Sky Diving....what have I been waiting for?

Trace63 · 05-22-2012, 02:31 PM

So this past weekend I had my bachelor party. Started off with a awesome dinner at Peter Lugers, followed by a 11p-4am fishing charter. Got a couple hours of sleep and BOOM, I was on a plane, with a guy and a parachute strapped to my back.

Easily one of the best things Ive done in my life and Im sure I will do it again soon. Doing a wing suit jump has been on my bucket list for a while and you need a lot of skydives to even be allowed to try that. Going up in the plane was fine. You literally feel fear for about 60 seconds as the doors open and you're looking down, but then you have no time to process what is actually going on. By the time you know it you're falling at 120mph towards the ground and all feelings are gone. Kind of felt at peace, yet zoned in. Parachute opens and then theres silence. You literally hear nothing, its quite amazing.

You guys need to go try it!

TJarv · 05-22-2012, 02:41 PM

It's definitely on my to do list

Trace63 · 05-22-2012, 02:43 PM

yeah, its pricey to learn but once you get your license the jumps are pretty cheap. Now I need to accumulate 200 for a wingsuit jump

Jasonw560 · 05-22-2012, 02:55 PM

Did a tandem jump a while back, before I was an old married man. Greatest thrill ever. It's on tape...that's how long ago it was. My wife still won't watch it.

icehog3 · 05-22-2012, 03:13 PM

Was certified years ago, made lots of jumps. Fun for a while, then I lost my desire. I agree, everyone should try it at least once.

Remo · 05-22-2012, 03:16 PM

Very cool, on my list!!

Ranger_B · 05-22-2012, 03:23 PM

Wish I could still jump. Congrats sounds like a great party!

TJarv · 05-22-2012, 03:48 PM

Yall have probably already seen this, but if not watch "grinding the crack" on YouTube

Chainsaw13 · 05-22-2012, 03:57 PM

I had said last year I was going to jump as a gift to myself for losing all the weight. Never did get a chance to go, was always on the road for work. Well next week I hope to be back in town and am planning on taking a day off work to go jump.

AlohaStyle · 05-22-2012, 04:28 PM

I did my one and only jump from the north shore of Oahu jumping over the blue waters of Hawaii, then met my wife later that evening... was a good day!

Andy mine's on tape as well! LOL

RHNewfie · 05-22-2012, 06:04 PM

I never met a plane that I disliked enough to jump out of...

maninblack · 05-22-2012, 08:34 PM

I have been tempted to try it. Looks very cool.

mosesbotbol · 05-22-2012, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Trace63

Doing a wing suit jump has been on my bucket list for a while and you need a lot of skydives to even be allowed to try that.

Was it a tandem or solo?

icehog3 · 05-23-2012, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

Was it a tandem or solo?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trace63

I was on a plane, with a guy and a parachute strapped to my back.

AlohaStyle · 05-23-2012, 02:04 AM

Give him a break Tom... his subconscious probably blocked it out after he read something about him being "with a guy", a strap on, and "being on his back."

irratebass · 05-23-2012, 05:07 AM

Would love to do it, but nekkid

Trace63 · 05-23-2012, 07:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlohaStyle

Give him a break Tom... his subconscious probably blocked it out after he read something about him being "with a guy", a strap on, and "being on his back."

Bazinga!

Apoco · 05-23-2012, 08:35 AM

I did this last weekend, too! IT WAS A BLAST

Although, I learned just how much extra skin I apparently have
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mosesbotbol · 05-23-2012, 10:11 AM

I did a solo free fall about 15 years ago. Had to take a weekend class. I never had such a rush once I landed. The helmet had a one way radio and someone on the ground tells you how to steer the chute so I landed right where I needed to be.

Next time I'd probably just do a tandem so it is not so involved. I did not want to get my license as the place was like 2+ hours away.

elderboy02 · 05-23-2012, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Apoco

I did this last weekend, too! IT WAS A BLAST

Although, I learned just how much extra skin I apparently have
Posted via Mobile Device

Looks like fun!

05-22-2012, 02:31 PM	#1
Trace63 We're all mad here Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kamil Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 428 Trading: (5)	Sky Diving....what have I been waiting for? So this past weekend I had my bachelor party. Started off with a awesome dinner at Peter Lugers, followed by a 11p-4am fishing charter. Got a couple hours of sleep and BOOM, I was on a plane, with a guy and a parachute strapped to my back. Easily one of the best things Ive done in my life and Im sure I will do it again soon. Doing a wing suit jump has been on my bucket list for a while and you need a lot of skydives to even be allowed to try that. Going up in the plane was fine. You literally feel fear for about 60 seconds as the doors open and you're looking down, but then you have no time to process what is actually going on. By the time you know it you're falling at 120mph towards the ground and all feelings are gone. Kind of felt at peace, yet zoned in. Parachute opens and then theres silence. You literally hear nothing, its quite amazing. You guys need to go try it! __________________ [replicant_argent] 11:07 am: Wasn't wayne a busboy at the last supper? [Dooge] 10:49 pm: just judo chopped a fly

