Check my ariel bad ass!!!

bfar · 9 Aug 2006 at 15:33

Skys the limit?

Sp00n · 9 Aug 2006 at 15:34

r0ck on

Spacky · 9 Aug 2006 at 15:36

What are you doing with your fingers (thread op) looks like counting, is it a count down till you open your parachute :confused:

iCraig · 9 Aug 2006 at 15:36

Awesome

Where was you jumping?

Fantom · 9 Aug 2006 at 15:38

Amazing, looks like fun

bfar · 9 Aug 2006 at 15:40

Spacky said:
What are you doing with your fingers (thread op) looks like counting, is it a count down till you open your parachute

Dunno

Counting clouds

bfar · 9 Aug 2006 at 15:41

iCraig said:
Awesome

Where was you jumping?

Swiss alps, near Interlaken

Vix · 9 Aug 2006 at 15:41

bfar said:
Dunno Counting clouds

I thought you were trying to shoot webs - like Spiderman!

DJMK4 · 9 Aug 2006 at 15:43

For anyone looking to skydive, i think this site may be of use to you, me and my mate are thinking of doing it...

http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/events/parachuting.htm

Spacky · 9 Aug 2006 at 15:43

Vix said:
I thought you were trying to shoot webs - like Spiderman!

You mean, go web go?

That requires hands elsewhere

TriedandTested · 9 Aug 2006 at 15:43

VERY cool! How much training do you need to be able to go solo? Was it all very expensive?

bfar · 9 Aug 2006 at 15:44

Vix said:
I thought you were trying to shoot webs - like Spiderman!

I'm his crap sidekick

Kell_ee001 · 9 Aug 2006 at 15:47

Looks cool :cool:

I could never do it though

bfar · 9 Aug 2006 at 15:49

Tried&Tested said:
VERY cool! How much training do you need to be able to go solo? Was it all very expensive?

Not much, but it IS expensive initially. Totally worth it though. I'm a bit of a baby at this, so it might be dangerous to take advice from me. If you're interested, go visit a local dropzone and have a chat with a Jumpmaster. These people are usually very cool - its a growing sport, and they obviously want to see more people getting involved.

Better still, do a tandom jump and see how you like it

Vix · 9 Aug 2006 at 15:49

Spacky said:
You mean, go web go?

That requires hands elsewhere

Ew

TriedandTested · 9 Aug 2006 at 15:51

bfar said:
Not much, but it IS expensive initially. Totally worth it though. I'm a bit of a baby at this, so it might be dangerous to take advice from me. If you're interested, go visit a local dropzone and have a chat with a Jumpmaster. These people are usually very cool - its a growing sport, and they obviously want to see more people getting involved.

Better still, do a tandom jump and see how you like it

Thanks mate.

How much is 'expensive'? Do tell!

Spacky · 9 Aug 2006 at 15:55

Vix said:
Ew

*Dons the cap and bows*

bfar · 9 Aug 2006 at 16:06

Tried&Tested said:
Thanks mate.

How much is 'expensive'? Do tell!

Realisticly, you'd need to go in with at least £2000. There's various courses to start you off, static line, Accelarated Free Fall etc. Either way, you need about 25-30 jumps to get a licence, and its better to do it all in a couple of weeks.

Its actually a lot safer to do more in a short time, rather than spreading it out over weeks or months, because you don't forget important things (its easier on the nerves too :eek:

).

After that you need to think about buying gear - anywhere between £1000 and £6000+ depending on whether you get second hand or new stuff. Thats where I'm at now - its a little less painfull than it sounds, because the more time i put into this, the less I spend on other things, like drinking, pc gear etc.

Like I said, if you're interested, speak to someone who knows what they're talking about, I'm too new at this.

daz · 9 Aug 2006 at 16:07

I'm thinking of starting paramotoring (paragliding with a big engine/fan on your back

)

bfar · 9 Aug 2006 at 16:09

daz said:
I'm thinking of starting paramotoring (paragliding with a big engine/fan on your back )

Enjoy yourself and be careful