we have recently gone skydiving. Now we are looking for a new adventure. Spelunking sounds like fun. Do you know of any caves in Northeast Pa.
bean and yaegel <atr2@uofs.edu>
scranton, pa USA - Thursday, October 17, 1996 at 12:22:48 (EDT)does anyone know of a place in Tennessee where i can skydive unde the age of 18 if so please tell me
jon stigler <leter19@mail.idt.net>
eads, tn USA - Tuesday, October 08, 1996 at 18:27:12 (EDT)thanks for getting in touch dude. have got lots of stories about the WFFC at Quincy and will mail them to you as sson as i get time. in the meantime keep in touch and let me know of any changes to your site. speak soon blue skies and seas paul C11104<
/b>
paul gurteen <paul.gurteen@dial.pipex.com>
newcastle UK, UK - Monday, October 07, 1996 at 02:28:09 (EDT)I Have about 100 jumps know and have been skydiving for about a year
I was at the drop zone a while back and over heard someone say"
Only skydivers know why the birds sing" This quote I found
to describe the sport the best. Just thought I would pass it on.
Tony Gonzalez <frefal00@aol.com>
Puyallup, WAWAWA USA - Saturday, October 05, 1996 at 23:57:45 (EDT)
Below are comments from when this site was dedicated to skydiving.
Great home page! I first went skydiving on the 16th of June 96. And I loved it eversense. Kenneth Dee Batha <bamaboy@siu.edu>
Carbondale, Il USA - Thursday, October 03, 1996 at 18:39:13 (EDT)My father was a paratrooper in the service, and has always talked about his experiences jumping out of airlplanes, so naturally, I've always wanted to try it. Well it took 33 years, but I finally did it. On August 29, 1996 I made my first jump tandem,
and will never be the same. Due to lack of time and funds, I have yet to make a second jump. My plans are get my Level A this Spring, when the weather clears. I can not tell you what a wonderful experience it is, seems to be taking over my whole thought
process lately!!! Unfortunatly, I am not getting alot of support from my family, they all think I have lost my mind. Well, if you have ever had the desire to skydive I say go for it. My motto: No Guts, No Glory!
Kim Doumis <wakley@aol.com>
Seattle, WA USA - Thursday, October 03, 1996 at 17:42:55 (EDT)I just wanted to tell you that I loved what you wrote about your AFF dives. I did a level-1 AFF and could afford to go no further. Reading your entries makes me want to sell every thing I own to do it again.
Laurie Gies <LAURIEGIES@aol.com>
CA USA - Wednesday, October 02, 1996 at 23:31:38 (EDT)First AFF went awsome, I practiced 'dirt diving' for a couple of hours before, and it really paid off... After the first second or two after I left the plane, I relaxed and went through the PRCTs and I was all done by 8,000ft only 2,500 feet from whe
re I dropped... I am definantly hooked, my step-dad has a small cessna and all the way home from the DZ I was trying to figure out all the places I could land if I wanted to and figuring out wind directions and approach directions etc. Skydiving is awe
some!
Scott Harris <sharris@connecti.com>
San Antonio, TX USA - Wednesday, October 02, 1996 at 22:09:37 (EDT)On the first jump, I became catatonic when the jumpmaster said "go".... took a deep breath and let go. It was positively the HARDEST thing I've ever done. The second jump I was like "say go already!" See you someday in Blue Skies!
Juli Hill <phoju@cswnet.com>
Beebe, AR` USA - Wednesday, October 02, 1996 at 21:44:52 (EDT)I made my first IAD on Sunday June 30, 1996 out by Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan Canada. “As I hang from the wing strut of a C-182 Cessna I look over my left shoulder and there's Rob about 8 inches from my face. I know the word he is about to say. GO! I
let go... Two seconds? a half a second? one second? Some amount of time goes by. This is the moment I can not describe and still can't”. I now have 14 jumps and as the weather has sucked for the last month, we just received 4-5 inches of snow, I may
not get a 15th. Here’s wish’in for Blue Skies!
Daryl Koza <kozad@spmc.gov.sk.ca>
Regina, Sk Canada - Wednesday, October 02, 1996 at 15:45:06 (EDT)I find myself always looking up to the skies, and I have almost no money left. I guess I am hooked. A -pending.
