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[graphic]

I'm going on holiday next month and fancy doing a tandem skydive. The company I've been in contact with say they have extensive experience of jumping with paras and quads but I'm a little nervous about landing....I don't want to break my legs! Has anyone tried it?
Thanks, Clive

[Texaswheelz]

I haven't yet, but plan on it soon. there is another post here somewhere with pictures of people tandem diving, no reports of injuries so far.

[mephibosheth]

Yeah I did it a few years ago.
Being a bit on the lanky side, they decided to strap my legs in a cannonball kind of position (knees near my chest).
Was a real pain getting inside the little Cessna, but getting out was much quicker Landing was fine as we had a great day & a very experienced jumper.

Do it! Before your bones get to brittle

[graphic]

Thanks for the replies!
I was told my legs would be strapped up out of the way for landing which was my major worry, and I've got to answer questions on catheters, metal etc. The guy who does the tandem jumps with paras is on holiday until 21st August but he's asked me to phone him when he gets back so that we can go over everything in detail as he says there's a lot of info he needs before he'll agree to take me. I find his concern reassuring. My AB daughter is also going to make a jump but my wife most definitely won't be jumping and has issued me with a stern warning that if I break a leg and spoil the holiday I can look out!! I'm really excited at the thought of doing something wild, it must be an awesome feeling dropping through the sky! Next step is to look for insurance cover...I wouldn't like to be landed with a huge medical bill!
If anyone's interested the link to site is:
http://www.skydivecity.com

Edited by graphic, 27 July 2008 - 03:02 PM.

[knightrider]

Hi, I done a Skydive recently, well 2weeks ago actually. It was amazing!!!
Normally for the landing you would land on your arse and your legs strapped to his, but i wasnt and landed on our feet as were harnessed together anyway he held me up.

Anyway check out my vid:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jseBZUgjiiM

Just make sure your 100% up for it and you'll be fine, I seen some freak out lol But I always wanted to do a jump so I was fine and Loved it!

Hope you do one, well worth it!!

Good luck!

Edited by knightrider, 29 July 2008 - 10:55 AM.

[curbyi]

Would love to but currently I am over the 14 stone weight limit.
Should I ever make the weight I will be there!!

[graphic]

 knightrider, on Jul 29 2008, 11:47 AM, said:

Hi, I done a Skydive recently, well 2weeks ago actually. It was amazing!!!
Normally for the landing you would land on your arse and your legs strapped to his, but i wasnt and landed on our feet as were harnessed together anyway he held me up.
Anyway check out my vid:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jseBZUgjiiM
Just make sure your 100% up for it and you'll be fine, I seen some freak out lol But I always wanted to do a jump so I was fine and Loved it!
Hope you do one, well worth it!!
Good luck!

Thanks for the link to your video, looks awesome and I can tell you really enjoyed the jump. Must say I wasn't too keen on the way your legs touched the floor when you landed though...I won't be covered by insurance! I think I'll make sure my legs are strapped up!! I've just come home after a few days in hospital following some internal bleeding as a result of an operation a few weeks ago. I really hope this isn't going to put the dampers on my jump. I'm seeing the doc next week when I'll know if I'm able to do it or not, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Forgot to mention your comment about being sure I'm 100% up for it ... Well I can't wait to do the actual fall but got to admit I'm s g myself at the thought of actually jumping out of the plane!!

Edited by graphic, 31 July 2008 - 11:48 AM.

[Tinbasher]

I already know what it feels like to plummet towards the earth. I dont want to repeat it!

Tin