I completed my first tandem skydive this Saturday at Skydive Orange. It was an experience like nothing else I’ve ever had in my life. Some people might think it feels like riding a roller coaster but they are wrong; skydiving is very different and not similar to any rollercoaster ride you’ve taken. I can summarize my first skydiving experience in two words: Too Short. I am definitely going back for more.
Update
I confirmed that we were free falling at a speed of ~120mph. We hit terminal velocity pretty quickly, and there was zero sensation of acceleration hence the absence of the “roller coaster” feeling. My jump master was Kevin Gibson – he’s had 5000+ jumps in his lifetime.
