@Chuckcem
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Skydiving?
Posted by Chuckcem
Has anyone gone skydiving? Do you have any interest in doing so? If you've been do you have any tips or words of wisdom? I ask because I'm going very soon.
Lucky guy, I can't wait to go.
Posted by Chuckcem
Has anyone gone skydiving? Do you have any interest in doing so? If you've been do you have any tips or words of wisdom? I ask because I'm going very soon.
Static line or harnessed? (Freefall is completely different).
If you do static line, avoid waving your arms and legs in the freefall, it will risk tangling your lines when the chute deploys.
Most places will have ground communications--listen to the instructions.
A large square chute is the best for control on the way down.
Pay close attention to the instructor--they've been through many jumps and know their stuff.
Enjoy the ride 🙂
And if all else fails, walk towards the light.
Posted by CancerOnTheCusp
Posted by Chuckcem
Has anyone gone skydiving? Do you have any interest in doing so? If you've been do you have any tips or words of wisdom? I ask because I'm going very soon.
Static line or harnessed? (Freefall is completely different).
If you do static line, avoid waving your arms and legs in the freefall, it will risk tangling your lines when the chute deploys.
Most places will have ground communications--listen to the instructions.
A large square chute is the best for control on the way down.
Pay close attention to the instructor--they've been through many jumps and know their stuff.
Enjoy the ride 🙂
And if all else fails, walk towards the light.
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It's going to be a tandem jump, so I'm assuming that's harnessed? I'll need to look into it.
Posted by Chuckcem
Posted by CancerOnTheCusp
Posted by Chuckcem
Has anyone gone skydiving? Do you have any interest in doing so? If you've been do you have any tips or words of wisdom? I ask because I'm going very soon.
Static line or harnessed? (Freefall is completely different).
If you do static line, avoid waving your arms and legs in the freefall, it will risk tangling your lines when the chute deploys.
Most places will have ground communications--listen to the instructions.
A large square chute is the best for control on the way down.
Pay close attention to the instructor--they've been through many jumps and know their stuff.
Enjoy the ride 🙂
And if all else fails, walk towards the light.
It's going to be a tandem jump, so I'm assuming that's harnessed? I'll need to look into it.
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Tandem==harnessed. Go for it!
Posted by CancerOnTheCusp
Posted by Chuckcem
Posted by CancerOnTheCusp
Posted by Chuckcem
Has anyone gone skydiving? Do you have any interest in doing so? If you've been do you have any tips or words of wisdom? I ask because I'm going very soon.
Static line or harnessed? (Freefall is completely different).
If you do static line, avoid waving your arms and legs in the freefall, it will risk tangling your lines when the chute deploys.
Most places will have ground communications--listen to the instructions.
A large square chute is the best for control on the way down.
Pay close attention to the instructor--they've been through many jumps and know their stuff.
Enjoy the ride 🙂
And if all else fails, walk towards the light.
It's going to be a tandem jump, so I'm assuming that's harnessed? I'll need to look into it.
Tandem==harnessed. Go for it!
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Awesome! Thanks for the insight!
Posted by Chuckcem
Has anyone gone skydiving? Do you have any interest in doing so? If you've been do you have any tips or words of wisdom? I ask because I'm going very soon.
Yes, once at 14000 feet - tandem jump
I always wanted to do it and waited for the courage to manifest ... 2 years on and it's still not forthcoming so I just did it.
Tips - Just go with open mind and experience it.
For me that was exhilarating, scary as hell and made me wonder if death or this is worse ;
because I have phobia of height, water and small airplane, so all included in one trip
Posted by Chickpeas
Posted by Chuckcem
Has anyone gone skydiving? Do you have any interest in doing so? If you've been do you have any tips or words of wisdom? I ask because I'm going very soon.
Yes, once at 14000 feet - tandem jump
I always wanted to do it and waited for the courage to manifest ... 2 years on and it's still not forthcoming so I just did it.
Tips - Just go with open mind and experience it.
For me that was exhilarating, scary as hell and made me wonder if death or this is worse ;
because I have phobia of height, water and small airplane, so all included in one trip
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Interesting. I don't have those phobias, but I'm curious to know how your phobia of water was incorporated into the jump? I'm assuming you mean that you have a fear of swimming when you say "water" correct? Did you jump near a coast?
Posted by Chuckcem
Posted by Chickpeas
Posted by Chuckcem
Has anyone gone skydiving? Do you have any interest in doing so? If you've been do you have any tips or words of wisdom? I ask because I'm going very soon.
Yes, once at 14000 feet - tandem jump
I always wanted to do it and waited for the courage to manifest ... 2 years on and it's still not forthcoming so I just did it.
Tips - Just go with open mind and experience it.
