AFF Candidate
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Posted February 6th, 2008 by Bikerxxuk
I did a tandem at headcorn last year as a bit of a taster with a view to maybe taking up the sport. I enjoyed it so much I have not stopped thinking about it since. Any spare time I get I am looking up skydiving videos, reading through websites etc. Damn, I even dream about it !! So I have set myself the goal of doing the AFF this year. I am 40 so will have to sort the doctors form which will not be a problem at all. I am just over 13 stone and 5 foot 7 tall. Is that within the limits? Weston seems the easiest DZ to get to for me and you guys on this forum seem quite a cheerful bunch of chappies so I am 100% sure that you will be seeing me very shortly.
Steve
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Hi Steve,
AFF is a great way to learn to skydive. We can take you through a course whenever you are ready. Your weight is fine so dont worry.
If you forward your address ill stick some stuff in the post to you
Ash
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Ash
I sent a PM with my address.
Cheers
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not received it!!
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OK, np
I've re-sent it.
Cheers
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Brill! Great to bring a new person into the Weston fold! If you loved the tandem, wait until you try it for real, on your own! It's the biggest buzz you'll ever have. If you are under the impression you think about it a lot now, wait til you start jumping! Hope you're prepared to lose wuffo friends, go broke and spend a lot of time with bruised knees (quicker you learn to stand up on landing, the better!).
Come say hi when you start!
Becs
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Hi I did a Tandem on the 11th May and really enjoyed it and was interested in doing the AFF course, havent stopped thinking about it, I came last weekend to weston on the green to find some information about it but I just wanted to find out a bit more, I wanted to find out: once I did the 8 level AFF course and the 10 consolidation desents, how much would it cost to jump after once your an intermediate parachutist?. And also on the course how many jumps do you do in total?
Chaz,
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Hi Chaz,
If you do not repeat any levels then you should only do 18 jumps before getting your A license, 8 for the AFF course and 10 consols. Once you have that the the jumps are £20 + £10 for equipment hire.
Ash
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Hi Ash,
I'm going to do the AFF course, what do I need to do now i know im going to do it. When are the courses?
Chaz
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Hi,
Just give us a call in the office ( 01869 343201 ) and we can sort the details and payment!
Ash
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Hi,
I have rung the office a few times, but no answer i guess everyone is busy, was just wondering whens the best time to call, I might be at skydive weston on sunday so if I can't get through will I be able to sort everything out if im there on sunday?
Chaz,
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Hi,
Give me a call on 07825800007 Saturday or Sunday. If you are at Weston Sunday just ask for me
See you soon
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Hi Ash,
Iv got the informatin you sent for the AFF course but I was just wondering the forms that I fill in do I need to bring them on the day or do I need to send them to skydive weston before the day?
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bring them on the day..
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Hi I did my AFF level 1 on friday, but was wondering if I could get gloves from somewhere, does the little shop at weston on the green sell them because my hands were freezing after the freefall I struggled with the toggles on the canopy, thats not the reason I nearly landed on the perimeter track though, bit of a scary first jump :S
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Cold? In this glorious summer weather...haha!
Yes the shop does sell gloves :-)
Amanda
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well considering i didnt finish my training untill about 5ish and then i jumped a while after that it was cold at that time :) maybe next time it will be warmer.
Chaz
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Hey,
Will there be AFF instructors about this weekend, I was hoping to do a few more levels.
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hi,
sorry for the late reply but yes there will be
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How much does it cost to Retake AFF level 2 and when do you have to pay it?
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Hi Charlotte
Retake of level 2 is £150 and you will need topay it before you jump
Ash
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Can I do AFF on Friday if the weather is good? or not?
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yep, give me a call Friday morning and ill let you know what the weather is doing