How to Overcome your Fear of Skydiving as a Skydiver

"Life is in the other side of fear" - Will Smith
Indeed, so as skydivers, we are always pushing the limits of our fear. But is it normal to be scared to jump even after a dozen jumps? How, as a solo skydiver, can you overcome this fear that is always there?
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Leave a comment 👇👇: When are you the most scared during a jump? When does your nervousness kick in?

[@oddtimekeeper]

I’m most nervous going up to altitude and when about to jump out..I tend to over think. During free fall, I’m relaxed and happy. And then nervous again before my canopy opens ..

[@oddtimekeeper]

Thanks for all your informative videos btw..you’ve answered some questions I’ve been wanting to ask. 👍

[@SkydiveVibes]

@@oddtimekeeper That's exactly how I felt my first 100 jumps. ;) You got this!

[@SkydiveVibes]

@@oddtimekeeper Awesome! ;) Let me know if you have any others!

[@samrules1631]

@@SkydiveVibes Hey Catherine, Could I ask you how many jumps you have?

[@trejones3298]

I get most nervous when the door opens and all that clean, fresh air rushes in... my brain cant figure out why i could possibly want to jump out, but all that disappears the moment I exit the plane

[@WhiteHoods]

same here...:) and when the plane gains altitude I'm also nervous :D aff level 4

[@WhiteHoods]

so,I think now I'm better :) in saturday was my aff4,and I had my first cutaway:) line over+line twist

[@dylanslater83]

I'm nervous on the climb, when the door opens and the noise comes is and get the blast of fresh air up my nose somehow relaxes me.

[@user-ne4zk6xh3s]

@@WhiteHoods так по идее можно не делать отцепку? или не смог устранить отказ?

[@WhiteHoods]

@@user-ne4zk6xh3s закрутку устранил,а перехлёст только отцепка)))спрашивал у инструктора, возможно ли было не отцеплять, он сказал нет:) так что я всё правильно сделал, заодно стал настоящим скудивером)))

[@gohstex]

Watching that altimeter climb, knowing your getting closer and closer. The plane levels out and you get that zero G feeling. Watching the line in front of you exit the plane. All climbing anxiety. Then when you exit, pure peace. The loudest thing you’ve ever experienced. Then you pull the chute and utter calm. The serious feeling as you start doing your pattern. 1000% focus when you flare. Then the second you touch the ground and run it out, it’s like all the weight on your shoulders is lifted. And you can’t wait to manifest again. That’s why I skydive.

[@bluesky5384]

I did my first 3 days ago and was lucky enough to be sitting right by the control panel. It was so interesting and made me more excited!

[@yarpos]

The transition from being scared to jump and not being able to live without jumping is remarkably rapid. I spent a decade of my life and many $ that could have been used more sensibly. Dont regret one minute or one $. It rubbed of on so many other areas of my life I am sure I would have been a very different person without jumping.

[@SkydiveVibes]

So true! It's a hard life on your family though, but manageable. ;)

[@theduke998]

When the door opens and your looking straight down at the ground.... you line yourself up to jump and can't stop thinking of 'why....just why'? Then after a count of 3... your in the air watching the plane disappear, the noise hits you, then peace.calm.relax ...strangest few moments I've ever felt or will ever find any where else on this big blue planet. ...that's why I keep coming back 🤙

[@SkydiveVibes]

Yeah! So true!

[@georgejacob3162]

theduke998. Why? I say I go skydiving to get away from crazy people!

[@boondocksaint76]

100 percent!

[@jessrye]

i’m going skydiving for my birthday and i have a fear of heights😅 so excited tho

[@theprivyninja]

Driving to the dz is when I get nervous, and when the plane levels out

[@SkydiveVibes]

True that! I even had an accident driving to the DZ once! :O

[@flybeep1661]

@@SkydiveVibes You know what they say, you're more likely to have something happen to you when you drive to the DZ then on an actual jump.

[@WildCogs]

I used to ride my motorbike to the DZ, I was so much more carful riding home, knowing how much more vulnerable I was on the motorway on a motorbike than jumping out of a plane

[@jimminnm]

That first step is a doosy! Thanks for the pep talk! The nervousness leaves as soon as I verify "it is there and it is square!" and the fun begins under the canopy!

