efs4ever 3 #1 March 28, 2004 Gramma, Age 80. There were a total of 3 generations jumping with her. (I took daughter). Good jumps, for all, and there were about 20 people wearing this shirt! The Houston Chronicle was there, so maybe some nice press will come. Houston Chronicle Web Site Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlvaroCarvalho 0 #2 March 28, 2004 Hey, congrats to you both! That's great!!I've been trying to take my mother to a tandem in a long time... Cheers, Hey...ho...let's go! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pajarito 0 #3 March 29, 2004 That's cool! I took my 72 year old Mother-in-law, Sister-in-law, and Brother-in-law on tandems over the Thanksgiving holidays. All went great and my Mother-in-law made the local paper, dz.com, and Senior's Circle Magazine. I love doing stuff like that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites efs4ever 3 #4 March 29, 2004 I hope something will be in the Houston Chronicle (www.chron.com) on Monday. I took my 71 year old former Boy Scout Master from 40 years earlier on a jump last May in AZ. We got nice press out of that one. Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites karrigirl 0 #5 March 30, 2004 A dear friend of the family has been so supportive of my skydiving... He's 72. I thought there would be some risk with seniors on there first tandem jump, with their heart or something else. I would hate myself terribly if something was to happen to him from my encouragement to try it. Is there any info about this other than these experiences? He's in great health, he works out everyday... I hope this doesn't sound naive, I am serious in inquiring The mighty ocean has but one taste, the taste of salt. Even so, the true way has but one savor, the savor of freedom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites slotperfect 7 #6 March 30, 2004 QuoteA dear friend of the family has been so supportive of my skydiving... He's 72. I thought there would be some risk with seniors on there first tandem jump, with their heart or something else. I would hate myself terribly if something was to happen to him from my encouragement to try it. Is there any info about this other than these experiences? He's in great health, he works out everyday... I hope this doesn't sound naive, I am serious in inquiring The seniors that ask me about skydiving that have prior or current health issues, I recommend to them that they ask their doctor about what they want to do. I volunteer to give them a video to take to their doc so he can get a better feel for what they will experience. There are a lot of seniors out there who are healthy as a horse . . . maybe a little less limber or a little less strong than they used to be, but perfectly capable of making a skydive.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites pajarito 0 #7 March 30, 2004 I read the PM before I saw your post. This is a repeat. I don't know of anything in particular concerning older people skydiving and their health concerns. I imagine the same health considerations apply as for anyone else. A history with heart complications, lack of mobility due to broken bones, sinus troubles, vision imparements, asthma, etc would all be considerations. With older people in particular, their bones aren't quite as strong and are more prone to breakage due to brittleness. My Mother-in-law had actually had a previous minor heart attack. She decided to take the risk and I went along with it because she's such an outgoing person. She plays on a competitive tennis team and is always on the move. She just got back from a skiing trip with her daughter. I guess you just have to take each person's situation into consideration. Some you may feel can handle it safely and others may not. If it were even the slightest bit in question in my mind, I would not have gone through with it. You have to use your best judgement based on your experience. There's always a risk. You just have to accomodate for them and limit the risk as much as you can. Then again, I'm the type of person who likes to see people step out there and live life to the fullest no matter how old they are. Skydiving, to me, is doing just that. If your friend is in relatively good shape and is motivated to do it, I would support him just like you. Tell him, good luck!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites efs4ever 3 #8 March 30, 2004 QuoteA dear friend of the family has been so supportive of my skydiving... He's 72. I thought there would be some risk with seniors on there first tandem jump, with their heart or something else. I would hate myself terribly if something was to happen to him from my encouragement to try it. Is there any info about this other than these experiences? He's in great health, he works out everyday... I hope this doesn't sound naive, I am serious in inquiring My oldest passenger was the 72 year old dad of a jumper. He also shared my most recent CHOP. After messing with the spinner for a few seconds, I got him to arch hard for me one more time. He was quite aware of what was happening and did well. We had a nice sliding landing right in front of the cheering section. I'm sure he would have enjoyed the jump more if we