I'm A Nervous Wreck!

Share this page

sleepyjean

sleepyjean

Active member
Joined
Feb 23, 2008
Messages
549
Reaction score
33
Points
28
Location
New England
Today my son will make his first skydive. It's something he has wanted to do all his life. Although I am happy he is accomplishing one of his life goals, I'm scared to death for him. Are there any other people here who have sky dived and can calm my nerves. ( and if all you can think of is an obscene remark, dont bother, I'm too nervous to appreciate any bathroom humor today)
 
I've never done it (and don't want to!), but a few years ago, my brother-in-law and his wife did it, and they said it was AWESOME! They even got a video of it, pictures, etc., and they said they weren't scared at all! They said it was the most amazing thing they'd ever done! Don't worry - He'll be fine, and when all is said and done, he'll have memories that will last a lifetime!
 
I've done it. Nothing to worry about. It is a very exhilarating sport that I recommend to everyone. :thumb:
My first jump was with a 6 pack in me and I landed in some saplings and got all scratched up. :D
 
cka203 said:
I've never done it (and don't want to!), but a few years ago, my brother-in-law and his wife did it, and they said it was AWESOME! They even got a video of it, pictures, etc., and they said they weren't scared at all! They said it was the most amazing thing they'd ever done! Don't worry - He'll be fine, and when all is said and done, he'll have memories that will last a lifetime!
Click to expand...
yeah, he will and thx for the feed back. I 'm trying to think positive. lol eeek
 
My wife has always wanted to do it. I told her I'll stay home by the phone and wait for the "next of kin" call.

Don't worry mom, he'll be fine :grovel:
 
Spentcartridge said:
I've done it. Nothing to worry about. It is a very exhilarating sport that I recommend to everyone. :thumb:
My first jump was with a 6 pack in me and I landed in some saplings and got all scratched up. :D
Click to expand...
you're A BRAVE PERSON!!! I can't even go to watch him! :bow:
 
sleepyjean said:
you're A BRAVE PERSON!!! I can't even go to watch him! :bow:
Click to expand...

Really nothing to it. The view is 2 dimensional until you get @ the height where you can differentiate between trees and the ground. @ that point a 3 dimensional aspect is obvious :D and you can judge that you indeed are falling. :D

I have never had a falling dream since jumping. :)
 
Spentcartridge said:
Really nothing to it. The view is 2 dimensional until you get @ the height where you can differentiate between trees and the ground. @ that point a 3 dimensional aspect is obvious :D and you can judge that you indeed are falling. :D
Click to expand...
ok if ya say so. lol I think I need to get :high: and I just remembered today is Friday the 13 th! Geez...............
 
Made 140 jumps when I was younger. If he's making a tandem jump there isn't much to worry about. Even if he were to totally freak out and grab both the jumpmaster's arms in a vice grip so noone could pull the ripcord, the reserve has an automatic activation device on it that will open it at a given altitude if they are going too fast vertically when they go through the set height.

If he's gone through the full training and jumping either static line or a jumpmaster in freefall with him the first few jumps can be a little more iffy. It really comes down to personality, and some people (mostly those who would never go in the first place) are not cut out for it. I remember a lady who was an emergency room nurse and used to high stress levels but just couldn't handle it. She kept screwing up and somewhere around her 30th jump (most people get through the student progression in 10-15) she simply didn't pull the ripcord. The auto device on the reserve saved her but she ended up on a sandbar in a river. After that they told her she wasn't allowed to jump any more.

One of the greatest rushes and most peaceful feelings you can ever have.
 
I've always wanted to do it, hubby said he pay for it then he laughed evilly. HMMMMMMM

But yeah something I always wanted to try to do
 
Jean, here we have alot of paratroopers due to the military in the area. About 3-5 times a year they do their quota jumping and we as civilians get to go and view if we like. It is incredible, fantastic and every time I go watch, I tell hubby, I want to do that. To see their faces , just pure joy it really is.
Best of luck to your son, he will be fine mom
 
sleepyjean said:
Today my son will make his first skydive. It's something he has wanted to do all his life. Although I am happy he is accomplishing one of his life goals, I'm scared to death for him. Are there any other people here who have sky dived and can calm my nerves. ( and if all you can think of is an obscene remark, dont bother, I'm too nervous to appreciate any bathroom humor today)
Click to expand...
how old is he sleepyjean and will any of his friends be on the jump as well?
 
harrisonhits said:
Made 140 jumps when I was younger. If he's making a tandem jump there isn't much to worry about. Even if he were to totally freak out and grab both the jumpmaster's arms in a vice grip so noone could pull the ripcord, the reserve has an automatic activation device on it that will open it at a given altitude if they are going too fast vertically when they go through the set height.

If he's gone through the full training and jumping either static line or a jumpmaster in freefall with him the first few jumps can be a little more iffy. It really comes down to personality, and some people (mostly those who would never go in the first place) are not cut out for it. I remember a lady who was an emergency room nurse and used to high stress levels but just couldn't handle it. She kept screwing up and somewhere around her 30th jump (most people get through the student progression in 10-15) she simply didn't pull the ripcord. The auto device on the reserve saved her but she ended up on a sandbar in a river. After that they told her she wasn't allowed to jump any more.

One of the greatest rushes and most peaceful feelings you can ever have.
Click to expand...
Yes, I believe he is doing a tandem jump and Thx for the info. feel better now and I admire your courage!
 
My wife has jumped twice to raise money for a charity. She loved it and said it was very safe. You are buckled to veteran jumper who is behind you. They make sure you can't screw up. I can't tell you not to worry, because that's what parents do, but everything will be fine.
 
RoadGrader said:
how old is he sleepyjean and will any of his friends be on the jump as well?
Click to expand...
He is 45 and is jumping with friends who are all Rangers? Army reserves?I think.. BTW this is my #1 son and this next pic is after his 1st car accident. In his 2nd accident he broke his neck. (true story) Now you know why I'm a nervous wreck!
 
bmooney54 said:
My wife has jumped twice to raise money for a charity. She loved it and said it was very safe. You are buckled to veteran jumper who is behind you. They make sure you can't screw up. I can't tell you not to worry, because that's what parents do, but everything will be fine.
Click to expand...
thx :)
 
Muse said:
I've always wanted to do it, hubby said he pay for it then he laughed evilly. HMMMMMMM

But yeah something I always wanted to try to do
Click to expand...
Thx, girl I can't even jump off my couch without a Zanax!! :LOL:
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top