Skydiving!

Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

I went sky diving for the first time today here in Sacramento,CA. It was only $100 for a tandem jump from 13k feet free fall to about 4,500 feet. Another $55 for a DVD of it and for the first time I would recommend it.

I can't describe just how awesome it was, the most adrenaline filled 1 minute of my life on the free fall. Once I get home I'll see if it's possible to get the video of it on here, or maybe I can throw it up on U-Tube or something then.

Since it's about $200 for a tandem jump in Phoenix I think I will try and go again next weekend. Just the jump this time, no video.

I was expecting a loss of stomach type rollercoaster ride and it was nothing like that. Even the chute opening was smooth. If you've ever wanted to do it I would say go for it, will be the best 10 minutes of your life.

-TIM-
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IGO · Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Posts: 4144 Location: Las Vegas

I'm going some day. It's been on my list for a long time.
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Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

Learning to ski is on my list as well. Were only about 2 hours from Tahoe, but I can't decide if I want to jump out of a perfectly good aircraft again or go skiing. Confused

Looks like it's $200 to go in Vegas, thats the same as Phoenix from what I've found. skydivelasvegas shows a 1 mile or two mile jump. Don't skimp on the $50 to do the 1 mile, seems like you would only get a few seconds of freefall (the best part). Even 2 miles is lower than we did it out here.

wanderingsoul · Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ

Tim,
Your an adventerous soul.... I don't have a desire to jump, but Good for you to do one more thing that you wanted to try. Hope you have as much fun the Second go around. Wink

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azhiker96 · Joined: 05 Jan 2003 Posts: 1419

Tim, this has been on list for awhile too. I'm thinking this is the year.
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ChefTIO · Joined: 19 Nov 2003 Posts: 100 Location: Chandler AZ

My father in law did it for the first time in Aug for his 70th b-day. He bought the video of the dive as well. He had a sh*t eaten grin all the way down. Sure looks like fun. He says he is going to buy a dive for my b-day in July. mmmm

outside1 · Joined: 19 Sep 2003 Posts: 366 Location: Mesa, AZ

Way Cool Tim.

I had done 9 jumps about 12 years ago over a long summer, and loved it. Started out with a static line jump and then moved on to AFF (Assisted Free Fall). It is a whole different experience when you are the one letting go of the aircraft.

It truly is a amazing life list accomplishment congrads.
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Cholla · Joined: 26 Oct 2005 Posts: 379

Way cool, Tim! Perhaps, I'll give it a try someday. Congrats on your first jump. Multi

IGO · Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Posts: 4144 Location: Las Vegas

evenstar · Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA

I'dike to do this, but not as a tandum. Crazy

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strawlady · Joined: 20 Nov 2006 Posts: 57 Location: Tucson, Arizona

Okay, I gotta "jump in" because I made over 200 jumps as a teenager into my early 20's and had a blast! Nobody went tandem back then - they just had a line tied to the plane that automatically opened the parachute on the first three jumps and then you had to figure it out yourself! It only cost $4.00 a jump for airplane gas back then - but I'm dating myself. Anyway, I think its a much safer sport now. They have a school at Avra Valley Airport, right near Picacho Peak if anyone wants something to do after the GHOTM.
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IGO · Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Posts: 4144 Location: Las Vegas

Insert "acme" pooooof sound here!
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evenstar · Joined: 03 Jan 2003 Posts: 5548 Location: SCW by way of CA

IGO · Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Posts: 4144 Location: Las Vegas

I'm standing there with my baseball mit right now 'ol buddy? Come'on down.
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