As in most things I have to say it is a matter of perspective. If sky diving is something that brings you great joy, I don't think you should avoid it for the possibility of the chute not opening. Or maybe you just want to experience everything once, from something as simple as food you're not accustomed to, to walking the Appalacian trail. I might not encourage people to do things that have great potential to cut short this one life, but I certainly would encourage them to truly live this one life.
Thanks once again for another thought provoking post, love seeing inside the mind of Jake :)