Martine Butler <butlerm@CVUMAIL.CVU.CSSD.K12.VT.US>
Charlotte, VT USA - Wednesday, October 02, 1996 at 10:57:00 (EDT)Yeeeeehaw! First Tandem Jump Yesterday - Got to steer for the landing and hit the target perfectly!!! Absolutely AWESOME!! Signed up for AFF - Course and 1st jump tomorrow, hopefully be level VIII by this weekend... Can't think of anything other t
han skydiving... It's not a sport... It's a vicious addiction and a way of life! Any jumpers in Texas or the San Antonio area e-mail me and we'll go jump! BLUE SKIES & SOFT LANDINGS!!!
Scott Harris <sharris@connecti.com>
San Antonio, TX USA - Monday, September 30, 1996 at 14:51:37 (EDT)Skydiving rules. I recently attended my first "boogie" What a blast!! I jumped the King Air 200 and Super Cassa Yeee Hahhhh Can't wait to do it again! 15 Grand rules!
GREG SETH SHELTON
LANCASTER, OH USA - Saturday, September 28, 1996 at 22:07:05 (EDT)SURGEON'S GENERAL WARNING : Hesitation while skidiving may cause serious injury or death.
Lance <s9501742@babel.ee.up.za>
Pretoria, South Africa - Friday, September 27, 1996 at 20:28:35 (EDT)Mock not thine altitude, for the ground shall rise up and smite thee!!!
Karen Young <usfmcmlm@ibmmail.com>
Ann Arbor, MI USA - Thursday, September 26, 1996 at 14:49:13 (EDT)I'm 25 years old and about to take my first jump. I'm scared sh-tless and everyone thinks I'm nuts. I'ts something I've always wanted to do. Wish me luck. As I always say DO OR DIE!!!!!!!!
John Konst
Terrace, B.C. Canada - Wednesday, September 25, 1996 at 13:47:41 (EDT)I've only jumped once but it was the rush oody out there do multiple retakes on AFF dives? How do I get out of this funk? Makes me wanna skydive out of spite. YAAAAAAHHHH!
Will Santa Cruz <willsc@loop.com>
Burbank, CA USA - Monday, September 23, 1996 at 00:53:21 (EDT)I,m going to do my first jump the weekend of the 28, the 27 is my B-day so see ya at decatur. ps Damn Ill Have too work Fulltime if not over time to satisfy adrenaline needs !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Spikeman <Spike1@.flash.net>
Fort Worth, Tx USA - Saturday, September 21, 1996 at 00:19:10 (EDT)EAT/SLEEP/????/SKYDIVE>>> WHAT ELSE IS THERE TO DO IN LIFE.A-23697/B andC pending. Billy W Church <skydiver@olywa.net>
olympia, WA USA - Thursday, September 19, 1996 at 15:02:19 (EDT)Well guys Ive allready done a few jumps like 50 of'em and every time I jump is the same or even better rush. I love it there is nothing that I rather be doing than jumping in my DZ. Now Im trying to make a association here in my univ. in Puerto Rico,
so we can go to the states and jump as a field trip . Nice page dudes and keep jumping. BLUE SKIES! P.S. For those guys that where their first time CASE OF BEER!!
Roberto E. Benitez <802960673@rumac.upr.clu.edu>
San Juan, PR USA - Thursday, September 19, 1996 at 13:33:53 (EDT)I have my first AFF in a day and after reading this page it sounds like it should be great. Wish me luck!!
Elliott L. <Wizard21@gnn.com>
San Diego, CA USA - Thursday, September 19, 1996 at 04:14:21 (EDT)ROCKCLIMBING RULES HANG-ON MAN
Carel van vollenhoven
Johanesburg, S.A. - Wednesday, September 18, 1996 at 11:54:06 (EDT)Skydiving is LIFE!!! I have just 36 jumps, and I'll just keep making more and more. If you haven't done it yet DO IT! If you are afraid to, well you'll never be able to fully experience life if you don't TRY to get over your fears. To all the skydive
rs out there, past,present and future, BLUE SKIES!!!!!!!
