Would you skydive? (75)
I don't have the nerves for such a thing. I bet it was something for you to watch.
Roy
Roy
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Have, many times - my chute is packed but has been retired since my jumpmaster bounced. If you're looking to jump, make sure you're with one that's logged more than 200 jumps, and carries JM2 certification.
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Tie an oversized hankie on my butt and jump out of a plane. Are you crazy. Do I look that stupid......Don't answer that.
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Wow - so sorry to hear that. Her tandem master logged 1373 with her jump and I was very comfortable with his answers to my worries as a mom. As the day went on I really started to picture myself jumping too. I'm not sure what JM2 is - ?
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I freak out just trying to climb on the roof, lol.
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for the life of me i couldnt imagine the concept of diving out of a perfectly good running airplane,.
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I'm scared of heights, but a small plane is different - like a taxi with wings and you can talk to the pilot and see he's in control. I can't climb a ladder to string Christmas lights or climb on the roof either.
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class of jumpmaster, you have JM1 and 2, 2 comes with extra responsibilities and more knowledge along with more jumps in all sorts of conditions. 1373 is more than enough for one to feel safe with. Tandem is a good way to go when you're first starting, and is the only way they'll allow you to in 99.5% of most cases unless you're a jump veteran.
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I've done it hundreds of times
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I did hit the earth hard and never did it again nor do I care too
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So you feel like you are Amelia Earhart when you are up there?
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Do you know if the dropzone had 3k or 3500ft set? I'm curious, due to where you are. Some use one, the other, or both based on conditions.
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I know they only have 3 staffers qualified to train new jumpers and this guy was one of them. Everone was super nice, very patient, very knowledgeable. It was an awesome afternoon for her and for me, and I know she wants to train for a solo jump. I'd love to try tandem, just once would be perfect for me.
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If you wanted to try it once.. let her get cert'd, then jump with her!
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Their website is - small operation west of Toronto, just outside Hamilton, Ontario. IADs jump from 3,500 ft. Maddy, going tandem, had a choice of 10,000 or 12,500. I'm not sure what is meant by a 3k set.
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Where? Stringing Christmas lights? 
Nah - I just love the view!
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Mis-used the word 'set' in my statement, sorry for the confusion. I wasn't sure if it was 3000 or 3500, and if that was a 'set' height, or they got a choice.
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Wow. Her first jump (tandem, but still GREAT!) and my inspiration. Anybody want to skydive???