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Stamkos1992
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has anyone done it and what did you think of it?
Apr 6 2011 10:25AM
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*Johnny
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did it last summer, such an amazing feeling when you fall, I would recommand it to everybody who want to try it. Beside this, it's expensive too, maybe one or two time it's ok but past that, go follow your skydiving class to jump alone
Apr 6 2011 10:33AM
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Ski_the_east01
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ive been a few times and its amazing, the rush you get from jumping out of a plane at 13,000+ ft and falling at over 100 mph is the most surreal thing i've ever done and cant be compared to anything else

it is a little expensive ($200 for me without videotaping my fall) but i promise you that you will not regret spending the money on it
Apr 6 2011 10:37AM
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lands11
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Did it for my 18'th birthday and am going again this summer. The rush is amazing, I would recommend it to anyone who can get the money to do it.
Apr 6 2011 11:03AM
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Stamkos1992
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Sounds sick. I'm planning to go this summer. I'm from New Brunswick and theres a place in Maine that offers a package deal which includes skydiving one day and whitewater rafting the next on the Penobscot River. All for $310
Apr 6 2011 11:13AM
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soulskier
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i have a cousin that instructs, still have gotten around to it unfortunately
Apr 6 2011 11:41AM
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.Hugo.
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Saved up so i can go this summer!
Apr 6 2011 11:48AM
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Style+eeze
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One of my best friends went last summer. Hopefully I can this summer!
Apr 6 2011 11:49AM
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Bluenose
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Always wanted to do it. Did indoor skydiving last week in the giant wind tunnel, was so much fun. Prob nothing compared to the real thing though.
Apr 6 2011 12:17PM
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foodisfun
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https://www.newschoolers.com/ns/forums/readthread/thread_id/458485/

it could cost $500 and you would never regret spending the money
Apr 6 2011 12:35PM
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fujarome
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exactly what he said.

amazing feeling, and you don't even realize it until after you're back on the ground.

I would love to again, but money is the issue.

And if you go, definitely get the dvd/pictures. If for no other reason than to have badass facebook pics. Its been 3 years since i jumped yet i can still toss up a picture of me in freefall and everyone likes/comments on it
Apr 6 2011 12:56PM
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Stamkos1992
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lets see some pics!
Apr 6 2011 1:09PM
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daskis
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My brother passed away in a skydiving accident, but he died doing what he loved. In memory of him, in a couple of years on his birthday or the anniversary of his death, a few friends, some of my cousins, and I are all going skydiving to celebrate his life by doing what he loved. Last year, my cousin did a skydiving fundraiser to raise awareness for rape victims. I really wanted to participate, but I was 17 at the time and my parents would not let me. It's hard to muster up the guts to do it after what happened to my brother, but it's something I've always wanted to do and I feel like I should because my brother always planned to take me on my 18th birthday.
I think it is an incredible thing... I know so many people that love it.
Apr 6 2011 1:13PM
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fujarome
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did you happen to get a fierce case of the chipmunk cheeks?

in mine because i'm smiling and the wind is forcing my cheeks up, i look hilarious
Apr 6 2011 1:17PM
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hoodratz47
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never had the inclination to jump out of a perfectly good airplane.

i never have and never will.

don't get me wrong.if I am in a plane and its going down and there are parachutes available
count me in. i would never do it for the hell of it because if both chutes fail. those last seconds of life. i would be like.. well Jim... way to fucking go bro, now if i was jumping out of a crashing plane and my chute did not work. yes i would be pretty bummed .. but i know that it really was my time to go..
Apr 6 2011 1:49PM
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hoodratz47
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dude.... i fucking ski crazy shit from time to time almost got killed rock climbing. and i still do crazy shit


just that i know i can go through life with out jumping out of an airplane. or base jumping for that matter
Apr 6 2011 2:10PM
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powderhound100
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planning on doing it, do people reccomend paying for pictures or video?
Apr 6 2011 3:01PM
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foodisfun
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definitely for your first time

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Apr 6 2011 3:43PM
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zerospinskier
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I'm working on getting my license this year, and eventually want to wingsuit. There is so much cool stuff you can do. Sure it is dangerous, but statistically no more than driving your car 10k miles a year.

You can pull high and surf the clouds under your canopy. (Skip to 3:50)




You can do awesome wingsuit flying




And you can forget the fucking rush you would get from a malfunction with a successful cutway.


Apr 6 2011 4:27PM
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.jersey
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I really want to do it. My sister has over a 100 jumps because she dated a guy who owned long island sky diving
Apr 6 2011 5:10PM
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Steeze_Minister
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I cant wait till I'm 18 so I can do it, definitely looks worth it to do it at least once in my life
Apr 6 2011 6:01PM
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WikiWiki
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went yesterday- I am 100% hooked- getting my license hopefully this summer depending on how much time and money I have- addicted


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May 30 2011 6:12PM
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