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