[lee martell]

A sad ending to some very risky recreation. That’s not meant as a criticism. I would love to drop from a (Tandem-guided) parachute, but most such schools understandably have a weight limit. I believe the weight limit for men is 220lb.
My boat has long since sailed past that point of 220lb.
Sometimes, I’m in the mood for a little danger.

[HartleyMBaldwin]

Sometimes I think I wouldn’t mind trying another parachute jump, but I’ve never wanted to do the tandem thing. In any case, I’m certain that no jump center would let a 69-year-old man jump solo whose last time was 45 years ago. Probably just as well, since I’d bet that even a really good landing would do some damage these days.

[Red Badger]

Your boat sailed.

My boat sank...............😁

[frog in a pot]

Sometimes, I’m in the mood for a little danger.

Skydiving is one of the best ways to safely get a memorable shot of adrenaline when done correctly (memorable as in "lifetime").

I would urge you to find a jump school that will train you the "old-fashioned" way: a few hours of ground school and after 3-5 static line jumps you would be qualified to do a "clear and pull" jump. Static line jumps are very mechanical, there is little the Jumper can do to screw it up.

I would "urge" you because there will come a time when you wish you had jumped, and it will not be practical.

(I had a 30' "round" reserve because I was a fit 220+ lbs.)

[BlackbirdSST]

A sad ending to some very risky recreation. That’s not meant as a criticism. I would love to drop from a (Tandem-guided) parachute, but most such schools understandably have a weight limit. I believe the weight limit for men is 220lb. My boat has long since sailed past that point of 220lb. Sometimes, I’m in the mood for a little danger.

Rent yourself a cargo chute and stand in the door!