Chivo 0 #1 April 18, 2003 Funny how I convinced 3 whuffo friends to come hang-gliding with me tomorrow, but I can't convince them to go skydiving! They actually think its safer because they're closer to the ground! HEHEHE! Well, tomorrow will be my pre-second hang-glider ride and I'll be doing a tandem flight. Anybody done this? Any comments or advice? ~Chivo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,149 #2 April 18, 2003 I did it a couple of years ago. It was fun. I'd suggest picking the studliest, handsomest pilot you can, because you're supposed to put your arm across him, but, well, you're a guy. Worked for me, though...Wendy W. There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #3 April 18, 2003 WHere are you going? I did a 1-day course when I was a lot younger at Kitty Hawk, NC. It was a great place to learn, because you just nose into the sand dune if you biff, which I did several times. I went by myself, not in a glider ride. Of course, that is probably related to my biffing. I just have no desire to go attached, as I have no desire to ever do a tandem. Enjoy it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #4 April 18, 2003 gee chivo, I must say that sounds like your gonna have a real boring time....not as boring as skydiving,though. why do you put your self through it? LOL BTW- sarcasm was on.... I am jealous My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chivo 0 #5 April 18, 2003 That's not going to work out for me, but glad it did for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chivo 0 #6 April 18, 2003 Probably sylmar (www.windsports.com) in south California. But there are other locations if weather is not favorable there. Tandem skydives is what got me started in this sport, so I thought I'd give that a try. ~Chivo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chivo 0 #7 April 18, 2003 Thx Jt, guess I'm a really boring person. The reason I put myself through all this boring activities must be that I'm addrenaline-challenged. Well, either that or I'm just a masochist! LOL! I'll post again after the terrible ordeal. ~Chivo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kizza 0 #8 April 19, 2003 Quote Funny how I convinced 3 whuffo friends to come hang-gliding with me tomorrow, but I can't convince them to go skydiving! They actually think its safer because they're closer to the ground! HEHEHE! he he, i had someone from my work tell me bungy jumping was much safer because you were su much closer to the ground. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiverbrian 0 #9 April 19, 2003 QuoteI did a 1-day course when I was a lot younger at Kitty Hawk, NC. It was a great place to learn, because you just nose into the sand dune if you biff, which I did several times. Ha Ha! I took quite a few classes at Kitty Hawk. Got a little to sure of myself one time and ended up breaking my arm on a "biff". Was great fun, though! In a world full of people, only some want to fly... isn't that crazy! --Seal Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chivo 0 #10 April 25, 2003 It was fun, I definetly enjoyed it. Funny how similar it felt to be under canopy, but without the freefall. Sort-of reminded me of a hop'n'pop, except that the ride lasted for about 30 minutes. ~Chivo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
