Have you tried skydiving?

Yes, I would love to try one day.
 
Montana is the home of the smoke jumpers, so I parachuted as a youth and in the army. I have a class C jumpmaster rating from United States Parachute Association, though it probably needs serious updating since I haven't skydived for 38 years, ha ha ha.
 
jiro yea i have to take class first then blah then pah! i go!

i know it would be cost! oh well!
 
HorseRace said:
jiro yea i have to take class first then blah then pah! i go!

i know it would be cost! oh well!
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typically... it's about $1000 to be licensed. The cost is training + coaches + plane + chute rental + umm. If you're a fast learner - it should be less than $1000. If you're a terrible student, obviously it'll go up because of further trainings.

VamPyroX said:
How much?
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for skydiving place I went - it's $205 cash weekend for tandem jump and $195 cash for weekday.

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Here's an old skydiving song every jumper should learn:

“Blood on the Risers”
To the tune of “Battle Hymn of the Republic”

“Is everybody happy?” cried the pilot taking off.
Our hero boldly shouted “Yes!” as they climbed aloft.
The spot came, he jumped right out, waving as he left . . .
But he ain’t gonna jump no more.

First he flipped a back-loop, and flew a figure-eight.
He tracked into position. Man, he was doing great.
He pulled the cord, the cable broke, the pins they stayed in place . . .
And he ain’t gonna jump no more.

Chorus:
Gory, gory what a hell of a way to die!
Gory, gory what a hell of a way to die!
Gory, gory what a hell of a way to die . . .
And he ain’t gonna jump no more.

He counted long, he counted loud, he waited for the shock.
He kicked his feet together as he felt the awful drop.
He jerked reserve. The chute spilled out and wrapped around his legs . . .
And he ain’t gonna jump no more.

The days he lived and laughed and loved went running through his mind.
He thought about the girl below, the one he’d leave behind.
He thought about the ground crew, and he wondered what they’s find . . .
And he ain’t gonna jump no more.

Chorus:

He hit the ground. The sound was splat! His friends were running wild.
The ground crew leapt and danced with glee; they rolled their sleeves and smiled,
For it had been a month or more since last a jumper piled . . .
And he ain’t gonna jump no more.

There was blood upon the risers. There were brains upon the ’chute.
His entrails were a-dangling from his double zipper suit.
They picked him up in buckets and then poured him from his boots.
And he ain’t gonna jump no more.

Chorus:
 
jiro123 said:
typically... it's about $1000 to be licensed. The cost is training + coaches + plane + chute rental + umm. If you're a fast learner - it should be less than $1000. If you're a terrible student, obviously it'll go up because of further trainings.


for skydiving place I went - it's $205 cash weekend for tandem jump and $195 cash for weekday.

click for further info
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Question for you. I understand the cost for first time jump. What about frequent jump? I cant find any prices for frequent jumps. I am aware of the cost for experienced jumper with own gear.
 
VamPyroX said:
How much?
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It varies in every state. Some are expensive, some are cheaper. I spoke with my friend yesterday about skydiving. He did skydive somewhere outside Tucson (about half or one hour away north from Tucson). It costs only $80 bucks, but he was told there were 15 skydiving deaths in the past, so therefore, the price was reduced. :eek3:
 
Chase said:
Here's an old skydiving song every jumper should learn:

“Blood on the Risers”
To the tune of “Battle Hymn of the Republic”

“Is everybody happy?” cried the pilot taking off.
Our hero boldly shouted “Yes!” as they climbed aloft.
The spot came, he jumped right out, waving as he left . . .
But he ain’t gonna jump no more.

First he flipped a back-loop, and flew a figure-eight.
He tracked into position. Man, he was doing great.
He pulled the cord, the cable broke, the pins they stayed in place . . .
And he ain’t gonna jump no more.

Chorus:
Gory, gory what a hell of a way to die!
Gory, gory what a hell of a way to die!
Gory, gory what a hell of a way to die . . .
And he ain’t gonna jump no more.

He counted long, he counted loud, he waited for the shock.
He kicked his feet together as he felt the awful drop.
He jerked reserve. The chute spilled out and wrapped around his legs . . .
And he ain’t gonna jump no more.

The days he lived and laughed and loved went running through his mind.
He thought about the girl below, the one he’d leave behind.
He thought about the ground crew, and he wondered what they’s find . . .
And he ain’t gonna jump no more.

Chorus:

He hit the ground. The sound was splat! His friends were running wild.
The ground crew leapt and danced with glee; they rolled their sleeves and smiled,
For it had been a month or more since last a jumper piled . . .
And he ain’t gonna jump no more.

There was blood upon the risers. There were brains upon the ’chute.
His entrails were a-dangling from his double zipper suit.
They picked him up in buckets and then poured him from his boots.
And he ain’t gonna jump no more.

Chorus:
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*groans* ... now that's a real turn-off! I'm not going skydiving after all!


:laugh2:
 
Oddball said:
Question for you. I understand the cost for first time jump. What about frequent jump? I cant find any prices for frequent jumps. I am aware of the cost for experienced jumper with own gear.
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My friend told me about this place in NY state that is $20 a jump (assuming you have your own chute). But this information is about 3 years old.
 
Nope! Never! Aint gonna do it! not for me.....but helicopter skiing, thats something I'd love to do.
 
Uhh... skydiving? I cannot seem to forget about that poor guy... a college student... he went to skydive and he was decapitated. His head was found on the barbed fence.
 
Brian said:
Uhh... skydiving? I cannot seem to forget about that poor guy... a college student... he went to skydive and he was decapitated. His head was found on the barbed fence.
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Yikes! :shock:
 
Brian said:
Uhh... skydiving? I cannot seem to forget about that poor guy... a college student... he went to skydive and he was decapitated. His head was found on the barbed fence.
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Good Grief! That's terrible.

As for skydiving, heck no, I ain't doing it. Fly in a plane, fine but jumping out of it, noooooooo!
 
Skydiving!? Are you kidding me!? Pity the ones looking up at me IF I ever find myself in this situation. Get your umbrellas!!
 
I never did skydiving, it looks like something I wouldn't mind trying bec as a first timer go tandum style :D
 
Now that I think about it...it would be a cool way to get married. Get married in the plane and right afterwards, we can jump into our new lives together.

I wouldn't be able to wear a wedding dress ...but if I did, the dress could function as a parachute! ;) Happy Diving!
 
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