I Went Skydiving Yesterday

[quakana]

FUn huh? I did it about 8 years ago it was a blast

[STLKINGV]

Kick ass video Annah!!!!! Check you out "Throw'n the horns" on the way down!!!!

If I jumped, I believe that my lower digestive tract would evacuate!!!!!

A~

[finnman]

I really got a kick out of that big smile
you had when you landed.
I enjoyed the clip.

[guitarsjb]

Way cool gal!!

[horns666]

Oh My Goodness..

The diving part look fun as hell..it's the landing part that worries me..

KILLER!!!

[Annah]

Thanks you guys! It was the bomb! Since the jump I can barely think about anything other than skydiving - the next jump, new gear, certification, going solo. It's definitely addicting!

[horns666]

I hear you on the going solo and the addicting thing..

That's why I love porn so much!!

I take Viagra just to jack off..:ROTF:

[mm2002]

Do you have any recommendations on helmets and altimeters? I'm looking at the Larsen & Brusgaard Altitrack, and the Bonehead All-Sport helmet. Any thoughts on full-face versus open style helmets?RAWK THE SKIES!!!

My wife had a Z1 (full face), and I had a velocity. I liked the full face a lot better than mine because sometimes the goggles would steam up. As far as audible altimeters, we both had pro tracs and loved them. They store all of the jump data such as your exit altitude, max freefall speed, opening altitude, etc. We also wore both wrist mount and chest mount altimeters. You can't have too many altimeters!
There are three things we always did to raise the safety factor a bit: 1 was to always pull a bit high (I always liked to have a parachute around 3500 to 4000 ft.), 2, we never flew "tiny" parachutes, and 3, we had Cypres units on our rigs. 99% of the skydiving accidents are a result of one of those three factors (or lack thereof).
I'm sure you've seen the people at the DZ come screaming in on a 75 sq. ft. canopy, and landing the damn thing at 35 to 40 mph......jeez....that scares the shit out of me. One little gust of wind, or another jumper landing too close, and you could be instant hamburger. You'll also see the ones who like to pull at 2000 ft......if that main fails there's not much time left for a reserve pull huh?
Anyhoo, yes, we were always a little on the conservative side of things but neither of us ever had a major injury. If I could give you any advice, it would be to spend the rainy days in the hanging harness, and practice your cutaway and reserve pulls until you can do it in your sleep. Learn to pack, and get to know the gear inside and out......because every time you jump, it will save your life!
Best of luck and blue skys to you Annah!

[shadowcat]

Great vid!
Much respect for you doing that.

I did soaring for a few years (got my license too) and always had a parachute with me in the sailplane... but I never felt the urge to jump out of an airplane. And I'm glad I never had to.