How do I start skydiving? And what are some places around DFW?
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Mate,\n\nI've been skydiving for 17 years, so I guess I can be called qualified to answer your questions!\n\nCheck out this link - http://www.dropzone.com/dropzone/North_America/United_States/Texas/index.html - it shows you all the dropzones in Texas. I'm from the UK, so I have no idea which ones are near to you!!!\n\nThe site dropzone.com is without question the best site for skydiving out there - it'll have all the answers you'll ever want there somewhere!\n\nWith regards to equipment, that's not really a question that can be answered on here - how tall are you? how much do you weigh? etc. etc. etc. all need to be taken into account.\n\nThe type of course you'll want to do is AFF (Accelerated Free Fall) and the cost will vary from dropzone to dropzone, so check them out from that link above.\n\nAnyway, blue skies to you!!!
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Sorry but you will not be permitted to do this unless you are "display" qualified.\n\nIt is way too dangerous for an in experienced jumper to jump into such an arena (you also need insurance).  If the pilot lets you jump without the experience and demo rating he could get in deep doodoo.  I have seen students up trees, onto roofs and injured on fences even in wide open DZs\n\nParachuting is not simply jumping out of a plane ... can you spot for the landing?  What about wind conditions?  Contingency planning?  \n\nSorry to burst the bubble but not really a practical proposition ... go to a DZ and try it out and you will see what I mean.\n\nHave fun but leave demo's to the professionals.  Drop me a note if you need any other info.\n\nBlue skies =8-)
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Yes. It depends on where you go, but it is generally between 225-250 lbs. The gear is rated to a certain maximum allowable weight, and skydiving centers usually err on the conservative side of this rating (with good reason). If you are in doubt, check with the skydiving center first.
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SKYDIVING NAKED OVER LAS VEGAS .WHAT A RUSH BUT WAS ARRESTED WHEN I LANDED .
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You do not get into parachuting just by buying a parachute.  \n\nYou need to en-role in a class (there are various ranging from static line progression to accelerated freefall - I have done both).  You only need your own gear when you have sufficient qualification to jump without an instructor dispatching you.\n\nIf you get to that level the folk at the DZ will tell you where the best place is to get the gear - I bought mine in DeLand Florida direct from the manufacturer (Performance Designs) - there is also a great second hand market in parachute gear.\n\nThe basic kit you will need is:\n\nA container (parachute harness);\nMain Parachute;\nReserve Parachute;\nHelmet; \nAltimeter;\nJumpsuit\nGoggles\n\nIf you need any other info drop me a message.\n\nBlue skies\n\n=8-)
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There are a number of places to dive.  I would suggest visiting a local dive store (LDS) and checking: a) on any books they have on local shore dives; b) any shop dives they do (typically these are free shore dives); and c) any local charters they do.  Heck, visit more than one LDS (i.e., fifth dimension, silent world, UWS, etc.)\n\nI think Titlow beach near Tacoma is nice as is the Edmonds underwater park.  Octopus hole and Sund Rock on Hood Canal can also be decent.  Many do the Alki area as well.  I would probably pick Edmonds but that is personal taste.  (Full dsiclosurte:  I have not done any in the San Juans, Strat of Juan de Fuca, etc. which are all likely to be much better)\n\nIn any event, the shop dives are a great way to find out about an area and do the dive with a  group who knows the area.  Then you can decide if you want to put it on your regular rotation.  The local charters (i.e., Bandido, et. al.) are also a good way to see some non-shore based sites.  Finally, the books describe many great locations.\n\nTwo final observations:  Currents matter around here and it is best to dive at slack or ebb -- check a current table and plan your dive accordingly.  Viz is better in the winter and, I think, tends to be better at high tide.
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Hey, my hubby was into that stuff, was in a club here in S. TX, I cant get you the info right now cause it's so late, but will ask him in the AM. will email tomorrow, any interest in helicopters?
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info@skydivecostarica.org\n\n           or\n\nhttp://www.skydivecostarica.org
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I have no idea, but you could try asking someone you know that is higher in the martial ranks and see if they know, or check city hall. -i dont know if DFW even has a city hall though...-
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OK I've posted a couple of links to some places to go for fun.  Rigby is a really small city.  I would recommend either going down to Idaho Falls or up towards Rexburg to find something.  However, it all depends on what you are looking for a what age category you are talking about.\n\nI know it was always fun to go find some sand dunes to play on.
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Well, Tks....I would try PEACOCK State Park if you like cave diving.\n\nAnd if you want to get rich...you can dive for lost Spanish treasures!!!!  The Spanish dropped tons of gold there.  Not to mention the vast amount of gold dropped each year by people visiting Florida. Since the late 1800's people have been flocking to Florida's springs and beaches for health, sunshine and swimming. They're still coming in droves, and the wealth they leave in the state each year is calculated in billions of dollars!\n\nGood luck!!!  Don't forget me if you find a shipwreck!
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Look up skydiving places near you.  Some of them have trainer machines that are giant fans that blow air up at 100 mph and you learn to control yourself in them, simulating free fall.  You fly like Superman.  PS, it's very hard on the abs!
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I think the biggest advance in skydiving has been the invetion and introduction of anti-gravity boots... they all but replace the need for anything but a really small back-up/emergency chute... the only drawback is that you have to begin your free fall above 10,000 feet for them to work effectively and their circuitry doesn't work well with the supplemental oxygen systems required for those altitudes... as far as I'm concerned, they are great... give them a try! I bet they are the last pair of skydiving boots you will ever own!!
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http://www.dfw.state.or.us/
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i heard you have to be 18 to skydive so you probably have to have done it many times to get a license for it.
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There are two aspects to learning to fly, taking it that you are interested in obtaining a Private Pilot's License (U.S.).  To obtain a license, one must pass a written test, accumulate a certain level of experience and pass a flight exam.  A good place to start is to contact a local flight school and take an introductory flight.  A good approach is to do the book learning first, taking the ground school portion first.  Many community colleges offer these courses, and they can be otherwise be taken through a flight school at your local airport.  Hope this helps.  See the link below to the legal requirements for licensing.  Good luck!
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Check out the link for Skydive Monterey Bay Inc. I haven't done it by my friends have done their first jump there. Their website has a lot of good information on skydiving. As far as I know, your first jumps will always be tandem jumps, where you are strapped to an instructor who will pull the parachute. It seems that the only risk is if the regular parachute and the emergency parachute all fail, which is probably very unlikely.