Diving...In the sky?!

Sky Diving

Sky Diving is definitely an amazing sport! You’ll be able to find out how it feels to be the ruler of the world, to have the earth beneath you… Literally! But better than feeling like a king is --Freedom. For 45 to 60 seconds there is nothing but you, and the air. Flying your body in the sky could be one of the greatest feelings you could have ever experienced. Flying and landing a parachute is a lot of fun too. It’s kind of like driving a race car and landing an airplane all at once.

Not only can you feel freedom, but you can also find relaxation in free fall. I know no better way to relax then jumping out of plane and back flying solo. It is very easy to breath in free fall, because there is a lot of air up there. Being relaxed and just flying and have fun.

                                                                                                                                                              But, you’ll never actually get to feel the experience if you don’t try it. Sky Diving needs a LOT of guts, to be far from solid ground and instead, being in a place where you need wings to stay airborne forever. Yeah… You NEED guts. Try Sky Diving, I dare you.

Favorite ways to Sky Diving

Tandem Sky Diving: I find Tandem is the most popular for beginners because it requires less instruction, and you feel safer during Tandem Skydiving, due to the fact that you are via attached by a harness to a skilled diver. 

Static line Sky Diving: This type of sky diving is also very fun, as you have the chance to float through the skies. Unlike Tandem Diving, there is no free fall, because the cord to your parachute is automatically released when you have departed from the plane.

Accelerated Free Fall: This technique could also be used by beginners, since you will have two instructors jump off the plane along with you and other students, which is why it could also be called harness hold training. You will also have the instructors correct you position in Mid-air.

Best things to wear?

Clothes and jumpsuits: Skydiving isn’t a fashion contest. Any clothes that you are comfortable in should be fine. Loose fitting clothes will likely allow you to be more comfortable during your skydive. We provide jumpsuits that cover your clothes. 

Shoes For Skydiving: Sneakers or similar soft soled shoes work best. The shoes must be tight and able to stay on when freefalling at 120 MPH. 

Hair and Helmets: For Skydiving: We provide helmets for all tandem students. If you have long hair, you should plan on pulling it back or putting it into a pony tail. Some people prefer to tuck their long hair inside their helmets.

Skydiving With Glasses: Goggles  will be given for all students. The goggles protect your eyes from the wind. If you wear prescription glasses, you can either jump without your glasses, or put our goggles over your glasses. 

Best places to Sky Dive?

Wollongong, Sydney (Australia) 

What really makes or breaks a skydiving experience is the view. Falling from a plane in Wollongong, Sydney loads your eyes with both the beautiful Australian coastline and a view of Sydney. As you''’re plummeting toward the concrete jungle, be sure to take in the whales and dolphins flapping around a mile below.

Zambia, Victoria Falls

                                                                                                                              

If your cup of tea is to have be cool n' cold, maybe soaring above Victoria Falls, the highest waterfall on Earth—is more up your alley. Not only is this waterfall one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the Zambezi River is full of real-life, bizzare scenes, and if you’re lucky, you’ll even see a rainbow.

Hawaii

If you’re a green fiend, there’s no better paradise to fly into than Hawaii. Not only can you see practically the entire island. The site is breath taking! Just make sure you don't get too near the volcano! But... Make sure you get a good look at it too, because it be may be the last time you can get closer than this!

 Namibia 

This vast desert jump, replete with caramel colored dunes and endless blue sky-and devoid of wildlife, cities and greenery-is the most unique (and trippiest) skydiving view you’re going to get. Falling 1Km feet from the sky means you have about 5 minutes to come up with the best desert mirage your tousled brain can imagine.

Mount Everest,

This is definitely a ride that will physically lighten your soul, well, in my opinion. When your height rivals the mountain, you would be able to close up details that you would never dreamed of before: The snow that dusts the gray rock, the chilly temperatures, ect… 

From what you have read, maybe you are convinced that skydiving should be given a try,. I find it an exhilarating type of entertainment, and even a little scary. But fear not, once you get it over with, you'll really feel like you've done the impossible.