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The rush that you speak of wears off. I found that, for example, on my first consolidation jump, I was bored shitless. Sure I was still skydiving, but there was noone there, no referance and bags and bags of time. Kept looking at my altimeter thinking "damn I got ages yet". I find to get that similar rush I need to try new things or execute something really well, like a good jump with a buddy. If you wanna jump, enjoy the view and get your knees in the breeze. The novelty of jumping for the thrill of jumping out of a plane wears off. After AFF, which is quite intensive training, you'll be fairly pumped as you are constantly learning and taking another step for yourself. Get your consols out the way (they aren;t that expensive, you've done the expensive bit) and then make another assessment. EDIT TO ADD: I know of plenty of jumpers who like to simply turn up now and again and do a gentle solo jump. You wouldn't be the only one. Sometimes I like to just hang there in the breeze, take in the scenery, pull higher than normal and just mooch around in the sky.

It wasn't at the time, its an old thread someone resurrected it to show me the same questions been asked before.

I love the comment from the original poster

You know, my idea of hell would be somehow finding my way into that field with them. Although the strange punkish girl with the red and black skirt has a certain charm about her

Oh I see. Sorry. I'm talking out my arse then. I thought $25 was total ticket cost

$25 Thats cheap!

To be fair, it wouldn't have to be nomex. Proban is used in motor racing for flame retardant clothing and isn't that expensive.

and hot as hell

The thought did cross my mind

I just read in The Guardian newspaper (no comments please) that this was a hoax to spark debate into the shortage of organ doners... I guess it worked!

yes

I can see there being some great comical photo opportunities here. In foreground: Sign reads 'exercise yard' In background group of smokers huddled together to shield from the wind

Bastard. Curse me spending my money on gear instead of jumps Have fun

Roll up, roll up, but your tickets now! Only £2.99

You might as well make use of that BPA membership your going to have to buy.... and what better way than in sunny Empuriabrava. Anyway. I'll believe it when I see it

Whats really amusing is the police station and custody area will be covered by this legislation so no prisoners will be getting their smokes anymore

Right, after the last successful fun filled trip, anyone find these dates convenient for a revisit? This later part of September should mean prices are reasonable as school holidays should be over. Ryanair currently showing £2.99 each way plus taxes etc. Andy, Tony, Billy, Mike, Collin, Other Mike, Ian, John, Nick, Dan. Lets hear from you. The more the merrier. Adios

Don't ruin my moment of glory. That was fun! 24 miles with 4000 feet of undulation. Piece of piss

You and your fucking soul!

You've jumped a Let 410 too

Mon 25th & Tues 26th is good for me. I'm on rest day both those days

Mike, for fuck sake, sort your typing out

Plus Dan/Collin, whatever his real name is

Bollocks, I'm supposed to be doing the Yorkshire 3 peaks walk Hmmmm. We haven't done any training yet. Is there any other dates?

I take it I'm an honorary East Anglia member. Saying that... Billy is fucking American so he sure must be an honorary member too Well, whatever.. I get paid 25th of every month and you did say there would be a free crate of beer!