Author Topic: Skydiving! (Read 2643 times)

Inkscars · « **on:** May 02, 2009, 08:45:53 AM »

For my birthday I'm going skydiving. I've always wanted to do this and I'm super excited.
I may be a little crazy, but oh well!
Who's been? Tell me about it!
If you live near the kansas city or topeka area, and are interested in going mid-may, early June, we'll get a group discount for 5 people or more. Let me know!
I want stories or pictures. NOW!

rhos1355 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 02, 2009, 08:53:13 AM »

just bring an extra pair of pants.
Apparently the excitement of the build-up, the trepidation of all the training and preparation coupled with the sheer terror of jumping out of a plane does funny things to weaken that sphinctre muscle.

Inkscars · « **Reply #2 on:** May 02, 2009, 08:54:41 AM »

That's ok. I have to wear a diaper when I'm on a motorcycle too.

kghost · « **Reply #3 on:** May 02, 2009, 09:14:39 AM »

I've jumped.

Thrown lots of them outa Airplanes.

They do have the best party's.....

Funny story.....One of my first days flying the jump plane....last jump of the day was into a guys backyard. For the party to begin...naturally.

Last guy out...Enrique... hands me the keys to his Saab 90 convertible...and a big wad of cash.

A little stunned I say.."whats this for?"....He looks at me like I'm the dumbest Pilot alive...which I probably was...and Says "go get the Beer"

So...being the dumbest pilot alive...I look at him..and ask..."what kind and how much?"

He rolls his eyes and says "COLD and till you run outa money". Then jumps.

I found the party before they ran outa beer thank god.......

rhos1355 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 02, 2009, 09:29:56 AM »

Oh bugger, Inks, I do apologise for my bad manners in my last message. I've just re-examined your avatar and realised you are a she!
I'll go and wash my mouth with soap right now.

Gordon · « **Reply #5 on:** May 02, 2009, 09:40:00 AM »

I've done two tandem jumps, but no solo yet. The place I went to in Texas required at least two tandem jumps before you get to do your first solo, but we moved away before I could do it.

I have to say it was freaking awesome!! The only part where I was nervous was getting suited up. Once we were in the plane I was totally calm, and sitting in the doorway of the plane with my legs dangling out at 10K feet seemed completely normal. I guess when you're that high up the ground doesn't seem like as much of an imminent threat as it does when you're just a few hundred feet up.

If/when we move back to Texas I'm definitely driving back down to San Marcos and getting my solo jump in.

fuzzybutt · « **Reply #6 on:** May 02, 2009, 09:42:29 AM »

youre braver than me! i wont even get onto an airplane, let alone jump out of one

Inkscars · « **Reply #7 on:** May 02, 2009, 09:54:13 AM »

You're fine rhos.
Aaaaahhh I can't wait! Don't mistake bravery for sheer stupidity.

Tim. · « **Reply #8 on:** May 02, 2009, 10:12:00 AM »

Best I've done is jump off a bridge with a giant rubber band around my ankles. Was fun! I'll have to jump out of a plane someday.

Spikeybike · « **Reply #9 on:** May 02, 2009, 01:13:56 PM »

the only downer for me was (tandem) felt kinda like odd, yelling and carrying on, strapped to some guys crotch (it was a little emasculating at first

) ..but lots and lots of adrenaline to make up for it

hmmm i should go for my b'day as well

kghost · « **Reply #10 on:** May 02, 2009, 01:17:37 PM »

Quote from: spikeybike on May 02, 2009, 01:13:56 PM

the only downer for me was (tandem) felt kinda like odd, yelling and carrying on, strapped to some guys crotch (it was a little emasculating at first ) ..but lots and lots of adrenaline to make up for it hmmm i should go for my b'day as well

If I remember correctly.....Terry in Australia used to be a paratrooper

Inkscars · « **Reply #11 on:** May 02, 2009, 01:21:28 PM »

Quote from: spikeybike on May 02, 2009, 01:13:56 PM

hmmm i should go for my b'day as well

You should! Get down here!

kghost · « **Reply #12 on:** May 02, 2009, 01:23:17 PM »

Gordon.....where did you jump in Texas?

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #13 on:** May 02, 2009, 01:31:26 PM »

Quote from: Inkscars on May 02, 2009, 01:21:28 PM

Quote from: spikeybike on May 02, 2009, 01:13:56 PM
hmmm i should go for my b'day as well

You should! Get down here!

Tandem or solo Ink?

Inkscars · « **Reply #14 on:** May 02, 2009, 01:41:09 PM »

aparently I have to go tandem or pay another 60 for my first jump plus 130 more for the class for solo. booo.

myhondas · « **Reply #15 on:** May 02, 2009, 01:55:32 PM »

If you can afford it I highly recommend the accelerated course. Your very first free fall will be from 11,500 feet and you will get about a full minute of free fall out of that. You go out with 2 instructors holding on to your suit (which has handles) to make sure you are stabilized but that is all. You get to pull your rip and glide the rest of the way on your own. WORTH EVERY PENNY EXTRA !!!

Gordon · « **Reply #16 on:** May 02, 2009, 03:26:24 PM »

Quote from: kghost on May 02, 2009, 01:23:17 PM

Gordon.....where did you jump in Texas?

