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How many jumps have you done?
"5100"
When and why did you start skydiving?
"1996 Military"
What is your best skydive memory?
"Jumping over South Rim Grand Canyon, Jumping into Charlotte Motor Speedway or Jumping into the middle of the Alps in Austria"
What would you say to someone that wants to get into skydiving or is just starting their skydiving journey?
"Choose the school"
How many jumps have you done?
"9"
When and why did you start skydiving?
"June 30 2023"
What is your best skydive memory?
"My first tandem, I knew in that moment it wasn’t gonna be my last jump. The feeling was so blissful and magical"
What would you say to someone that wants to get into skydiving or is just starting their skydiving journey?
"Feel the fear and do it anyway. Some of the best things in life live on the other side of fear"
How many jumps have you done?
"410"
When and why did you start skydiving?
"November 2021. I went skydiving when I was 18, around 2016, and thought it was awesome and I wanted to do it more, but I was a broke kid going into college. Now I have time and money."
What is your best skydive memory?
"A high pull with: a beautiful view, comms (PackTalk) with a couple friends, during a boogie, and was my first jump on a much sportier canopy. So much fun."
What would you say to someone that wants to get into skydiving or is just starting their skydiving journey?
"If you're interested, absolutely try getting into it, but recognize it isn't for everyone."
How many jumps have you done?
"89"
When and why did you start skydiving?
"First tandem was July 30, 2022. First solo jump was August 14, 2022. Licensed October 16, 2022. Did the tandem to knock out a bucket list item, and after landing I loved it so much that I wanted to be able to jump alone."
What is your best skydive memory?
"My first unsupervised solo jump. Rolling over on my back and watching everybody else jump out of the plane as it flies away."
What would you say to someone that wants to get into skydiving or is just starting their skydiving journey?
"Do it. Whatever may be holding you back, just do it. You’ll never regret taking that first jump into freedom. You'll be entering a whole new world. It truly is a freeing feeling when you step out of the door and begin your descent to earth."
How many jumps have you done?
"20"
When and why did you start skydiving?
"2019 always wanted to but was scared so I finally gave it a try and it was exhilarating with a minimal amount of risk. Still risky but my risk tolerance is high enough that the ride is always worth it."
What is your best skydive memory?
"The parachute opening for the first time"
What would you say to someone that wants to get into skydiving or is just starting their skydiving journey?
"Make sure it’s worth the risk to you"
How many jumps have you done?
"75"
When and why did you start skydiving?
"I've been living all of my life in a constant state of disheartening surrender to its afflicting futility, and skydiving, together with scuba diving, motorcycle racing and a plethora of other activities is a way to try and find meaning in it, to try and feel a spark of purpose before I go."
What is your best skydive memory?
"My first jump after a long break I was hit by an unexpected rush of adrenaline the moment I exited the plane."
What would you say to someone that wants to get into skydiving or is just starting their skydiving journey?
"It's fun, relatively safe, the community is for the most part very friendly. If you have even a hint of curiousity or desire to try it I suggest you do. You won't regret it."
How many jumps have you done?
"16400"
When and why did you start skydiving?
"March 98 Tandem for fun. Loved it so started AFF course a couple of weeks later"
What is your best skydive memory?
"Taking my dad for a tdm when he was 76ys old"
What would you say to someone that wants to get into skydiving or is just starting their skydiving journey?
"Enjoy it, but never forget to respect it."