[@zxracer79]

I love Will Smith’s video on skydiving. Heading to the DZ and strapping on the rig is when I’m most nervous, and the 1st 5000’ of the ride up to 14000’.

[@SoldierMed68W]

I always think of how much grief the guys at the dz would give me if I rode the plane back down to the ground, that always does it for me lol

[@SkydiveVibes]

hahaha ;)

[@JC-mq8de]

My fear is on the way up in the plane and when the door opens! The rush of the wind when the door opens send shivers down my spine but once out the door everything is good

[@CRAZZZYbro]

I’m getting nervous when i’m driving to the dz, when i’m there and start talking about skydiving it goes away but then when i get in the plane, i’m instantly nervous again, i’m more nervous the first jump of the day, second one is much better. I just keep telling myself everything will be allright and i have to enjoy the full minute of falling, and i do ! Best feeling in the world if you ask me :)

[@SkydiveVibes]

It's totally normal and it's actually why we jump! ;)

[@Brian-xq5xi]

Love how you referenced Will Smith. Loved his tandem video. 💙💙💙

[@Danieluruguay012]

Hi, I am from Uruguay and I will start jump in two weeks. I aprecciate all your videos I learned of them. Thanks 👈🏻

[@exaili3898]

Great video. I find your skydive compilations really cool 😎. Please make more U don’t have to I’m one out of thousands of people

[@georgemarriott2809]

So reassuring to see a lot of other people get nervous too. I failed level 4 Saturday as my brain simply froze at the thought of making my own independent turns really got to me, my instructor was amazing, read the white in my eyes and kept me calm/stable to deployment ! I was really frustrated that my fear clearly clouded my action. I’ve committed to wind tunnel time before returning to DZ as I will be more comfortable knowing I’m confident out of the plane!

[@jaco5187]

I've discovered that jumping is like approaching girls: I still get a little nervous, but after I do it, I'm sooo happy I've done it.

[@airbornemike380]

What a great video. Agree with every word you said!!!! That moment you jump out and into the freedom of the sky....... yes, the most amazing feeling.

[@SkydiveVibes]

Thanks Michal! ;)

[@subacute]

The only thing that makes me nervous is thinking I’m gonna fuck up the exit. As I exit I’m saying to myself “Don’t fuck it up, don’t fuck up” and then I’m quickly saying “ I fucked it up, I fucked it up”. It in all honesty, who stays nervous after AFF?

[@j-rocha3634]

I just started skydiving your videos help me a lot. Thanks

[@jacobking5043]

First time I jumped it was tandem but I was 26 I have been around aviation my whole and the moment that door opened I just went what in the hell is wrong with me followed by an adrenaline rush. I'm a recovered addict and that rush was life changing still get nervous though

[@robertparks6115]

I agree with practicing whatever drill you are about to do. When I started my free falls I would rehearse my count all the way up. I never missed a pull when I did this and it helped so much with nerves. I recommend it for everyone

[@manuelcenteno6129]

Another super helpful video. keep up the great work. thank you very much.

[@SkydiveVibes]

Thanks, Manuel. Glad you liked it!

[@ahmedshabbir5918]

Loving your channel . You rock !

[@SkydiveVibes]

Thanks Ahmed!

[@PimaArt]

Just did my first tandem it was amazing can’t wait to go back

[@frcgfd107]

I Love This Video! Catherine, this is a Great One!

[@SkydiveVibes]

Thanks a lot Mark!

[@OlivierLopezCh]

Love this video, it does get pretty scary up there when you are standing at the door ready to jump :)

[@SkydiveVibes]

Thanks Olivier!

[@user-np6wq1tx9c]

You are so right...I love freefall! Have done 6 tandems and going for my 7th this week. Would love to take the course but still too afraid.

[@Ijumpandfly]

Dont waste money on tandems :) trust us its worth doing your aff, you know already how it feels so now time to feel even more during aff jumps - you will love it if you done 6 tandems already :) just talk to yourself and get that confidence, its inside you 😇

[@briankc21]

Thank you for this video, I just made my first AFF jump yesterday and my nerves almost got the better of me! The two prior tandem jumps wasn't anything like this because of course u have a pro behind yourself to take care of everything. I'll definitely take your tips into my next jump. This coming Sunday. 😃😃😃 Thank you!

