Riverdome

Well for now I've dropped the subject. I know she is correct. If there is even a .00001% chance of something terrible happening I shouldn't be doing it, at least not now. I do think it would make a statement to my kids, something about bravery and confronting fear but I'll find another way to make that message. My wife did admit that once the kids are older (high school) then the ramifications of an accident would be less and she would probably feed better about it. Then I suggested that I could wait a little longer than that even and take our twins for their 18th birthday - that didn't go over well but that will be a family discussion discussion 14 years from now. THANK YOU all, this community was far more helpful than I ever could have expected!

Tandem

No she's not being irrational I just don't like what she's saying! Thanks all for the honest advice. I almost didn't post the question thinking that the replies would be too pro-diving, seeing as how ya'll love it so much.

I don't have the money to commit to a full-time hobby/sport but assuming I enjoy the jump I could see a jump a year or so as a possibility. Hate to not go but not looking to create bad blood at home either.

Aside from having to get over my own fears my wife doesn't want me to jump. Won't even go to the DZ, has no desire to see the damage she says. We're happily married with 2 kids + 1 on the way and I understand her concerns about becoming a widow - that kind of talk is not helping me get over my own fears. I don't want to do it behind her back but am at that point. Better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission? Certainly someone has had a similar experience, any advice?

Thank you all for the advice. Just need to get over the butterflies and I'll be all set :) Have a jump date of 10/27 set, just have to join the group,get my @ss in the plane, jump, and have fun.

Thank you for taking a moment to read a thread from a newb. Have an opportunity to jump tandum at the end of October but of course have some questions. Will be jumping from Tecumseh, MI so it's going to be chilly. Based on some threads I've read I'm expecting near 0 degree temps at jump height. If I am freezing all the way down I can't imagine I'll enjoy myself. Any recomendations? I hate "spinny" rides and worry about my stomach. Anything I can do in order to keep my stomach out of my throat - again so I can enjoy the experience. An alternative DZ is being discussed out of Bowling Green Ohio. That specific site doesn't appear to have any ratings or reviews here on dropzone. Should that be a red flag or bother me at all? Is my instructor likely to allow me to jump with a good luck charm in my pocket? I don't want to rely on luck but would like to take a hockey puck with me as I scream towards the Earth?