xfierybynaturex 0 #1 March 19, 2008 ...messaging me about certain sky diving accidents? I'm working on a fantasy novel that involves a sky diving accident, and as I have no money, I'd feel slightly awkward calling up a sky diving school and asking for an interview. I read the four forum rules and don't feel like this query is breaking any, however I mean no disrespect if something of this nature is not acceptable to you all. Being knew, I'm not sure about all the tones of this community. If someone would not mind chatting with me over AIM or YIM, that would be fantastic. Let me know here, and if questions of this nature are acceptable, then I'm more than happy to ask them here.. I just don't want to make anyone uncomfortable. ---EDIT-- Oh, and another question I have: Can you wear clothes beneath your skydiving outfits, or do people generally go underwear only? Out of curiosity. I know, I'm strange. Also, can you rent equipment if you're a broke college student for a fraction of the price? Like if you're just doing one dive, to try something new, and not necessarily wanting to get certified? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrewEckhardt 0 #2 March 19, 2008 Quote Oh, and another question I have: Can you wear clothes beneath your skydiving outfits, or do people generally go underwear only? Out of curiosity. If your beer belly (drinking and skydiving go together when done sequentially; skydive first then drink beer) has grown too much since when you were measured for the suit street clothes don't fit. Otherwise they usually do. When it's cold, you may even be able to fit some fleece on in there. Quote Also, can you rent equipment if you're a broke college student for a fraction of the price? Like if you're just doing one dive, to try something new, and not necessarily wanting to get certified? You can pay a drop zone a few hundred dollars for a first jump course which includes one or two instructors and the gear, which isn't really a discount from the < $25 an experienced skydiver pays to jump (airplanes are expensive). Upon completion of the student program, gear rental is often available for $25/jump bringing the total to $50/jump. Not-for-profit clubs can be less expensive for both experienced ($15) and inexperienced people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stuntbabex 0 #3 March 19, 2008 Quote Oh, and another question I have: Can you wear clothes beneath your skydiving outfits, or do people generally go underwear only? Depends on how hot it is. I think some people go naked. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #4 March 19, 2008 Quote Depends on how hot it is. I think some people go naked. Temperature is just an information. Last one for me was with Marios, December 30 2007 in Empuriabrava/Spain.scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #5 March 19, 2008 Quote Can you wear clothes beneath your skydiving outfits? Find out what a Scotsman wears under his kilt, and you'll have your answer, Grasshopper. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #6 March 19, 2008 Quote I'm working on a fantasy novel that involves a sky diving accident, Quote Being knew, I'm not sure about all the tones of this community. May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SansSuit 1 #7 March 20, 2008 QuoteTemperature is just an information. Last one for me was with Marios, December 30 2007 in Empuriabrava/Spain. Mind if I steal that quote? (Last one for me was a couple weeks ago. Ground temp was about 20 degrees F.) Peace, -Jeff.Peace, -Dawson. http://www.SansSuit.com The Society for the Advancement of Naked Skydiving Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hackish 8 #8 March 20, 2008 Well at least someone wants to get some facts right. Normally people wear clothes under their "jumpsuits". Something surprising to people in the ground is that it's quite cold up there. Every 1000' you go up the temp goes down about 2 degrees. We usually jump from 10,000 ft or so... I unfortunately don't have time to chat it up on AIM but if you do some research you can probably get enough basics to come up with a general idea and run it by us to see if what you're thinking of is realistic. -Michael Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #9 March 20, 2008 Quote Quote Temperature is just an information. Last one for me was with Marios, December 30 2007 in Empuriabrava/Spain. Mind if I steal that quote? just go ahead and get a tshirt (for after jumping) scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riggerrob 643 #10 March 23, 2008 Start by visiting the United States Parachuting Association's website and reading their annual fatality summaries. Every month, USPA publishes abbreviated versions of accident reports. Their goal is to help skydivers learn from the mistakes of others. For example - 20 years ago - a USPA incident report taught me that it was a bad idea to wave-off with pilot chute in hand1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
