Parachute jump
Vladimir on March 16th, 2008
When they find out I’ve jumped from 4,000 meters a lot of people asks me how was it. I always tell them it is something that can not be described.
I have entire video footage of the event and I decided to put it online. The happening took place in Austria, courtesy of mr. Kapl who is an experienced jumper. I was there on a trip with three friends and eventually he convinced us it’s something we should not miss. We opted for tandem jump in which you jump attached to an instructor. It is the safest and quickest way to fly.
All four of us jumped and I was the first.. Watch how it happened.
This looks like a lot of fun and is a very serendipitous post. My 18 year old daughter and I are going on a camping trip to Arches National Park in Utah during the second week of April. This is one of the things I have promised her she could do. I don’t know yet if I will do it or not. We are also going on a guided rock climbing/rappelling trip in the area as well. I have been to Arches before just for hiking and photography, but this will be an altogether different sort of trip. I will absolutely be posting on my website about this when we get back, if not before. Wahoo!
I wish you a great time and should you decide to do this just enjoy those 45 seconds of free flight as much as you can. It tends to pass quickly and most people decides not to do it again, so pay attention ;)
Let me know how it went. Cheers!
WOW!!! You rocked it!!! I thought about skydiving almost 13 years ago when I was young and foolish…I’m 34 now and you have given me the courage to think about doing it again.
Thanks Vladimir
Once young and foolish, always…
Seriously, if you decide to jump there are only few things that can beat the feeling.
Looking forward to your video ;)