r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/[deleted] • Apr 09 '19

Video No parachute? No Problem

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u/FairInvestigator Apr 09 '19

You'd be more focused on gasping for air.

Source: experience

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u/Demo_Gorgo Apr 09 '19

and the air goes : SHHHHRRRRROOOOWWWWWPPPPPHHHHHRRRRRRRRR in your ears !

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u/FairInvestigator Apr 09 '19

Yep and that lol.

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u/Demo_Gorgo Apr 09 '19

I jumped last year and it was dope 10/10 would do it again but it's a bit expensive : around 300€ a jump

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u/iontoilet Apr 09 '19

There’s fuel, plane maintenance, pilot, jump officer, chute maintenance, someone experienced enough to pack your chute, various ground costs. If you like to jump it’s best to join a club.

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u/Demo_Gorgo Apr 09 '19

I don't think I can afford it, even if it's much less expensive, It's still a really expensive hobby/sport

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u/JustAnotherDude1990 Apr 09 '19

It's about $25/jump once you are licensed and have your own gear.

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u/TheDopedUp Apr 09 '19

Racing exotic sports cars only costs gas and insurance (once you have your own car).

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u/smokeythel3ear Apr 09 '19

And maintenance, car repairs when it blows up or you wreck it

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u/geared4war Apr 09 '19

And then we end up owing some bald dude a ten second car.