Amazon 7 #1 April 21, 2010 Hmm I think I will stick to a parachute SKY Jump Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #3 April 22, 2010 Quote Hmm I think I will stick to a parachuteSKY Jump Ahhh - you sissy - I would will do that next time i'm in Vegas - I'll strap the ol' camera helmet on if they will let me.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fasted3 0 #4 April 22, 2010 Hell yeah! I'm in. But what do I know? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChezzyMcFuzz 0 #5 April 22, 2010 you never even hit terminal velocity, the brake system arrests your fall the whole way down\,,,/(-_^)\,,,/ "For once you have tasted flight,you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward,for there you have been,and will long to return" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 212 #6 April 22, 2010 Quote you never even hit terminal velocity, the brake system arrests your fall the whole way down Bet you'd check your altitude a few times on the way down. Bet your ditter would be SCREAMING!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmie 176 #7 April 22, 2010 I wish the Stratosphere would just give in and have a BASE weekend! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy0689 0 #8 April 22, 2010 Quoteyou never even hit terminal velocity, the brake system arrests your fall the whole way down 40 mph according to this. Description is at the bottom. Not very fast.Andy I'll believe it when I see it on YouTube! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChezzyMcFuzz 0 #9 April 22, 2010 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jeXN98HgZk&feature=fvsr\,,,/(-_^)\,,,/ "For once you have tasted flight,you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward,for there you have been,and will long to return" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #10 April 22, 2010 they've had one in New Zealnd for a while now. Doesn't look all that thrilling to me. Now, Big Canyon Swings, they elicit a pucker factor You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blkhwk91b 0 #11 April 22, 2010 I wouldn't waste the money. They probably charge some outrageous price like $150. What kills me is I believe in another thread they said Vegas wouldn't allow a tunnel. Seems ironic."Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #12 April 22, 2010 QuoteI wouldn't waste the money. They probably charge some outrageous price like $150. What kills me is I believe in another thread they said Vegas wouldn't allow a tunnel. Seems ironic. Vegas already has a tunnelYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blacklabjumper 0 #13 April 22, 2010 I'd be going for my handles the whole way down.Rodriguez Brother #1626 Dudiest Skydiver #1962 DPH #-2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captain1976 0 #14 April 22, 2010 Quote Hmm I think I will stick to a parachuteMe too. I wouldn't do it for free. Nothing can come even close to skydiving. Leave the carnival rides to wuffos You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blkhwk91b 0 #15 April 22, 2010 Quote Quote I wouldn't waste the money. They probably charge some outrageous price like $150. What kills me is I believe in another thread they said Vegas wouldn't allow a tunnel. Seems ironic. Vegas already has a tunnel My mistake. I thought the thread was fairly recent. P.S. Just wanted to let everyone know Vegas has a tunnel ! "Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #16 April 22, 2010 My mistake. I thought the thread was fairly recent. Recent? WTF? 6 Hours? I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blkhwk91b 0 #17 April 22, 2010 Quote My mistake. I thought the thread was fairly recent. Recent? WTF? 6 Hours? I'm referencing the thread I read concerning a tunnel in Vegas, not this thread...."Better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, than a long life spent in a miserable way." - Alan Watts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halfpastniner 0 #18 April 22, 2010 Quote I wish the Stratosphere would just give in and have a BASE weekend! Just smuggle a low profile rig under your shirt! Actually I doubt they let you anywhere near the roof without a harness and something to secure you.BASE 1384 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #19 April 22, 2010 It's easy for us, as skydivers, to giggle at this. Skydivers have all had their first jump, we've all pushed past the door fear. And how quickly we forget - or at least publicly profess to. But we're not the target consumers here. These whuffos are launching their bodies into space from 800 feet up, and most of them have never done any such thing before. No, not a skydive; yes, a carnival ride, but still most certainly conquering a fear. Psychologically, no small feat for many. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 135 #20 April 22, 2010 QuoteIt's easy for us, as skydivers, to giggle at this. ..No, not a skydive; yes, a carnival ride, but still most certainly conquering a fear. Psychologically, no small feat for many.I would certainly not giggle.. and wouldn't do it either. That thing scares me .scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #21 April 22, 2010 QuoteIt's easy for us, as skydivers, to giggle at this. Skydivers have all had their first jump, we've all pushed past the door fear. And how quickly we forget - or at least publicly profess to. But we're not the target consumers here. These whuffos are launching their bodies into space from 800 feet up, and most of them have never done any such thing before. No, not a skydive; yes, a carnival ride, but still most certainly conquering a fear. Psychologically, no small feat for many. true, that is (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #22 April 22, 2010 Hmmmm...I'm thinking expanding to 4-way competitions maybe.My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy0689 0 #23 April 22, 2010 QuoteHmmmm...I'm thinking expanding to 4-way competitions maybe. It would have to go faster so you could turn points better. If I was in Vegas and the line wasn't too long, I'd do it. The biggest rush of skydiving for me is exiting the plane so I imagine the feeling is the same off this thing. It's probably a lot of fun. I'll bet they'd let me wear the ContourHD I just got that I won't skydive with for another year.Andy I'll believe it when I see it on YouTube! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpwally 0 #24 April 22, 2010 That would have been a great Grand Opening ! Base jumpers to cut the opening ribbon and then a party down below.....smile, be nice, enjoy life FB # - 1083 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 14 #25 April 22, 2010 Quote Me too. I wouldn't do it for free. Nothing can come even close to skydiving. Leave the carnival rides to wuffos I'd do it for free or cheap. As an Instructor, I enjoyed making a few bungee jumps, just to remember what it was like to be the newbie being taken care of. It's a good perspective to remember and the bungee jumps were kind of fun. I have a lifetime membership to The Bungee Zone up on Vancouver Island. I get $25 Canadian jumps for the rest of my life. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