Shannon Carter <carters@u.arizona.edu>
Tucson, AZ USA - Wednesday, September 18, 1996 at 01:19:18 (EDT)Great site! I loved the quotes. I've only made 69 skydives, but I can assure you it only gets better! Have you tried a horney gorilla yet? Blue Skies!!!
Jessie A24616 <Diavola@gnn.com>
Houston, TX USA - Tuesday, September 17, 1996 at 22:33:48 (EDT)I did my tandem 1 week ago ... I want to take up this sport so bad but Im so scared ,do you have any comments to help me handel this... I DE LOVE TO BE A SKY DIVER.
steve madlin <madlin@socal.com>
fremont, ca USA - Sunday, September 15, 1996 at 02:00:12 (EDT)Hey guys.. it's so great to hear all your stories on here. I haven't actually taken the plunge yet but that's cause I"m only 15 1/2. My parents dont like the idea I want to skydive and they refuse to give consent.. just wondering if you have to be 16
or 18? thanks! :) p.s. guess this means I gotta get a JOB huh? :P
Chance <coe@uniserve.com>
A town :), B.C. Canada - Saturday, September 14, 1996 at 17:41:55 (EDT)SKYDIVING IS PURE EXTACY!!!!!!
leah moonchild
akron, ohDIVIOHNG USA - Thursday, September 12, 1996 at 19:43:28 (EDT)Had my first AFF on Labor Day, it was great until I experienced a canopy malfunction. Got right back on the horse and made AFF level II jump an hour later. Now, after three jumps, I'm level IV and there's no looking back.
Travis Gehrett <tgehrett@ssmhcs.com>
Madison, WI USA - Tuesday, September 10, 1996 at 15:51:10 (EDT)Did my first Tandem jump about 3 weeks ago. It was extreme!!!!!! If you haven't gone go. DO IT NOW!!!!
Chris Lomedico
Patterson , NY USA - Tuesday, September 10, 1996 at 10:25:22 (EDT)Im ready to do my first freefall after 8 static lines!!! I can't wait for the RUSH!!! Hey, sweet graffiti wall!!
Heath Stevens <heaths@cw-f1.umd.umich.edu>
Livonia, Mi USA - Monday, September 09, 1996 at 17:53:30 (EDT)I started jumping in august 1995 until now I had 20 jumps, but now I think in lack of time and to much fear I guess its over, pitty it was a real sport, I reached 15 secs. of FF. Joar Bø <joarbo@sn.no>
STAVANGER, NORWAY - Monday, September 09, 1996 at 16:50:01 (EDT)I have been in skydiving for 2 months now and have made 50 jumps. Nothing in the world beats it. Keep flying!!! And if you haven't tried it yet - what are you waiting for?
Craig Rasmussen <craigr@geotel.com>
Littleton, Ma USA - Monday, September 09, 1996 at 16:42:34 (EDT)YAAAHOOO! On to Level 3! Skydive hard! See ya in Perris!
Will Santa Cruz <willsc@loop.com>
Burbank, CA USA - Sunday, September 08, 1996 at 04:23:30 (EDT)Wicked Cool Site! Great layout and graphics too! Thanks! Lovena <lovena@mdc.net>
MA USA - Saturday, September 07, 1996 at 23:17:16 (EDT)SKYDIVING! He who hesitates will inherit the earth! Experienced my first tandem on 25th August 1996 and it was great mate! Give me more, more, more.
Anne Howe <fhowe@anca.gov.au>
Jervis Bay, ACT Australia - Saturday, September 07, 1996 at 03:28:54 (EDT)I want to skydive but i'm only 14! I am going to go with my friend when we are both 16! RobBonstein <bonstein@ix.netcom.com>
USA - Friday, September 06, 1996 at 16:11:15 (EDT)life is the dream between being born and dying. make it a good dream. to do that, do what you want, when you want. most importantly, enjoy it to it's fullest. i say this now, three days before i am to do my first jump!!! wish me luck, cuz i am ma
king my life a good dream!!!
