Skydive part II

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Skydiving was awesome! We jumped from 13000ft, which was as high as they go and translates into about 60seconds of freefall. The plane ride up was really cool aswell because it goes over the Abel Tasman park and you can see the Marlborough sound and mount Taranaki on the North island. So for 15 minutes your looking at beautiful senary before jumping out of the plane. It's pretty easy because you are uncomfortably attached to another guy (basically if the guy gets excited you're going to know about it) so you have no choice when he jumps you jump. It goes by so fast it's hard to remember the whole experience, but the best part is the first second of freefall. I will definately do it again, but next time maybe a won't suggest I'm going to die then not respond for a week. Sorry Mom!

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Photos

Before the jump
Excitement before the big jump

Comments

[Sue and Kevin]

non-splat!!
Ian, so glad to hear you did not splat all over the countryside. Keep the news coming....your trip sounds great!

[Daniel]

dick head
So, they do make condoms for your head.... You better be sending out the x-rated email about those two.

[margo]

skydiving
Hi Ian, No wonder you went ski diving you had to prove yourself to those brave girls, but, next time, sky dive first, let us know later....hint, hint, I had faith in you, ha, ha!!! Glad it was fun, I figured I do it when I KNOW I'm dying!!! Always love hearing from you and about your travels, and I relay it onto Jen and Susie!! Take care kiddo, Margo

[Dave]

Nice beard ya dork! Why's that old guy playing with your boobs?