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No such thing as "no risk". You could slip getting out of the shower in the morning, then choke on your cereal, fall on your ass on the sidewalk getting to your car, put your back out slinging your rig into the trunk, crash the car on the way to the DZ, trip and bang your nose on the manifest desk while signing the waiver, and you haven't even stepped anywhere near the big aluminium tube with the whirly things that can chop you up for meatloaf.....But for all this to happen, god must really hate you, and you've probably killed more than your share of kittens! *** excellent point! thats what came to my mind firsthand. but besides i still think the question originated from a non-skydivers. why i think so: many people doing sports dont't even think their occupation might end in serious injury or death. How many people die while skiing, or swimming, sailing, climbing - u name it and find incidents for myself: i dont do it for the risk- in the beginning it was a way to overcome some of my fears and therefor learning how to skydive was a heavy mind- & soultrip. now i simply enjoy the beauty, the freedom and the peace it delivers to my life. i'd still do it if there were no risk at all which of course it totally impossible Maybe it wouldnt be so much fun with the "couchpotatoes" hanging round at dz's trying to act like they were wildbunch to be fair: whuffos don't understand skydivers, we don't understand their little world & occupations (can u imagine collecting stamps, go fishing, play golf??? - never!!!) if tehy think we have a secret death wish - let them, 'cause we know our reasons. and they are as different as anybodys nose... The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666

thx fo the explanation - i was wondering myself but kerozene dared to ask first The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666

Hehehe! See what happens if u share drugs? u should really blame yourself for beeing an evil person and for passing on uncurable addictions! so it's no use lamenting on having to bring up the dough for two jumpers! but if you find a loan that's worth a few millions - don't hesitate to drop us a line, we're all in the need for a few extra bucks to sspend on tickets. by the way - welcome! The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666

maybe this is of some help: it's perfectly normal to be afraid of a first jump. even considering to jump takes some guts. just take a look into the forums & you will realise, that this is very common. doing the first jump – a tandem some two years ago – scared the ***** out of me although i wanted to do it for years! on the other hand: don't do it just because of peer pressure. If you want to jump you will. if you really don't want be proud that you can name your fears. generally i think you should join your friend and go to the dz with her, spend the day there, feel the atmosphere & watch the beauty of the sport. and if you get the urge to do it there u might as well set a date for a tandem. blues - feuergnom The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666

welcome to the club! seems like you - like the rest of the bunch - found something that isn't illegal, immoral or fattening but nonetheless very addictive The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666

you can stop smoking. You can stop drinking. you can even stop havin an girlfriend and having sex. but stop jumping? no way!!! say goodbye to all your wordly posessions - you'll make them to money you're going to spend on jumps, a rig.... The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666

after reading the forums and dropping some comments i think i should do a formal intro to be polite started juming two years ago & i'm on my way to become a coach (and maybe later on teacher, tandem-master etc). if i don't have the money to buy jumptickets i work for a tandem-team (ground-work like briefing passengers & doing all the paper stuff). the dz i usually hang arround is pretty small so there's always something to be done - lucky me! if anybody of you ever comes to austria - i'll be happy to hear from you in advance so we can arrange something greetz to all - feuergnom The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666

how come you know my story? i guess for most of us skydivers the experience of the first jump - whether tandem or static - is very similar. and it's a great mind- & life-changing experience (no matter if you get hooked and start skydiving yourself or if you keep it as a priceless experience). i've been jumping now for two years & i'm working with a tandem team so i see a lot of passengers. and it's always a great pleasure for me to see how people change when they come back from their first jump. i just love the smiles and the shouts! one thing i'd like to mention to the pro's for it's really important: if you are on a plane with passengers and you realize the y start to freak - try to be there, give them a pat on the shoulder or just a few words (even in prejump status when the door is already open - there's time enough) - they'll remember you and have an even better time once they are outside The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666

depends - if its to late and getting dark i might pack at home. but usually i leave packed. doesn't make any difference where i pack - except maybe a phone booth... The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle dudeist skydiver # 666