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From: SKYDIVE@f15.n233.z1.FIDONET.ORG (SKYDIVE)
Newsgroups: rec.skydiving
Subject: Skydive from Space
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Date: 24 Apr 91 02:07:12 GMT
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Reply-to: Bill.Caefer@p0.f853.n102.z1.fidonet.org (Bill Caefer)
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 U> Gang,

 U>   I just noticed this note on sci.space that I thought you might be
 U> interested in.  I have read several accounts of Kittinger's jump and
 U> some others that did not fare so well.  High altitude skydiving is
 U> very complex, expensive, and high risk.  But like anything else, it
 U> can be done given the right equipment, preparation, and level headed
 U> people.  I really enjoy reading about these adventures.


First:  Being in the April issue I'd suggest you look down at your legs and 
see if they aren't maybe being pulled a little.

Second:  Yes, high altitude jumping (along with other oddball types) is great 
fun.  Ask me sometime about riding a broom.

Lodi (or some other NoCal DZ) does monthly High Altitude jumps from (I think) 
25K or whatever they can get in the King Air.  Anyone qualified (basically a 
chamber ride and $65) can go.
 


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