JumpinJo 0 #1 May 3, 2005 Two weeks ago, I made my first skydive. i did a tandem at Skydive Elsinore. prior to the skydive, i was terrified. I have a terrible fear of heights and of falling. I turned everything off and just went for it. The problem is that in turning off my emotions in order to allow myself to dive, I don't remember the freefall or the canopy opening. I want to do it again and experience it all. I also think I am addicted to it. I am considering working my way up to getting licensed. .... I am terrified and thrilled all at the same time. I am sure that in and of itself is a part of the thrill. I am sure that to you experienced people are thinking it's no big deal for a tandem .. but it was HUGE for me as someone who is afraid of everything .... It changed my life. I can't wait to do it on my own! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #2 May 3, 2005 Welcome to the forums! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #3 May 4, 2005 Hello JumpinJo, Tandems are a great way to experience freefall without spending the greater part of day in the classroom. Do you remember whom you jumped with? Shark Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumpinJo 0 #4 May 4, 2005 Yes, I was with Allen ... I am REALLY excited to do it again and really anticipate that I will be doing it on my own some day soon! I can't stop thinking about it!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shark 0 #5 May 4, 2005 Great! Look me up next time you are at the DZ. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