[@SkydiveVibes]

Awesome. Let me know how it went then. ;)

[@TheFireGoose]

How did it go?

[@atja1000]

Yep...For me, it's the opening of a canopy and landing. But this is mostly present when I am not consistent in jumping. I have learned a new technique which I will implement next time, its called 'The 4-7-8 breathing technique,' also known as “relaxing breath". So all you have to do is: breath in for 4 seconds, hold the breath for 7 seconds, and start exhaling for 8 seconds. This helps with anxiety (and sleep). :)

[@dilipnuwan4170]

thankyou very much for the mortivation i am about jump next year the vedio helps me a lot

[@Dionisio181]

Very nice thank you! 😘😍

[@nickh2834]

I’m really thinking of doing the AFF course but I’m still undecided. I would really like to start jumping solo

[@ccrpalex2456]

My first 4 jumps I started freaking out when the door opens up. My jumps 5-9 or so, In the plane going up thinking "Why am I doing this still!?" After that I started to get used to it. Our DZ got this other plane, after talking to the pilot on the plane's issues, I'm afraid to get into it, but can't wait to jump out of it in excitement, knowing I'm safer jumping out of it.

[@bakersmileyface]

I feel the tension and anxiety going up in the plane. I feel a bit sick every time I do it, though not to a degree where I'd actually throw up. But as soon as I shuffle over to the door; it's all gone.

[@meditationchannel3987]

i love you girl. i had a bad experience as a military skydiver. i am still looking for somenting to help me to get back in

[@Flownthecoup23]

I did it!!! Just now...AWESOME 🎉🎉🎉🎉 Can’t wait to do it again 😁😁😁😁😁

[@SkydiveVibes]

Congrats!!! Awesome! When is the next time? :D

[@Flownthecoup23]

Need to save some cash for it but no later than next month. Here in south Florida our weather is tenuous at best this time of year 😁

[@mattiaargenti5469]

Thanks for this video..I appreciate what you do for this sport 💕

[@SkydiveVibes]

Thanks, Matt is!! Where do you jump?

[@mattiaargenti5469]

Skydive Vibes I’ve started to jump in March this year in Australia, Innisfail dz 🙂 On the way up for my stage 3 I got a bit scared and I thought skydiving wasn’t for me..then I got home and I watched this video and I kept jumping..🙂thanks again

[@SkydiveVibes]

@@mattiaargenti5469 wow, congrats for pushing through!

[@mattiaargenti5469]

Skydive Vibes Thanks.. I’ve applied yesterday for the A licence after 17 jumps..😊

[@andresmdc78]

Iv done two tandem jumps and love it. What scaring me is Im really considering on learning how to solo skydive. I need a friend who will learn with me. Gotta get searching.

[@zatorce]

I wish you a happy days and a great future 🧡🧡🧡

[@baderzubidat4018]

I’m won’t do that sports hope do aff an this year hope stellar alive to do this sport thanks for your help me to now mane think for this sport and hope show more video blues sky

[@georgejacob3162]

I got this mad thought in my head to do a skydive last July. I went Indoor Skydiving first simply to try to get the idea out of my head! It didn't work so I booked a 10,000ft tandem skydive. On the day I was super scared but all of my fear was on the ground. I even went back to my car and seriously thought about driving home but knew that I would regret doing that and that I would keep coming back until I jumped. Fortunately for me as I got kitted up the fear went away and didn't return so I was relaxed in the plane and in the air! I did my 2nd tandem skydive from the higher height of 15,000ft last weekend and despite a 6 hour wait for my flight I experienced no nerves at all!

[@SkydiveVibes]

Awesome! So when are you doing your AFF? ;)

[@georgejacob3162]

Maybe when I start achieving stable flight when doing Indoor Skydiving. My third attempt at Indoor Skydiving is on my channel. Maybe some of you guys can watch it and give me some advice? The instructor kept giving me the sign to straighten my legs which I did and then I just floated up! I've seen other videos in which the flyer had bent legs and they kept stable flight. I don't really know why he kept telling me to straighten my legs!

