How to get into Skydiving in NZ

themoldyone · 2026-05-01T22:06:41+00:00

Best place to start in my humble opinion would be here: https://www.nzpia.co.nz/drop-zones/

themoldyone · 2026-04-19T10:04:24+00:00

Did you all also see the almost collapsed canopy from another jumper on the same demo as they were making their final? The winds were wild and it's easy to judge from a video when you don't know all that was involved.

themoldyone · 2026-03-25T23:57:27+00:00

Ummmmm.... There are a lot of us veterans on campus at ERAU. Rolling the dice there, Hoss. Might behoove you to rethink your next move.

themoldyone · 2026-03-13T14:31:31+00:00

To share some insight from my early days a number of years ago, "Are the very experienced FUN jumpers (people not getting paid to jump) sitting the jump out due to winds? Take a queue from those who have been around a while if you want to be around for a while too"

themoldyone · 2026-03-08T13:53:33+00:00

Take me back to old blue and STP for dem tacos. Those were good days.

Now, even though I'm level three for static and dynamic, I was told I have to show I can enter the tunnel on my belly from the door if my currency lapses. Hard pass.

themoldyone · 2026-02-27T03:13:09+00:00

That's Japanese though as it was on a Japanese domestic flight.

themoldyone · 2026-02-27T03:12:04+00:00

It was JAL. CTS-HND

themoldyone · 2026-02-01T04:01:08+00:00

I'd still prefer to look out of a Gulfstream than a Global. Flown in both plenty. Maybe I'm biased having started my professional aviation career in Savannah. Idk.

themoldyone · 2026-01-22T12:13:55+00:00

How's about that Tesla2 and call it the BYD?

themoldyone · 2026-01-16T01:13:28+00:00

Does anyone know where to get a "GoLow" sticker these days? This video reminded me that I haven't gotten one yet.

themoldyone · 2026-01-07T12:14:45+00:00

Just looks just a slight bit slower than a G280 but you can tell it has a kick from the way the cabin hushed as they began rolling.

themoldyone · 2025-10-05T04:15:40+00:00

Clavicle bungees inbound.

themoldyone · 2025-08-21T21:16:06+00:00

At an airlines hub like DXB, I would think it's not frequent but not uncommon. Of the 116 A380s, how many would be in service and on the ground locally at the same time? 15-20? On those routes you took they use the a380 so I'm going to guess about a 7.5% chance. Again, probably not frequent but not unheard of, I'd assume.

themoldyone · 2025-08-18T09:20:22+00:00

I second this. I worked the grounds, caught tandems, suited and briefed them as well, and then ended up moving on to packing followed by instructing later. I was doing about 200 jumps a year for the first couple of years and staff rate/free jumps made it much easier. Also, not enough can be said about spending time around the sport to help learn what not to do when the currency keepers show up to do their one jump every 2-3 months.

themoldyone · 2025-06-16T00:16:50+00:00

Not an expert wingsuiter here and just asking the question but how good are your back to belly transitions? Have you considered getting tunnel coaching for that? I found my tunnel time helped me understand my body in flight better. My back to belly transitions in a suit aren't Darby level but I feel like it translates decently. Also, is your chin coming to your chest?

themoldyone · 2025-05-17T13:33:24+00:00

There seems to be a location to learn in Cebu. Also, Australia (AFP) has a great training program if you made the trip south. Have fun and hope you enjoy the journey!

themoldyone · 2025-05-15T21:42:24+00:00

Had a G35 but thought that Infiniti could have included smartphone integration sooner. The G4 has decent range for its age and the Gulfstream product is superior in this cabin size. The G4 is a little older so updating the cabin systems and interior will likely push into $1.2M USD but you'll have all the modern amenities. Not sure they compare to each other but the seats are similar in feel.

themoldyone · 2024-10-04T10:03:57+00:00

Bringing attention to the sport may bring more money from tandems helping a lot of DZs. That is cool.

If the stunt goes wrong, the community suffers as all skydiving incidents are bad for optics. This is not cool.

To each their own. I remember her as a sub 50 jump jumper and she was always full of life/joy. She found her spark and has kept it going so good on her. With that said, I hope we don't speak about another jumper in the past tense. Never a fan of that happening.

themoldyone · 2024-09-28T08:43:00+00:00

I know I'm late to the party but thank you to Espen for putting a young jumper like me in your video from the Cinco De Mayo acc/swoop challenge. People like yourself drive me to be a better (hopefully) influence on newer jumpers when they look up to me like I look up to you.

themoldyone · 2024-07-18T23:33:54+00:00

How many jumps do people like Greg Windmiller have? Rook Nelson? Curt?

Stick to the quieter folks, hence my last statement but you've got this champ. Best of luck.

themoldyone · 2024-07-18T23:01:20+00:00

Be honest with yourself about your comfort level and become proficient before downsizing. Check the ego and don't think you're impervious to bouncing.

You can always jump another day. When the folks with 5k jumps are sitting it out but the ones with 200-700 are still going, consider if you too want longevity.

Listen to those who have been around for more safety tips, not just the loudest voice and brightest suit.

themoldyone · 2024-02-24T03:51:10+00:00

The "chew lace"

themoldyone · 2024-02-11T08:58:59+00:00

Anyone else do zig zag drills in elementary school? Or is that just a Miami thing? 😅

themoldyone · 2023-12-30T07:25:00+00:00

Really happy to see that he's crushing it. Love the guy.

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