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For many people the idea of jumping out of an airplane or off a building is sheer lunacy. They do not crave the excitement and the adrenaline rush. For others, though, it provides them with an extreme high and makes them appreciate life more. Still others do it each and every day for their job. Parachuting from a great height takes a lot of courage and a bit of luck. Each time you parachute you have to wonder in some part of your mind whether or not the parachute is going to open. But nevertheless it has become one of the most extreme sports the average person can participate in. It does require some training and practice but it can be rewarding. The problem is that most people who are afraid to parachute are not that familiar with the sport. In this article we will cover some of the basics. Who knows? By the time it is all said and done, you might find yourself with that itch to feel the wind rushing past and the ground miles beneath you as you parachute from a plane.
Are all parachuting attempts made from planes?
No, not all parachuting happens from planes high in the sky. In fact the first attempts to parachute happened from tall buildings. At that time there was nothing that could go to high altitudes. You were stuck with whatever tall building you could find which may have been a good thing because the first parachute designs were not that effective. Since the modern parachute was designed it became more prevalent to jump from planes because you could fall farther and faster before opening up your parachute. But you will always find people that jump from hot air balloons, or even buildings and bridges. That form of parachuting is actually called base jumping though.
Is there a way to learn parachuting if I have never done so before?
If you have never gone parachuting then you have to have instruction. Usually the instruction begins on the ground. The instructor will go over all of the equipment and make sure that you know what each piece of equipment does. He or she will then go over the correct altitude at which you will deploy your parachute. The next step is usually instructing you on how to land correctly so that you do not get tangled in your parachute or break a bone when you make impact. It is very common for your first few jumps to be made in tandem with an instructor or a more advanced student. This way you get the feel for the jump without having to worry about knowing when exactly to deploy your parachute.
What is tandem parachuting?
In tandem parachuting, or skydiving, you are connected to a tandem instructor. The instructor is strapped to your back with a much larger parachute. This type of skydiving is very good for beginners because it lets them experience freefall but without having to know all of the details about when to deploy your parachute. With tandem skydiving the instructor uses a drogue parachute. As soon as both of you are free of the plane, he or she will deploy this parachute much quicker than you would a typical parachute. The reason is to slow the rate of descent down to that of a single skydiver. You will be in the air longer and get to experience the feel of freefall more than if you were just skydiving alone. But you should know that tandem skydiving does cost more because there is more equipment involved. For some this is not an issue because they like the comfort of knowing an experienced instructor is there with them at all times.
What are some of the skills used in parachuting?
The first skill you have to learn is the ability to listen and absorb all of the safety rules when it comes to parachuting. The instructor will cover a lot of material so you have to pay attention to what he or she is saying or showing you. Other skills you will learn will be when to deploy the suit, how high you will be jumping from and most importantly…the proper landing technique. You will have to know how to control your rate of descent through manipulating the cords attached to the opened parachute so that you can land in a safe area.
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