[@SkydiveVibes]

@@georgejacob3162 when you straighten your legs you become more stable. You need to adjust your descent rate with your arch. So yes straighten your legs and arch more (raise your chin) to stay level. ;)

[@georgejacob3162]

Thanks for that!

[@denahogue881]

I just started this year and have only done 3 tandems. I get all nervous, but I’m most nervous as soon as the parachute deploys and then I am under canopy. Freefall doesn’t bother me at all, though. It’s just VERY mentally overwhelming trying to check your altimeter about every 3 seconds, then know when to lock onto it and deploy. Plus trying to keep a proper posture (arch). It’s omg so overwhelming. But the more I do it, the easier that will get. I WANT to go further. But of course my mind always worries excessively about a slim chance worst case scenario of “what if” I have a rig malfunction and cannot correct it in time. I am also PETRIFIED at the thought of piloting a canopy on my own. So that’s why I haven’t taken my AFF course yet. I need to do more tandems and get more comfortable with being up there in the air with it being so new to me. To me, it’s the smart thing to do. I just want to be as safe of a skydiver as possible, and be as well informed as possible. Any advice would be most appreciated! :) Sure love your videos. They help a lot.

[@happymaskedguy1943]

Static line jumps might be a good place to start.

[@anthonyreaux1455]

For sure for me is the climb . Once you look out at 10k feet plus and crawling to the open door . The night before as a newby to

[@richardrandour1639]

Thank you. I'm always nervous, in the morning less then in the evening... i've no explain here for... and on every jump, when I sit in the plane, I ask me what am I doing here... but when we made the hand shake, I'm more relaxed and such other skydivers says, when I'm out of the plane, I've no fear anymore...

[@SkydiveVibes]

It's amazing how we live in the present so intensively while skydiving...

[@nathansylvander4829]

old post but class monday n first tandem / was told i can control the chute minuses pulling the rip cord

[@pedrummob1948]

This video made me more nervous 😬 thanks 🙏 😂

[@dwizzle8405]

It's hard not to be nervous but trust me the jump itself isn't scary whatsoever. It's all the build up mentally before hand. Just take it step by step.

[@commonsense5555]

My first jump I wasn't nervous at all. Maybe it's just me but I was never nervous about it. I was just excited.

[@jonhampton-mckean2417]

The video helped thank you .

[@SkydiveVibes]

Glad it helped

[@DS-fe7hb]

I've jumped twice and both times I'm only nervous going through the process. Its the anticipation. Once I arrive and get in the plane, its all smooth sailing.

[@ervin8308]

I am usually very anxious, but at the dz and with all those nice people there being like a second family I feel like my place is there, with them. The only moment when I become nervous is when I need to leave the plane, after that, I enjoy the experience and hope that my parachute will open fine.

[@SkydiveVibes]

So true!

[@tuttt99]

@Ervin Practice practice practice your emergency procedures

[@josher2]

Im currently 15 but I look to get into solo skydiving when im a bit older, already saving up, have no fear because I want to be a safe one,

[@deadpan8270]

Here i am scared to jump into a swimming pool from 7 feet. Jeez

[@SkydiveVibes]

Haha it's even easier to jump from up there since you don't have that "ground rush effect" at that height. ;)

[@flybeep1661]

SO what, I jump out of planes but you won't see me climbing up a high ladder.

[@Noname-qc8sp]

Je me disais bien aussi entendre un accent français !! Quel métier fantastique de pour côtoyer les nuages à longueur d'année ! NICE! ✌🏻

[@thewewguy8t88]

this is very interesting. that being said for me personally i have finally offically decided to go skydiving for my first time this year basically once the skydiving season starts and if i meet 2 personal goals by then as well. I am honestly super mega excited to be going and i have no doubt i can do it. but it does still feel far away for me so maybe it has not really regestered yet for me lol. I will also say that whenever i go on a roller coaster or any ride i just never think about the fear i have because to me like you said its kind of the point to experience it. but yeah this is also why i do not feel nervious about skydiving because i feel about "nervious" about skydiving as i do about ridding a roller coaster lol. also i feel like i have had more anxiety over other things then about skydiving for me it just feels right compared to other things i think about which give me a whole bunch of anxity and stress when i think about them.

