My brother-in-law has gone multiple times, and my uncle is going with him and my sister tomorrow. They're going again later this summer and I REALLY want to go with them. Part of me is incredibly excited, but the other part of me is terrified that my less-than-able-bodied body will be in the wrong position or something. I realize it's normal to be nervous of jumping out of a plane (HA!), and beginners are strapped to instructors. I just wonder if anyone has done it! I'd appreciate it if you would share your experience!

no, but I'd love to!!!

I'd probably die of shock lol.

Same here, I don't think I'd want to do it. But I don't see why you would have any problems!

My brother-in-law has gone multiple times, and my uncle is going with him and my sister tomorrow. They're going again later this summer and I REALLY want to go with them. Part of me is incredibly excited, but the other part of me is terrified that my less-than-able-bodied body will be in the wrong position or something. I realize it's normal to be nervous of jumping out of a plane (HA!), and beginners are strapped to instructors. I just wonder if anyone has done it! I'd appreciate it if you would share your experience!

I've always thought skydiving would be awesome, but ever since I passed out on a rollercoaster when I was in middle school I've shyed away from extreme things.

I've never personally skydived, but know it is possible for PWDs to do so. I know for sure you can tandem jump and even believe it is possible to go solo with training.

I've just been googling and found several forums/sites with information about skydiving with a disability (and the sites weren't exclusively devoted to skydiving with a disability, either.)

Have you ever discussed your desire with your family? How did they start jumping? From what I read it's important that you're in generally good health (excluding your CP) and are not on meds that impede your ability to understand what you are doing.

GOOD LUCK!! Let us know how it goes!!

Have you ever discussed your desire with your family? How did they start jumping? From what I read it's important that you're in generally good health (excluding your CP) and are not on meds that impede your ability to understand what you are doing.

My brother-in-law is in the Army National Guard and he goes skydiving a lot with them, and he just likes to do it for fun. I've told most family members that I want to go, but not directly to him. I'm sure if I asked, he would know if I could go, because I think he's been doing it for 15 years with the Army. I'll have to look for info on PWD who skydive! Thanks!

I went today and it was AMAZING!! I can't even fully describe it! If you can go, GO! I wish I could share pictures. :D :cool:

Wow! That is so AWESOME!! I'm glad that you went. Are you going to go again?

AWESOME, Thrill Lover :cool:

Kat

On the ten pages of paperwork that I had to fill out, there was a question that was asked a few times about whether a medical condition would prevent me from skydiving. I did write no, because I felt that cp would not hinder me from skydiving safely. However, I did address the issue verbally with my instructor. First-time jumpers and other uncertified jumpers make a tandem jump with their instructor, and my instructor told me that these unexperienced jumpers are to land on their butt, by pulling their legs up into a sitting position as the jumper comes closer to the ground. I told him that I was a bit concerned that I would not be able to lift my legs up high enough, and he said not to worry, if I had difficulty to just put my hands on my legs and he would do the rest. He also told me that all sorts of people have skydived, and only a few types of problems would prevent one from doing it safely.

So, after the free fall (THE AMAZING free fall!), when he pulled the parachute, he asked me to see if I could pull my legs up. I could, so he said great, and then he said he would signal for me to put my legs up for the landing a little later than normal so I would not have to hold them up as long. He was so accomodating; everything went well, and the landing was perfect! It was SUCH a thrill!!! Do it! Do it! Do it! :cool: :D