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Skydivers? - 6/23/2007 1:29:43 PM   
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Status: offline 		i am going tandem skydiving for the first time tomorrow.  Anyone have any words of wisdom or helpful pointers?

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RE: Skydivers? - 6/23/2007 3:19:33 PM   
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Status: offline 		I did an AFF level 1 a month ago! (For Marie Curie. Dunno why she wanted somebody to go skydiving.. but hey!)

You'll probably have a wicked time - tandems are very fun, and fairly stress free as long as you put absolute faith in the total wanker whose legs you're dangling between. (This should present no problem for most subbies )

Don't worry. Relax. The whole thing feels surprisingly safe.

I say this - I forgot to pull the cord for my chute (this won't be a problem for you!), and had to have it pulled for me, by one of the TWO guys holding onto me.

These people know what they're doing up there. Enjoy the view, and the rush :)

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RE: Skydivers? - 6/23/2007 4:17:29 PM   
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Status: offline 		put you knees in the breeze, your ass in the blast and enjoy the rush, the ride and the view....oh, don't look down....

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RE: Skydivers? - 6/23/2007 4:40:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		Thanks.  i'm so excited i can't hardly stand it.  But today the fear has started to creep in too.  i suppose it would be too much to hope that the instructor is single, older AND a Master! :P

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RE: Skydivers? - 6/23/2007 4:41:59 PM   
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Status: offline 		rofl... now how am i supposed to this without looking down?

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RE: Skydivers? - 6/23/2007 5:17:55 PM   
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Just make sure your knees are not locked when you touch down. Have a blast!

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RE: Skydivers? - 6/23/2007 7:42:09 PM   
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Status: offline 		I haven't done it but both of my daughters have.  Be sure to get the video they take, i really enjnoyed watching them.

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RE: Skydivers? - 6/23/2007 8:08:39 PM   
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Status: offline 		lol.....actually I was teasin' .....you do observe the horizon upon landing in most cases, it keeps you from anticipating the landing, however I have never done the tandem thing so you better do what your very well rehearsed instructors says to do.....Be careful though, after tomorrow you will have a new addiction, the adrenaline(spck) rush is awesome.

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RE: Skydivers? - 6/24/2007 12:43:58 AM   
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ORIGINAL: angelic

i am going tandem skydiving for the first time tomorrow.  Anyone have any words of wisdom or helpful pointers?


When I lived in Cali I completed the whole AFF program and became licensed. A tandem jump is the gateway to keep jumping.

The first 50 seconds will be a truly unforgettable. And depending upon what type of plane you jump out of will add to the first time fear factor.

The larger, quieter '' Sky King'' with the large door and many other sky divers jumping, versus the smaller, noisier Cessna, where the instructor grabs the support bar off the wing and ''lets go'', makes for a much different lead-up.

It will be tons of fun.....and like others have mentioned, make sure you capture your experience on digital video.



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RE: Skydivers? - 6/24/2007 3:51:40 AM   
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Status: offline 		Oh Girl!  I'm so Jealous!!!  Please enjoy, and report back! 
I cant wait to hear how it went.



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RE: Skydivers? - 6/24/2007 6:29:36 AM   
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Status: offline 		Make sure your insurance is paid up.  And that there's no skydiving clause.

J/k....I've always wanted to try it, but never had the nerve!  Have an awesome time!

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RE: Skydivers? - 6/24/2007 7:18:20 AM   
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Kudos Angelic - I wouldnt do it, and I've done some pretty mad things

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RE: Skydivers? - 6/24/2007 7:36:57 AM   
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Status: offline 		Thank you all!! i am very excited... ya the parachute... thankfully i will not be charge of that!! Now, it is a matter of our freakin' weather to hold out! i am also not afraid to tell ya i'm scared shitless! LOL   They are taking the video and stills.  If i die i want that sucker on film!

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RE: Skydivers? - 6/25/2007 12:39:11 PM   
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Status: offline 		So how was it angelic? Was that a birthday gift? My older daughter took my younger daughter as a birthday gift to her.  She is the quiet shy one who never tries new things and she loved it!!

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RE: Skydivers? - 6/25/2007 4:58:54 PM   
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Status: offline 		Yes it was a bd gift to myself! LOL  The weather was so awful yesterday i wasn't able to go.... but i did today!!!! It was absolutely awesome.   i want to go again!!!! i am hoping that the CM picture Gods will let me post a picture from it... Thank you for asking it was one of the most incredible feelings i have ever felt. 

How was the casino?????

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RE: Skydivers? - 6/25/2007 5:02:34 PM   
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Status: offline 		What a wonderful way to celebrate life, angelic!  Hope to see those photos. 

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RE: Skydivers? - 6/25/2007 5:47:25 PM   
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How was the casino?????


Dinner was good.

Glad you enjoyed your skydive!!

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RE: Skydivers? - 6/25/2007 7:32:34 PM   
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