[@SkydiveVibes]

You'll be fine then. Trust the journey and your instructor, breathe an enjoy!

[@thewewguy8t88]

@@SkydiveVibes yeah I have no doubt i will be fine too :)

[@georgejacob3162]

thewewguy8188. My personal experience with skydiving is that before my first tandem jump (10,000ft) I was super nervous and accidentally on purpose kept mis-hearing my name being called out on the tannoy! Only when my fear went away did I head for the kitting room and got kitted up and got into that plane and then fell out of it! Absolutely no fear in the plane or falling out of it! My 2nd and so far last tandem jump (15,000ft) which I did last weekend I was completely fearless the entire time. No nerves at all from waking up in the morning to landing back on the ground. Both my jumps can be seen on my channel.

[@thewewguy8t88]

@@georgejacob3162 yes i have no real fear right now myself thinking about it. honestly i just feel excitment. now that could be because it just does not feel real yet but i feel the same excitment i feel for ridding roller coasters and when that becomes real i have really no hesitation(i was nervious my first time ridding a roller coaster though but still super excited)

[@ericcrittenden2166]

It still scares the living shit out of me every time that door opens. But the crippling anxiety went away after about jump 40...or so. but I'm sure we are all different.

[@yegorkharkov9740]

I've started to skydive in a hope to experience fear and to conquer it, but I feel so calm that I have trouble concentrating. I'm starting to yawn on the way up and feel super sleepy, like I'm in a hot tub. During separation I feel like I'm stepping out of the bus. And after parachute opening I usually make another deep long and loud yawn before grabbing the toggles. There is no adrenaline rush whatsoever.

[@Xxxxxrrr6464]

Thanks

[@Aileen0826s]

My most scared moment is when the plane is about to reach its position and when the door opens, when the cold air rushes in, when I have to get in position and get ready to jump. I always feel like just by standing next to the door, the wind is strong enough to blow my off the plane lol (but I’m jumping out of it anyway so why am I nervous lol) I’m half way though my AFF course and got stuck at stage 5 because I couldn’t keep my body position right for my instructor to let go of me and I had the most incredible out of control experience with my first attempt of stage 5... I’d still do it and won’t give up. People ask me why I do it, all I can say is that it’s something so amazing that you’ll have to do it at least once to get the feeling. Words are too plain for descriptions.

[@SkydiveVibes]

Yeah girl! Keep working on that position. Some tunnel time could work to help you out. By now were you able to pass that level?

[@Aileen0826s]

Skydive Vibes I passed stage 5, 6, 7 today!! So happy about the progression!!! I can say that I’m a real skydiver now 😊 my landing is still crap tho lol there’s so much to work on

[@F8LDragon2]

Ailin Shao keep at it. Good luck on your A!!!

[@shawntootill24]

About to begin my AFF jumps in the next month. can someone please chime in for me? I have never done a Tandem. Anyone else ever do the same?

[@power2go3]

We fly in an old plane with the door open, and when it hits a hot air current the pilot circles around it to gain altitude faster. I hate when I am next to the door and I see the planet at a really scary angle, I just can't wait to jump out of it so I can feel safe.

[@SkydiveVibes]

Haha yeah. It happens to me in turbulences on commercial planes too. ;) I am like... If only I had my rig to jump out and be safe. Of course this is at an altitude that won't make it a fun ride...

[@RidiculuzPrime]

3:16 can't figure if it was intentional leaving off the beginning part of that quote... "the best things in life..."

[@callsignblaze4388]

It took me 5 jumps to get rid of the nervous feeling. I failed my D1 smashed it the second time and it’s been a breeze ever since.

[@SkydiveVibes]

Awesome. Be safe up there! Where are you at in your progression now?

[@callsignblaze4388]

Skydive Vibes Almost to 100! Been working with the load organizers lately and it’s been huge for improvement. Flying with people, sit fly and back. I’m looking to downsize canopies now. I’m still flying a big old 210

[@garyk9876]

Under canopy when others are around. Running into someone close to the ground is my greatest fear.

