Went today to try skydiving.. was pretty crazy... lol

 

Not enough money in the world.......

Not enough money in the world.......

 

 

said the same thing till i did it..

you know.. once you do it.. and you are up there at all.. its really not all that bad.. figuring that if it "doesnt work" well you will likely not even feel the impact.. lol my g/f REALLY wanted to do it so i took her... as stated it was actually pretty amazing..

where did you go?

i am sure it is an amazing experience. I went hang-gliding, and that was really fun and relaxing.

Where was this and how much does it cost. Do you have to take several training classes??

 

Looks awesome

It is expensive compared to a movie, or a night out to dinner.. but when you factor in that you are renting equipment.. renting an instructor.. renting a plane.. and so on.. the cost is really not that high.. if enough of you go we get a discount.. I would go again.. lol

 

this is where i went..

 

http://www.freefalladventures.com/

 

people were SUPER relaxed.. really informative... and didnt rush anything.. we both felt completely comfortable.. and at ease.. lol

 

there is a limited training where they explain HOW to jump out.. HOW to glide.. HOW to deploy the chute.. etc.. everything takes about 3 hours start to finish...

 

the best part is honestly the moment you get to the door and look down.. its pretty intense at that point.. lol

 

I was even allowed to control the chute.. it was a blast..

 

if you get serious about it.. and get enough jumps.. THEN you can jump on your own..

 

was actually supposed to meet Tosser out there to sell him a part but we missed each other or something.. can't get a hold of him either.. hope all is well..

Sweet! Now be a man and get that guy off your back!

 

Does it make other stuff you do not exciting anymore? That happened to me.

 

Sweet! Now be a man and get that guy off your back!

 

Does it make other stuff you do not exciting anymore? That happened to me.

 

 

 

not sure i JUST got back a few hours ago.. it was without question the most intense thing i have ever experienced...

 

being able to jump alone seems like its a really big financial investment..

Advanced Free Fall Class. It was under $300 when i did it in 04. Most intense thing I ever did. I won't show you the other pics or video. Those are somewhat embarrassing. :shock:

No thanks.

Advanced Free Fall Class. It was under $300 when i did it in 04. Most intense thing I ever did. I won't show you the other pics or video. Those are somewhat embarrassing. :shock:

 

 

$300 isn't bad. I thought it was closer to $1000 when I looked into it back in '93-'94.

Advanced Free Fall Class. It was under $300 when i did it in 04. Most intense thing I ever did. I won't show you the other pics or video. Those are somewhat embarrassing. :shock:

 

 

$300 isn't bad. I thought it was closer to $1000 when I looked into it back in '93-'94.

 

 

doing the math at the place I went to I would think it would be about a grand as well..

If you're comparing it to the cost of your tandem dive, not sure you can do that. The Accelerated Free Fall Course, at least back in the mid '90s, was ground training and 7 jumps. I believe 4 with 2 trainers and 3 with one trainer. Eddie could say for sure.

If you're comparing it to the cost of your tandem dive, not sure you can do that. The Accelerated Free Fall Course, at least back in the mid '90s, was ground training and 7 jumps. I believe 4 with 2 trainers and 3 with one trainer. Eddie could say for sure.

 

 

not really it was briefly explained.. and THERE at least it seemed pretty costly.. I don't remember the exact figures..

Skydiving was the most exhilarating experience I have ever had. That said, I don't know if I would do it again.

 

And no, I was not the least bit scared or hesitant when time came to jump.

Will probably be doing this in August or Sept with the g/f I can't freaking wait

im scared of heights, but i'll fly up 8,000 feet once I get one of those jetpacks.

Lol, sorry about that, I only did 1 jump for under $300

 

That was in 04, and that's still enough for right now :-P

 

I'd rather be flying the aircraft.

 

http://www.skydivedeland.com/index.php? ... &Itemid=76

 

Looks like the whole course (if you pass each jump with one try) is around $1400 now.

Something I want to do. I had a slot for Jump School but would have had to extend for 3 months to fill it. I EAS'd on time and my unit went to Samolia 2 weeks after that. I made the right choice.

 

Fast roping out of a Helo is fun.

$300 isn't that bad....Uncle Sam paid for mine.....

Nice pics.

really want to do it again one day.. just have to see how finances permit.. lol

Awesome Pics! I don't think I could do it - don't like heights. Re-shingling the roof of my house was enough.

ALL THE WAY SIR, AIRBORNE