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Pre/Post Waterfest .Org Skydiving Excursion



This is something that has been on my life's list of things to do... so why
not, eh?

My only question so far is what happens if we make reservations and the weather
decides not to cooperate?  I'm not out in NJ often ya know.

I'll plan to stay at your place on Thursday night Marc... k?


Ben



--- "Mark F." <mk1mark@gmail.com> wrote:
> On 5/29/05, Marc Getty <marc@getty.net> wrote:
> > 
> > As if the unbridled mayhem of Waterfest were enough, all are welcome to
> > join Mk1 Mark and myself who will be taking the craziness to a new level!
> > The subject has been talked about on the list in December '04, that's
> right,
> > skydiving!
> 
> 
> I've jumped out of a perfectly good airplane three times now, but only
> from 3000ft - so I have yet to experience true freefall.  I can't
> wait!
> 
> I don't think I'm quite ready for the "Extreme Tandem Freefall" though
> (jump from 14,000 from a hovering helicopter!).  If you're wondering
> why that's any worse (or better!) than jumping from a plane - when you
> jump from a moving airplane you don't experience a "rollercoaster
> rush" because you "arc" out of the plane (you're already going
> 50(?)mph so as you arc out of the plane the transition to freefall
> isn't really noticable).  Jumping 0-120mph from a staitionary balloon
> or helicopter would be SO INSANE!  I'll have to get at least one
> regular freefall under my belt before even considering doing that...
> 
> If you've ever considered trying skydiving, just do it!  I'm actually
> quite scared of heights (well, widths really...), but tried it to
> conquer a fear.  They're some of the most memorable moments in my life
> so far - a total rush, but then complete calm as you silently float
> around like a bird for several minutes before landing...  I highly
> recommend the experience to anybody...
> 
> So who's in?!?  :D
> 
> Later,
> 
> Mark.
> 75
> 80 S
> 90 Audi Coupe Quattro - 10vt
> 
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