This has to be one of the last times the Skydiving schools allowed first-timers (such as myself) to "Free fall" without a tandem (being straped in with a "skymaster"). They changed it the next year that you must do Tandem first--I can see why--too many accidents.. You may have noticed they had to pry my hands from the door when we were ready to jump.
@VLombardi01 I'm not sure if "guts" have anything to do with it, maybe just plain dumb--ha ha. It was quite an experience. I considered it a "Calculated Risk". This kind of "Free Fall" (for first-timers) is no longer available--too many accidents. Thanks for watching Vince.
that's so awesome!!!! Would love to try that too... too bad that I'm scared of hights....
usvax1 1 year ago
@usvax1
This has to be one of the last times the Skydiving schools allowed first-timers (such as myself) to "Free fall" without a tandem (being straped in with a "skymaster"). They changed it the next year that you must do Tandem first--I can see why--too many accidents.. You may have noticed they had to pry my hands from the door when we were ready to jump.
Thanks for watching.
--Van
van1976 1 year ago
I know a few skydivers....looks like a lot of fun, but I'd be terrified! Cool video. :) Janet
onewomanandsomesongs 1 year ago
Aaaaaahhhh!! That's some scary stuff, Van! Was it really you? Didn't recognize you without your guitar! Thanks for sharing.
jnclassicalguitarist 1 year ago
Van, are really You???
forastico 1 year ago
Fantastic!!!
I would love to do it and will do ....one day.
I need to find some re-inforced underpants first.
Gangly1 1 year ago
Hi Van! WoW! That's awesome! I'm glad you didn't end up in the trees! Best wishes from sam :-D
sammu5 1 year ago
Van! That's so cool! And great that they filmed it.
YoJolina 1 year ago
@YoJolina
Maybe the next time I play the guitar on the way down, haha--maybe "Van Halen's--Jump". I did like the way they put the video together. Thank you Jo.
--Van
van1976 1 year ago
I don't have the guts to try something like that. Your pretty brave! thanks for sharing!
VLombardi01 1 year ago
@VLombardi01 I'm not sure if "guts" have anything to do with it, maybe just plain dumb--ha ha. It was quite an experience. I considered it a "Calculated Risk". This kind of "Free Fall" (for first-timers) is no longer available--too many accidents. Thanks for watching Vince.
--Van
van1976 1 year ago
Pretty cool stuff right there.
PatrickGMoran 1 year ago
@PatrickGMoran Thanks Patrick--it was rather a "cool' experience.
--Van
van1976 1 year ago
Looks like fun. Thanks for sharing.
Goldowolf 1 year ago
@Goldowolf
I dare you--ha ha. Thanks for watching--appreciated
--Van
van1976 1 year ago