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Skydiving 101

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Originally part of Bungee jumping
Questions and Answers about skydiving! - I know we have some enthusiasts here!
12 years ago, June 2nd 2011 No: 61 Msg: #137668  
in that case, it'll be a while before i get back into it. thanks for ally your advice jo trouble Reply to this

12 years ago, June 6th 2011 No: 62 Msg: #137848  
I have to admit that I did exchange my birthday present for something else 😉 My be one day I'll do it, but at the moment I love my life and I'm scared of flights and highs.... I do have to flight ofter but it's still a nightmare for me... 😉 Reply to this

12 years ago, June 6th 2011 No: 63 Msg: #137851  
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There's no shame in not going through with the jump if you weren't comfortable doing it :-)

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12 years ago, June 6th 2011 No: 64 Msg: #137855  
Thanks Jo - I'm sure you understand 😉 Reply to this

12 years ago, December 5th 2011 No: 65 Msg: #148355  
Just did an awesome free-fall with a 5 days military tour company called LionOps in Israel. Amazing experience for first-timers (and well, just about about everyone). If you're looking to go skydiving in a beautiful place, definitely check them out. Reply to this

12 years ago, December 8th 2011 No: 66 Msg: #148539  
Terror at 15000ft!

I'm not good with heights... Reply to this

12 years ago, December 17th 2011 No: 67 Msg: #148973  
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Hi there. I never did skydiving myself before. So I don't know anything about it.
But my boyfriend wants to try it together. So I was wondering if you can give me some tips on what I should be afraid of. You know, to be ready.
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12 years ago, December 17th 2011 No: 68 Msg: #148974  
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In response to: Msg #148973

Hi,

Welcome to TravelBlog.

If you're doing a tandem skydive (you and the tandem master harnessed together) you won't need to worry about deploying the parachute etc, just enjoy the ride. Reply to this

12 years ago, January 4th 2012 No: 69 Msg: #149806  

11 years ago, June 9th 2012 No: 70 Msg: #157418  
Wow, you are too brave, fear of the rapid decline in the feeling
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11 years ago, June 10th 2012 No: 71 Msg: #157454  

I love bungee jumping! but have alwasy been too scared to try skydiving. youre lucky! Reply to this

11 years ago, June 12th 2012 No: 72 Msg: #157539  
This is a challenge, for the courage. Reply to this

11 years ago, June 21st 2012 No: 73 Msg: #157889  
What is the difference of the skydiving and bungee jumping? Reply to this

11 years ago, July 6th 2012 No: 74 Msg: #158455  
I am a bit timid, can not jump Reply to this

11 years ago, August 14th 2012 No: 75 Msg: #159925  
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what the height of sky diving . Reply to this

11 years ago, August 14th 2012 No: 76 Msg: #159933  
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In response to: Msg #157889

Skydiving is out of a plane with a parachute, and you can do aerobatics while in freefall.

Bungy jumping is jumping off a stationary platform with an elastic cord tied around your ankles. Reply to this

11 years ago, August 14th 2012 No: 77 Msg: #159934  
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In response to: Msg #159925

Anything from 2,000 ft to about 16,000 ft.

A tandem skydive will be from 12-15,000 ft normally. Reply to this

11 years ago, September 20th 2012 No: 78 Msg: #161190  
Hey guys I'm interested in wing suit diving? How much experience do you need? Reply to this

11 years ago, September 20th 2012 No: 79 Msg: #161206  
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Not sure if there's any set minimum, but I'd say you'd need to be pretty experienced as a skydiver before giving it a go. You wouldn't be safe otherwise. Reply to this

11 years ago, November 7th 2012 No: 80 Msg: #162907  
I think the number one thing to consider about Sky diving is where you are going to dive. As cool as the free fall it's only a short part of your dive. You want your first dive to be somewhere with beautiful scenery. My first dive was over the Gold Coast of Australia. I recommend that. Reply to this

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