Randy Lynch <randylyn@capital.net>
clifton park, ny USA - Wednesday, September 04, 1996 at 19:01:31 (EDT)Tomorrow I am going to make my first AFF jump ! Wish me luck... ! Ronen Magid <rons@netvision.net.il>
Ramat Gan, Israel - Friday, August 30, 1996 at 13:49:31 (PDT)Mohawk Valley Adventure...Upstate NY's premier Drop Zone!!!! (518) 374-Jump Chris Burroughs <AlexDacey>
Clifton Park, NY USA - Wednesday, August 28, 1996 at 21:31:39 (EDT)Brother and Brother and Brother, plus about 7 more of us fruit cakes are scheduled for the first and I'm sure not the last in September....Really can't wait and I'm pretty sure we wil have to go back up the same day. Just so we can come back down. TH
ANKS for the insight. Do you weigh more or less when you come down?
Steve Holter <uswees@toolcity.net>
Meadville, PA USA - Tuesday, August 27, 1996 at 20:16:54 (EDT)Did my first jump (S/L) on June 16th and I've been hooked ever since!! Did my fourth freefall today and it was wild!! This jump was the best so far and I don't plan on quitting anytime soon. When in doubt, pull it out! Blue skies to all.
Dan Beckett <db3389@smlbx.awc.cc.az.us>
Yuma, AZ USA - Sunday, August 25, 1996 at 17:40:49 (EDT)I've just completed AFF Level I. Absolutely AMAZING!!! I'm on my way to becoming a licensed sky diver. I can't wait. See you on the way down!! Danielle
Danielle
Toms River, NJ\ USA - Thursday, August 22, 1996 at 18:25:25 (EDT)Completed AM-490 at the USAF Academy, want to do AFF as cheeply as possibel, any comments?, Great site. l8r Adam E. Martin <martinae@me.udeledu>
Newark, de USA - Thursday, August 22, 1996 at 12:22:36 (EDT)Blue skies from Italy!!!!!!!!!!
Deborah <crasto@mbox.vol.it>
Genoa, Italy - Thursday, August 22, 1996 at 09:47:46 (EDT)Just made my first IAD on Saturday. Three seconds wasn't enough, first AFF scheduled for Labor Day. Looks like I'll need a second job to afford the addiction. Great Site!
Travis Gehrett <tgehrett@ssmhcs.com>
Madison, WI USA - Wednesday, August 21, 1996 at 13:36:19 (EDT)Cool stories. It's nice to see others going through exactly the same circumstances. I'm at AFF level 4 and waiting for the terror to subside into exhileration. Having a strong fear of heights doesn't help! There's definately nothing on earth like it.
Lonnie Bedell <remote@user1.channel1.com>
USA - Tuesday, August 20, 1996 at 11:35:12 (EDT)Great site! Been wanting to try this for awhile. I have a slight fear of heights and you have definitely encouraged me to try it. I'll be in California in two weeks for three years at NAS Lemoore. Will plan on doing it there. Thanks!!!!!!!!
David M. Burnworth <Dburnworth@concentric.net>
Columbus, OH USA - Saturday, August 17, 1996 at 23:06:09 (EDT)Hey there, I'm only 17 right now, but I've wanted to skydive for a while now. I desperately want to save up enough money so that when I'm 18, I can immediately go out and get started! But I've heard it's addictive so I'm not going to start until I h
ave the funds for as many jumps as I want. Thanks for your site. It provided me with a lot of useful information and I feel a lot more sure of my decision. Now all I have to do is get all my relatives and friends to try it along with me! :)
Emy <emy@nando.net>
Knightdale, NC USA - Saturday, August 17, 1996 at 13:32:30 (EDT)Great site! I have three tandems under my belt. Starting AFF in 6 days and counting. Beware all you considering this sport it is extremely addictive. I don't know where I am going to get the money!!!!!
Nightwing <ordr@lrmc.com>
Lakeland, fL USA - Saturday, August 17, 1996 at 03:33:26 (EDT)Going on my first dive tomorrow 8/15/96 !!!
Teresa Kunikowski <kunikowski@mail.dec.com>
Waltham, MA USA - Thursday, August 15, 1996 at 18:03:11 (EDT)ahhh - if only i weren't a college student on gobs of financial aide to go to my overpriced-but-very-much-fun-school. I would KILL to expand on my measly 3 jumps. Need more $$! sarah
USA - Thursday, August 15, 1996 at 00:05:22 (EDT)What a rush...better than running with the bulls in Pampalona....addition in an instant, can't wait to go again and again...
Dave Boldrin <DLBoldrin@ccgate.hac.com>
Troy, MI USA - Wednesday, August 14, 1996 at 09:52:05 (EDT)Kawabanga! cool man. I've just passed my 1300 jumps and I've always told myself, when life gets boring, SKYDIVE,SKYDIVE AND SKYDIVE.
PACH ANG <skydiver@singnet.com.sg>
Singapore - Tuesday, August 13, 1996 at 07:47:28 (EDT)I just did my first Tandem jump from 14,000 feet. There are no words to describe the absolute thrill and incredible feeling I experienced. I WILL be doing this again very soon!
Michele <cmichele@informix.com>
San Francisco, CA USA - Monday, August 12, 1996 at 18:31:25 (EDT)Just finished my basic jump instruction and aff. Haven't done my first jumps yet, but looking forward to it. Great page. Have a great day. Mike Preuett <theegg@qni.com>
Greenwood, mo USA - Sunday, August 11, 1996 at 13:02:11 (EDT)GREAT SITE !!!!!! BLUE SKIES :-)
BOB RICHARDSON <NOHOLD@AOL.COM>
LAKELAND, FL USA - Tuesday, August 06, 1996 at 22:04:07 (EDT)When I jumped for the first time--it was such an awesome experience I felt like I could reach out and touch God. I knew as my body hurled toward the ground through the clouds that I had found a new hobby!
Jennifer Hart <jdhart@unity.ncsu.edu>
Raleigh, nc USA - Tuesday, August 06, 1996 at 21:20:39 (EDT)My wife gave me my first tandem jump for my 41st birthday on 7-28-96. I just had a tandem 2 jump on 8-3-96 and start my AFF on 8-10-96. This is without a doubt the coolest sport on the planet. Like the man said "If your not living on the edge, your t
aking up too much space."
Rick Flanagan <rlf2830@dcccd.edu>
Dallas, Tx USA - Monday, August 05, 1996 at 13:52:07 (EDT)wow, this is the best skydivingpage i have seen, i have been asking myself:do want to skydive? now im sure yes, in 3 weeks im gonna start at the course here in my town. thanks
ole solheim
bergen, norwy - Saturday, August 03, 1996 at 16:03:27 (EDT)I've always been scared at the thought of skydiving, but after reading your reactions to it, it sounds really cool. I just have to try it sometime soon! Send me stufffffffff!!!!!!!!!
Carrie Anderson <BAnder1750>
Appleton, WI USA - Tuesday, July 30, 1996 at 16:02:30 (EDT)Great Homepage,some really cool pics,and very informative. Im from South Africa,my drop zone (E.P.Skydivers)I currently have my A Licence and 35 jumps,Anyone is more than welcome to visit our drop zone should you ever get the chance to come to South
Africa.
Dale Thornton <9627761@ml.petech.ac.za>
Port Elizabeth, CPEC South Africa - Tuesday, July 30, 1996 at 06:06:09 (EDT)I came to your site to 'try' to understand the idea/concept/fascination w/ skydiving, since a co-worker, Mateo, is about to "do it again"! So, this is also partly a message to Mateo: OK...I sort of 'get it'. (Wonderful/exciting photos, but...) Than
ks, Carl, for a very impressive/informative and very well-done site!
Diane <zascar42>
new york, NY USA - Sunday, July 28, 1996 at 13:03:57 (EDT)Great site!! I just did my first static line jump today, and it was the most amazing experience I've ever had. I thought this would be the one and only time, but now I'm hooked and can't wait to try freefall!
Cara Underwood
Indianapolis, IN USA - Saturday, July 27, 1996 at 20:28:57 (EDT)Great site; answered a lot of questions (I downloaded and read everything you had). Did my first jump last weekend -- a 10,000 ft tandem in the clean, clear Colorado skies (40th birthday present from my wife and three kids). WHAT A RUSH!! I'm sure
my family didn't realize what they started. I'll be checking this site often. THANKS!!
Mickey Flowers <rmflowers@fafb.af.mil>
Colorado Springs, CO USA - Wednesday, July 24, 1996 at 14:28:41 (EDT)I took my first tandem dive a month ago and I'm going back for more in two weeks !!!! Skydiving is the biggest rush that I have ever had. I hope to go throught the AFF program very, very soon. Cool sight. Keep up the good work !!!
