udder 0 #1 July 16, 2001 is there anyway i could cut the cost down on an aff course.could i get someone to teach me theory and do my jumps at the dz? could you get friends who are jm s to teach you at the dz for a smaller fee?any ideas are very welcome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cyberskydive 0 #2 July 16, 2001 You could become a packer for a year or so and make friends with all the jm's, then ask them if they will do your aff jumps for the price of their slots-LOLwell.. I've seen it happen!C-28534http://www.sunraydesigns.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #3 July 16, 2001 Aahhh good luck on that one....Marc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClayFowler 0 #4 July 18, 2001 Yes but the requirements are stiff!!!(Pun intended) You must be 5'4", blonde, 110 lbs, with measurements in the 38,28,36 range and have a shiny new set of knee pads.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #5 July 18, 2001 Quoteand have a shiny new set of knee padsfor packing of coarse...right??!!! Ummmm thats packing chutesjason Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
udder 0 #6 July 18, 2001 i know where you can shove that pun.anyways i wanna learn how to pack and hopefully that could cut my costs.thanks for your info.i would be better of wiping my ass with sandpaper and reading the message my ass sent me.white skies splat divespeder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
udder 0 #7 July 18, 2001 you guy help a ton.i would be better wiping my ass with sand paper and reading the message my ass sent me.cloudy skies and splat divespeder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazerq3 0 #8 July 18, 2001 Quotecould you get friends who are jm s to teach you at the dz for a smaller fee?any ideas are very welcomeYou want my honest opinion? I know at my DZ the answer is NO. Trying to get a J/M to teach you on the offsides for cheaper is like going into a grocery store that your friend works at and having him knock off 25% because he knows you. ITs a place of business. Now on the other hand you can learn to become a packer and use that money you make to help with your training! Again this is just what I know from my DZ!jasonP.s sorry about the jokes we'er all kinda crazy around here Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClayFowler 0 #9 July 21, 2001 Ummmm...packing chutes??? I like a girl that likes it that way...LMAO Sorry Udder....Seriously...if you want to learn to pack I'm sure there are plenty of skydivers at your local DZ that would be happy to teach you. On the AFF deal though....people have spent a great deal of their time and money getting that rating. It's not something you just sign up for and they rightly expect to paid for their skill. The only people I know that get discounts is the hotties that are dating someone. Just the facts Ma'am. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hellian 0 #10 July 29, 2001 That's gunna get you a better response isn't it, well done lad Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skreamer 1 #11 August 5, 2001 Yeah, and have a nice pair of *udders*!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkydiveMonkey 0 #12 August 5, 2001 My friends have mentioned that they know someone who's actually spent a few months just packing at their DZ, and they paid for their AFF like that. Ask the guys at your DZ, they might be ok with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflyguy 0 #13 August 7, 2001 You could always just bag the AFF idea, and find a good DZ that offers a good static line class. It gets you jumping, and the training is also good, and effective, with less money up front. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpervali 2 #14 August 16, 2001 Packing is a good idea, but there is normally a crew for that, and it is a slow return to earn a jump. As a dzo here in Georgia I have traded AFF jumps for mowing work, auto repair, painting, cooking and things mostly grounds related. Many a student has traded a one day job for a jump. Look around your dz and offer ideas for improvements that you can take care of alone and do well, then make a deal. Every skydiver has a wide range of talents they bring to the dz. Trade yours for aff talent. blue skiesjumpervali Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites