Mike Rowe's FIRST EVER Accelerated Freefall Jump | Golden Knights | Somebody's Gotta Do It

[@davo1093]

I’m not American but man I love Mike Rowe! He’s very much how I envision Americans to be. Greetings from Aus 👋

[@bradleymyers5030]

This has to be my favorite episode with Mike Rowe. I salute all the men and women of our armed services. Hoorah!

[@the-potato-warrior]

No. The military is woke and gay. Don’t die in any more Jew wars

[@dkajj]

My new all time favorite episode. Mike showed fear, overcame it, then wanted to go again immediately! He helped show the courage of our armed forces and the drive to do what they do. Amazing! 👏 👏 👏

[@echobeefpv8530]

Skydiving changed my life many years ago. After I did my first jump, it left me feeling like I could accomplish anything I really set my mind to. To this day the biggest thrill of my life, full stop.

[@jessieely5363]

I couldn’t have said it better myself! I haven’t been skydiving in 10 years, but want to go again soon!

[@bc5822]

Definitely my favorite episode….. so far! My dad was a paratrooper in WW2, said they jumped out at 600 feet, got shot at on the way down, all the things that you wouldn’t want to experience. He said he got lucky and landed in a ditch, was able to get his chute off and gear squared away before getting into the fight. Great job Mike!!!☺️👍👍

[@CheekyMenace]

You guys always have music going on in the background of the show so it was really cool and recognizable when Mike jumped you let the sound go quiet, with only Mike's voice narrating his journey falling back to earth. Well done, everyone involved! 👏👍

[@TheOReport1994]

Beautifully edited! The quiet and serenity of gliding alone through the air was simply amazing.

[@RobinP556]

Congratulatioms!!! You’ve had a planet thrown at you and lived. Skydiving is the most fun that you can have with your clothes on!!!!

[@jenncatt]

That was amazing Mr. Rowe!! My husband set up my first tandem jump on my 30th and I was terrified but I didn’t want to let him down or my beautiful friends that came to watch me on the ground. He served in the army for 13 years as a Tank Sergeant in Desert Storm and repelled numerous times out of an helicopter to get his wings which is way more important and dangerous to what I did. So I commend you sir and the Armed Services!! My husband is my hero and the men he served with as well!! Hoorah!!

[@miguelboricuapatientlongsu1855]

Almost 50 and that's been my bucket list since 13 years old 😮

[@Tonyhouse1168]

You gotta do it. It’s simply incredible

[@miguelboricuapatientlongsu1855]

@@Tonyhouse1168 Some day $

[@jamesfrancismchalejr7944]

Mike Rowe you have earned a Gold Star in my book!! You are a true American Patriot !!!! God Bless You

[@johnratcliff]

I have watched most if not all of your dirty jobs episodes and working on catching up on your KZbin videos. You have ALWAYS had an incredible way with words. It has never been a secret about your support for our great country in many different areas. This is my favorite episode! Bar none. Putting into perspective what our soldiers face when they jump, then fighting your own feelings but pushing through them to make good on your commitment to going through with the free fall jump! Then to ice the cake in a way only you can do, narrating your thoughts and feelings all the way to the ground. You could have never said anything about your apprehension and acted like you had no fear, and most of us would never know, but you didn't. Thank you for all you do for all of us!

[@michaelwilliamsd.o.5006]

Awesome job! My wife and I started jumping 4 years ago and she did her 60th jump on her 60th birthday June 2022. We are addicted and love it. BLUE SKIES

[@robbynholmes9507]

I cried just watching this, best Mike Rowe episode ever!

[@MetalHead1012]

Mike, I can't thank you enough for putting it into words what it's like to jump. I've only jumped 1 time, but it was the single best thing I've ever done. I've only posted part of it because it got sent in like 6 separate videos and I don't know how to edit. I jumped from 15,000 . My girlfriend signed me up unknowingly 😂. I have bad anxiety and my mind is literally ALWAYS racing. The second we were out of the plane, my mind stopped. It was silent. It was incredible. It hasn't stopped since . I often stick my hand out the window of the car to feel the air between my fingers and close my eyes. I'd recommend it to anyone. I'm glad it went so good for you. You have balls haha

[@Tonyhouse1168]

You’re so right. That first second when you’re out of the plane and the world is so loud and you’re so free, then you pull the chute and it just goes silent. Changed my whole perspective. Good luck to you brother.

[@earndoggy]

For some reason I'm in tears. The jury's still out on the freefall, but I do love being as high as possible on mountains and I think I would very much enjoy the floating part.

[@Songdaddy]

Wow Mike, this episode actually brought me to tears. I've always wanted to do this. Thanks for doing it for me.

[@iowegian7496]

It's always been on my bucket list, but at this point I pass.

[@Dan-ko3fc]

@@iowegian7496 but why not

[@RadTradDad]

I've done it twice in the past year and my advice is......DO IT!

[@skipmilligan]

​@@iowegian7496My Ol' Ladies Grandma is in her 90's and She jumps a few times a year...it's never to late to chase your dreams my friend. I believe in You!

[@cliff8669]

I did a tandem jump in Sydney Australia in 2008. 15000 feet. Fantastic. What really surprised me was after the chute deployed, you could have a normal conversation with your jump buddy. The ultimate trust in another human being.

[@fast_richard]

Well done! Training has changed and improved a lot since I made my first jump in 1973. Back then it was static line jumps followed by progressively longer freefalls. Now it is vertical wind tunnel and tandem jumps, followed by long freefalls with instructors right there to keep you from going too far wrong. What hasn't changed is the exhilaration and the fact that in freefall you are responsible for your own actions and your own safety. Those instructors can help you get on the right path, but at its core the accomplishment is your own.

[@brandyjohnson7892]

The MOST amazing video... Mike Rowe is hands down a torch bearer for America and what this country means to so many of us. He is the best of us for all to see. I look forward to every post and video. ❤

[@Meyer0656]

Never watched anything where the euphoria, anxiety and all the other emotions just bleed through the screen like this. I almost passed out with you. Just nailed the telling of the experience.

[@AgapeWarrior]

Duuuude I got tears in my eyes right now !!!!! RIGHT on Mikey !!!!! U can tell this almost seemed harder than castrating a sheep (another one of your major decisions !!) when u said u would go again bro that is what its all about !!! Thanks for giving us just a grain of sand into the lives of men and women who are putting their lives on the line every darn day AND enjoy it lol. I love u bro and pray for you ell the time !!! Keep on keepin on ,,, Rowd Trip !!!!!!

[@jimburtwell2731]

I'd say you were in the best of company for your jump. Well done, everyone!

[@scottthomas4779]

This is definitely one of the best episodes. You could really feel the anxious and scared energy then the relief and peacful feeling Mike describes. I've always wanted to do this. I turn 40 in January 2025, and I think I know just what I'll do.

[@Chase-fk1kc]

God bless you, Mike. God bless our military personnel.

[@TomokosEnterprize]

That look on his face tells it all. HE'S LOVIN EVERY MOMENT OF THIS .

[@kenttomlinson7380]

I took my first jump 09\17\2018. I'm a baby bird with just over 100 jumps. I have described the experience countless times, and Mike you sir nailed it. When you said " utterly and completely alone " I actually said it along with you I knew exactly what you would say. Skydiving has become the medicine that keeps me sane (sp).

[@chaz720]

Always have something you're trying to get better at and the sport will be with you a long time.

[@kenttomlinson7380]

@@chaz720 always

[@rgr3427]

This is a blast, everyone should do it ! We didn’t have the wind tunnels in my day, tower drops and off we went. Thanks for the video sir, keep jumping !

[@rovers141]

Regular airborne training at Benning doesn't have wind tunnels either last I heard. They still use the towers.

[@HT-Blindleader]

Never forget looking up at those towers thinking, that doesn't look so bad. Then, a little while later looking down....one did not equal the other.

[@williamdriskill8328]

The tower was a blast

[@rmerlin733]

Benning- Airborne school 34ft tower, PLFs, push-ups, tower week and finally jump week. What a rush! Fantastic times, hard & tough, great people. Best part - getting paid to have fun Airborne all the way!!!

[@cwinter90]

I was in the Army Infantry, never got a chance to jump but I wanted to. Last year, I got my skydiving license. This year, I completed over 220 skydives. I think I'm may be addicted. 😂 Thanks for sharing!

[@ptykiller]

Mike, honestly I almost teared up. Good Job man. I already admired you but this brings it to another level.

[@mattbrown1865]

Yea, My thoughts exactly.

[@chazl6053]

Geez I was even getting a little nervous for Mike. I really enjoyed his narration of what he was experiencing while he was floating with the chute open. It really painted a picture of how exhilarating yet frightening something like this is. This is certainly something on my bucket list!

[@odetosleep1596]

I wait for these every week! Ive always loved everything Mike Rowe has done, thanks for the years of entertainment!

[@MrGaryGG48]

Mike, I had to laugh when, as you went out the hanger door at about the 5:00 mark, you asked if there was going to be a movie on this flight... Of course, man, and you're the star!! It's another excellent presentation. I've enjoyed your work since you and Malu Nubla did a much lower key show in San Francisco many decades ago! Thanks a bunch... we'll all looking for many more. 😄👍

[@robindelude3787]

Mike Rowe, you are one helluva man! I respect your courage, sir. And I love the respect that you have for our men & women in the US armed forces, both past and present.

[@ramsesbyron2004]

Thank you. I am a 100%P&T disabled vet. I was having a rough day today. You brought tears of joy and comfort to this broken old vet. Thank you.

[@hansangb]

@15:28 My first jump at Jump School....the absolute lack of ambient noise (after having been inside the C130) was SHOCKING. I've never forgotten that tranquility...convinced I was in a thermal updraft and not falling...until I got to treetop level and saw how FAST I was falling. And performed (in my mind) a perfect PLF....although it was probably a horrible one. But as they told me, if you walk away, it was a good PLF.

[@iancole5805]

I swear Mike Rowe doesn't miss. Spot on every time. Well done!

[@dizzyd970]

Mike, I remember watching you as a young man, and now I am still watching you as a 39 year old man. You are the best man, I absolutely enjoy watching you and now my daughter is watching you with me 🤘🇺🇸🤘.

[@rachelcarter5282]

I cried while parasailing with my twin sons and then 3 years later paid for them to jump and cried again. So beautiful and still and quiet ✨💕

[@spinynorman887]

As an inactive paratrooper, I have nothing but RESPECT for Mike doing this! And this is above and beyond the respect I had for him before this. People talk the talk. Mike walks the walk. He gets it.

[@knutbaardsen6437]

Mike thank you so much. I have tears in my eyes when you brought up the 101st. You are so articulate and poinant with your words.

[@edorofish]

Awesome job Mike! You jumped with the best in the world! We had the Golden Knights jump into the Alamo for a demonstration. That is a very tight landing zone but they did it!

[@WeChallenge]

My cousin was 82nd airborne. Saw Grenada, Panama, then when doing practice jumps getting ready for going into the Gulf War landed wrong over the dessert southwest, where one foot hit a random rock putting all his weight on the ankle that snapped, and just like that, he was no longer able to jump out of perfectly good planes, instead he was put on desk duty in a supply hut, he didn't want to be there, and his CO, knowing this, signed off on him getting an early outof active duty. Still, he did things I'd never dream of having the courage to do unless my life depended on it.

[@edorofish]

@@WeChallenge I was on jump status for 20 years. I did static line jumps and HALO jumps. I jumped into Panama for Just Cause. Never had an injury jumping out of perfectly good airplanes. I broke a rib tripping over bed stairs in my bedroom. Imagine that! Hahaha

[@WeChallenge]

@edorofish sounds about par for the course, those stairs can sneak up on a person. My cousin, once back to civilian life became a local police officer for a short while. He said it was not for him so he then followed his dad's footsteps and took up carpentry, framing houses for a living.

[@ketchman8299]

That was the best, most complete, most erudite description of the act of skydiving I have ever heard.

[@georgejackson7752]

The legend Mike Rowe

[@B1NT1]

Good for you, what a wonderful experience. Really love your writing!

[@kenyongray2615]

Mike has the guts to do just about anything. Kudos to the Golden Knights. God bless Mike.

[@83thomasanthony]

I’m not entirely sure why or how this struck an emotional chord, but it did. I was fine until you started the drop- but after you started falling, it made me find a weird piece solitude and self reflection that personally resounded within my soul. Thank you- I needed that. Great episode & I’m glad you moved past your fear. It was a beautiful moment.

[@gagequakenbush4658]

i felt the same thing brother

[@theyard6958]

This was the best, and most heartwarming, inspirational thing I have ever seen you do mike. I quite literally stood up in my living room and applauded you. Fukn fantastic! You made me want to jump now.

[@tonyc223]

When I started to jump there was no ''wind tunnels'' or accelerated free fall . Ill bet the second jump was mentally tougher than the first. You got first class treatment jumping with the Knights. Brings back memories... Tony C. D-7516 GW-2979

[@gregamos8793]

God bless our service men and women! Nice job Mr. Rowe! You showed great courage Sir!

[@LadyQueue]

I can feel the fear you had for this but you overcame and conquered. Awesome episode! ❤

[@mcwine18]

Mike is so poetic man 👌🏻

[@travisstoneking4049]

Great video !!! My great uncle was a paratrooper in ww2 he was killed on D day when dropping in makes me thankful for the men and women who lay it all on the line for us all. ✌🏼❤️

[@BenjySparky]

Mike you rock! I've been wanting to do that but you sir are my hero. You, Golden Knights and all of the armed forces have my respect. Peace

[@Sakrysta]

This ranks next to the hang gliding episode in my favorite Mike Rowe experiences ever. I admire so much Mike’s ability to articulate not just the experience itself, but the emotions & motivations involved in his experiences.

[@peelmeone]

I did this on Oahu's North Shore. It was the most fun a person can have with their clothes on. 24 years later, I still get goosebumps thinking about it.

[@Graydog-sx6le]

It gets in your blood and you never forget the way it felt.

[@JohnDoe-hs7ml]

I remember my first jump, hanging on Cessnas wing support. The jump I was most scared of was the one when I packed my own shoot.

[@shooterchief]

I love skydiving. I jumped from 18k’ for my 40th bday this year n have jumped twice since. One day I want to do a solo jump. Then I will be that same level of nervous again!! I can’t explain how much I love that 90 seconds of freefall. 😊

[@tad22560]

That was great, Mike. I remember my first jump, 28 years and more than 5000 jumps ago. I still love it. I've been in that wind tunnel and drop zone in North Carolina. Welcome to the club!

[@Pack.Leader]

Boat loads of respect, Mike. Truly.

[@IUsedToFermentThings]

Watching this brought back every single feeling from when I did this 20 years ago. Most exciting thing ever. Congrats, Mike!

[@Arlecchino_Gatto]

This vidoe just popped up an hour ago? What a great way to wake up for my workday! You're a hero to so many of us Mike! Sharing your many adventures with us makes our lives so much more wonderful.

[@iowegian7496]

Oh my gosh! I got an adrenaline rush just watching 😅Mike you're my hero!

[@leroywood5383]

That's got to be an unforgettable feeling. I'm 50 and don't think I got the stuff to take that jump. Love you Mike.

[@Patco11]

Give it a shot. I’ve jumped only 3 times but I was 62 when I made my first one. Unbelievable experience.

[@rpk5568]

That was GREAT to watch. My first jump was more than twenty years ago and I can still remember it. It always brings a smile to my face. I didn't get apprehensive until about the 7th jump, but I jumped anyways. I'm so glad Mike enjoyed it, he'll jump again. He's right about no sensation of falling, only one of floating in the air. If you love it you'll always think about doing it again. I view it as the greatest experience in my whole life. I felt like I could fly. One of the phrases around the dropzone was, "Now I know why the birds sing" and " If you think being in a plane is flying, then you must think being in a boat is swimming".

[@Flapswgm]

YOU'RE THE MAN MIKE. Congrats. Just an FYI -- I used to fly the otter at Perris Air Park California and took divers up to 12.5 and 17.3 depending on size of group. My wife and I took and passed our dive lessons but never jumped. I guess that's what happens when you have kids at home. Congrat Mike. Keep the colors.

[@StefA-ko5kb]

Balls of steel salute to Mike Row coolest dude ever

[@jerrymanderer8464]

It is literally impossible to describe the feeling of transitioning from freefall to canopy on the first solo, but you did a pretty good job. Going from 120ish MPH to peacefully floating above the earth and watching breathtaking views in a matter of 1-2 seconds is indescribable. Welcome to the 1%

[@adh520]

I made a thousand or so jumps over two decades ago and this was maybe the first time I’ve been really brought back to the first one since then. Beautiful work. Mike’s description of the shocking difference between the overstimulation of freefall and the sudden peace of a canopy ride was just perfect. Like they say: now you know why the birds sing!

[@ShadowCatGold2006]

I've only ever jumped once, but everything he's saying in this video is spot-on to my experience. I can't wait to get back up there and jump again, whenever I can afford that luxury again. I also really like how they stopped the usual background music and just left Mike's voiceover in as he came back to earth on his solo jump. Great episode!

[@brettheary]

Hell yeah Mike!

[@25kmgb]

Mike I admire your courage. Thanks for overcoming your fears and experiencing this so the rest of us don’t have to

[@JustinRedington]

Mikes solo jump presentation is poetry!

[@TechGorilla1987]

Bravo, Mike! This is the kind of writing that makes you an absolute legend. You're the Bill Curtis of the modern era and those are HUGE shoes to fill.