For me that was exhilarating, scary as hell and made me wonder if death or this is worse ;
because I have phobia of height, water and small airplane, so all included in one trip
Interesting. I don't have those phobias, but I'm curious to know how your phobia of water was incorporated into the jump? I'm assuming you mean that you have a fear of swimming when you say "water" correct? Did you jump near a coast?
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Then it's great if you don't have any of those phobias. I think it will be enjoyable for you.
May I ask why do you want to do it ?
Yes, I was "thrown out" near a coast. I can swim and have no problem swimming at pool.
Phobia is more for ocean, I am afraid of sea... and am heading to scuba dive soon 😭
Don't understand why I am so masochistic
Posted by Chickpeas
Posted by Chuckcem
Posted by Chickpeas
Posted by Chuckcem
Has anyone gone skydiving? Do you have any interest in doing so? If you've been do you have any tips or words of wisdom? I ask because I'm going very soon.
Yes, once at 14000 feet - tandem jump
I always wanted to do it and waited for the courage to manifest ... 2 years on and it's still not forthcoming so I just did it.
Tips - Just go with open mind and experience it.
For me that was exhilarating, scary as hell and made me wonder if death or this is worse ;
because I have phobia of height, water and small airplane, so all included in one trip
Interesting. I don't have those phobias, but I'm curious to know how your phobia of water was incorporated into the jump? I'm assuming you mean that you have a fear of swimming when you say "water" correct? Did you jump near a coast?
Then it's great if you don't have any of those phobias. I think it will be enjoyable for you.
May I ask why do you want to do it ?
Yes, I was "thrown out" near a coast. I can swim and have no problem swimming at pool.
Phobia is more for ocean, I am afraid of sea... and am heading to scuba dive soon 😭
Don't understand why I am so masochistic
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That's awesome! Face those fears and kick them in the butt! I still want to scuba dive, I've only been snorkeling, which was pretty fun still.
I've always wanted to skydive. I can have an extreme personality at times and like having unique experiences. I'm not so much a heavy thrillseeker though, but I like doing cool unique activities. It always makes for a cool story later.
Posted by MiZLeo
Are you going in Fl?
Do you mean in Florida?
Posted by Chuckcem
Posted by CancerOnTheCusp
Posted by Chuckcem
Has anyone gone skydiving? Do you have any interest in doing so? If you've been do you have any tips or words of wisdom? I ask because I'm going very soon.
Static line or harnessed? (Freefall is completely different).
If you do static line, avoid waving your arms and legs in the freefall, it will risk tangling your lines when the chute deploys.
Most places will have ground communications--listen to the instructions.
A large square chute is the best for control on the way down.
Pay close attention to the instructor--they've been through many jumps and know their stuff.
Enjoy the ride 🙂
And if all else fails, walk towards the light.
It's going to be a tandem jump, so I'm assuming that's harnessed? I'll need to look into it.
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First jump is always tandem.
I've got over 60 jumps under my belt with 3 combat jumps at 1500 ft.
Don't let him spin you too much, you'll hurl. It's ok if you do hurl, most people do with all the nerves and the shock
Posted by Ssuperman
Posted by Chuckcem
Posted by CancerOnTheCusp
Posted by Chuckcem
Has anyone gone skydiving? Do you have any interest in doing so? If you've been do you have any tips or words of wisdom? I ask because I'm going very soon.
Static line or harnessed? (Freefall is completely different).
If you do static line, avoid waving your arms and legs in the freefall, it will risk tangling your lines when the chute deploys.
Most places will have ground communications--listen to the instructions.
A large square chute is the best for control on the way down.
Pay close attention to the instructor--they've been through many jumps and know their stuff.
Enjoy the ride 🙂
And if all else fails, walk towards the light.
It's going to be a tandem jump, so I'm assuming that's harnessed? I'll need to look into it.
First jump is always tandem.
I've got over 60 jumps under my belt with 3 combat jumps at 1500 ft.
Don't let him spin you too much, you'll hurl. It's ok if you do hurl, most people do with all the nerves and the shock
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I'm not really a puker, but that's good to know. I generally like the rush, but I'll be sure to not eat too much before the jump.
Posted by Chuckcem
Has anyone gone skydiving? Do you have any interest in doing so? If you've been do you have any tips or words of wisdom? I ask because I'm going very soon.
No i can't ...i am a seizure risk...medical issues. I will never be able to go. Good luck!
Posted by Chuckcem
Posted by Ssuperman
Posted by Chuckcem
Posted by CancerOnTheCusp
Posted by Chuckcem
Has anyone gone skydiving? Do you have any interest in doing so? If you've been do you have any tips or words of wisdom? I ask because I'm going very soon.
Static line or harnessed? (Freefall is completely different).
If you do static line, avoid waving your arms and legs in the freefall, it will risk tangling your lines when the chute deploys.
Most places will have ground communications--listen to the instructions.
