I consider Skydive Iowa my home DZ despite it being a few more miles away from my home compared to other DZs. I started jumping with SDI when it was in Sigourney, several years ago. The people is what makes this DZ one of the finest you'll find!
Musicman,
Don't be hung over the day of your jump, have something in your stomach (besides guts I mean) and pay attention to your coaches. Forget about the chicks at the DZ, they'll come later.
Welcome to the sport!
Dave
i jump at skydive iowa in brooklyn, ia and paradise skydives in vinton, ia. i have about 400 jumps and a few video jumps. i haven't jumped for a long time (october) so the first 20-30 are to get back in the groove. my main is a sabre 120 in a javelin with a tempo 120 reserve.
Why do you say the Sigma is your favorite, or the best? What makes it better than Vector or Eclipse? I am working toward a tandem rating. That's my goal. I want to buy my own system. Thanks.