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Message: [QUOTE="RF2044, post: 1148797, member: 40"] I'd say it depends on how unnerved you get from heights, the sensation of falling. The cool thing about freefalling the way I did it [I did static line jumps first, and then "earned" my way to pulling my own ripcord, then steadily up to jumps from higher and higher elevations] was that by the time I got to where I was having longer free falls, I wasn't scared about the jump process itself, which enabled me to enjoy the free fall without worrying about what I was supposed to do and when. Its a different process for people who do tandem jumps, with an experienced skydiver, who controls the 'chute and guides you in afterwards. This approach enables people to experieince a lengthy free fall the first time, and since most people who take the plunge only sky dive once, a lot of people choose this route because of the thrill factor. If you find heights scary, then free falling is going to be scary. I found it to be exhilirating, but again--but the time I was having lengthier free falls, I was confident about knowing what I was supposed to do--which freed me up to just enjoy the experience. It's definitely not for everyone--especially those who might expereince stress / anxiety about falling. It's difficult to describe. It is fast, fun, and quite a rush. You DEFINITELY have a frame of reference, especially if others are around you, and with the ground below [although it is difficult to gauge elevation unless you really know what you're doing]. It really all depends on what objects you can orient yourself to, how far up you're jumping from, and how comfortable you feel during the jump. After the chute is deployed, I don't think there's a more serene experience you can have. Especially if you've got a nice view while you descend. None of the above does adequately justice to the experience, for the record. [/QUOTE]

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