poesiekatje 0 #1 April 16, 2007 Hi, I am currently a student at Hiram College in Ohio and have recently been assigned a 12-15 page paper. This paper requires me to immerse myself in something I am interested in but have never done before. Skydiving is that interest. I am looking for individuals who might be willing to answer some questions I might have about why they do this seeming crazy thing! I just want to learn more about the sport. And ... rest assured, this is not for publication, but for a grade. If I decide to try and get it published, anyone who contributes to the article will be notifed and permission received before publication. Thanks for any help Teri B Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scroadload 1 #2 April 16, 2007 Blue Skies JohnD-2626, SCR1999, SCS641, NSCR2350, GW6909 Blue Skies!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sartre 0 #3 April 16, 2007 Ask some questions, I'm sure you'll get some answers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #4 April 16, 2007 It's not unusual for high school students doing papers or other projects on skydiving to visit the DZ and interview jumpers. Are you planning on making a jump yourself? I've trained more than one high school student doing a project. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
countzero 7 #5 April 16, 2007 Quote Ask some questions, I'm sure you'll get some answers! too true. as i'm a fairly new jumper i've found lots of skydivers more than willing to share information both here and at my DZ.diamonds are a dawgs best friend Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hymandd732 0 #6 May 26, 2007 I think that you have picked an excellent topic for your paper. I have been jumping for 42 years and have seen the sport evolve from a few hardy souls to a huge money making industry. The whole character of the sport has changed to accomondating one time thrill seekers and pseudo professional competitor types. No longer do a couple hardy souls seek out a rental plane and with surplus military gear guts out an exit from a couple thousand feet. The whole flavor of the sport has changed to a profit making venture. QuoteFreefall Hall Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
