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Step 1
Determine if your fear is actually of skydiving or if it stems from a fear of heights or perhaps a fear of falling. It could even just simply be a fear of flying.
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Step 2
Entice a friend to jump with you. Sometimes there is strength in numbers. Each of you can jump tandem with an instructor and have an awesome story to tell your friends.
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Step 3
Call several skydiving centers to get answers to your questions and concerns. When you finally find one with which you're comfortable, make an appointment for skydiving instruction. More than likely, you will jump tandem with your instructor the first few times.
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Step 4
Ask questions. No question you have for your skydiving instructor is stupid. This is your adventure, and it should be as comfortable as it can be. Express your fear to your instructor so, together, you can address those issues.
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Step 5
Remember that your instructor has many dives under his belt and is a professional. Since you're jumping tandem you're not going anywhere without him, and he's not going anywhere without you. The safety of both of you is foremost in his mind.
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Step 6
Watch your instructor and listen closely to his words. He will let you know what your "job" will be during the dive. Then all that's left to do is jump.
