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The most life-affirming experience in the world.
Don't get locked into the vision of "jumping from a perfectly good airplane".
The experience at Skydive Spaceland is so much more.
It begins with the staff, who suddenly feel so much more familiar the moment you exit your vehicle. They're so warm, so gracious, and so friendly that it seems you've known them forever. They exchange stories, insights, and tips. They are incredibly personable, and at the same time highly-professional.
After a short training stint you're outfitted with a jump suit, goggles and a harness. I was concerned about comfort, but the harness was not uncomfortable in the least. In fact, because my instructor/jump partner Hank made key adjustments to the side straps I was actually able to glide down through this life-altering, perception-challenging flight feeling as though I was seated, just taking in the stunning views.
Hanks ability to navigate with true precision, pointing out things along the descent was spectacular. He was the consummate pro, yet I felt like we were experiencing this together for the first time. I am confident that each and every jump is a life-changing experience.
Coming down we dropped precisely into a target circle about 10 feet in diameter... outstanding precision, and a pillow-soft landing.
I should note that exiting the plane initially was surreal, and we went instantly from the noisy hum of the turboprop engines, to a type of silence I didn't know existed. In a few seconds I regained the horizon, my perception, and my sense of total wonder.
Skydive Spaceland in Rosharon, Texas is the place to go. Everyone I met today was great, and felt familiar and reassuring.
I want to give credit to my son-in-law Jordan Dockery for making a stellar first jump, and extend my thanks (and admiration) to Hank Prewitt, Ralph "Clyde" Hill (my jump buddy), as well as the incredible Rick Poplinger for making all of this possible.
Jumping from a perfectly good airplane is not insane, and not scary. It's spectacular, life-affirming, and confidence building. Once you've done it, and having had the encouragement & support from Skydive Spaceland you understand that in this life all things are possible.
I can think of nothing in this world that imparts such instantaneous joy, and shows you that you are indeed occupying your proper place in the universe.
I cannot recommend Skydive Spaceland (and the awesome Hank Prewitt) highly enough.
Go out and discover what the word "joy" really means.
--Mark L. Milstein