SkyDiver
CA USA - Tuesday, July 23, 1996 at 02:10:29 (EDT)Just spent three weeks in Army Jump School at Fort Benning, Georgia! What a rush to step out of a C-141 at 130 Knots! Five jumps with no broken bones, but some pretty rough exits and landings with those round T-10C chutes. Was fun, but I think I'm g
oing to try skydiving; seems like you guys have less abusive exits and softer landings! Take care. Ben Ben Bushong <bbushong@midwest.net>
Hopkinsville, KY USA - Sunday, July 21, 1996 at 23:15:17 (EDT)Way cool site, Carl! Some of the fastest-loading graphics I've ever seen! I've done 4 tandems, all at Pepperell. Hope to continue soon. See you in the air (someday)!
Stacey Geesey <stacey44@tiac.net>
Natick, MA USA - Wednesday, July 17, 1996 at 01:26:41 (EDT)Skydive Pepperell....There is no substitute! Blue skies! Slick® A-21702
Brian "Slick" Lutton <blutton@ix.netcom.com>
Brockton, MA USA - Tuesday, July 16, 1996 at 21:39:19 (EDT)After doing our first tandem one week ago we decided it WAS the most fun you could have with your clothes on; today we spent the day having fun with our clothes OFF!
Chill Master and Kooky Girl
Schaumburg, IL USA - Sunday, July 14, 1996 at 20:11:46 (EDT)Cheers for the info..after doing 5 static lines and then deciding to go AFF, and then braking my leg..I'm finally going to do my first jump next week. Should be fun. It's good that someone has finally put a site together for newbies. See you all at th
e world championships next year - I'll be one of the guys on the English team hehe ;) James "going to need a change of underwear" Batchelor <james@qdk.co.uk>
Skipton, NY England - Saturday, July 13, 1996 at 10:55:27 (EDT)Great site! I have one tandem jump to my name and I'm interested in persuing the sport, but I still had quite a few questions. Your web site managed to answer most of them. Thanks for a skydiving web site aimed at us just getting used jumping out of
airplanes instead of just ridingin them. Keep up the good work!
Danell Leineke <sac79019@saclink1.csus.edu>
Sacramento, CA USA - Thursday, July 11, 1996 at 15:58:24 (EDT)look forward to seeing all you skydive dudes in quincy in 3 weeks. party on not out
paul gurteen <paul.gurteen@dial.pipex.com>
england - Thursday, July 11, 1996 at 03:51:52 (EDT)This is a great page, especially for those thinking about skydiving. Keep up the good work!
Erik Balser <corvin@javanet.com>
Wilbraham, MA USA - Wednesday, July 10, 1996 at 20:36:18 (EDT)Went through AFF last year, have now done 37 jumps. It's nice to see a site geared more towards newbies. I hope it encourages more people to try the sport! One caveat: the finances will never be the same...
Carla Happel <carla@radionics.com>
Burlington, MA USA - Wednesday, July 10, 1996 at 18:40:40 (EDT)I am currently going through Pepperell's AFF class and it is a blast! Great photos. Blue Skies!!
Craig Rasmussen <craigr@geotel.com>
Littleton, Ma USA - Wednesday, July 10, 1996 at 17:45:35 (EDT)Hola, estamos aprendiendo a navegar por Internet. Nos mola un mazo la caida libre. No perdais las buenas costumbres.
cesar y may
coruña, spain - Wednesday, July 10, 1996 at 13:36:16 (EDT)Excellent site - nice work :-), Keep those knees in the breeze ! Barney Henry <bhenry@indigo.ie>
Dublin, Ireland - Wednesday, July 10, 1996 at 06:20:48 (EDT)Is that you jumping out of a perfectly good airplane!!!!!!!!?????
Mike Straw <mstraw@christcom.net>
Montgomery, AL USA - Thursday, June 27, 1996 at 23:25:06 (EDT)Hey, cool dives dude! What a rush, man! Melody dos Santos <mdossantos@sv.poppe.com>
San Francisco, CA USA - Friday, June 21, 1996 at 10:41:18 (EDT)
