Namowal
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update: Tandem jump #2 went well. I barely felt any falling this time, even though the tandem guy got fancy and had us exit by back-flipping. I was positive I'd freak out but when the time came it was fun. Now I'm actually considering starting AFF. We'll see. It still sounds scary, but it's not the unthinkable concept it was when I first heard of it several weeks ago.
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Hi Skymama, Thanks for the tips about watching people on the ground with the physics and operation of the canopy in mind. That's a good idea! The dropping sensation surprised me, since I'd read over and over that jumpers don't experience it. Maybe the novelty of the situation made me hyper sensitive. I have another tandem jump coming up (I'm still too chicken to start AFF yet) so we'll see if it happens again. Namowal My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons.
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Hi There, I'm new to this- first tandem a few weeks back. It was supposed to be a one time thing but guess who's ready to do it again? Guess who wants to learn more? I do have some questions- *I keep reading that skydivers don't feel the falling sensation when leaving the plane. For me it was unmistakable (until we reached terminal velocity.) Is something wrong with me? *What should I be practicing/studying on the ground, between jumps? (I realize reading about skills is no substitute for practicing them in the sky.) *Anything you wish someone had told (or taught you) when you were a beginner? Big thanks to anyone who is kind enough to answer. :) My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons.