I should mention that this was a tandem jump - I was just along for the ride.
Actually, I wasn't crazy about the free fall. I don't think I was fearful, just that the wind in my face kept making me feel as if I wasn't getting enough air. Once the chute opened it was fabulous! This was on the north shore of Oahu so we could see the mountains and the ocean. The humpbacks are in now so I was on the lookout but didn't see any.
I have to say the value isn't there compared to scuba. You pay around the same for a plane ride as a boat ride but the "dive" is six minutes versus an hour. Also the equipment is quite expensive.
So I'm glad I didn't LOVE it. Otherwise, another expensive hobby. I always wanted to try it, though. Kinda freaked out my Gen X nephews that their old auntie did something like this. As with scuba, the IDEA of danger is more than the reality of it.
Anyway, thanks for the warm welcome. I hope to get in on a trip some day. Look me up if you make out this way.
-becky
Aloha from Hawaii
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Posted 25 March 2004 - 01:23 PM
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Posted 25 March 2004 - 01:51 PM
A tandem skydive seems too much like a "trust me" follow the DM SCUBA dive. I'm philosophically against the concept.
No single raindrop believes it is responsible for the flood.
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Posted 25 March 2004 - 02:56 PM
LMAO ---> Walter....You are too funny my friend, but when you do JUMP, you are flying...and at anywhere from 120 to 180 mph. woohooo 
Dang, I gotta schedule some jumping this weekend. I NEED MY FIX!
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Dang, I gotta schedule some jumping this weekend. I NEED MY FIX!
-Zendiver
[color=blue]Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body;
But rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming--"WOW--What a ride!"
But rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming--"WOW--What a ride!"
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Posted 25 March 2004 - 03:21 PM
Hey Becky. Happy birthday and welcome! Jumping out of a plane for your 50th birthday!?!?! That's great! All I can say is you must have good knees. I'll be lucky if I can jump out of my socks by then, the way I'm going. Went skydiving for my 18th birthday, and again for my brother's 30th, but those were a couple of knee surgeries ago. Must've been amazing to have that incredible view while floating to the ground.
Keep diving, whichever kind you like!
Keep diving, whichever kind you like!
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Posted 25 March 2004 - 04:36 PM
when you do JUMP, you are flying...and at anywhere from 120 to 180 mph. woohooo
Sorry, buddy. You may feel like you're flying, but you are falling. If you like it, enjoy. It's not my bowl of cherries.
Walter
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Posted 25 March 2004 - 04:52 PM
It still sounds fun to me!!! I will definitely be jumping by my significant b-day...at least one of them!!! LOL!!!
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Posted 25 March 2004 - 04:55 PM
Go for it, Darlin', just don't expect me to me your buddy. Zen? I think you're up, my friend.
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Posted 25 March 2004 - 04:57 PM
I would GLADLY take her diving....Scuba and Ski....
I am UP for it! How about you WW? YU GAME?
-ZD
I am UP for it! How about you WW? YU GAME?
-ZD
[color=blue]Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body;
But rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming--"WOW--What a ride!"
But rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming--"WOW--What a ride!"
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Posted 25 March 2004 - 05:04 PM
She's bragging that she is, you'll have to let us know when she takes the plunge.
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Posted 26 March 2004 - 02:18 PM
Becky,
YOU GO GIRL!!
Laura
YOU GO GIRL!!
Laura
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