05-22-2012, 02:41 PM	#2
TJarv In it to win it Join Date: Mar 2012 First Name: Tony Location: Aubrey, Texas Posts: 2,027 Trading: (58)	Re: Sky Diving....what have I been waiting for? It's definitely on my to do list

05-22-2012, 02:43 PM	#3
Trace63 We're all mad here Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Kamil Location: Somerville, MA Posts: 428 Trading: (5)	Re: Sky Diving....what have I been waiting for? yeah, its pricey to learn but once you get your license the jumps are pretty cheap. Now I need to accumulate 200 for a wingsuit jump __________________ [replicant_argent] 11:07 am: Wasn't wayne a busboy at the last supper? [Dooge] 10:49 pm: just judo chopped a fly

05-22-2012, 02:55 PM	#4
Jasonw560 PhD from Sarcastic State Join Date: Jul 2011 First Name: Jason Location: Harlingen, TX Posts: 812 Trading: (0)	Re: Sky Diving....what have I been waiting for? Did a tandem jump a while back, before I was an old married man. Greatest thrill ever. It's on tape...that's how long ago it was. My wife still won't watch it. __________________ ...And a woman is only a woman, But a good cigar is a smoke! -R. Kipling

05-22-2012, 03:13 PM	#5
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,440 Trading: (60)	Re: Sky Diving....what have I been waiting for? Was certified years ago, made lots of jumps. Fun for a while, then I lost my desire. I agree, everyone should try it at least once. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

05-22-2012, 03:16 PM	#6
Remo C.I.A Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Mike Location: Palm Harbor, Florida Posts: 12,597 Trading: (122)	Re: Sky Diving....what have I been waiting for? Very cool, on my list!! __________________

05-22-2012, 03:23 PM	#7
Ranger_B Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Frank Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,321 Trading: (31)	Re: Sky Diving....what have I been waiting for? Wish I could still jump. Congrats sounds like a great party! __________________ http://www.cigarrights.org/

05-22-2012, 03:48 PM	#8
TJarv In it to win it Join Date: Mar 2012 First Name: Tony Location: Aubrey, Texas Posts: 2,027 Trading: (58)	Re: Sky Diving....what have I been waiting for? Yall have probably already seen this, but if not watch "grinding the crack" on YouTube

05-22-2012, 03:57 PM	#9
Chainsaw13 Møøse bites can be nasty Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Bob Location: The Enchanted Mitten Posts: 7,198 Trading: (96)	Re: Sky Diving....what have I been waiting for? I had said last year I was going to jump as a gift to myself for losing all the weight. Never did get a chance to go, was always on the road for work. Well next week I hope to be back in town and am planning on taking a day off work to go jump. __________________ My neighbor came by my house this morning at 2AM, pounding on the door. Good thing I was still up playing the drums.

05-22-2012, 04:28 PM	#10
AlohaStyle Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: WA Posts: 1,168 Trading: (40)	Re: Sky Diving....what have I been waiting for? I did my one and only jump from the north shore of Oahu jumping over the blue waters of Hawaii, then met my wife later that evening... was a good day! Andy mine's on tape as well! LOL

05-22-2012, 06:04 PM	#11
RHNewfie Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jeff Location: Oooooh Canadaaaaa Posts: 2,007 Trading: (15)	Re: Sky Diving....what have I been waiting for? I never met a plane that I disliked enough to jump out of... __________________ σπένδομαι

05-22-2012, 08:34 PM	#12
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Sky Diving....what have I been waiting for? I have been tempted to try it. Looks very cool. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

05-23-2012, 02:04 AM	#15
AlohaStyle Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: WA Posts: 1,168 Trading: (40)	Re: Sky Diving....what have I been waiting for? Give him a break Tom... his subconscious probably blocked it out after he read something about him being "with a guy", a strap on, and "being on his back."

05-23-2012, 05:07 AM	#16
irratebass EMPEROR TOMPKINS Join Date: Aug 2011 First Name: Mickey Location: Mooresville, Indiana Posts: 8,313 Trading: (48)	Re: Sky Diving....what have I been waiting for? Would love to do it, but nekkid __________________

05-23-2012, 08:35 AM	#18
Apoco Nerd with social skills Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Alex Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,286 Trading: (37)	Re: Sky Diving....what have I been waiting for? I did this last weekend, too! IT WAS A BLAST Although, I learned just how much extra skin I apparently have Posted via Mobile Device

05-23-2012, 10:11 AM	#19
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Sky Diving....what have I been waiting for? I did a solo free fall about 15 years ago. Had to take a weekend class. I never had such a rush once I landed. The helmet had a one way radio and someone on the ground tells you how to steer the chute so I landed right where I needed to be. Next time I'd probably just do a tandem so it is not so involved. I did not want to get my license as the place was like 2+ hours away. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's