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Originally posted by Mulhollanddose
static line is out...Choices (for me) would be AFF or tandem.
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I would say it depends on your intentions. If you are viewing it as a one-time thing, just to say "I did it", then I would go with a tandem. Basically it is the instant-gratification option. You show up, listen to your instructor for about 10-20 minutes, then suit up and head for altitude. You don't have to sit through a long class and you get to experience freefall/terminal velocity on your very first jump. However, you are basically just a passenger.
Now, if you are seriously considering getting in the sport, or if you just want more involvement, education, and control, I'd go with AFF or static line.
I personally went the static-line route. Your first few jumps are on static line (ripcord pulled for you), then you slowly increase your freefall time (5/10/15 second delay) while pulling your own ripcord. After the first 30 or so jumps (depending on your aptitude), you are up to terminal velocity freefall, and can handle "spotting" the exit, pilot correction commands, packing your own chute, etc. (all while still under close supervision/observation by your jump-master).
Then after demonstrating your skills, you are cleared off of student status and life is great!
