skydiving...

[spaceace]

yesterday i made my first skydiving jump. i jumped from 8000' with 2 instructors... one on each side. freefall was from 8000' to 4000' then one of the instructors pulled my chute and then they both let go for a solo decent. this was awesome and everyone should try it at least once

i'm wanting to go again

[Gnome!]

Sounds like a fun experience Spaceace. My body won't let me go jumping though mainly due to to many broken bones and a couple dislocations.

[spaceace]

i actually didn't find it hard on the body at all. quite relaxing in fact. and also, on the landing, it was gentle enough that i hit it standing the first try

[spaceace]

going again soon. this time it will be from 10,500'

[Mintcopper]

Well spaceace went for his second jump and he's still here lol

[spaceace]

second jump was supposed to be 10,500' but it ended up being from 11,000' and i got to open my own chute this time

[Gnome!]

Wow sounds like your almost ready to go completely solo Spaceace Congrats on your first opening as well

[spaceace]

thanks

both jumps were great

my 7th jump will be complete solo. my next jump(3rd), i'll get to practice turns in the air with just 1 instructor

[Gnome!]

Cool Would be good to see some footage of one or more of your jumps

[spaceace]

i'll post some pics when i get home later