I have been skydiving for ten years, instructing for seven, and been the
safety and training advisor on my drop zone for four. If you are in the
Atlanta, Georgia area and would like to come skydive drop by Skydive Atlanta
in Ellijay/Carrolton, GA.
Erik Johnson <skydiver@bellsouth.net>
Marietta, Georgia USA - Monday, April 28, 1997 at 9:06:26 PM (MDT)
I have skydived, spelunked, white watered,scuba dived, and paraglided in the
alps. Going rafting down the Grand Canyon in 2 weeks . Loved your photos on
the canyon. How about some info on paragliding in the States.
Jim Corley <jecorley@datasync>
Lucedale, Mississippi USA - Monday, April 28, 1997 at 3:53:43 PM (MDT)
Hi! Wow! I came by accidently but deinitely not regreting it! The recent
experience I had was when I tried out Bungee Flying. Yes, it's Flying not
jumping. Bungee Flying is a mixture of jumping, acrobatic and trapeze acts.
It was really ORGASMIC!!!!!!!!!!! Anyway, hope to keep in touch with this
site from now on. Bye!
Josephine Michelle Gilbert <dancera@usa.net>
Blk 683, Tessensohn Rd Singapore - Sunday, April 27, 1997 at 6:05:02 AM (MDT)
I must ammend the comments I made below. I said that now my fear is gone,
I'm EAGER to hear "DOOR!". I should've said now that I RECOGNIZE that I do
have fear, I can deal with it, and "make those butterflies fly in formation"
as someone told me. Some of that fear is still there. I was told that a
little fear helps you dive better, makes you more aware of safety.
I've got a couple of things that I think will help me to HAVE FUN next time.
Blue Skies.
Gary O'Berto <gary_oberto@prodigy.net>
Nashville, TN USA - Saturday, April 26, 1997 at 10:52:42 AM (MDT)
This is in response to Paul's question below...
Here is a link to The World DZ Price List (a good source for addresses and
phone numbers): http://www-leland.stanford.edu/~eap/prices.html
And here is another list specific to Germany:
http://www.netzwelt.com/skydive/adreseng.htm
Carl P. E. dos Santos <carl@adventureliving.com>
Malden, MA USA - Saturday, April 26, 1997 at 9:52:11 AM (MDT)
no comments, yet. sorry. what i would like to know is where i can find a
skydiving class near Baumholder, Germany. I am an American stationed over
here, and my german is very limited, although my fiance (whom i have coerced
into learning how to jump! ) is german. Right now, i am temporarily down in
Bosnia, but i should be returning to Germany in mid- September. Anyone with
some info please e-mail me and let me know. Thank you very much!
Paul Ferris
Paul Ferris <paulferris@hotmail.com>
Tuzla (Camp Eagle), Bosnia-Herzegovinia - Saturday, April 26, 1997 at 5:22:58 AM (MDT)
Did my AFF level 1 and level 2 dives Sunday. Passed level 1!! Didn't level
2. One reason I was distracted by my goggles almost coming off! But I
landed safe both times, and ALMOST had a stand up landing on my FIRST jump!!
Had line twist the second jump, but the great training I received helped me
to fix that! I was ready to quit because I had told myself that I couldn't
do it. Definitely going back to re-do level 2 now though!! I first had to
admit that I did have fear about going out the door, not just anxiety. Now
that's gone and I'm READY, WILLING, and EAGER to hear "DOOR!!!" next time.
I'm glad to be a part of the sport!
Gary O'Berto <gary_oberto@prodigy.net>
Nashville, TN USA - Wednesday, April 23, 1997 at 8:58:58 PM (MDT)
I came across this super fantastic site by accident, but be rest assured I
am going to bookmark it and be back with some stories (all of them very
true & somewhat scary ! ). Keep up the site, it is too good to lose!!!
Herb Child <speedy2@gte.net>
Pinellas Park, Florida U.S.A. - Tuesday, April 22, 1997 at 10:06:16 AM (MDT)
i've been rafting for some years on the Himalayan rivers but this spring i
got stuck in a hole after a toss. more than the hypothermia , the site down
under still gives me nightmares !! how do i get over it. i need advise. yr
page is cool.
billoo dhindsa <tiger@del2.vsnl.net.in
new delhi, india - Monday, April 21, 1997 at 7:43:32 AM (MDT)
Mid Summer, 4 people, early morning, went on the EXPERIENCED BUSH WALKING
TRACK in the Blue Mountains in Australia - ended up water fall hoping (Got
Lost) took 7 hours to get back up from the valley. Saw some amazing sites,
did some awsome waterfall crossing and cross country crossing. Thasts about
as adventorsome as it gets for me.... No, wait a minute! I went husky
sledding to mount mickinley (Alaska) during slush with limited provisions!
that was awsome...
Paul <paull@wr.com.au>
Sydney, NSW Austrlalia - Monday, April 21, 1997 at 5:37:25 AM (MDT)
See, I can navigate even if I can't code! Really cool site... I liked the "on
the edge" feel.. One of these days I'll find the money to indulge myself..
until then, thrill for me and I'll do the same for you come winter (I snow
ski!!!)
John T. Martin <DrmWeaver2@aol.com>
Baton Rouge, LA USA - Saturday, April 19, 1997 at 11:51:01 AM (MDT)
The next time you're looking at your site, go to the page of your sixth solo
and click and hold the down-scroll arrow. It is like a stop motion of your
jump!
Q <reveal@tiac.net>
Bridgewater, MA Sri Lankha - Friday, April 18, 1997 at 1:46:26 PM (MDT)
Check out our adventure, include it as one of yours
You should talk to the people at your drop zone or jump school first. They
are the ones that have seen you land
and can make the best guess at what you are doing wrong. Your best bet is to
find an instructor who is willing
to talk to you and watch your landing. Tell him about your problem, ask for
his advice, then get him to watch you
land. I'm sure he will have lots of advise for you.
What type of mailing list would you like to be on? If you are looking for information about updates to the site,
I do have mailing lists for that. You can sign up by going to:
http://www.adventureliving.com/home/notify/
Carl P. E. dos Santos <carl@adventureliving.com>
Malden, MA USA - Thursday, April 17, 1997 at 9:26:32 AM (MDT)
I just wanted to ask if you could send me some info about preventing sky
diving injuries. I broke my leg last year
on one attempt. I just get myself into tough landings.
John Nugent <jnugent@loyola.edu>
Baltimore, MD US - Thursday, April 17, 1997 at 8:57:23 AM (MDT)
I just wanted to say, that I sky-dive about 5 times a month, and I really enjoy your site. Could you put me on a
mailing list or something? Thank you.
Stacia Thompson <sthompson@loyola.edu>
Baltimore, MD US - Thursday, April 17, 1997 at 8:54:10 AM (MDT)
I like your web page, it's cool, mine isen't really mine, it's my schools, but i'm about making one of my
own.