It's called "Skydive San Marcos".

andy750 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 02, 2009, 04:11:02 PM »

I did it in Maine a couple of years ago -also tandem -best part is falling out the plane...after that its like being on a fast motorcycle. Very cool - have fun!

cheers
Andy

Demon67 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 03, 2009, 04:46:25 AM »

I wouldn't jump out of a perfectly fine A/C unless it was on fire but there is talk for my 70'th of a flip in a Moth (Tiger that is)

there is also talk of a white silk scarf, who knows it may happen.
Bill the demon.

rhos1355 · « **Reply #19 on:** May 03, 2009, 08:20:39 AM »

Bill, I dunno if the 'elf and safety police would let you wear the white scarf (it was ok 90 years ago!). Then again you could get around that problem by filling out the V5649 form in triplicate then by doing a 3 day course on how to tie a white scarf around your neck, and by taking it (the scarf) to a recognised laboratory to have it measured and tested to make sure it is compliant to the "white scarf " standard .

754 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 03, 2009, 09:30:04 PM »

Cool, you got the spirit!!

This guy over on the Neds forum I know, has done over 4000, films people doing it and gets paid for it!!

..guess it can be addictive..

DammitDan · « **Reply #21 on:** May 03, 2009, 10:14:45 PM »

Hey Ink, mind if I ask what the bill is gonna be? Skydiving is something I've always been interested in...

Head · « **Reply #22 on:** May 04, 2009, 12:57:02 AM »

I know of a few places you get to jump and get paid for it! You Even get to carry every thing but the kitchen sink? Just go down to your local recruiters office and say sign me up!
82ND and the 101st airborne! HEAD

Inkscars · « **Reply #23 on:** May 04, 2009, 05:30:59 AM »

Nah, I've got enough family in the military, it's not for me.

cb350twin · « **Reply #24 on:** May 06, 2009, 01:39:48 PM »

I've done indoor skydiving before a few times, it was quite fun.

Inkscars · « **Reply #25 on:** May 06, 2009, 02:40:38 PM »

It says 160+tax. outfit, plane and everything included.
that's without the camera man though.

DammitDan · « **Reply #26 on:** May 06, 2009, 03:06:09 PM »

That's actually not as bad as I thought it would be.

Hmmm.....

Gordon · « **Reply #27 on:** May 06, 2009, 07:43:12 PM »

Quote from: fuzzybutt on May 06, 2009, 07:14:26 PM

i lost my desire to skydive when a lady that was jumping at the skydiving center in zephyrhills (near where i used to live) had both chutes malfunction and she hit the ground HARD from 10,000 feet.

What a thoughtful story to tell to somebody who's just about to go skydiving... $:-\$

BobbyR · « **Reply #28 on:** May 06, 2009, 07:46:19 PM »

I say go for it. I wanted to do it in the Service, but Chopper Pilots had no need to. They stopped training F-4 Drivers also.

Inkscars · « **Reply #29 on:** May 07, 2009, 06:23:50 AM »

I love how I get a horror story from a guy who owns a motorcycle.
Excuse me if I take your nay saying with a grain of salt.

"I'd never skydive! It's dangerous and people die!"
In Westport once sitting at a light, a motorcycle got barely tapped from the rear. He was SITTING STILL mind you, full gear. The guy fell off and broke his neck.
Freak accidents happen.
I've read that all 3 dive sites in kansas have a chip installed in the chute that deploy It at a certain elevation if you haven't done it yourself.
I may be a little crazy, but I think about saftey....Most the time.

Gordon · « **Reply #30 on:** May 07, 2009, 06:48:48 AM »

From what I can find, of the 540,000 tandem jumps made in the U.S. in 1998-2001, there was only 1 death. Seems safer than a 5 mile ride to work to me!

I think you're in good hands, Ink.

My favorite phrase used to describe skydiving is "it's like throwing yourself at the Earth and trying to miss".

Inkscars · « **Reply #31 on:** May 07, 2009, 06:56:08 AM »

Yea!
Those are good odds.
Hopefully you're safe on your 5 mile trip.

I like that saying too. hahah

BobbyR · « **Reply #32 on:** May 07, 2009, 05:33:31 PM »

Ink just go do it. It is the closest you can get to true flying. It would be like riding a Bike, completely different than driving a car. Those I know that do it, love it. Just be sure you learn proper landing technique. I did some hang gliding back in Cali, sort of the same feeling. It is called freedom.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #33 on:** May 07, 2009, 05:38:26 PM »

Quote

If I remember correctly.....Terry in Australia used to be a paratrooper

Nah, they just used to throw him out of the plane to get away from his warped sense of humour....

Mick

fuzzybutt · « **Reply #34 on:** May 07, 2009, 06:07:37 PM »

sorry, didnt mean to sound discouraging about it.

BobbyR · « **Reply #35 on:** May 07, 2009, 06:08:58 PM »

Quote from: retro rocket on May 07, 2009, 05:38:26 PM

Quote
If I remember correctly.....Terry in Australia used to be a paratrooper

Nah, they just used to throw him out of the plane to get away from his warped sense of humour....

Mick

Yeah but they forgot to give him the chute.

Inkscars · « **Reply #36 on:** May 08, 2009, 05:37:13 AM »

I'm not mad. Or discouraged. I'm just fiesty.

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