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#672239 - 01/25/07 05:41 PM Re: Just another reason not to jump out of a plane Carly Girl
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Ooooo! Busted.


I thought everyone was supposed to check their chutes before boarding the plane.
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#672248 - 01/25/07 05:43 PM Re: Just another reason not to jump out of a plane Carly Girl
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I went skydiving a couple of years ago, and it was awesome. I really want to do it again sometime.

It was funny cause one of my friends went with me, and we both had a tandem jump. He made the mistake of telling his instrutor that he was a little bit scared, so the instructor was trying to calm him down by saying things such as "these straps look like they will hold THIS TIME", and "this chute looks like it should work THIS TIME". It was hilarious.
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#672250 - 01/25/07 05:43 PM Re: Just another reason not to jump out of a plane Skunk Boy
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Also remember when skydiving, your helmut is wearing YOU for protection.
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#672256 - 01/25/07 05:44 PM Re: Just another reason not to jump out of a plane Skunk Boy
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I just don't have any desire to fall from the sky.

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#672262 - 01/25/07 05:46 PM Re: Just another reason not to jump out of a plane pjs
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Could some body please help me underestand "Why would you jump out of a perfectly good airplane????"
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#672289 - 01/25/07 05:56 PM Re: Just another reason not to jump out of a plane Bacon Boy
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Originally Posted By: Bacon Boy
I think she would have died mid-fall--from shock or something.


I don't think so, she was an experienced skydiver.

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#672297 - 01/25/07 05:59 PM Re: Just another reason not to jump out of a plane Skunk Boy
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Originally Posted By: Skunk Boy
I went skydiving a couple of years ago, and it was awesome. I really want to do it again sometime.

It was funny cause one of my friends went with me, and we both had a tandem jump. He made the mistake of telling his instrutor that he was a little bit scared, so the instructor was trying to calm him down by saying things such as "these straps look like they will hold THIS TIME", and "this chute looks like it should work THIS TIME". It was hilarious.


Did you do it out in Hinckley? That's where I'm going -- got a gift certificate for Christmas.

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#672301 - 01/25/07 06:01 PM Re: Just another reason not to jump out of a plane The Incredible ComplyGuy
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Originally Posted By: Bacon Boy
I think she would have died mid-fall--from shock or something.


I don't think so, she was an experienced skydiver.


still when your chute doesn't open I am sure you panic experienced or not.

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#672305 - 01/25/07 06:03 PM Re: Just another reason not to jump out of a plane The Incredible ComplyGuy
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Originally Posted By: The Incredible ComplyGuy
Originally Posted By: Skunk Boy
I went skydiving a couple of years ago, and it was awesome. I really want to do it again sometime.

It was funny cause one of my friends went with me, and we both had a tandem jump. He made the mistake of telling his instrutor that he was a little bit scared, so the instructor was trying to calm him down by saying things such as "these straps look like they will hold THIS TIME", and "this chute looks like it should work THIS TIME". It was hilarious.


Did you do it out in Hinckley? That's where I'm going -- got a gift certificate for Christmas.


Yes, infact I did. The guys out there are really cool, and they have the best safety record around. It was really cold when I went, but that made it so it was not crowded and I didn't have to wait too long. That 60 seconds of free fall was the best! I even went through a cloud.
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#672433 - 01/25/07 07:12 PM Re: Just another reason not to jump out of a plane Skunk Boy
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I think when we go to Mexico this July I'm going to skydive. I can't wait!!
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#672447 - 01/25/07 07:18 PM Re: Just another reason not to jump out of a plane Lip Gloss
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I think when we go to Mexico this July I'm going to skydive. I can't wait!!


Those are two words you'll never hear come out of my mouth in the same sentence.

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#672448 - 01/25/07 07:20 PM Re: Just another reason not to jump out of a plane Jokerman
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I went in dallas and I know how to check my equipment. I won't go to any ole place to do it. I'm going to make sure it is a reputable business.
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#672449 - 01/25/07 07:20 PM Re: Just another reason not to jump out of a plane Jokerman
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I agree -J-, I wouldn't put my life in someone else's hands in a third-world country.

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#672452 - 01/25/07 07:23 PM Re: Just another reason not to jump out of a plane Lip Gloss
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Originally Posted By: Lip Gloss
...I know how to check my equipment...


and I'm sure you had others willing to help in that regard...

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#672458 - 01/25/07 07:24 PM Re: Just another reason not to jump out of a plane The Incredible ComplyGuy
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Ummm...yep. How'd you guess??
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#672510 - 01/25/07 07:47 PM Re: Just another reason not to jump out of a plane Lip Gloss
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I'm going to make sure it is a reputable business.


Be sure to call the beuno business burro.


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#672517 - 01/25/07 07:49 PM Re: Just another reason not to jump out of a plane Jokerman
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To check on any complaintos de parachutas.

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#672518 - 01/25/07 07:51 PM Re: Just another reason not to jump out of a plane The Incredible ComplyGuy
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LOL I will be sure to do that!!
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#672538 - 01/25/07 08:02 PM Re: Just another reason not to jump out of a plane Lip Gloss
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I am so jealous of the people that have done it. I really want to, but I don't have the extra cash right now.

I hear it's not the fall that will kill you...it's the sudden stop at the end.
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#672550 - 01/25/07 08:08 PM Re: Just another reason not to jump out of a plane cheekEE
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I'll go with you Cheek...
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#672556 - 01/25/07 08:10 PM Re: Just another reason not to jump out of a plane *BUSTER*
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Originally Posted By: Maximus
I'll go with you Cheek...


Max, if LP is experienced, go tandem with her...

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#672563 - 01/25/07 08:17 PM Re: Just another reason not to jump out of a plane The Incredible ComplyGuy
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I'll go with you Cheek...


Max, if LP is experienced, go tandem with her...


HEY! Stop trying to hand my skydiving partner off to someone else!

Would you REALLY jump out of a plane Max?
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#672588 - 01/25/07 08:29 PM Re: Just another reason not to jump out of a plane cheekEE
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It could be but you are married, right???


yes, but I'm fairly certain that the license is only valid in Louisiana...napoleonic code and all that
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#672631 - 01/25/07 08:53 PM Re: Just another reason not to jump out of a plane HappyGilmore
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I've allways wanted to skydive.
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#672719 - 01/25/07 09:47 PM Re: Just another reason not to jump out of a plane *BUSTER*
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I did a tandem jump about 20 years ago. I loved it and always thought I'd do more, but never did. Now with learning to fly, I truly have no desire to jump anymore - I'd rather just fly the plane.
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