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Thanks to all of the skydivers who responded to my questions! I really appreciate you taking time to give me some insight into this sport that, obviously, you all love very much. My first tandem is scheduled for April 28th. Maybe then I will truly know what it is "like." Again, thank you -- and if anyone is interested in seeing the completed article, please email me at poesiekatje@dropzone.com and will be happy to send you a copy when it is complete! Cross your fingers that I get an A! With the deepest gratitude, Teri

Thank you so much for your response! If you would like, I can send you a copy of my article once it is complete. In talking with all of you, I have decided to set-up my first tandem on April 28th. Then maybe I'll have an idea what it's like. Thanks again, T

Hi all - I am writing an article for my Literay Journalism course and I need to gain as much information about skydiving as possible! Will you please help? This is for a grade, NOT publication. Thanks again to anyone who responds! 1. What led you to want to jump out of an airplane? When was your first jump? How many jumps have you done? 2. Has it become an addiction, or at the very least, a great love? Why? 3. Do you feel an instant connection with others who have been skydiving, even if you’ve never met them before? 4. Do you consider skydiving to be a sub-culture? 5. What kind of people do YOU think want to skydive? Is there a certain type in your opinion? 6. Are there nicknames for people who haven’t been skydiving? Is there a nickname for a first-timer? 7. How do your loved ones (spouse, parents, siblings, children, significant other) feel about your skydiving? Are they fearful? 8. Did you take your loved ones into consideration when deciding on whether you were going to skydive or not? Did you consider how it would affect your family if you were to be killed or severely injured? 9. Do you feel that there is a hint of selfishness in skydiving? (I ask this because my Mom thinks I’m selfish for wanting to try it.) 10. Have you ever been involved in / witnessed / or lost a friend or loved one to a skydiving accident? If so, did this make you look at the sport differently? How long after the incident did you return to the sport? What issues did you have to overcome (physically, mentally, emotionally) in order to return? 11. If you were the one who was involved, what kind of injuries did you sustain? 12. If you know, what is the most common cause of skydiving accidents? 13. Are there different levels/classifications of a skydiver and, if so, what do they mean? 14. What goes into rigging a parachute? 15. What kind of equipment do you need to skydive? Are there certain brands you prefer? 16. Are you former military? Airborne? 17. How would you convince someone that has never tried it to jump? 18. Lastly, please describe in vivid detail the experience and feelings of jumping out of an airplane and falling toward the earth. What do you see, feel (both physically and emotionally), hear, smell, taste (?) – be specific, I want to relive this jump with you!

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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