I'M HOOKED!!! I did my first tandem jump at the end of last season not knowing what to expect, and within a month i was doing another. It was the most exhilarating experience of my life. Unfortunately i live in the midwest where i cant jump year round. Now all i can do is think about how great is was and can't wait until i get up there again. I have spent all winter trying to rearrange things in my life so i can jump all summer. All my friends think i'm nuts for totally changing my lifestyle in order to accommodate for the great sport. I am going to take the aff course in the spring at chicagoland skydiving center beings that is where i did my tandems at and i like the vibe there...i have also looked at skydive chicago and a couple other dz's and feedback about these dz's or any others in the midwest would be great. see ya up there.....BLUE SKIES!!! oh yeah, if anyone can offer any pointers on my first jump that would rock