A large square chute is the best for control on the way down.
Pay close attention to the instructor--they've been through many jumps and know their stuff.
Enjoy the ride 🙂
And if all else fails, walk towards the light.
It's going to be a tandem jump, so I'm assuming that's harnessed? I'll need to look into it.
First jump is always tandem.
I've got over 60 jumps under my belt with 3 combat jumps at 1500 ft.
Don't let him spin you too much, you'll hurl. It's ok if you do hurl, most people do with all the nerves and the shock
I'm not really a puker, but that's good to know. I generally like the rush, but I'll be sure to not eat too much before the jump.
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Don't clinch your teeth and don't lock your legs while waiting to jump. Trust me, seen lots of folks pass out
Posted by Ssuperman
Posted by Chuckcem
Posted by Ssuperman
Posted by Chuckcem
Posted by CancerOnTheCusp
Posted by Chuckcem
Has anyone gone skydiving? Do you have any interest in doing so? If you've been do you have any tips or words of wisdom? I ask because I'm going very soon.
Static line or harnessed? (Freefall is completely different).
If you do static line, avoid waving your arms and legs in the freefall, it will risk tangling your lines when the chute deploys.
Most places will have ground communications--listen to the instructions.
A large square chute is the best for control on the way down.
Pay close attention to the instructor--they've been through many jumps and know their stuff.
Enjoy the ride 🙂
And if all else fails, walk towards the light.
It's going to be a tandem jump, so I'm assuming that's harnessed? I'll need to look into it.
First jump is always tandem.
I've got over 60 jumps under my belt with 3 combat jumps at 1500 ft.
Don't let him spin you too much, you'll hurl. It's ok if you do hurl, most people do with all the nerves and the shock
I'm not really a puker, but that's good to know. I generally like the rush, but I'll be sure to not eat too much before the jump.
Don't clinch your teeth and don't lock your legs while waiting to jump. Trust me, seen lots of folks pass out
click to expand
Solid advice thanks! Yeah I was doing a little research and read it's best to remain relaxed and not tense up.
Posted by Chuckcem
Posted by Ssuperman
Posted by Chuckcem
Posted by Ssuperman
Posted by Chuckcem
Posted by CancerOnTheCusp
Posted by Chuckcem
Has anyone gone skydiving? Do you have any interest in doing so? If you've been do you have any tips or words of wisdom? I ask because I'm going very soon.
Static line or harnessed? (Freefall is completely different).
If you do static line, avoid waving your arms and legs in the freefall, it will risk tangling your lines when the chute deploys.
Most places will have ground communications--listen to the instructions.
A large square chute is the best for control on the way down.
Pay close attention to the instructor--they've been through many jumps and know their stuff.
Enjoy the ride 🙂
And if all else fails, walk towards the light.
It's going to be a tandem jump, so I'm assuming that's harnessed? I'll need to look into it.
First jump is always tandem.
I've got over 60 jumps under my belt with 3 combat jumps at 1500 ft.
Don't let him spin you too much, you'll hurl. It's ok if you do hurl, most people do with all the nerves and the shock
I'm not really a puker, but that's good to know. I generally like the rush, but I'll be sure to not eat too much before the jump.
Don't clinch your teeth and don't lock your legs while waiting to jump. Trust me, seen lots of folks pass out
Solid advice thanks! Yeah I was doing a little research and read it's best to remain relaxed and not tense up.
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I won't steer ya wrong
Dawg, just make sure you don't have much to do for the rest of the day. It's a huge adrenaline rush, so you feel super alive and really nice but might crash and be a bit exhausted a few hours afterwards.
And ENJOY 😆
Posted by aquanib
I want to do this:
Posted by MiZLeo
Posted by Chuckcem
Posted by MiZLeo
Are you going in Fl?
Do you mean in Florida?
Yes
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No, I'm on the opposite coast.
Posted by cornmaizeshark
Dawg, just make sure you don't have much to do for the rest of the day. It's a huge adrenaline rush, so you feel super alive and really nice but might crash and be a bit exhausted a few hours afterwards.And ENJOY 😆
Yeah I don't plan on doing too much afterward.
Posted by MiZLeo
Posted by Chuckcem
Posted by MiZLeo
Posted by Chuckcem
Posted by MiZLeo
Are you going in Fl?
Do you mean in Florida?
Yes
No, I'm on the opposite coast.
Ah, ok. Was curious because my brother in law owns a skydiving school in Fl. Altho I have never been I know a lot in the community I could have hooked you up with them 🙂
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Nice, I'll keep that in mind. I do have friends in Florida though and I visit from time to time. Where is the school located?
AAAAND THAT WAS AWESOME!
Seriously that was a lot of fun!
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Has anyone gone skydiving? Do you have any interest in doing so? If you've been do you have any tips or words of wisdom? I ask because I'm going very soon.