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That moment when you realize you just voluntarily parted ways with a perfectly functioning plane from about 15,000 feet.

Dreams-Visions

Dreams-Visions

Banned
Oct 25, 2017
41,368
Miami, FL
That moment in a single image?

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Why yes, I believe so. (no memes pls)


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Well that was a thing. Surprisingly no nerves or worry involved at any point. Was certainly a different sort of angle to see (1) a flying plane and (2) a rainbow. Only 19 more of these moments to get solo licensed (lol). No I absolutely did NOT tell mom first. Could you even imagine. Oh, and roller coasters are probably ruined forever.

So what did you do today, Era? šŸ™ƒ
 
TheYanger

TheYanger

Avenger
Oct 25, 2017
10,153
Glad you enjoyed it. Man I'd be shitting bricks. I know my mom has gone a few times and loved it but heights really get me... Those are some amazing pics though
 
Taco_Human

Taco_Human

Member
Jan 6, 2018
4,237
MA
I went skydiving a few years ago in MA. One of the instructors and a student died a few years back from a parachuting accident.

I'd do it again but damn if it's a bummer of a way to go out.
 
low-G

low-G

Member
Oct 25, 2017
8,144
Dreams-Visions said:
That moment in a single image?

g0067079myk2w.jpg


Why yes, I believe so. (no memes pls)


jumpman2.gif


Well that was a thing. Surprisingly no nerves or worry involved at any point. Was certainly a different sort of angle to see (1) a flying plane and (2) a rainbow. Only 19 more of these moments to get solo licensed (lol). No I absolutely did NOT tell mom first. Could you even imagine. Oh, and roller coasters are probably ruined forever.

So what did you do today, Era? šŸ™ƒ
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For a minute I thought you were a pilot and you abandoned the plane to skydive and forgot nobody could pilot it back to ground.
 
The Adder

The Adder

Member
Oct 25, 2017
18,121
Glad you're living your life, dude. Keep stacking experiences.

Me? I'll keep my feet on the ground with the rest of us chickens.
 
Slayven

Slayven

Never read a comic in his life
Moderator
Oct 25, 2017
93,143
Dreams-Visions said:
That moment in a single image?

g0067079myk2w.jpg


Why yes, I believe so. (no memes pls)


jumpman2.gif


Well that was a thing. Surprisingly no nerves or worry involved at any point. Was certainly a different sort of angle to see (1) a flying plane and (2) a rainbow. Only 19 more of these moments to get solo licensed (lol). No I absolutely did NOT tell mom first. Could you even imagine. Oh, and roller coasters are probably ruined forever.

So what did you do today, Era? šŸ™ƒ
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I haven't seen Montell Williams in a minute, glad to see him doing ok
 
MGPanda

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Props to you, and specially to the instructor! Everyone I know who's done skydiving had a great time because of how chill and calm the instructors were, specially helping eliminate any possible fears or nerves like you said.
 
Volimar

Volimar

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Oct 25, 2017
38,515
I did my daily exercises and my body thanked me with painful abdominal cramps...

When you say solo licensed does that mean for parachuting?
 
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OP
Dreams-Visions

Dreams-Visions

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Oct 25, 2017
41,368
Miami, FL
Dalek

Dalek

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Oct 25, 2017
38,962
Dude that's awesome. I've always wanted to do this.

As for me I slept in late for once, went to lunch with my wife and then got a haircut.
 
OP
OP
Dreams-Visions

Dreams-Visions

Banned
Oct 25, 2017
41,368
Miami, FL
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Nigga you stupid for this, but we're glad you survived. It looks beautiful up there. Also on the next adventure vid that as well.
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You know we don't even swim but I'm finna get that Nox scuba diving license next month.

Also I'mma have to get me a GoPro. The video quality is impressive.

Dalek said:
That first image needs to be your new avatar.
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Was thinking the same. I'll get on that. lol

Dalek said:
Dude that's awesome. I've always wanted to do this.

As for me I slept in late for once, went to lunch with my wife and then got a haircut.
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That sounds like a good day to me.
 
Cation

Cation

The Fallen
Oct 28, 2017
3,603
The only thing that made OP come down was the weight of his balls.

big nope for me. Congrats man
 
HardRojo

HardRojo

One Winged Slayer
Member
Oct 25, 2017
26,133
Peru
I... uh... well I didn't wake up with a hangover since a stupid headache kept me in bed yesterday (missed a bday party), played some Bayonetta, went to get some clothes tailored for a party I got later today. Was supposed to go to the movies and watch Yesterday, but the online platform for the theater I go to was acting up and I couldn't buy tickets, so I'm stuck home right now watching Saint Seiya on Netflix and will probably play some more Bayonetta and The Last Guardian before going out to party.
Also, I don't think I'll ever have the balls to do that shit OP, good on you.
 
Dali

Dali

Member
Oct 27, 2017
6,184
I've wanted to skydive for a while. I just don't want to do tandem which is the requirement for someone without enough drops most (maybe all) places that do this have. Looks fun though.
 
Katten

Katten

Member
Oct 27, 2017
2,501
I had the idea that somehow trying to parachute would be helpful with me being afraid of heights. So I tried a solo jump many many moons ago.

It did not help. Like... at all.
 
Spenny

Spenny

Member
Oct 25, 2017
5,544
San Diego-ish
That face is priceless! Glad you had fun. I haven't jumped in about ten years even though I live right by probably the most popular skydiving spot in Southern California.
 
Instant Vintage

Instant Vintage

Unshakable Resolve
Member
Oct 25, 2017
2,985
Dude this is wildly impressive.

I thought about doing this one day....today is not it.

I slept in with the wife until the kid got us up and have been grinding in Destiny 2 for a little bit.
 

Chronus

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Nov 2, 2017
460
RedSparrows said:
Winner.

OT: I love the idea of the fall, but the jump... Man I'd be a wreck.
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It's actually a lot easier than you might think. Since I lived on a first floor apartment for most of my life, even looking out of a 3rd or 4th floor would make me queezy. However, when I did a tandem jump, the height was such, combined with the absence of a point of reference, that it simply looked like you were looking at a rug with a picture of a satƩlite vire. Drop was dope and then the slow glide down was so peaceful. I recommend everyone do something similar at least once.
Edit: I had also never flown on a plane before, so it was double the fun.
 
Lucky Forward

Lucky Forward

Member
Oct 27, 2017
1,514
Congrats, OP! It's really great that you have a record of your jump like that!

Years ago I earned a private pilot's license and logged over a hundred hours of flying time, but I never, ever had the urge to try skydiving.
 
psynergyadept

psynergyadept

Member
Oct 26, 2017
15,643
Screw the OP!! I want memes!!!!


...I'm stuck at work....to chicken shit to do this anyways but good on ya OP!!!
 
Jeffolation

Jeffolation

Member
Oct 30, 2017
7,117
Sky diving is amazing, I've jumped solo but only at 3000 feet. 15 000... o_O
 
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