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**Jeaxatoem** · 03-27-2009, 01:38 AM

I went when I was 18. I did a tandem jump. The reason I went for a tandem and not on my own was the training. To do a tandem jump I only had to watch a 1 hour video, for a solo jump you had to do about 8 hours (IIRC) of class. Going tandem also allowed me to just enjoy the jump and not have to think about what I was doing. I was actually surprised when the chute came out as I had completely forgot about it. You don't really feel like you are falling until you get close to the ground or when you go through the clouds. While you are free falling, the force of the wind is so great that it almost feels solid.

It was a very cool experience, but it was not an adrenaline rush like I had thought. It was very relaxing. Would I do it again, probably not. When I was 18 I only had myself to worry about, now I have a wife and a baby on the way.

As long as you go to a reputable place you should have nothing to worry about. Have fun on your first jump [thumbup]!

03-27-2009, 01:38 AM	#5
Jeaxatoem Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 546 Senior Member	I went when I was 18. I did a tandem jump. The reason I went for a tandem and not on my own was the training. To do a tandem jump I only had to watch a 1 hour video, for a solo jump you had to do about 8 hours (IIRC) of class. Going tandem also allowed me to just enjoy the jump and not have to think about what I was doing. I was actually surprised when the chute came out as I had completely forgot about it. You don't really feel like you are falling until you get close to the ground or when you go through the clouds. While you are free falling, the force of the wind is so great that it almost feels solid. It was a very cool experience, but it was not an adrenaline rush like I had thought. It was very relaxing. Would I do it again, probably not. When I was 18 I only had myself to worry about, now I have a wife and a baby on the way. As long as you go to a reputable place you should have nothing to worry about. Have fun on your first jump [thumbup]!
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