Good question Grasshopper. It's nice to see consistency in the various responses. I personally like to pull around 3000' ft. or slightly higher. I have 68 jumps (until Sat. ) and pulling any lower makes my testes ascend. I hope to jump for a long time, so the safer I am, the better my chances. Also, I jump at a smaller DZ, and the owner will definitely make you explain your actions if he catches you pulling low (only w/ inexperienced jumpers). He keeps us safe and on our toes! Also, I think this is just me, but I'll ask anyway. Whenever I pull high (> 4000') I have this asinine fear of being hit by a plane. I feel ridiculous admitting to that, but has or does anyone else have this problem?? Late