Sometimes people will look at skydivers, and wonder why in the world they would do a sport that takes them so close to death. After all, plunging to the earth at a high rate of speed seems like a dangerous sport. So here are some reasons why people like to skydive.
1. Its fun
Those who have skydived have said how much fun it can be. They go up again and again, and theres nothing like it in the world.
2. Its exhilarating
Theres a rush and a thrill to feel yourself falling to the earth. Theres also something special about that sensation of flying, since for many years people have wanted to be able to fly like the birds. Skydiving is one of the few ways that you can feel as if you are flying, without being in an airplane or a helicopter.
3. Its safe
Although most people think that it is a dangerous sport, with the right training and preparation its just as safe as any other sport. Its only dangerous when people take unnecessary risks and dont follow the proper procedures.
The thing to remember is that skydiving is just like anything else. When people do it properly, its something that can be very enjoyable. But when people dont show...