Just a little tidbit that you have a greater chance of dying on the way to the airport than you do actually skydiving
Just a little tidbit that you have a greater chance of dying on the way to the airport than you do actually skydiving
Just a little tidbit that you have a greater chance of dying on the way to the airport than you do actually skydiving
I just checked. My chances of dying while skydiving dramatically decrease when I don't do it.
I wish I had gone when younger, but, yeah, having kids makes you re-think certain risks. It's true there are a lot of ways to die, but this one is much easier to avoid.
Of course, I say that and later this month I'm flying to CA to climb Mount Whitney with my brother. Maybe I'll change my name to hypocriticalifyoudid
Flying a glider has got to be coolHad 28 jumps. Freefalling after 8 jumps. "Graduated" after 11 jumps. Did 4 doubles which is a kick when you have a frame of reference in the sky. Loved it but we were at a smaller drop zone where I would spend most of the day and maybe get 2 jumps in.
Quit, sold all my gear and have NEVER had a bad skydiving dream!
I would LOVE to do an indoor "jump" sometime - looks fun without the cost and time commitment.
Weekend after next I have glider lessons! Won't pursue more than a few flights, but still fun - for me anyway.
If you don't mind sharing, how much is a jump like this and how much goes into it? Meaning, you show up and jump? A few hours of training? Thanks!
IIRC (this was 10 years ago), it was a little under an hour of "training". I think we watched a little safety video, they talked to you about the suit and how the jump would go (take off to landing) and the procedures that go with each. Then hop on the plane and go! Don't need to really worry about the training, you'll be doing a tandem so basically the guy will push you out of the plane, and then land you. All you have to do is put your feet up.
Prices from the Des Moines SkyDive website.
Tandem Prices
30 Second Freefall ....................... $210
50 Second Freefall ....................... $220
Video & Stills .............................. $100
Video or Stills ................................ $80
Booking Deposit ............................. $20
Thanks! Definitely on my bucket list and I should just plan on doing it. THose prices are not bad, really...except the photo.....but would love to have it captured...and heck, for $10 more, why not grab 20 extra seconds?
Question for you guys. Is anybody on the Skydiving club at ISU or have been?
Flying a glider has got to be cool
Hashem Hashemi. I just looked him up online and see he surpassed 16,000 jumps last yearI was back in the early 80s. I was taking the first jump class and while at a football game the head of the club - I THINK his name was Hashim??? jumped in to start the game and broke his leg on landing. My Mom was not amused.
How'd those go?!??My flights are next weekend so I'll let you know!
your guide jumps barefoot