didn't have the mal. Mal shot by Travis WatsonRussell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites karrigirl 0 #9 March 30, 2004 So, Basically they have the same risks as everyone else... sore ears, flexibility, possible mal, aches n pains. Im going to pass on this info, and talking to a Dr. is a great idea. Im probably the one who is more scared for his life than he is... LOL it won't be the first time in this sport (like students jumping my pack jobs,when i was learning) Ultimately it will be his choice... my fingers will be crossed The mighty ocean has but one taste, the taste of salt. Even so, the true way has but one savor, the savor of freedom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites efs4ever 3 #10 March 31, 2004 Story came out in the Houston Chronicle today with complete video by Flying Arab online! Chronicle Link Story Link Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites karrigirl 0 #11 March 31, 2004 That is soooo GREAT!!! Flo's SMILE say's it all!!! The mighty ocean has but one taste, the taste of salt. Even so, the true way has but one savor, the savor of freedom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites efs4ever 3 #12 March 31, 2004 Actually, it will probably be good press for all local DZs. Skydive Houston was not even mentioned by name. Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Casie 0 #13 March 31, 2004 Wow.....3 generations, that's AWESOME! Oops missed the post on the press release, will check it out.~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites JohnRich 4 #14 March 31, 2004 QuoteActually, it will probably be good press for all local DZs. Skydive Houston was not even mentioned by name. Yes it was: "Williamson went to her grandson's 18th-birthday bash and watched his solo jump at Skydive Houston in Waller." But that was in reference to an earlier jump I believe. This was a very positive story. Wow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bclark 0 #15 April 1, 2004 My oldest tandem student was an 86 year old man. God those are scary jumps. However, they did a very nice job on the article in the Chronicle and I agree that it should be good press for skydiving in general. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GiaKrembs 0 #16 April 1, 2004 Hey Russel, That is so awesome. Did your Grandma enjoy it??? I'm currently planning a similar event for my Grandmother's 80 b-day. Grandma 80 Mom 60 Brother 40 me 35 Not to mention my uncle who used to be a parajumper in the Army will come back to do a jump with us as well. I think there will be about 10 people from my family participating (jumping). I'm so excited!!! Right on for you and your Grandma! Ciao for now, g Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ifics 0 #17 April 2, 2004 I wish they used more pictures in the artical, I didn't have the chance to see the paper though just the online story.. She didn't look 80! 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. 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efs4ever 3 #4 March 29, 2004 I hope something will be in the Houston Chronicle (www.chron.com) on Monday. I took my 71 year old former Boy Scout Master from 40 years earlier on a jump last May in AZ. We got nice press out of that one. Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karrigirl 0 #5 March 30, 2004 A dear friend of the family has been so supportive of my skydiving... He's 72. I thought there would be some risk with seniors on there first tandem jump, with their heart or something else. I would hate myself terribly if something was to happen to him from my encouragement to try it. Is there any info about this other than these experiences? He's in great health, he works out everyday... I hope this doesn't sound naive, I am serious in inquiring The mighty ocean has but one taste, the taste of salt. Even so, the true way has but one savor, the savor of freedom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #6 March 30, 2004 QuoteA dear friend of the family has been so supportive of my skydiving... He's 72. I thought there would be some risk with seniors on there first tandem jump, with their heart or something else. I would hate myself terribly if something was to happen to him from my encouragement to try it. Is there any info about this other than these experiences? He's in great health, he works out everyday... I hope this doesn't sound naive, I am serious in inquiring The seniors that ask me about skydiving that have prior or current health issues, I recommend to them that they ask their doctor about what they want to do. I volunteer to give them a video to take to their doc so he can get a better feel for what they will experience. There are a lot of seniors out there who are healthy as a horse . . . maybe a little less limber or a little less strong than they used to be, but perfectly capable of making a skydive.