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How to to go skydiving by derekdevries

"It was one of the most thriling, life-altering things I've ever done in my life. But if I do it again, I'm going to wear jeans because of the high probability of road rash."

How I did it: We researched skydiving providers online to find out who had the best reviews and safety track record.  We settled on "Skydive Hastings" in Michigan because it was reasonably close and had excellent reviews (and an excellent safety record).

Lessons & tips: If you go skydiving, make sure you weigh yourself so you know your approximate weight (which factors in if you're tandem jumping - it'll determine the size of the experienced skydiver that they strap you to).  Also, try to be in reasonably good shape (particularly with some decent upper body strength - which you need both to stabilize yourself during free-fall and to pull the cords when you're about to land).  If you get the chance - pay to have someone jump with you and videotape the experience (it's worth the extra cost).

Resources: http://hastingsskydive.com/


 

Mar 05, 07:12PM PST | 0 comments | 2 cheers


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    I didn’t know that I wanted to go skydiving until my (then-girlfriend) bought me a tandem jump for my birthday. Against the advice of my parents (and insurance underwriters everywhere), we went to Hastings, Michigan and did the jump. I have the entire experience on video.

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