I have just completed my first tandem sky dive with UK Parachuting in Beccles on sat 24th July 2010. IT WAS AWESOME!
Your solo looked brilliant and I would love to eventually get to do mine. I didn't like the part when the parachute opens as much as the freefall.
What was it like to maneuver your way to landing? I cant Imagen being able to do that, as I had a go at controlling with help from my instructor and it was hard to pull to the left and right.
@Missdaisytiggs Hey! I was there on Saturday doing some skydives with my husband, baby, and nanny! I'm glad you had a great time! Yeah, the open does hurt the legs a little, but its well worth it! Steering the parachute isn't bad. Keep in mind, you were controlling a BIG chute, it did have to hold both of you. The smaller chutes you'd be jumping if you went on your own are easier to control. You still have to put some effort in though.
As for the comfort on opening, that gets better too; especially when you size the rig to fit your hips. Then the pads are on your butt and you can sit. I think steering towards the landing areas is the hardest part about the skydive. You have to estimate wind and how far you're going and all that. I've landed off a couple times but it's not that big of a deal as long as you land safe, they know people are new and will make mistakes.
Anyways, I really hope you get into jumping on your own! It would be awesome to see you around there! Let me know if you have any other questions. –Steph
You are one BRAVE sod!! OMG!! That even scared me just to watch.... And that was without sound!! Seriously, never in my life will I EVER NEVER EVER jump out of a damn plane!! Well done Stephie!! I'm really proud of you. P.S. How'd you still manage to look pretty with your cheeks flapping in the wind?? Lol!! Love it! xxx
Ohh it was soo much fun, and yes very scary... It is so much fun though!!! Lol, yeah and I have a pretty good picture of my checks all filled with air... I'll have to put it on fb. :) You should come with me some time! I'm also still waiting to go to mac with ya!
i am gutted that there was no sound of this video...looks amazing!
Emb1290 7 months ago
I have just completed my first tandem sky dive with UK Parachuting in Beccles on sat 24th July 2010. IT WAS AWESOME!
Your solo looked brilliant and I would love to eventually get to do mine. I didn't like the part when the parachute opens as much as the freefall.
What was it like to maneuver your way to landing? I cant Imagen being able to do that, as I had a go at controlling with help from my instructor and it was hard to pull to the left and right.
Missdaisytiggs 1 year ago
@Missdaisytiggs Hey! I was there on Saturday doing some skydives with my husband, baby, and nanny! I'm glad you had a great time! Yeah, the open does hurt the legs a little, but its well worth it! Steering the parachute isn't bad. Keep in mind, you were controlling a BIG chute, it did have to hold both of you. The smaller chutes you'd be jumping if you went on your own are easier to control. You still have to put some effort in though.
spilledmilkshake 1 year ago
As for the comfort on opening, that gets better too; especially when you size the rig to fit your hips. Then the pads are on your butt and you can sit. I think steering towards the landing areas is the hardest part about the skydive. You have to estimate wind and how far you're going and all that. I've landed off a couple times but it's not that big of a deal as long as you land safe, they know people are new and will make mistakes.
spilledmilkshake 1 year ago
Anyways, I really hope you get into jumping on your own! It would be awesome to see you around there! Let me know if you have any other questions. –Steph
spilledmilkshake 1 year ago
Whats the song when you exit the plane?
Thanks
S2Kwerty 1 year ago
@S2Kwerty Hey that song is Breathe by nickelback :)
spilledmilkshake 1 year ago
Your bum looks great on exit :)
SkyTrash101 2 years ago
Very awesome! I'm so jealous :)
Elfinster59 2 years ago
I'm prob going to go while you're here... Come with me!!! Do a tandem!!!
spilledmilkshake 2 years ago
You are one BRAVE sod!! OMG!! That even scared me just to watch.... And that was without sound!! Seriously, never in my life will I EVER NEVER EVER jump out of a damn plane!! Well done Stephie!! I'm really proud of you. P.S. How'd you still manage to look pretty with your cheeks flapping in the wind?? Lol!! Love it! xxx
pinkglitzy 2 years ago
Ohh it was soo much fun, and yes very scary... It is so much fun though!!! Lol, yeah and I have a pretty good picture of my checks all filled with air... I'll have to put it on fb. :) You should come with me some time! I'm also still waiting to go to mac with ya!
spilledmilkshake 2 years ago