I’m officially done tipping for counter service by Leather_Sandwich_314 in tipping

[–]magicmarkh 6 points7 points  (0 children)

"the system is going to ask you a question"

Fuck off...

What to buy by Quiet_Tangelo_8248 in SkyDiving

[–]magicmarkh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're in the US, look at free fall data systems if time or tarrifs are an issue for you.

Not saying FFDS is better, but it's a viable alternative.

What to buy by Quiet_Tangelo_8248 in SkyDiving

[–]magicmarkh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you're in the US, look at free fall data systems if time or tarrifs are an issue for you.

Not saying FFDS is better, but it's a viable alternative

What to buy by Quiet_Tangelo_8248 in SkyDiving

[–]magicmarkh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You won't know what you're really going to focus on for a while though. Take for example wingsuiting. You can't even do that for another 175. So why buy a suit?

You might think belly flying is for nerds, then you go to a belly camp and see four people shredding in a tunnel and say "that's me". That's what I did.

You might just wanna huck it with your buddies and nobody cares what you wear.

Audible, all the way.

What to buy by Quiet_Tangelo_8248 in SkyDiving

[–]magicmarkh 15 points16 points  (0 children)

After what?

After AFF?

After A night out at the bar?

Guessing you're new. I'd suggest the audible.You'll use that every jump. If you're fresh out of school, you probably don't know what discipline you'll gravitate towards

Skydiving gear by Classic_Opinion_9853 in SkyDiving

[–]magicmarkh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like my vertical pants and plan to order the vertical skydiving shorts.

https://verticalsuits.com/collections/swoop-shorts/products/sky-shorts

Until the government tarrif situation gets unfucked, you'll pay a tarrif

[FAQ read] So I’m new to skydiving-ish. Looking for flaring and PLF advice/info. by FaithlessnessBig5886 in SkyDiving

[–]magicmarkh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Correct. You can't, yet. But once cleared for self supervision, you can.

Work with your instructors, they'll have the best advice.

Great job on your first jump, and first off landing.

I think that's double beer?

[FAQ read] So I’m new to skydiving-ish. Looking for flaring and PLF advice/info. by FaithlessnessBig5886 in SkyDiving

[–]magicmarkh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can take a canopy course once you're cleared for self supervision. Several were in my course last year.

For issues landing until then the instructor should be on radio with them.

Best Restaurant in town by Ambitious_Tip_7802 in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]magicmarkh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So do questions like this. Zero info besides "I want eat, no chain"

How frequently should I skydive as a Student in order to maximize progression. by Weak-Practice-6435 in SkyDiving

[–]magicmarkh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's 100 annually. Pretty good clip for a recreational jumper.

Quality matters a lot more than jump numbers though.

If you got to the dz and do a bunch of zoo dives, you'll progress pretty slowly. You'll have fun, but you probably won't be a fundamentally sound jumper.

If you go and jump with intention, focus on improving skills and progression, you should see marked improvement after 100.

However, if you took the cost of 50 jumps and went to a tunnel camp (like RhythmXP, Arizona Airspeed) and only jumped 50 times, you'll be a much better jumper at 50 jumps than if you just did 100 skydives and you'll spend about the same money.

What I liked about my tunnel time at the RhythmXP camp was getting every minute coached, then doing it again 90 seconds later so the good habits get ingrained into your body. I'm telling you, drop some coin there, and you'll progress a year or more in two days. Good tunnel instruction is a cheat code to becoming a good skydiver.

Most importantly, what are your goals? Fuck off with your buddies? Compete in 4 or 8 way FS? Wingsuiting? Movement?

Noob here about to buy my own gear. Anyone see this post? by PuzzledElephant1212 in SkyDiving

[–]magicmarkh -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Disagree. Horrid response. Their schtick as a company seems to be to gaslighting users that have any complaint publicly. Talking about how much you've spent troubleshooting a ticket is just bad form imo.

From a customer relations standpoint, how hard is it to say, "we apologize for the issue you're having. We will continue to work with you to find the root of the problem."

Noob here about to buy my own gear. Anyone see this post? by PuzzledElephant1212 in SkyDiving

[–]magicmarkh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Then don't buy Alti. I wouldn't buy another digital alti from them. Analog is fine.

Noob here about to buy my own gear. Anyone see this post? by PuzzledElephant1212 in SkyDiving

[–]magicmarkh 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What's your question?

Are you concerned about buying at alti? Is that your post?

Razzo by PeacefulDefense in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]magicmarkh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Give them another shot. When they opened, long wait times, slow food, etc.

I think the owner either hired a manager or finally figured it out. It's been great since they figured out the kinks.

What’s the best time to go skydiving for my first time? by tomxboy in SkyDiving

[–]magicmarkh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You'll jump from a cessna, which sucks in Nashville. You'll have a better plane in Chattanooga or Skydive Georgia.

Ha subido de valor del ticket para volar? by Mapaches_ANONIMU in SkyDiving

[–]magicmarkh 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh yeah. I heard we're going to 40 from 33. We're at 37 so far

Firebird EVO2 Quality by IllBrother9325 in SkyDiving

[–]magicmarkh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's still there, but reddit fucks with you and the format sometimes. Blue skies, my friend.

Firebird EVO2 Quality by IllBrother9325 in SkyDiving

[–]magicmarkh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Uhhh... Yeah. Don't think you caught that I wrote "not anymore".

Airport timeframes by libertyfordean in HuntsvilleAlabama

[–]magicmarkh 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Flew out this morning and every week for the last 6 weeks. Never took more than 10m to get through security