[@SkydiveVibes]

I feel you. Keep your head on a swivel. ;)

[@iGoofyPro]

The feeling in my stomach is what I’m afraid of while falling. Even in rides it’s really bad and I start panicking.

[@sbflsrfrskdvr5659]

I’ve only done 3 tandems. I start AFF next week. So far, the drive to the DZ is the most nervous part. Once I get into the atmosphere of a drop zone, I’m fine. I’ve found skydivers to be so encouraging and professional that I loosen up right away. I expect my first jump not attached to an instructor to be a very different experience when it comes to fear though.

[@F8LDragon2]

Good luck!!! Hope your AFF goes well and you learn as much as you can

[@sbflsrfrskdvr5659]

Thank you. I just did level one. I really had to fight my nerves from the second I left my house until exit, but the jump went great. I learned more in 30 minutes than I would have ever thought possible.

[@F8LDragon2]

Bryan Probus awesome to hear! Keep at it!!!

[@robbagimma6202]

Did you complete it mate?

[@sbflsrfrskdvr5659]

@@robbagimma6202 I did! I had to take some time off due to injury but am working on my B license now.

[@MrPepper312]

Engine failure on takeoff is my main concern and how experienced is the pilot. Once the plane is around 2000 ft for an emergency exit I'm fine.

[@SkydiveVibes]

I can relate. I had that thought myself in turbulence telling myself that I wasn't confident to go down with the plane hahaha

[@flybeep1661]

Haha I still remember my first actual solo jump off from AFF. I progressed AFF in 7 jumps so my 8th (did AFF6 and 7 that same day) was my first solo jump. For some reason I was one of the first to exit the plane and was seated right next to the door which wasn't where I wanted to sit at all because I already was nervous as hell so sitting next to the plexi glass slide door wasn't ideal imho (we jump a Cessna Grand Caravan). So this other guy in the plane told me after I expressed my reservations about sitting at the door "great you can open the door then when it's time to jump" and I was like "like hell I will". When it was the time, someone else opened the door and I jumped, first out or second can't really remember, during skydive I really had no idea what to do so I just fell watching the ground and nothing more (of course checking alti).

[@SkydiveVibes]

Haha it's a great feeling to jump solo the first time!!

[@flybeep1661]

@@SkydiveVibes Yeah it was but I remember thinking "wait, I've only done this 7 times and now I'm all by myself??".

[@jonathonmoores9137]

I feel like the jumping isn’t as bad as the flight up, but after I pull shoot I get more scared than the plane ride up lol , I need to get used to it for the career field I’m going into lol

[@musaazhar702]

You skydive so beautiful 😍

[@magicmaruka]

This is going to sound stupid but I'm most nervous when I'm putting my gear on by manifest. I have no idea why this happens to me.

[@Busabuck100]

I prefer the anxiousness over depression, which I deal with off and on.

[@flybeep1661]

She's 100% correct, it never actually goes away. It becomes less severe and you get used to it somehow. Also, there are moments where it peaks during an actual jump and there are points where it completely dissapears exactly like she mentions. I guess it depends from person to person to me it was at exit and also when deploying chute but not at landing. However, when I swoop it's when I initiate my turn to dive down but then not when actually landing (even when going really fast). Also, one interesting point, I'm nervous at the exit but when I hang out the plane with me completely outside (usually waiting for the other to come in position and waiting for the in-out signal) I'm having a total blast and there's no nervousness.

[@msven]

100% on the last part. I am the most nervous when the speed drops and door opens. Once staged for exit, it's smiles.

[@musingexistence269]

Going skydiving tomorrow for my 20th birthday I’ve never been in a plane or off the ground and I’m scared of heights every time I close my eyes I see the door opening my hands start sweating and I start to think why did I sign up for this but it’s that same thought that drives me to push myself out of that plane

[@musingexistence269]

@HarryPlays oh it was amazing I was in shock but I’m so glad I got the video to relive the moment for the rest of my life nothing like bein 14,000 feet with some good people

[@revodrvr]

on the ride up i always just sing a song in my mind and fist bump the crew.

