rhuurrr 0 #1 December 4, 2001 Okay, a little back info-I started AFF late spring/early summer and got through lvl3 (had to jump 1 and 3 twice). After my last jump I felt pretty good and my JM said my improvement was great, I stood up my landing, etc.... but then, due to some unforseen circumstances, i found myself without any cash left to finish my training. Unfortunately, now being oh so uncurrent, I basically need to start over from the beginning, however money is still tight. I'm fiending to jump and really want to get back in the air, but the financial scene hasn't improved all that much. One option I have been considering is going to another nearby DZ that offers static line training and going through the program there(Lodi, CA). It's $500 for the FJC and the first 10 jumps, which with the help of good old providian, I could probably afford at the moment. I'd like to complete the AFF course, but it just probably wouldn't happen till maybe next summer. I really like dthe DZ where I did my AFF jumps, the people are great, and it is about a one-hour drive closer than Lodi, but, like I said, I'm not gettin' any younger and who knows if the economic situation(for me at least) will be any better next summer....Just need some advice ....thanks,Jhttp://www.oneeyedjackproductions.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #2 December 4, 2001 I would say, whatever you need to do to get back in the air. If you dont think you'll have the money together for AFF, go with S/L.-------------http://www.JumpinDuo.com"oh no. Not another one"-Alienangel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #3 December 4, 2001 If you can't afford the AFF at regular intervals, I'd go with RAPS. At least then you can jump a few times a month and stay more current. How do I fall? PHUKINFAST !!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites chopchop 0 #4 December 4, 2001 Everything is cheaper in Lodi. Maybe you could afford AFF in Lodi? Have you checked their AFF prices or just their static line prices?chopchopPD makes canopies all day long, you only have one life, when in doubt, cut away... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites rhuurrr 0 #5 December 4, 2001 Yea, at Lodi AFF is a flat $1000 bucks, and they try and crank you through in 3 or 4 days(during the week). I could _maybe_ swing that, but then I'd be broke and prolly not be able to afford anything else for a few weeks. I forgot to mention that I DO have a rig suitable for me for when i graduate from aff(or whatever I manage to pull off) so jump tikets after student status won't be too hard to swing.alhough it does need an inspection/repack and a few minor things done to it.Jps. hey chopchop, where do you jump at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites riggerrob 643 #6 December 4, 2001 Up here in the Great North Wet we push PFF in the summertime and IAD Prgression in the winter, er rainy season.When skies are blue, we ask students to do two or three IAD jumps from 3,000', then Progressive Freefall Instructors take them up to 10,000' and teach them freefall skills.During the rainy season - when clouds caress the nearest 3100' ridge - we encourage students to follow traditional progression with a few Instructor Assisted Deployments from 3,000', then a few Practice Pulls from 3,000', then a few short freefalls. They may learn freefall skills slower under the traditional progression, but at least they get in the air often enough to stay current on canopy skills.Last night it snowed for the first time this year - at sea level - so we woke up to white scenery! But as I type this at 10:00 am most of the snow has melted. 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
chopchop 0 #4 December 4, 2001 Everything is cheaper in Lodi. Maybe you could afford AFF in Lodi? Have you checked their AFF prices or just their static line prices?chopchopPD makes canopies all day long, you only have one life, when in doubt, cut away... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhuurrr 0 #5 December 4, 2001 Yea, at Lodi AFF is a flat $1000 bucks, and they try and crank you through in 3 or 4 days(during the week). I could _maybe_ swing that, but then I'd be broke and prolly not be able to afford anything else for a few weeks. I forgot to mention that I DO have a rig suitable for me for when i graduate from aff(or whatever I manage to pull off) so jump tikets after student status won't be too hard to swing.alhough it does need an inspection/repack and a few minor things done to it.Jps. hey chopchop, where do you jump at? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #6 December 4, 2001 Up here in the Great North Wet we push PFF in the summertime and IAD Prgression in the winter, er rainy season.When skies are blue, we ask students to do two or three IAD jumps from 3,000', then Progressive Freefall Instructors take them up to 10,000' and teach them freefall skills.During the rainy season - when clouds caress the nearest 3100' ridge - we encourage students to follow traditional progression with a few Instructor Assisted Deployments from 3,000', then a few Practice Pulls from 3,000', then a few short freefalls. They may learn freefall skills slower under the traditional progression, but at least they get in the air often enough to stay current on canopy skills.Last night it snowed for the first time this year - at sea level - so we woke up to white scenery! But as I type this at 10:00 am most of the snow has melted. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
