Originally Posted by goodcatjack
jeez, skydive, did I strike a nerve?
yeah, it was a tandem, and I do plan on making my next jump without someone strapped to my back. I don't have any doubt that if I were to do jumps the way you've described yours, I'd have a totally different story to tell. but right now? I don't. not yet, anyway!
cheers,
-alex.
Good point! That's why my very first skydive was a freefall - I knew I would have no enjoyment strapped to some expert's chest. I knew it would simply be like a carnival ride, but perhaps not as exciting, which it obviously wasn't. When you do it for real, you will get addicted. One of the most fun things is the two night jumps you have to do to earn your D or Master Skydiver's license. I jumped into the biggest black hole ever!
No, you didn't hit a nerve, I just wanted to add a bit of perspective from someone who had done both - but a REAL skydive or so!