[@Sky95Puncher]

When the doors open I’m just like i want to back out but I’m like fuck it I’m already here and let’s have fun

[@rod345]

Have my 1st jump next week and I am beyond nervous 😳😳 Hope this helps out!

[@dwizzle8405]

Take it step by step. When you get to the DZ don't think about the jump at all. Just think about the first step in the process and get through that then move on to the next and so forth. The people working there should put your mind at ease. The jump itself is not scary whatsoever. Once your out the plane the last thing on your mind Is fear, falling, or heights. I will say the jump will literally take your breath away. So gather some tips on breathing during the jump. Or have a friend drive down the highway and stick your head out the window.

[@jessicawelch4037]

How did it go?

[@rod345]

@@jessicawelch4037 1st one I was extremely nervous but after like the 1st 30, I was more calm. If anything I was more nervous on the plane ride up and felt so relieved once I was in the sky. Now to fully master the landings lol

[@jessicawelch4037]

@@rod345 i want to go so bad but i am so scared! Lol

[@rod345]

@@jessicawelch4037 just go for it! Promise you that you'll never feel so relaxed and at peace once you are under canopy! Such amazing experience!

[@user-ne4zk6xh3s]

Oh. That topic is really actual for me. I started my aff course (the video of my third jump is on my channel). First three jumps were ok for me. But with every jump the fear is growing inside me. I tried my fourth jump two times. But fear stops me. I stopped course for three weeks. I hope your tips will help me) next jump at next week.

[@SkydiveVibes]

Hey. Tell yourself that it's normal because you are becoming more aware of the details of the sport. It's part of the process to become better but don't let it stop you. Push through, you are in good hands with an instructor. Relaxe and breathe and just jump!

[@monty8008]

How far apart were your 1st 3 jumps?

[@user-ne4zk6xh3s]

@@monty8008 about month. After 4th jump you will get real fun

[@monty8008]

@@user-ne4zk6xh3s that’s awesome. Great job on sticking to it and getting it done

[@user-ne4zk6xh3s]

@@monty8008 thanks. I watched film point break at that time. It helped me to relax and dont fear.

[@trevorvick3281]

I want to try it but idk if i can go through with it

[@SkydiveVibes]

First step is to book your appointment, then let them do all the rest, simply follow and not second guess. ;)

[@1fromtheroad]

Good fun!

[@happymaskedguy1943]

Hi guys, looking for some advice. I've just completed my second static line jump today, but the fear seemed to be slightly worse this time - namely the moment where the jump master says 'Okay, you're up!' and I sit on the edge. Essentially the few moments just before the jump are VERY frightening. Under canopy I'm fine, it's almost boring in comparison to those few seconds until the chute opens. But something is worrying me. I really want to be having more fun from the rush, but the fear is dominating too much. I'm overthinking things. And after my jump today, I went home not happy, or elated, or hyper, but really, really flat. Felt more like depression. I want to keep going in the sport in the hopes of gaining some resistance to the fear of getting ready to leave the plane. Know I've only done two jumps, so I was wondering, is this common? Does the sport take some getting used to before you love it? Because right now, the dread of doing it again is outweighing the psyche. Any and all help, especially similar experiences, would be a massive help. Thanks guys.

[@chupacabra4897]

You have to decide if you want to keep going. I had to push myself yes it's scarry but that's why we do it . It's fun to be scared and then when the moment arrives you know you'll be alright happiness floods you .

[@tld7195]

I was the same. I’ve done 8 static line jumps now but couldn’t get past the dummy pull stage so I’m waiting to do AFF but still terrified at the thought BUT want to do it...?!

