Skydiving - An Awesome Thrill Ride

Skydiving
An Awesome Thrill Ride

Think your life has become boring. Are you stuck in a rut, no excitement, nothing gets your heart racing anymore. Well you need to put the thrill back into your life. You need to go skydiving. Because, nothing will get the adrenalin flowing faster than a terrifying plunge to the ground.

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Despite the way if sounds, skydiving is actually one of the safest extreme sports around. That does not mean it is without risk, after all you will be jumping out of an airplane and hurtling toward the ground at 120 miles per hour. Skydiving is not for the faint of heart, but can be one of the most incredible experiences you will ever have. Before you decide skydiving is for you do some research and learn about the sport.

As a beginning skydiver, there are several ways you can experience your first time in the air. The only requirement for jumping is that you be at least 18 years old and under 250 pounds. You should consult your doctor before jumping if you have any heart problems or other medical conditions that could cause undue risk to you and your instructor.

So, if you're ready to go there are about 400 skydiving centers across the United States to choose from. Most skydiving centers work the same. You will be required to sign legal documents releasing the skydiving company from any responsibility should an accident happen. You will be trained by a certified instructor.

Depending on how brave you are, how much time you have and how much money you want to spend. There are three methods of skydiving available for your first jump: tandem, static line and accelerated freefall. Each offers different levels of freedom and require different amounts of training time.

Tandem is the most common method for first time skydivers. This method requires the least amount of training time. You will wear a harness and be strapped to your jumpmaster and leave the plane together. They will control the jump from plane to ground. So, all you have to do is enjoy the ride.

Static Line is also used for first time skydivers. This method requires a four-to-six hour training class. With this method of skydiving, a cord is attached from the plane to your parachute and pulls the parachute open almost immediately after you jump out. This means that you don't have to pull your own rip cord but, you have to land yourself.

Accelerated Freefall is the way to go for the true thrill seeker. You will on your own. This means you must pull your own rip cord and float to the ground solo. This method usually requires training that lasts all day, and is the method used most frequently for those interested in becoming serious skydivers.

No matter which method you choose, make sure you have your first jump videotaped. It is also more fun to go in a group, so find some friends and enjoy the most exciting time of your life.