Wumpy

I wish I had time to make more money, but I'm a senior in college, overloading on credits this semester, on an ultimate team, and trying to figure out what to do after graduation.... so very busy right now, not alot of extra time. Hopefully I'll find a way soon though... Maybe win the lottery.... Beth =)

Do I have to take a class or something to do this? Because it would be awsome if I could do that, maybe learn a bunch, even if I wont be able to jump for awhile! Thanks a bunch! Beth =)

I say try a tandem. I consider myself to be somewhat of a wimp, afraid of heights and sorta afraid of planes, def not a thrill seeker type.... but somehow friends convinced me to go do a tandem (never even crossed my mind to go before), and now I plan on doing aff as soon as I have enough money (hopefully within a year!). Go for it! Beth =)

Sooooo, I am going crazy. I did my first tandem about a month ago, and although I had never even wanted to go skydiving, became addicated and decided I wanted to get certified. I had this wonderful plan of taking out extra in my student loans and getting a refund check from my school, but I apparently screwed that up and wont be getting refund money... Hopefully sometime in the next year I'll be able to come up with enough money to start learning (if I dont wimp out between then and now)! Until then I will continue feeling like an idiot not quite understanding eveyrthing I read about skydiving, and feeling like a stalker reading these forums, hehe. But just wanted to say hi! Also, if anyone has any good information/articles/ramblings about skydiving, I'd really appreciate it, seeing as how I feel like an adict, and havn't stopped thinking about skydiving since I went! Hope to see some of you someday! Beth =)

Thanks everyone! I think maybe I'll look into trying Jumptown in Orange, its the closest to me I think and looks safe

Haha, well, fuck grammar and spelling.

QuoteDo the right thing and set your goal to finish school. Quote Well, I deff plan on finishing school... am a senior in college this year, but if I dont get into grad school (which there is a good chance I wont...) then I just want to move somewhere cool and have fun. I mean, my whole life has focused on school. But thanks for all the good info. Cause youre right, I will need a life, and a job, so I can buy my dog treats to keep her happy. Beth =)

Sorry, forgot to mention I'm in good 'ole central Mass, but could probs travel to some of the closer new england states if need be.... Another stupid question from someone who doesnt know anything about skydiving...: is there a "season"? I mean, people dont jump in winter, do they? It would be all cold and snowy... Beth =)

So, if I were to deicde to learn hpw to skydive, how would I find the best place to go? Do places that teach have saftey ratings? What would I look for from them? I did a tandem over the weekend (not something I had ever evn considered, friend talked me into it, havnt stopped thinking about it...), and someone suggested that if I want to see if I'm interested in continuing to take the aff-1 class (thanks for the sugestion!), but I dont want to go somewhere where they won't teach me everything I possibley need to know.... Would love some imput/suggestions in finding a good, very safe, place to learn =)

Hey Everyone, Thanks so much for all your input. I sill havnt stopped thinking about skydiving, so I think I will def be trying to save up for another tandem to see if it still seems as awsome when I get home... Its weird because just thinking about it still scares me, but remembering it is just...wow. For now, I'm just going to continue remembering those few amazing minutes, and try to learn by reading around the forum/site... any other opinions would be welcome, because I've never felt like this before about anything, but the thought of having to do it myself and possibley fuck up scares the crap outta me.... is that normal? Well, thanks again! Beth Beth =)

My Question: Is skydiving the right sport for me? How do I know? My Story: I'm 21, and came to HI this summer for an internship. One of my fellow interns wanted to go skydiving. I had never before considered skydiving, and my fear of heights caused me to auto-reply "no f-ing way". Later, after some thought, decided it may be a fun experience and an awsome view, a great way to end the summer. The 3 of us went to a place and did tandem skydiving. I was terrified, (was playing the "what would happen if..." game in my head). As soon as we exited the plane, everything I thought changed. It was amazing. It was awsome. The view was breathtaking. I still sorta had that sorta of "what if..." in the back of my mind,but everything was so fast I just trusted my tandem master and enjoyed it. Now more than 24hrs later I dont think I've stopped smiling/thinking about it. I have never before experienced a feeling like this before... I think I may want to become certified, but honestly am not sure. Just thinking about it still leaves me scared, but also causes too much smiling. I want to know how to do everything. As soon as I was done all I could think was "wow, I kinda want to abandon everything I've been doing and do this all the time" but am not sure if it was just like, a one time shock and awe due to the experience and view type of feeling, or if this is a sport I should try to pursue. Also, I will admit, I couldnt even make myself jump of a 20ft cliff into the ocean more than once... how can I jump out of a plane?? I also love photography (my current subjects being ultimate firsbee and my dog) but think it would be beyond amazing to get good enough at skydiving to do photos. Wow. Sorry, this ended up way longer than intended. Long story short, I dont know if I should maybe save up and do another tandem jump to see if I feel the same? Or if I should save up and just start lessons? I mean, at this moment, I feel like I would be happy taking my college loan, postponing a semester, and using it to learn how to skydive (though this extreme wont be taken, the parents would kill me, haha). But how do I know? How did you all know? I mean, this isnt exactly a cheap thing to get into.... Thanks for all your help! Feel free to reply to post, email or aim (ForTheLoveOfAudi) Thanks again all! Beth