SkyDiving

TheDonUK · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Feb 2006 Karma :

Hi all, its my 21st on wednesday, and i am now booked to do a Tandem Jump Razz

... Im shitting it a bit now, i wonder what i will be like at the door of the plane... Should i look down?

Anyone else done it?[/i]

lozzypop1 · Certified MILF! Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Karma :

Done it.... Twice! Thumbs Up

It doesn't make a lot of difference (to me at least) where you look! It's not natural doing something you have been programmed to avoid doing... (falling Laughing

) Just keep calm and focus on something that catches your attention!

Enjoy it! Thumbs Up

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T1z3R · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Oct 2005 Karma :

never done it but had planned to do a charity one before the end of the year.

tandem is best if you think youll shit it cos youve no choice really but i always wondered how much itd hurt getting sqaushed by your partner when the chute fails Razz

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Clanger · Stirrer Joined: 27 May 2004 Karma :

Lucky lucky lucky you...Im not allowed to do this in case the landing is bad...due to my now buggered body from last crash...
jump out the plane and think, poor ole clanger cant ever do this - and bloody enjoy yourself!!!!!!
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TheDonUK · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Feb 2006 Karma :

My legs are fucked, im hoping for a soft landing Razz

lozzypop1 · Certified MILF! Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Karma :

Mine too!!!

No ligaments... very little cartilage in my knees!!! Rolling Eyes

(and I'm a girl!)

although I don't think the jumps helped!
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flat spot · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 Aug 2003 Karma :

I've done it. Don't worry about not jumping out. Believe me you get shoved out.

Clanger · Stirrer Joined: 27 May 2004 Karma :

fingers crossed then eh?
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Resurrection · Ballast Boy Joined: 08 Jun 2006 Karma :

I've always wanted to do it. Alot of people would ask "why jump out of a perfectly good plane?"

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Bigeds · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 07 Apr 2006 Karma :

Did a tandem jump about this time last year at Headcorn in Kent.

Very lucky with the weather loads of white frost first thing gave way to fantastic clear skies and sunshine. The views of the thames estuary, all of kent and the channel were fantastic.

Went up in a tiny plane, strapped to the guy I was to jump with.

When we reached 12000ft the door opened and we shuffled across the floor until our feet were dangling outside. At this point you aren't really in the plane anymore 'cos your on his lap Shocked

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Anyway they tell you to look up and then its lean back before you throw yourself forward into nothing...Now you see that there is nothing beneath you and it is now that in a split second your brain decides whether your going to scream in panic or just start lauging insanely Very Happy

Freefall lasts in the region of 40 seconds or so reaching speeds of about 120mph. Then after deploying the chute its another few minutes to enjoy the view and maybe fly the canopy. I could not believe how quiet it was.

An absolutely fantastic experience well worth doing and something you will not forget. You get the option before hand of paying to have your jump recorded. Part of the cost covers the cameraman who jumps with you to catch all your stupid facial expressions Laughing

Before going I thought I wouldn't pay for this but when there thought bugger it, how many times am I going to do this, sod the cost. The DVD was ready for me to take home within the hour.

You will love it Very Happy

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bin · Scooby Slapper Joined: 28 Sep 2006 Karma :

Good luck with the tandem TheDonUK....not done a tandem but I have jumped with static line at Langar....that started with a charity jump but liked it so much I carried on and finished up free-falling till the money ran out....you will never forget the experience....but the tandem is expensive, why not a static line....I would help around the airfield by collecting and folding chutes and squares...crikey it was marvelous. Thumbs Up

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bin · Scooby Slapper Joined: 28 Sep 2006 Karma :

Oh, I should have told you to watch that you dont trip up on your way out of the plane.
Laughing

When I started we used the round chute a C 9 LL and then a 9gore but they only use the squares now, more control. Rolling Eyes

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TheDonUK · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Feb 2006 Karma :

^ thats why mate Smile

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I want freefall experience rather than "just.. lol" parachuting... Or i think i do, we will see when i am at the door of the plane 14,000ft up Smile

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Also its a kind present for my 21st, as for the cameraman jumping too, i might have to put it on my card Sad

... Just one of those things that i can justify myself putting on the card...

I have been pushing my bike to close to the terminal velocity stated Wink

and when there thinking how it would feel going down... Nothing alike Neutral

bin · Scooby Slapper Joined: 28 Sep 2006 Karma :

Wichever you do you will enjoy it....you'll have a great day....try and get some digi pics and post em when you can.
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nc30 chick · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 Jul 2004 Karma :

You'll love it, I have done 3 tandems and 35 static lines and then I had kids so couldnt afford to carry on. With a tandem when you look out the plance it looks so sureal, you may be lucky and have a door but I prefer taking in the scenery. The clouds look like cotton wool and look like you could walk on them. When you exit the plane it takes your breath away and then it doesnt feel like your falling at all.
Enjoy the experience, its fantastic. Makes me want to do more now Laughing

Bigeds · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 07 Apr 2006 Karma :

aaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhh Surprised

No going back. great view!
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TheDonUK · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Feb 2006 Karma :

Really no going back now its all booked and paid, for tomorow...

I have to call at around 8:30am to check weather and be in Hinton Airfield (off j10 of the M40) for 10...

BBC weather does not look promising though Sad

byke95 · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Mar 2004 Karma :

Never mind looking down, ask your instructor to do some 'spins'! Loads of fun!

Best bit is definitely floating back to earth, so peaceful!

Good luck with the weather!

EuropeanNC30R... · Gay Hairdresser Joined: 20 Jun 2002 Karma :

How much abouts does a tandem jump cost to do?

Paivi · World Chat Champion Joined: 30 Sep 2005 Karma :

"If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you..."

I've always wanted to try but been too scared, so am looking forward to your report!

TheDonUK · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Feb 2006 Karma :

Im looking forward to my report too! Smile

TheDonUK · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Feb 2006 Karma :

Well after all the build up and one of the most disjointed nights of sleep of my life, i rang the guy up today and he confirmed what most weather sites say that its not the day to be jumping, I will now have to wait till either Friday if there is a cancellation or in a weeks time... Sad

pwntifex · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Aug 2006 Karma :