wceviper

I am also "less than newbie" HELP! its getting dark in here! I feel the "()" closing in to nothing! Ahhhh. LOL

I got the buell because of the HP and tourqe. It will out accelerate a almost any bike up to about 120mph. If I want to go any faster that that, I will jump out of a plane and track (when I learn how) :-P. Much safer that way. The buell is an excellent handling bike, and there aren't very many of them out there.

I have been waiting to skydive again since last September 4th, 2000. The day I made my first tandum jump. Its funny how I can remember dates like that! I decided to get a motorcycle before getting a parachute. I just can't wait till I can cruise to the DZ, get off my bike, get on a plane, and jump out! They make gear bags that keep your rig enclosed so nothing can go off while you are riding. I already got the motorcycle, a 2001 Buell Lighting X1. I start static line lessons (Hopefully) in 2 weeks. I am waiting for a friend to have the money to take lessons. I told him he has 2 weeks, otherwise I go without him! Here is the funny thing, My mom found out I got my motorcycle. Then she told be she would rather see me skydiving then riding a motorcycle. I am still very confused about that statement! Blue Skys -Jason

Is there a wind tunnel in northern california. I know about the ones in vegas, I am just looking for somthing close to home.

Hello, I have had skydiving on the brain since my first and second tandem jump last September. Since then I have been waiting for consistent weather to take lessons. During the waiting period, I have been reading lots of safety forums on the net. I have also read Parachuting, The Skydivers Handbook. I want to be very prepared when I start taking lessons. I have chosen to do the static line course, I made this decision based on cost and location. Most DZ's don't offer SL close to my home, and AFF is expensive. I have found a place that offers SL for a good price about 45 minutes past the other DZ's. My big question here is, Can I Be too Prepared? I have gone out to the DZ to see how operations are, and I like to watch the jumpers. I have read the skydivers handbook. I have just recently ordered "Basic Canopy Flight" video and book. I know that books and videos can only teach so much, But I am also concerned that I don't cram my head with too much information which could lead to making a bad decision. Any suggestions out there before I begin my course. I plan to start in a few weeks. -Jason