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But will this affect how you feel all day? In the first post it was mentioned that he was tired all day and wanted to know if this was anything to do with hypoxia. ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------

"and did I kick both levels ass!" Sounds cocky to me! If you passed the level without many problems, you could say you "kicked both levels ass!". I dont think thebeev is being cocky (and if i'm wrong and he IS being cocky, he shouldnt be

NICE ONE! There's nothin better than finishing your AFF!! Well Done! And I dont think for a second your complacent, just well excited!! Be Safe. Have Fun. Land Soft. ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------

You can die in 1 car crash or 1 skydive. Whichever one gets you, is the most dangerous. ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------

Ive never done a tandem so take what I say with pinch of salt (or a shot of sambuca if you prefer), but i cant see what me personally would of gained extra by doing tandems first. My first ever jump was AFF level 1 and doing it this way was definately right for me. I passed my AFF without any rejumps so ive got no complaints. Ive always viewed tandems as a sort of theme park attraction, your not skydiving, your along for the ride. One thing I do think the tandem progression could help some people with is with the initial sensory overload some people experience making it less of an issue when they do their first solo. ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------

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The problem with turning - This is totally normal. I had the same problem just after passing AFF. Try doing some heel kicks to make sure your legs are level. If one of your legs is a bit lower, you will turn. But dont worry, it'll come. ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------

I watched it and thought it was very good. I'm pleased it turned up a lead and I hope they string the bastard up by his bollocks. ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------

My mate has got a pay pal account and he pays money into it from his credit card. He doesnt pay any fees. He pays pay pal and they pay the seller. Should be ok...? ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------

I totally agree. When I played the sample I couldnt find the volume on my PC quick enough to turn it down so I contemplated throwing my monitor off the wall! ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------

Mmmm... It wouldnt be my choice! ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------

Congrats!! ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------

I'll try to remember to record it. Someone PM me to remind me!! ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------

Me too, My dad would NEVER jump. Although I have managed to persuade my mam when she was drunk that if and when I get my tandem instructor rating, she'll jump with me! ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------

Looking through the posts and seeing everyone give there input on various topics i started wondering how everyone came about starting to skydive. How long had you wanted to do it? Why? What made you stick to it? I have always, as long as I can remember, wanted to skydive. I can remember when I was probably about 7 or 8 and my uncle who was in the RAF at the time was showing me how to draw fighter planes and how, when he wasnt looking, i would draw a stick man decending under a parachute away from the plane! So as far as I can remember i've been aiming to jump out of a plane. I didnt want just a teaser so I didnt bother with a tandem cos I knew it wouldnt be enough. I just saved as much as I could since I started work and paid for my AFF course in April this year. I'm now 21 and my AFF is complete and its phucking amazing!!! Hopefully ive got a long and safe jumping life ahead of me. Whats ya story? ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------

Just today I was sitting having a beer with my non-skydiving mates, one of them said "i'm well pissed off, the weekends are getting shitter" I didnt reply to him but just thought "Unlucky mate. my weekends are better than they ever have been! I was skydiving this morning!" ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------

Sums it up! ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------

I'm still new to skydiving so everything was intimidating at first but i've found that skydivers in general are some of the most friendly and helpful people ive ever met. Every single person ive talked to has seemed like they really want to help me. I think you should just go and jump. Ive seen the way the experienced regulars at my DZ treat new faces and they are made to feel very welcome (if they land on the taxi way they still have to buy the beers though!!) EDIT: Also, at my DZ alot of the students go to uni together so already know each other. When I went I went by myself not knowing anyone, but they made me welcome and it all good!! ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------

10 : 0 So good so far!! ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------

Exactly!!! Learning to Skydive is the most enjoyable experience of my life so just enjoy and dont try to rush things - its all good!! ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------

What country do you live in FNG?? If your looking for the cheapest DZ in the world you'll need to take into account your travel expenses. My advise is not to cut corners. Everyone wants to pay less, but skydiving is not a cheap sport. Plus, once your addicted (which you will be!) all of your money will go on Skydiving anyway. ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------

Ive been reading alot of posts regarding airports in the US and problems with travelling with rigs. Does anyone know what the UK rules are on this? ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------

Me!!! Although i'm not sure 'Natural' is the best word to use! Luck comes into it along with great instructors. ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------

Post the vid! ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------

At My DZ, you had to have a BMI (Body Mass Index) of less than 27.5 to do your first jump as a solo (ie AFF) Go here http://www.halls.md/body-mass-index/bmi.htm ------------------------------------------------------ "Ive given up on sigs cos I make a mess of them!" ------------------------------------------------------