iluvjovi 0 #1 May 2, 2005 Hi, I am new to this site and to skydiving. I have not yet taken my first jump. My only question is.....Can someone who is paralyzed and in a wheelchair do Tandem Skydiving? I am particularly looking for someone who is in my situation and who has done it or an instructor who has worked with this situation previously to answer this question. As many details as possible please. Thanks so much! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #2 May 2, 2005 QuoteHi, I am new to this site and to skydiving. I have not yet taken my first jump. My only question is.....Can someone who is paralyzed and in a wheelchair do Tandem Skydiving? I am particularly looking for someone who is in my situation and who has done it or an instructor who has worked with this situation previously to answer this question. As many details as possible please. Thanks so much! Hi, it is cool that you are interested in skydiving and welcome to the forums!! I don't know the answer to your question, but you will probably find information here, although many have other issues than being in a wheelchair. If you don't find what you need please post your questions there and I'm sure you'll receive responses. Not everyone on the board spends time in all the forums, many only read and write in those of particular interest (so many folks over there won't see your post here). Welcome again! Peace & Blue Skyes Russ You can have it good, fast, or cheap: pick two. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvjovi 0 #3 May 2, 2005 Thank you so much Russ. I appreciate your assistance! I look forward to finding out more info and hopefully getting to do this....maybe even this summer. Take care & Thanks again. Melissa Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #4 May 2, 2005 There have been several. PM to Ripple from the UK.. and have a chat with her about her experiences. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #5 May 2, 2005 Please give us some more information on you in your profile. Like, were do you live? That way someone from your area might be able to point you in the right direction.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvjovi 0 #6 May 2, 2005 Thanks, I will be sure to do that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites iluvjovi 0 #7 May 2, 2005 Thanks I will PM her. I can use all the info I can get. Again...Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites obligaited 0 #8 May 3, 2005 My step son has cerebral palsey and is in a wheelchair. He has done 2 tandems and is going to do a third for this birthday. He will be 22. He has no real use of his legs and limited use of his right arm, and his body doesn't really recognize his left side that much. Skydive Williston and Deland have both done tandems with him (Florida) with no problems or concerns. They tie his legs up so that they won't drag during landing. He had a blast. I know Skydive Williston has done other handiabled people also, and I am sure Deland has too. I hope you find a good group to go with.People Too Weak To Follow Their Own Dreams Will Always Keep You From Following Yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites iluvjovi 0 #9 May 3, 2005 I love the handiabled word. That is GREAT! I also loved your last line "People Too Weak To Follow Their Own Dreams Will Always Keep You From Following Yours." Thanks so much for the info and encouragement! I'll post when I decide to do this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites obligaited 0 #10 May 4, 2005 Good Luck iluvjovi. I hope you get a chance to do the things you are aiming to do. Please send us pictures.People Too Weak To Follow Their Own Dreams Will Always Keep You From Following Yours. 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
iluvjovi 0 #7 May 2, 2005 Thanks I will PM her. I can use all the info I can get. Again...Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obligaited 0 #8 May 3, 2005 My step son has cerebral palsey and is in a wheelchair. He has done 2 tandems and is going to do a third for this birthday. He will be 22. He has no real use of his legs and limited use of his right arm, and his body doesn't really recognize his left side that much. Skydive Williston and Deland have both done tandems with him (Florida) with no problems or concerns. They tie his legs up so that they won't drag during landing. He had a blast. I know Skydive Williston has done other handiabled people also, and I am sure Deland has too. I hope you find a good group to go with.People Too Weak To Follow Their Own Dreams Will Always Keep You From Following Yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvjovi 0 #9 May 3, 2005 I love the handiabled word. That is GREAT! I also loved your last line "People Too Weak To Follow Their Own Dreams Will Always Keep You From Following Yours." Thanks so much for the info and encouragement! I'll post when I decide to do this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
obligaited 0 #10 May 4, 2005 Good Luck iluvjovi. I hope you get a chance to do the things you are aiming to do. Please send us pictures.People Too Weak To Follow Their Own Dreams Will Always Keep You From Following Yours. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