[@fishskinz420]

I've only made two jumps in my entire life. I will definitely go again. Maybe because of having that experience watching this video and your monologue as you were explaining during your jump and coming down. That was probably one of the best videos I've ever seen in my entire life. Congratulations for doing something that is truly hard to describe you did an excellent job. Good for you man

[@ericwiese7479]

Dammit Mike, I have been a fan of yours for well long before our hair turned grey and this has been quite the experience you let us go on! I was right with you and put myself in your shoes and had all the doubts, fears, etc. But when you were asked if you would go again….I felt that! No hesitation. I would too. Great episode Mike. Thank you

[@TheLokkiee]

Will always treasure my first AFF jump. Everyone should try this.

[@drumitri]

Welcome to the club mr. Rowe!! Well done!!

[@bencooperneshariym2116]

Good job Mike. We could see how difficult it was for you but you overcame fear, even if it was for duty to your job and us, that is an honorable reason. I wouldn't have jumped. Manhood should not be defined by jumping from a plane. But, you have courage, duty, honor, and many other good traits.

[@purpleduck3494]

The most sweetest episode you've ever done in your whole career for me. God bless the instructors they were amazing.

[@jmabs5096]

Mike when he's old and grey, he's gona look back and say "shit, I really did it all!" And enjoyed every single experience! This one was making me sweat and my blood pressure through the roof. Mad props Mike. All of our normal Joe's probably less than 1% would do this given the opportunity. To all our armed forces (especially thoes who are jumpers) THANK YOU!

[@dayannam]

Mike and Team, that was a beautiful epospde. I loved the music stopped and the slow, clear description. Thank you to the men and women of our armed forces for the love and commitment you show to our country and the peace you bring us in knowing you are ever vigilant. Bravo.

[@amys2650]

My grandfather was in the 82nd airborne division in WWII and landed in Normandy, jumped in Germany and France. Thank you all for your service

[@paulgardner5928]

Thank you for honoring the men and women who serve this country.

[@Graydog-sx6le]

Man I miss jumping. I did my first jump years ago with Joe Abeln and John Ewald at Skydive Raeford. I later got the chance to jump after I got my license with SSG Rich Sloan a time or two. The Golden Knights is an awesome organization. I learned a lot from the guys I jumped with. Mike I share your feeling about the first time. Scary and awesome at the same time. Blue Skies.

[@hawkmcintyre220]

I retired from the 82nd and my ex husband who jumped with them is still friends with them. Amazing bunch of dudes. Still have their sticker on my guitar lol all the respect to Mike for being brave enough to do that as a civilian. It takes a lot of intestinal fortitude!

[@timothywalsh1001]

That was the fastest YES ever.... to "would you go again? Zero hesitation

[@mikedunlock]

I was prepared to attempt a funny comment, but after Mike's monolog brought a tear to my eye, I just can't. It was beautiful. Just beautiful Mike. Well done sir.

[@jamesc.hoffman7168]

Thanks. We’ve spent endless hours watching Mike Rowe do stuff - thanks for all of those. But this one? Awesome!

[@EchoMaaaan]

Those things you said while on your way down brought tears to my eyes for some reason. Beautiful words. I've developed a crippling fear of heights as I aged (44 now). I just hope I can ever gather the balls to do it like you did. Congratulations, Mike!

[@TheJuiceoner]

By far my favorite one! The narration right before you stepped up to the door of the plane had me just as nervous as you looked. awesome job! 😁👍

[@lindameyer6397]

Fantastic! I have parasailed and felt completely at home floating in the sky! This was awesome Mike

[@skydivingisfun]

I've been tandem 3 times and there is nothing else like the feeling of skydiving its AMAZING

[@jbrowne9381]

This may be the best piece of storytelling Mike has ever done.

[@michaelgraham827]

What a great episode. Well done, Mike and our armed forces men & women! God Bless!

[@johnsebar7807]

this has to be the most incredible show you have ever done. Thank you, no other words count

[@gapster46]

It is so refreshing to see our young people serving our country and having fun doing it when on the news all you hear about young people is drugs, homelessness, crime and so on. As a pilot I have around 1200 hours of stick time and I’ve never had the urge to jump out of a perfectly good airplane. Well done.

[@poke_n_around]

Well done Mike. You did so well, over coming any fears. Champion 👏🏻

[@tiffaniefife7787]

THIS was fantastic to watch... thanks for keeping it real and showcasing our awesome Army soldiiers

[@cherylstaples1790]

Omg, you made me cry