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pajarito 0 #7 March 30, 2004 I read the PM before I saw your post. This is a repeat. I don't know of anything in particular concerning older people skydiving and their health concerns. I imagine the same health considerations apply as for anyone else. A history with heart complications, lack of mobility due to broken bones, sinus troubles, vision imparements, asthma, etc would all be considerations. With older people in particular, their bones aren't quite as strong and are more prone to breakage due to brittleness. My Mother-in-law had actually had a previous minor heart attack. She decided to take the risk and I went along with it because she's such an outgoing person. She plays on a competitive tennis team and is always on the move. She just got back from a skiing trip with her daughter. I guess you just have to take each person's situation into consideration. Some you may feel can handle it safely and others may not. If it were even the slightest bit in question in my mind, I would not have gone through with it. You have to use your best judgement based on your experience. There's always a risk. You just have to accomodate for them and limit the risk as much as you can. Then again, I'm the type of person who likes to see people step out there and live life to the fullest no matter how old they are. Skydiving, to me, is doing just that. If your friend is in relatively good shape and is motivated to do it, I would support him just like you. Tell him, good luck!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #8 March 30, 2004 QuoteA dear friend of the family has been so supportive of my skydiving... He's 72. I thought there would be some risk with seniors on there first tandem jump, with their heart or something else. I would hate myself terribly if something was to happen to him from my encouragement to try it. Is there any info about this other than these experiences? He's in great health, he works out everyday... I hope this doesn't sound naive, I am serious in inquiring My oldest passenger was the 72 year old dad of a jumper. He also shared my most recent CHOP. After messing with the spinner for a few seconds, I got him to arch hard for me one more time. He was quite aware of what was happening and did well. We had a nice sliding landing right in front of the cheering section. I'm sure he would have enjoyed the jump more if we didn't have the mal. Mal shot by Travis WatsonRussell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karrigirl 0 #9 March 30, 2004 So, Basically they have the same risks as everyone else... sore ears, flexibility, possible mal, aches n pains. Im going to pass on this info, and talking to a Dr. is a great idea. Im probably the one who is more scared for his life than he is... LOL it won't be the first time in this sport (like students jumping my pack jobs,when i was learning) Ultimately it will be his choice... my fingers will be crossed The mighty ocean has but one taste, the taste of salt. Even so, the true way has but one savor, the savor of freedom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #10 March 31, 2004 Story came out in the Houston Chronicle today with complete video by Flying Arab online! Chronicle Link Story Link Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karrigirl 0 #11 March 31, 2004 That is soooo GREAT!!! Flo's SMILE say's it all!!! The mighty ocean has but one taste, the taste of salt. Even so, the true way has but one savor, the savor of freedom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #12 March 31, 2004 Actually, it will probably be good press for all local DZs. Skydive Houston was not even mentioned by name. Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casie 0 #13 March 31, 2004 Wow.....3 generations, that's AWESOME! Oops missed the post on the press release, will check it out.~Porn Kitty WARNING: Goldschlager causes extreme emotional outbursts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #14 March 31, 2004 QuoteActually, it will probably be good press for all local DZs. Skydive Houston was not even mentioned by name. Yes it was: "Williamson went to her grandson's 18th-birthday bash and watched his solo jump at Skydive Houston in Waller." But that was in reference to an earlier jump I believe. This was a very positive story. Wow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bclark 0 #15 April 1, 2004 My oldest tandem student was an 86 year old man. God those are scary jumps. However, they did a very nice job on the article in the Chronicle and I agree that it should be good press for skydiving in general. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GiaKrembs 0 #16 April 1, 2004 Hey Russel, That is so awesome. Did your Grandma enjoy it??? I'm currently planning a similar event for my Grandmother's 80 b-day. Grandma 80 Mom 60 Brother 40 me 35 Not to mention my uncle who used to be a parajumper in the Army will come back to do a jump with us as well. I think there will be about 10 people from my family participating (jumping). I'm so excited!!! Right on for you and your Grandma! Ciao for now, g Raddest ho this side of Jersey #1 - rest in peace brother Beth lost her cherry and I missed it .... you want access to it, but you don't want to break it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ifics 0 #17 April 2, 2004 I wish they used more pictures in the artical, I didn't have the chance to see the paper though just the online story.. She didn't look 80! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
