afraidofheights 0 #1 June 7, 2006 Me and some friends from work are going skydiving next month in cedartown, georgia. It's on july 2nd at 12 noon. My main reason for going is to try and overcome my fear of heights. Also, I've never flown in a plane before either, so I'll be getting two for the price of one Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites monkycndo 0 #2 June 7, 2006 Often the fear of heights comes from the fact that you have a reference point (the ground or a building) that gives you the sense of being up high. Because once you leave the plane you have no reference point close by, just the beautiful blue sky, a person that is afraid of heights often doesn't have the same reaction. Have fun with your friends.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites wildfan75 1 #3 June 7, 2006 Welcome! You are going to love it! I'm defiantly afraid of airplane but opened my big drunk mouth when my aunt asked what we shoulddo to celebrate our birthday's last September (her 45th, my 30th). I will tell you that the absolute worst part of my first jump was when the door opened. Then I jumped and didn't think about the door opening thing until my JM yelled "Door?" on my second jump. Two tandems and 20 solo jumps (and counting) later, I love it when the door flies open! It means time to jump! HAVE FUN! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 35 #4 June 7, 2006 Welcome to the forums! As far as your fear of heights, my best friend had that problem too but made herself go on a tandem. She was really sacred, but she ended up loving it too. The hardest part really is seeing how high you are up when you get to the door. Just relax and don't think about it. Enjoy!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 afraidofheights 0 #5 June 8, 2006 Thanks for all the encouragment! I hope it goes as smooth for me as you all say :) Skymama, I'm not sure what you're asking, but here goes. My friend called this place and talked to them about doing a first jump. They sent him a little brochure in the mail. They told him it would cost $175 per person for tandem jump. They said usual price is $195. I believe their website says $150, but not sure. I think getting the video of it is extra too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 35 #6 June 8, 2006 Unfortunately, this dropzone is known for deceptive business practices, mostly concerning tandems. If you do a search on the forums for "Skyride", you'll learn what I am talking about. In the past, they've had hidden charges for things that other dropzones don't charge for like tandem rental equipment, they'll tell you one price on the phone and charge you another or they won't refund your money if you can't jump because of weather. Skydivers and the USPA have tried hard to shut them down to no avail yet. If you haven't given them any money yet, we can tell you other dropzones to go to. If you have given them money, then please read up on the threads a little bit so you can be aware of any scams they might try to get more money out of you. With any luck, they've become more honest because of the uproar and you won't have to worry about it.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 afraidofheights 0 #7 June 8, 2006 Thanks for the headsup. No, we haven't paid any money yet. I'll get my friend to call them and find out total price. I'll let you know what they say. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Jumpah 0 #8 June 8, 2006 The DZ should be able to tell you the exact amount over the phone without needing to think about it or use a calculator. Have fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites k_marr08 0 #9 June 8, 2006 If you haven't given them any money or a credit card, talk to skymama and she'll give you a dropzone to go to...most importantly, HAVE FUN!!! Check this out: http://www.makeithappen.com/jumps/review/cedartown.html"I believe the risks I take are justified by the sheer love of the life I lead" - Charles Lindbergh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites afraidofheights 0 #10 June 9, 2006 My friend read that they have had 2 fatalities this year due to equipment malfunctions this year alone. He decided to call them and cancel. He said there's a place in Knoxville called Skydive Smokey Mountains he's going to check out. What do y'all think about this place? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymama 35 #11 June 11, 2006 There do seem to be positive reviews in the dropzone listings (Have you clicked on the link at the top of the page?), but I can't think of anyone here who has mentioned jumping there lately. One drawback I see is that they have small planes to drop out of. Most of the dz's here in FL have big planes though, so maybe I'm just a plane snob. Are you close to Thomaston, GA? I have been to that dropzone a few times and have enjoyed myself and they have nice facilities and a very fast, pimped out plane. There are quite a few people here who jump there also.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 afraidofheights 0 #12 June 11, 2006 I'll talk to everyone and see what they want to do. More than likely, we'll probably go to the one in knoxville because it's alot closer. Also they have bungee jumping close by. We might be doing that as well, another first for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gauleyguide 0 #13 June 15, 2006 --we'll probably go to the one in Knoxville because it's a lot closer.