No Fishing Leads To THIS!!

[C NUMB]

A week and a half ago while sitting in a local pub a friend of mine informed me that I would be joining him and a few friends this Saturday for some skydiving. After a few cc's I said what the heck, why not. My wife looked at me as if I lost my mind, but here are some shots from SkyDive City in Zephyrhills. I think my buddy thought I would back out!


This was Paul, the video and photographer


This is Manny, the instructor that I was to tandem with- he's got over 5000 jumps- I felt safe


It was to late to turn back at this point, alot went though my mind and the thought of What the heck was I thinking!! came mixing in with those thoughts




This is really where I had second thoughts!!


At 13,500ft Too LATE Now!!






Coming in for the landing




Happy to be standing



What a rush that was, I also have a good video, just need to figure out how to save on my computer so I can upload it. I must say it was a thrill of a lifetime and those folks at SkyDive City are great and keep you relaxed as much as possible.Thanks Manny and Paul for a flight I'll never forget. Next up is the wife,can't wait to see that.


Here is the Video: YouTube - Eric's jump at Skydive City-Zephyrhills 2/28/09

[Blue Magic]

Wow.............Eric that takes BALLS..........I bet that was one hell of a rush.

[Angler Systems]

Dam Eric, beats a 65lb Kingfish any day!

Really cool dude, talk to you soon.

Jeff

[Capt. Fred]

NO WAY!! Does that jump suit come with diapers? I'd need 'em.

[dawiggs]

Great Pictures!! I understand that is a great ride. The Admiral made a tandem jump like that couple years ago. She had been talking about it so it was Xmas from the kids. We made it a family affair with picnic lunch,etc., so at least we were together.. All went well and we also have some good pics...
Not for Me!!!
Regards,

[w5it]

I can't seem to bring myself to jump out of a perfectly good airplane.

[C NUMB]

Originally Posted by Capt. Fred

NO WAY!! Does that jump suit come with diapers? I'd need 'em.

No diapers needed. After I agreed to do this, I looked online at their skydive site to see how the landing was, that was my biggest fear until last saturday when I was at that open door. After that it was all down from there and it was not as bad as I thought it may be. To tell you the truth it was not long ago I had a fear of flying but I've overcome that with the 14hr flights to Norway and the flights from on YellowAir taxi from Naples to Key West. Guess I change with age.

Jeff, guess I'll see ya in Marco?? You guys fishin?

[Kern O]

I don't think it does change with age. I am older than you and you'd have to tie me up and toss me out of the airplane. It is weird, cause I'll jump over the side of a boat in 6000 feet of water and never think twice about it.

[welder]

A friend of mine and his wife were at the house one day and she told me that her jump was better than sex..............


I looked at Doug and said " Buddy your not doing it right " After that she followed me around alot when ever they came over . LOL