| Can you see yourself as someone who would jump | | | | fascinated with the science of skydiving that enables |
| out of an airplane flying at 15,000 feet? It may seem | | | | you to actually control your movement while hurling |
| a bit strange that some people will fly high up into | | | | towards earth at speeds up to 120 miles per hour |
| the sky in an airplane and then intentionally leap out, | | | | then gracefully float onto the ground. |
| but to others it is their sport of choice. | | | | Skydiving can be thrilling and give you an adrenaline |
| For a lot of people it is a necessary part of their job. | | | | rush like no other sport. People get addicted to the |
| Rescue workers, paratroopers, fire fighters often | | | | thrill that is experienced when taking that first step |
| times will have to jump from planes because their | | | | out of the plane and into the air. |
| destination is usually not accessible by any other | | | | After you have had the experience of soaring |
| means. | | | | through the clouds and seeing the panoramic views |
| But a lot of people do it just for fun. These | | | | of the landscape far below you will never want to |
| individuals will make a sport out of jumping from a | | | | stop skydiving. People who skydive often times |
| plane, off a cliff or high bridge. Can you imagine why | | | | speak of the beauty, and the sense of freedom |
| someone is daring and crazy enough to do this? Well, | | | | they experience, floating through the air, and clouds. |
| read on and find out why these daredevils will | | | | Skydiving is an experience that you can share with |
| participate in such a wild and seemingly crazy sport. | | | | friends and family. It is something you can tell your |
| Skydiving is a sport that can be extremely | | | | grandchildren about to make them proud of their |
| exhilarating. Each dive is marked with potential danger | | | | heritage. It can give you a great story to tell when |
| that makes this sport more challenging and | | | | you get together with friends. |
| fascinating than other sports. | | | | Whether you are part of a skydiving team, or prefer |
| Bear in mind however that skydiving is extreme and | | | | to skydive solo you will always enjoy the sensation |
| is not for everyone. If you are afraid of heights, then | | | | of flying. Skydiving is more than just falling from a |
| forget skydiving and try something else. | | | | plane to the earth far below, it is the ability to control |
| When a skydiver first jumps out of the plane he will | | | | your body as you are in a freefall. There are |
| experience a downward falling sensation which will | | | | skydiving teams that are able to make their dives |
| continue until he reaches terminal velocity which is | | | | look like a ballet in the sky. |
| around 120 mph. Generally this sensation will fade | | | | Many sports that you are not familiar with may seem |
| after reaching terminal velocity because he is no | | | | strange and unnatural. But after you learn more |
| longer accelerating. | | | | about a particular sport and experience it for yourself |
| Most skydivers make their first jump with an | | | | you can become a convert to it. In any sport that |
| experienced and trained instructor. During the jump | | | | you may become involved in, there is an adrenaline |
| the trainer is responsible for a stable exit, and | | | | rush that lures you back for more. It is the same |
| maintaining a proper freefall position. With training, | | | | with skydiving. The rewards of a stronger self |
| experience and mastering aerial skills the fear of | | | | esteem and the knowledge that you were able to |
| jumping will eventually diminish. | | | | overcome a possible fear are part of the draw to |
| Taking the plunge is akin to flying. Some people are | | | | the sport of skydiving. |