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Congrats on getting started!
Here are a couple goodies for you. Hope it helps. x
How to Train in the Wind Tunnel:
http://extremesports.about.com/od/skydiving/a/Totally-Tubular-Training.htm
Listing of skydiving specific wind tunnels in America:
http://extremesports.about.com/od/skydiving/tp/List-Of-Indoor-Skydiving-Locations-In-The-United-States.htm
XO!
AO -
Rates are super-flexible, so you pretty much have to work those out situation-specifically, but these listings have some basic specs to set out against each other.
Tunnels in the US:
http://extremesports.about.com/od/skydiving/tp/List-Of-Indoor-Skydiving-Locations-In-The-United-States.htm
Tunnels overseas:
http://extremesports.about.com/od/skydiving/tp/Indoor-Skydiving-Locations-Outside-The-Us.htm -
Check this out, too...
http://extremesports.about.com/od/skydiving/a/Totally-Tubular-Training.htm
XO
Nette -
I know this is a creaky old thread, but in case someone is looking for updated comprehensive information:
Overseas tunnels:
http://extremesports.about.com/od/skydiving/tp/Indoor-Skydiving-Locations-Outside-The-Us.htm
US tunnels:
http://extremesports.about.com/od/skydiving/tp/List-Of-Indoor-Skydiving-Locations-In-The-United-States.htm
Y'welcome!
XO
'Nette -
I know this is a creaky old thread, but in case someone is looking for updated comprehensive information:
Overseas tunnels:
http://extremesports.about.com/od/skydiving/tp/Indoor-Skydiving-Locations-Outside-The-Us.htm
US tunnels:
http://extremesports.about.com/od/skydiving/tp/List-Of-Indoor-Skydiving-Locations-In-The-United-States.htm
Y'welcome!
XO
'Nette -
I know this is a creaky old thread, but in case someone is looking for updated information:
http://extremesports.about.com/od/skydiving/tp/Indoor-Skydiving-Locations-Outside-The-Us.htm
http://extremesports.about.com/od/skydiving/tp/List-Of-Indoor-Skydiving-Locations-In-The-United-States.htm
Y'welcome!
XO
'Nette -
OK -- the story.
I was using my beloved Phantom X as a paragliding helmet. It fogged up completely on launch -- to the point that I couldn't even make out the shape of nearby buildings -- and the left visor latch wouldn't budge. At around 50 ft, I ended up shoving it up on top of my head, mushroom-style, so I could see to land. At around 20 ft, it worked itself loose and fell to the cold, hard ground -- right onto the chin.
The helmet survived in brilliant shape but for a snap clean through the chin.
BTW: Before you ask, I did contact Square-1. Being an honest sort, I told them that the damage occurred while paragliding. They told me that their helmets don't fog (um...) and that, since I was paragliding and not skydiving, the best they could do is a 30% discount on a replacement, so I'm seeking a less spendy alternative.
What I'm asking is this:
- Is the described damage safe to fix myself?
- How would this best be done?
Thanks!
XO
AO
AFF 1 Jitters
in Safety and Training
Don't bother with bungee jumping to shake out your nerves--head to the wind tunnel. It'll help you more; I promise.
http://extremesports.about.com/od/skydiving/a/The-5-Things-Every-Skydiver-Must-Know-but-No-One-Will-Tell-You.htm
XOXOX
'Nette