Going skydiving what should I expect?

[sze5003]

No I'm not over weight. Yea it must suck having to explain that to people. But hey it beats them getting hurt. Most bigger people are aware that they can't go skydiving. Well at least the friends that I have who are big.

 

[marvdmartian]

Gravity :sneaky:

 

[blankslate]

impressive deceleration if your chute(s) fail(s) to open....


.....

 

[johnjohn320]

In a more serious note: it will be like the divine rollercoaster of the gods, if one must compare it to a rollercoaster.

I cannot offer a description of the adrenaline rush and absolute terror and excitement that accompanies jumping out of a perfectly good airplane.
I have never done it.
Oh how I've wanted to, since forever.
Alas, I have never felt like I've been able to afford it when I've looked into it. But I can assure it, it will be an experience that tops all else.

Bolded sentence makes the rest of this post incredibly silly.

Have fun, OP! Come back and post your vid!

 

[alkemyst]

Being strapped to some guy with his dick in your ass while you plummet to the ground at his mercy.

 

[sze5003]

Looks like the jump is this Sunday and I don't think I can go. I'm really dissapointed.

Last week I had a root canal and a few days later I had to have surgery for an abscess that made its way to skin of my jaw. So I have an open hole healing right now that I have to keep an eye on since its not completely sealed yet.

This kind of pisses me off because it takes forever to get people together to finally agree to do this kind of thing and I have to miss it

 

[Ruptga]

Shove some gauze in there and go for it. What could possibly go wrong?

 

[sze5003]

Shove some gauze in there and go for it. What could possibly go wrong?

I have gauze right now being held by tape. If it was anywhere else but on my face I wouldn't care. I just don't want the bandage flying off and getting blood on the instructor. Also wondering if they can refuse to take you if you have a visible wound/injury.

 

[Bateluer]

A long fall with a relatively sudden stop.

 

[KlokWyze]

You'll have a great time. Well worth the money.

 

[Rudee]

tandem jumps are lame. Do a static jump for your first jump.

 

[sze5003]

I'm hoping my face heals up by Sunday so I'm going to wait and see what happens.

 

[monkeydelmagico]

Slap a skin toned band-aid over it. nobody will give a damn.

 

[sze5003]

Slap a skin toned band-aid over it. nobody will give a damn.

I'm going to get one of those tough band aids that are suppose to stay on even in water and cover it since the bump is gradually going down.

 

[alzan]

I expected a rush of exhilaration; what I got was that and a smile I couldn't wipe off my face for two days.

Pay attention to what the instructor(s) tell you and have fun!

 

[Midwayman]

tandem jumps are lame. Do a static jump for your first jump.

The great thing about a tandem jump is you have someone attached to you who has a stake in you not dying.

 

[alkemyst]

The great thing about a tandem jump is you have someone attached to you who has a stake in you not dying.

With their dick in your ass.

 

[Mutilator]

As a pilot and someone who has skydiving on their to-do list I'm not so sure I'd recommend going skydiving after having dental work and surgery. Imagine it'd be similar to sinus issues or nitrogen in the blood like after scuba diving. Both are no-no's for going flying in non pressurized aircraft. If you've got an air bubble or something in the wound you may be in for a world of hurt on the way back down the ground. But it's possible you've healed enough that it wouldn't be an issue. You could always give an AME a call and ask them though.

I would definitely recommend going and at least watching and cheering on your friends so you can still be a part of it, but I'd be pretty hesitant about going up yourself without getting an expert's opinion. Just my 2 cents.

 

[sze5003]

As a pilot and someone who has skydiving on their to-do list I'm not so sure I'd recommend going skydiving after having dental work and surgery. Imagine it'd be similar to sinus issues or nitrogen in the blood like after scuba diving. Both are no-no's for going flying in non pressurized aircraft. If you've got an air bubble or something in the wound you may be in for a world of hurt on the way back down the ground. But it's possible you've healed enough that it wouldn't be an issue. You could always give an AME a call and ask them though.

I would definitely recommend going and at least watching and cheering on your friends so you can still be a part of it, but I'd be pretty hesitant about going up yourself without getting an expert's opinion. Just my 2 cents.

I had the root canal last Monday and I asked them about it, they said I should be fine. The abscess from the root canal on my face I had that surgery Friday and the wound on my face is closing up so I hope I'm good to go since its getting closed up now. Of course my gf is trying to talk me out of it.

 

[BoomerD]

I'm going to get one of those tough band aids that are suppose to stay on even in water and cover it since the bump is gradually going down.

Duct tape.

 

[MaxDepth]

Just remember: the first step off the plane is a real doozy.

If you are doing tandem and the plane is one with the side door (not the drop tailgate) get on the plane first. You will be the last to leave and you can see everyone below you.

 

[Newell Steamer]

Going skydiving what should I expect?

Gravity.

 

[sze5003]

Just remember: the first step off the plane is a real doozy.

If you are doing tandem and the plane is one with the side door (not the drop tailgate) get on the plane first. You will be the last to leave and you can see everyone below you.

The planes they have are the big ones, I think you just walk up to the door while standing up.

I believe this is the place.

http://www.freefalladventures.com

 

[BoomerD]

Wow...isn't that the place that had so many tandem jump failures last year?

Several newbies fell to their deaths?


:whiste:

 

[Blintok]

You do not need a parachute to go skydiving. nope not needed. have fun..



tho if you want to go skydiving a second time...well then yes use a chute