Do you prefer Canopy, freefall, or both?

[jessd 0]

Well, I've only done 2 tandems so far, so, my opinion is not based on too much since I've not gone solo yet. I was so scared during the freefall on the first one, but, I loved the canopy ride. The second tandem I loved every second of the freefall and canopy.

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[craichead 0]

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Well, I've only done 2 tandems so far, so, my opinion is not based on too much since I've not gone solo yet. I was so scared during the freefall on the first one, but, I loved the canopy ride. The second tandem I loved every second of the freefall and canopy.

Oh, it's going to totally rock when you go solo! On my first solo (which wasn't too long ago), freefall was incredible, scary as crap, and fun as hell. I jumped from a CASA (tailgate), and my JM and I flipped a couple times right after we exited. Earth...sky...earth...sky! I was experiencing some major sensory overload but having the time of my life. After deployment, my rainbow canopy was the prettiest thing I had ever seen in my life. Then being able to fly the canopy on my own -- indescribable! Excitement beyond words.
Damn, I wanna jump!

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"Scared of love, love and aeroplanes...falling out, I said takes no brains." -- Andy Partridge (XTC)

[rhino 0]

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Canopy is tolerated only because it slows me down enough to make the freefall repeatable.

AAGH!!!! No!!!! You didn't go there!! LOL

Canopy canopy canopy!!! lol

Rhino

[Vallerina 2]

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Freefall. I like to fly me.

Canopy is tolerated only because it slows me down enough to make the freefall repeatable.

I completely agree! Freefall is definitely my favorite part, although the canopy ride has gotten more enjoyable after I stopped jumping my big ol' boy.

There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning

[rhino 0]

AAAGHH!!!! UGGHH!!!!

[quatorze 1]

both, I still get jazzed with my new canopy, every time I convince it that it wants to do something really cool, I get rawked YEAH!!! Freefall is great too, but I will never turn down a hop-n-pop from 3.5k up to 14k, I do love lurking the CRewdogs

The best part is too spread eagle in the harness and fly, realizing that it is just the legstraps holding you and you really feel free

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[nubain1 0]

I love the canopy ride down.To me it's such a peaceful feeling and the view is just breath taking.

[freefallfreak 0]

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the canopy ride has gotten more enjoyable after I stopped jumping my big ol' boy.

Jumping your big ol' boy??

FFF

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[Vallerina 2]

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Jumping your big ol' boy??

(OMG, I just reached Veteran status)

Yeah! You should've seen him! He was huge! Now, I like 'em big, just not that big! Speaking of which, he was a pain in the rear to pack last night.....

And I'm glad my big ol' boy got you to Veteran status!

There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning

[zerog 0]

I absolutely agree! Once the canopy opens I still enjoy the experience, but I'd rather have a longer freefall.
First jump I was dissapointed by how quickly the freefall ended, and that hasn't changed yet in the last 90 jumps...but maybe canopy is an aquired taste- it's certainly an aquired skill and, I've a long way to go!

[ladyskydiver 0]

I love both - canopy and freefall. Freefall's a blast! I love working RW during that time. But, canopy's fun as well and I enjoy the beauty and peacefulness of it. Hopefully, one day, I'll try CRW and see if that is something I like.

Oh...and on another note....90 jumps? Hmmm....what happens at 100 jumps?

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[Designer 0]

Started out to be Canopy until I made my first 60 second Freefall out of a Skyvan.Up till then I had not gone past 29 seconds!Was big time hooked on both after that jump.Tried to learn as much about flying whatever parachute I was jumping at the time as well as do as many RW jumps as I could afford,borrow and sell stuff for.Those were the days when you(I),we,eat,sleep,all we think about is jumping!Wish I could get that back somehow sometimes.Thanks for asking.

[hohonukai 0]

both....but I would wish for a longer freefall.

nothing better than to fly with other people near and dear to you and then track away to a great deployment and breathtaking canopy ride down.

..partly why I'm here on this earth for..what?..skydiving? YES I am.

[PhreeZone 15]

>nothing better than to fly with other people near and dear to you

CRW!!! Best way to get to know someone is to wrap them and hear what words they can invent

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And tomorrow is a mystery

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[Iflyme 0]

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I like to fly me.

Me too ... canopy -- freefall ... it's all good! But I'd still like to get a CRW rig ...

[Dumpster 0]

I think I'll enjoy freefall more once I learn more - My RW skills still suffer bigtime!
Canopy is great- Except for crappy spots.

Easy Does It

[Dumpster 0]

And I forgot to add - Jumping with some nice looking skychicks always rocks, funneled or not!(ladyskydiver-ZeroG)

Easy Does It

[ladyskydiver 0]

Why thank you! ZeroG and I enjoy diving with you as well. And, the hugs are always most appreciated.

Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile.

[Dumpster 0]

Anytime! The pleasure is always mine!

Easy Does It

[Cepheus 0]

Gotta say both.

For me, it's been like two completely different forms of fun, rolled up into one activity.

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Skydive -- testing gravity, one jump at a time.