[@chupacabra4897]

You might have a chemical imbalance and you're depleting your brain from endorphins if sky diving or other high adrenaline activity leaves you depressed you might want to see a Dr .. or maybe it's just different for you as it is for everyone. Just try to remember when you exit the plane all your fears goes away and smile when you're in the air believe me that works . If you suffer from anxiety or depression when your not skydiving there's no shame in seeing a Dr tho buddy it happens to everyone at one time or another in life it could be something as simple as your diet or if your drinking or on any prescription drugs or other drugs that can cause depression to . Skydiving causes anxiety at times but it shouldn't cause depression

[@chupacabra4897]

Also if you're going to push forward try jumping several times in a day instead of just once. When I started I noticed that first jump of the day sucked 🤣 and remember everyone who skydives is nervous about it even if they don't appear to be. And I'd dread is bothering you when you're at home. Stop thinking about it while you're there. You're not in danger you're thinking yourself scared lol

[@michelecherchi154]

Hi Andrew i perfectly unterstand you. Perfectly. How are you now? How ist going on?

[@doraemon419]

Every Corporate worker must take a Sky Diving course before a week of their Presentation

[@alishabachez8221]

The canopy

[@milamber8397]

100% i watched Will Smith vids on jump 1

[@shacklynized]

Has anyone here ever refused to jump the first time but gone back and eventually jumped? Asking for a friend.

[@southernboi8154]

It's just the vertigo feeling that's the problem.😢😨😧😥🤯

[@nebulaorion716]

starting my aff soon and want to become an instructor...... not want Im going to become

[@tarajoyce3598]

Too busy trying not to puke. Motion sickness is real. Wrist bands help. Can't wait for the door to open!

[@dylanslater83]

If I'm not nervous I think I shouldn't be jumping and I probably wouldn't be enjoying it, nervous is good.

[@SkydiveVibes]

Exactly. The nervousness becomes part of the sport and enjoyable!

[@lavideogoprodujour1052]

The best way to manage fearness is the willingness to jump.

[@sweeabn6736]

I just stay scared and go.

[@tedslife7086]

Some people just cant stand the fear of getting killed ..We are all going to get killed or die some how or someway so really dont let that bother you its a waste of your nerves

[@dazzzdelux]

I used to get nervous when the door opened and you hear that sound of the wind as people go out. My nerves had gone after about 15 jumps. For me, I think jumping often with no long gaps between jumps helped.

[@flybeep1661]

Basically, the total opposite of what you're saying is what almost all skydivers would agree on. Nerves gone after 15 jumps? Most will think you're a liar. Long gaps between jumps lessens nerves? It's the opposite. Go away for a half season, come back and jump and lets see how you handle your nerves lol.

[@Langkowski]

If I should ever skydive, there is only a single thing I'm afraid of; that the parachute won't open.

[@tedslife7086]

jump several times a day for 5 days a week

[@50buttfish]

It's not a FEAR, it's an ANXIETY!

[@50buttfish]

The cure: Get drunk the night before; your hangover will keep you from thinking about fear; just don't puke on everyone.

[@rickybay1040]

I get scared thinking my parachute will fail

[@marcfauve6971]

^^ and what if what you realy love, is in fact, this fear ?

[@SkydiveVibes]

Right!! ;)

[@BurninatorTheTrogdor]

Great tips. But now I think we can all say that Will Smith should listen to his own advice.

[@Flownthecoup23]

Tomorrow is my big day...😁😁🙀🙀🤪🤪

[@SkydiveVibes]

Awesome! Keep me posted about how it went!

[@DoingStuffWithDiana]

I have never jumped and the part I’m scared of is that stomach drop feeling when you first start falling! I’ve been told that goes away after a few seconds, so that makes me feel better. But the thought of that and seeing all the things below me is what’s making me get nervous as heck to do it one day.

[@SkydiveVibes]

In fact, you usually don't feel that stomach dropping feeling. The reason is that you are not accelerating to the rate of a rollercoaster for example. Moreover, since the plane is flying forward, the wind due to its speed makes you not even feel that much the weightless moment. Lastly, at 14000 feet, you are so high that you dont get the "ground rush feeling" that can scare you or give you vertigo. Really, if you end up trying it, you'll kick yourself not to have done it earlier. 😉🙌

[@DoingStuffWithDiana]

Skydive Vibes omg thank you for this I feel so much better! I’m excited, supposedly I’ll be doing it in March so I’ll comment on this video later. Thanks again, the fact you don’t feel it is making me fee more excited!

[@denahogue881]

Doing Stuff With Diana she’s absolutely right. There is no stomach drop feeling.