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| Inconspicuous |
| quote: | Originally posted by Matthias
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love the pictures, man. Oddly enough, the fact that I'm pretty scared of heights just makes me want to do it more. I love rollercoasters 'cuz that fear just makes that adrenaline surge all the greater. I'm definitely sky-diving at some point...and probably a lot more than once...bungee-jumping is a different story...no thank you. |
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| Matthias |
| quote: | Originally posted by Inconspicuous
bungee-jumping is a different story...no thank you. |
Heh...more like BASE jumping is a different story. Your jumping from 400-1800ft (or higher) objects, but you only get one shot at a parachute opening. Any malfunctions, miscalculation in wind or poor canopy control, etc etc and your a goner. There is no reserve canopy. According to a few in the sport, one even thinking about getting into BASE should have 2 solid years as a skydiver, and a minimum of 300-500 skydives. Next to Nascar driving, its probably the deadliest sport out there. However, it offers the biggest adrenaline rush.
Bungee-jumping all ya gotta worry about is the cord doing its job. :) |
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| Dirk W. |
| this should be right up your alley diggerz. butt sex at 7500 feet. |
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| Matthias |
| quote: | Originally posted by Dirk W.
7500 feet. |
14,000ft |
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| Dirk W. |
| quote: | Originally posted by Matthias
14,000ft |
i stand corrected. 14000 ft. let me try again.....
diggerz, this should be right up your alley. butt sex at 14000 ft. |
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| Inconspicuous |
| quote: | Originally posted by Matthias
Heh...more like BASE jumping is a different story. Your jumping from 400-1800ft (or higher) objects, but you only get one shot at a parachute opening. Any malfunctions, miscalculation in wind or poor canopy control, etc etc and your a goner. There is no reserve canopy. According to a few in the sport, one even thinking about getting into BASE should have 2 solid years as a skydiver, and a minimum of 300-500 skydives. Next to Nascar driving, its probably the deadliest sport out there. However, it offers the biggest adrenaline rush.
Bungee-jumping all ya gotta worry about is the cord doing its job. :) |
I would rather BASE jump than bungee jump. |
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| davemolina |
| quote: | Originally posted by Dirk W.
i stand corrected. 14000 ft. let me try again.....
diggerz, this should be right up your alley. butt sex at 14000 ft. |
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
I think this is where he'll question your 1337ness to retaliate. |
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| Matthias |
| quote: | Originally posted by davemolina
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
I think this is where he'll question your 1337ness to retaliate. |
heh..he's already made it clear to me he's to afraid to jump out of a plane. Its all good
Whuffo (n.) - Skydiver slang for people who don't jump. Taken from there typical question: "Whuffo you jump out of them airplanes?":tongue2 |
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| Matthias |
| quote: | Originally posted by we_R_DNA
#2 Cost of first Tandem Jump Tree Fiddy (350$) |
Minor correction :) Its way cheaper than that.
$160 at Skydive San Marcos
www.skydivesanmarcos.com
$180 at Skydive Houston (bring 4 friends and its $150 per person)
www.skydivehouston.com
From what I can see, Skydive Dallas is more expensive. For their "VIP Tandem" deal, you can get the same at SDH for $120 less.
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| diggerz |
| quote: | Originally posted by Inconspicuous
I would rather BASE jump than bungee jump. |
+1 |
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| Inconspicuous |
| quote: | Originally posted by Matthias
Wingsuit BASE is where its at. Someday... |
It definitely looks like it...was it you who posted that video of the guy doing that & just going forever & ever & ever & ever, straight out from the cliff? I can't remember where I saw it, but it just looked incredible. |
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