is what someone told me and it really helped. At AFF4, I didn't use that advice and when it was time to pull I got myself all worked up because no one was holding on to me. I did pull, but I started myself spinning before I pulled.
The next jumps I made sure that I took that deep breath before I started the jump and when I was at pull altitude, deep breath and pull.
FGF#3
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