Saacattack Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 I went in xenia (green county) twice, Both times were late may and clear out. I would do it again in a heartbeat though. I did an tandem both times. First time, I think we jumped from around 10,000 and the second time I went, we jumped from about 12,500ft. Big difference between the two haha. I have both my videos from it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 I did it a month ago at Fairfield county airport. I would do it again in a heartbeat.Link? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachG91 Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 I have had tons of friends go with start skydiving here in middletown. Have heard nothing but good things and I want to go sometime soon. Start skydiving.com is their website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigerpaw Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Been tandem once w a group from SBN several years ago. Skydive Chicago. Was ok, glad I did it.I also went to Skydive Chicago. The wife didn't jump, but they let her sit up front, and got to go on a second flight for a fuel run. I had a great time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjachk08 Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Interested! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Interested! I be damned, look what found her way back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crb Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 I have been trying to convince my wife to go with me for years. I can't go for a while yet as we just changed life insurance companies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjachk08 Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 I be damned, look what found her way back hello again! Took me long enough, but yes I'm back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Link?Not sure of the link but the place was called skydive Columbus I believe. My buddy did all the leg work for it but I'm pretty that's what it was called. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) I went a few years back in Middletown, Start Skydiving. First you watch a bunch of training/liability videos with Epic Beard Man who apparently invented the tandem harness. Get fitted for a jumpsuit, put all the gear on and meet your rear (instructor), go through some positions, then get on the plane! They take you to 13,500 ft, then off you go! I wasn't told about the nose breathing thing, that was pretty difficult for me as well. Also, if you have issue with your ears popping, they most certainly will, early and often. 55 sec of freefall will seem like WAY longer than that, then once that chute opens. there's SILENCE. No sounds at all. Float down to the DZ, high five your instructor, and go grab a beer.I thought breathing through your nose for long periods of time was a major highlight on your resume? Edited May 7, 2012 by kawi kid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 hello again! Took me long enough, but yes I'm back! Ha now I have an excuse to do another track day to the west 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Ok seems like we got a few interested, what day works best for everyone? And as of right now this is the place I'm leaning towards http://skydiveohio.com/ I'm open for most of the weekend but Saturday would work best for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSB67 Posted May 8, 2012 Report Share Posted May 8, 2012 Did AFF years ago (2000?) at Aerohio in Rittman. I don't know how anywhere else could be more friendly and thorough. I seem to recall my main instructor and her husband were somewhat nomadic though, I suppose the quality of your experience could vary with the staff over time. It seems like one of those things though where you have a group of people extremely passionate about something that enjoy an opportunity to share it with anyone new.Did training (6hrs) on a Saturday, jump was pushed back until Sunday (Mothers' Day) due to weather (winds considered too high for beginners - >18mph?). Glad that went okay for mom's sake. At the time they had a plane (Twin Otter?) that got us to 14500 that particular day.Any questions ask. It's one of those things where the feeling is gone from memory, but I can tell you all about it from telling the story over and over since then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted May 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) Ok so who's down for Saturday and would Columbus or xenia work better? http://www.skydivecmh.com/ both seem like good places, Columbus is about $50 more expensive but I'm down for either. Edited May 9, 2012 by grapesmuggler27 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 I would be all about it if we weren't camping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoolWhip Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Why is everything happening this weekend when I have to be at my sister's grad party Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m0rtal1ty Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Interested! I likely won't be able to meet up with folks on the weekend without giving work 2-3 weeks notice first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted May 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Interested! I likely won't be able to meet up with folks on the weekend without giving work 2-3 weeks notice first Sorry its this Saturday may 12th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 is there a weight limit for the tandem? I was going to do it in vegas but the outfit we looked into said no heavier than 250lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted May 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 is there a weight limit for the tandem? I was going to do it in vegas but the outfit we looked into said no heavier than 250lbsQuestion you will have to call and ask, I'm 6ft 210lb so it never crossed my mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 Question you will have to call and ask, I'm 6ft 210lb so it never crossed my mind im 6'4" 275ish..i was 290 at that time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 I looked like baby Carlos strapped to the front of my instructor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 I work Saturday till 1900 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheech Posted May 9, 2012 Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 is there a weight limit for the tandem? I was going to do it in vegas but the outfit we looked into said no heavier than 250lbsFor Start Skydiving in Middletown it's 230 pounds, and they actually put me on a scale to make sure. I can't speak for any place else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapesmuggler27 Posted May 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2012 I work Saturday till 1900Well that sucks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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