Hey I completed my first tandem jump on July 4th. What a rush. Better then I ever thought it would be. Everything went great until the landing...I broke my tibia and fibula. Still wouldn't trade the experience for anything and can't wait till the leg is 100% (6 to 12 months) so I can do it again.
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Sat, July 10, 2004 - 4:07 PMHey Michael - congrats on the successful freefall! But the landing - OW. Hope the leg gets better soon coming from someone that's had a tib/fib break before.
How did the break happen? In my first tandem jump I was shorter than the jumpmaster so his feet hit the ground first but we still were able to loft before landing to make it relatively light. Did you catch a cross wind or something? -
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Sat, July 10, 2004 - 8:01 PMWe came in pretty fast and the instructor yelled to slide so I put my feet out in front of me to slide on my butt and my right foot caught on the ground and folded underneath us. How did you break your tib/fib? -
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Sun, July 11, 2004 - 1:52 PMDrat - that's rough, sorry.
long story short - mountain biker ran into me while I was skating. Ended up with plate and 7 screws but luckily it wasn't compound. :-) -
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Sun, August 29, 2004 - 10:07 PMSo how long till you were back to 100%. I just got into a walking cast and am allowed to place 50% of my body weight on it. Still have to use both crutchs for the time being. I start PT on Tuesday which I am looking forward to. -
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Mon, August 30, 2004 - 8:02 AMKeep it goin' Michael, I'll see ya in the skies again!!!
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Mon, August 30, 2004 - 10:17 AMCongrats Michael.. I've done some skydiving and it's quite addictive. Sorry to hear about your leg. That is a very rare accident for a tandem jump... Glad to hear that you are still ready to get back in the air!!
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Thu, May 18, 2006 - 8:29 AMNo doubt I have tandem jumped 2 times now. It is VERY ADDICTIVE. Good to know You'll do it again.
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Fri, January 4, 2008 - 8:43 PMI did it for my bday.. I did a tandem.. I wanna go solo next time.. It was ok.. I didnt have a thought in my head durin the freefall.. I think once the shoot opened I realized where I was.. It wasnt long enough for me lol.. Id do it again though.
