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goto: http://www.skydivewestpoint.com/skydiving/prices.aspx then scroll down to "Accelerated Freefall (AFF) Program Prices" Training complete in 20 jumps, and than 5 more jumps for A license.

I stay in Washington, DC, but spend couple days twice a month in Richmond, VA. Thus I had west point skydive in mind. www.skydivewestpoint.com/

Hello Everyone, nice forum. Right, need a little financial advice here. Age 26 years old, approaching 30. Time to get married around 32ish. So only 6 years left until I try every little fun activity (that I prefer) before becoming a responsible family man. Besides that, in two months I am starting my skydiving lessons. Will go AFF to get 'A' certified in parachuting. Problem is cost. Skydiving is quiet expensive activity for middle class income persona. Costs Certificate: $3000 over 6 months for skydiving certificate/training (25 jumps, 4 jumps/month) Gear: $1800 parachute container new $1800-$2500 main canopy new $1000-$1500 reserve canopy new $1000 other stuff( helmet, altimeter, jumpsuit, etc...) new total cost: $8600-$9800. All brand new stuff. Question is how can I save some bucks? Looks like it can be done in gear purchase. Some people say buy used gear if you are a starter skydiver. So "which stuff" can I buy used? Is it safe? Used gear as in 1 year old, or the number of times it was used?? Advise.