-- If you are referring to the one in Knoxville, It is Skydive Smoky Mountains. They are definitely legit! There # is listed on this site under Dropzones. They will give you an excact price, and you DO NOT PAY untill after you jump, no rental fees, the harness, the rig, the goggles, the jump suit, and hell, they even throw in the tandem master for free! If you want more info send me a message. OH, and BTW where are you from???? Blue Skies! Alan"Don't keep your pilot chute a secret" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites afraidofheights 0 #14 June 15, 2006 It looks like it's gonna be a couple more months befre we go now. My friend is short on cash right now. He wants to wait until sept. to go. I'm in smith county, and you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gauleyguide 0 #15 June 16, 2006 Knoxville"Don't keep your pilot chute a secret" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites afraidofheights 0 #16 June 18, 2006 Cool, maybe we'll see you up there when we go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites matthias 0 #17 June 26, 2006 QuoteMe and some friends from work are going skydiving next month in cedartown, georgia. It's on july 2nd at 12 noon. My main reason for going is to try and overcome my fear of heights. Also, I've never flown in a plane before either, so I'll be getting two for the price of one Heheh. Well it was told to me that it takes more courage to make the decision to stay on the plane rather than jumping. If you have a good tandem master they'll help you relax a bit before the exit. Fear of heights, as someone else said your sense of depth perception is bluffed at 13,000ft so its a bit different. Let us know how it goes._________________________________________ trance/house mixes for download: www.djmattm.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shortyj 0 #18 June 26, 2006 I agree about the perception thing. In the plane it looks high, but not scary high. 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monkycndo 0 #2 June 7, 2006 Often the fear of heights comes from the fact that you have a reference point (the ground or a building) that gives you the sense of being up high. Because once you leave the plane you have no reference point close by, just the beautiful blue sky, a person that is afraid of heights often doesn't have the same reaction. Have fun with your friends.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildfan75 1 #3 June 7, 2006 Welcome! You are going to love it! I'm defiantly afraid of airplane but opened my big drunk mouth when my aunt asked what we shoulddo to celebrate our birthday's last September (her 45th, my 30th). I will tell you that the absolute worst part of my first jump was when the door opened. Then I jumped and didn't think about the door opening thing until my JM yelled "Door?" on my second jump. Two tandems and 20 solo jumps (and counting) later, I love it when the door flies open! It means time to jump! HAVE FUN! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #4 June 7, 2006 Welcome to the forums! As far as your fear of heights, my best friend had that problem too but made herself go on a tandem. She was really sacred, but she ended up loving it too. The hardest part really is seeing how high you are up when you get to the door. Just relax and don't think about it. Enjoy!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
afraidofheights 0 #5 June 8, 2006 Thanks for all the encouragment! I hope it goes as smooth for me as you all say :) Skymama, I'm not sure what you're asking, but here goes. My friend called this place and talked to them about doing a first jump. They sent him a little brochure in the mail. They told him it would cost $175 per person for tandem jump. They said usual price is $195. I believe their website says $150, but not sure. I think getting the video of it is extra too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #6 June 8, 2006 Unfortunately, this dropzone is known for deceptive business practices, mostly concerning tandems. If you do a search on the forums for "Skyride", you'll learn what I am talking about. In the past, they've had hidden charges for things that other dropzones don't charge for like tandem rental equipment, they'll tell you one price on the phone and charge you another or they won't refund your money if you can't jump because of weather. Skydivers and the USPA have tried hard to shut them down to no avail yet. If you haven't given them any money yet, we can tell you other dropzones to go to. If you have given them money, then please read up on the threads a little bit so you can be aware of any scams they might try to get more money out of you. With any luck, they've become more honest because of the uproar and you won't have to worry about it.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
afraidofheights 0 #7 June 8, 2006 Thanks for the headsup. No, we haven't paid any money yet. I'll get my friend to call them and find out total price. I'll let you know what they say. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpah 0 #8 June 8, 2006 The DZ should be able to tell you the exact amount over the phone without needing to think about it or use a calculator. Have fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
k_marr08 0 #9 June 8, 2006 If you haven't given them any money or a credit card, talk to skymama and she'll give you a dropzone to go to...most importantly, HAVE FUN!!! Check this out: http://www.makeithappen.com/jumps/review/cedartown.html"I believe the risks I take are justified by the sheer love of the life I lead" - Charles Lindbergh Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
afraidofheights 0 #10 June 9, 2006 My friend read that they have had 2 fatalities this year due to equipment malfunctions this year alone. He decided to call them and cancel. He said there's a place in Knoxville called Skydive Smokey Mountains he's going to check out. What do y'all think about this place? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #11 June 11, 2006 There do seem to be positive reviews in the dropzone listings (Have you clicked on the link at the top of the page?), but I can't think of anyone here who has mentioned jumping there lately. One drawback I see is that they have small planes to drop out of. Most of the dz's here in FL have big planes though, so maybe I'm just a plane snob. Are you close to Thomaston, GA? I have been to that dropzone a few times and have enjoyed myself and they have nice facilities and a very fast, pimped out plane. There are quite a few people here who jump there also.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
afraidofheights 0 #12 June 11, 2006 I'll talk to everyone and see what they want to do. More than likely, we'll probably go to the one in knoxville because it's alot closer. Also they have bungee jumping close by. We might be doing that as well, another first for me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gauleyguide 0 #13 June 15, 2006 --we'll probably go to the one in Knoxville because it's a lot closer.-- If you are referring to the one in Knoxville, It is Skydive Smoky Mountains. They are definitely legit! There # is listed on this site under Dropzones. They will give you an excact price, and you DO NOT PAY untill after you jump, no rental fees, the harness, the rig, the goggles, the jump suit, and hell, they even throw in the tandem master for free! If you want more info send me a message. OH, and BTW where are you from???? Blue Skies! Alan"Don't keep your pilot chute a secret" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites afraidofheights 0 #14 June 15, 2006 It looks like it's gonna be a couple more months befre we go now. My friend is short on cash right now. He wants to wait until sept. to go. I'm in smith county, and you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gauleyguide 0 #15 June 16, 2006 Knoxville"Don't keep your pilot chute a secret" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites afraidofheights 0 #16 June 18, 2006 Cool, maybe we'll see you up there when we go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites matthias 0 #17 June 26, 2006 QuoteMe and some friends from work are going skydiving next month in cedartown, georgia. It's on july 2nd at 12 noon. My main reason for going is to try and overcome my fear of heights. Also, I've never flown in a plane before either, so I'll be getting two for the price of one Heheh. Well it was told to me that it takes more courage to make the decision to stay on the plane rather than jumping. If you have a good tandem master they'll help you relax a bit before the exit. Fear of heights, as someone else said your sense of depth perception is bluffed at 13,000ft so its a bit different. Let us know how it goes._________________________________________ trance/house mixes for download: www.djmattm.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shortyj 0 #18 June 26, 2006 I agree about the perception thing. In the plane it looks high, but not scary high. The ferris wheel on the other hand I would rather jump then ride a ferris wheel ever againPlaytime is essential. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
gauleyguide 0 #13 June 15, 2006 --we'll probably go to the one in Knoxville because it's a lot closer.-- If you are referring to the one in Knoxville, It is Skydive Smoky Mountains. They are definitely legit! There # is listed on this site under Dropzones. They will give you an excact price, and you DO NOT PAY untill after you jump, no rental fees, the harness, the rig, the goggles, the jump suit, and hell, they even throw in the tandem master for free! If you want more info send me a message. OH, and BTW where are you from???? Blue Skies! Alan"Don't keep your pilot chute a secret" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
afraidofheights 0 #14 June 15, 2006 It looks like it's gonna be a couple more months befre we go now. My friend is short on cash right now. He wants to wait until sept. to go. I'm in smith county, and you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gauleyguide 0 #15 June 16, 2006 Knoxville"Don't keep your pilot chute a secret" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
afraidofheights 0 #16 June 18, 2006 Cool, maybe we'll see you up there when we go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthias 0 #17 June 26, 2006 QuoteMe and some friends from work are going skydiving next month in cedartown, georgia. It's on july 2nd at 12 noon. My main reason for going is to try and overcome my fear of heights. Also, I've never flown in a plane before either, so I'll be getting two for the price of one Heheh. Well it was told to me that it takes more courage to make the decision to stay on the plane rather than jumping. If you have a good tandem master they'll help you relax a bit before the exit. Fear of heights, as someone else said your sense of depth perception is bluffed at 13,000ft so its a bit different. Let us know how it goes._________________________________________ trance/house mixes for download: www.djmattm.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shortyj 0 #18 June 26, 2006 I agree about the perception thing. In the plane it looks high, but not scary high. The ferris wheel on the other hand I would rather jump then ride a ferris wheel ever againPlaytime is essential. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
