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Skydiving 101
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Originally part of Bungee jumping
Questions and Answers about skydiving! - I know we have some enthusiasts here!
N Posts: 17
in that case, it'll be a while before i get back into it. thanks for ally your advice jo trouble Reply to this
D Posts: 94
I have to admit that I did exchange my birthday present for something else ;) My be one day I'll do it, but at the moment I love my life and I'm scared of flights and highs.... I do have to flight ofter but it's still a nightmare for me... ;) Reply to this
B Posts: 8,345
There's no shame in not going through with the jump if you weren't comfortable doing it :-)
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N Posts: 1
Just did an awesome free-fall with a 5 days military tour company called LionOps in Israel. Amazing experience for first-timers (and well, just about about everyone). If you're looking to go skydiving in a beautiful place, definitely check them out. Reply to this
B Posts: 5
N Posts: 1
Hi there. I never did skydiving myself before. So I don't know anything about it.
But my boyfriend wants to try it together. So I was wondering if you can give me some tips on what I should be afraid of. You know, to be ready.
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But my boyfriend wants to try it together. So I was wondering if you can give me some tips on what I should be afraid of. You know, to be ready.
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Reply to thisB Posts: 8,345
In response to: Msg #148973
Hi,
Welcome to TravelBlog.
If you're doing a tandem skydive (you and the tandem master harnessed together) you won't need to worry about deploying the parachute etc, just enjoy the ride. Reply to this
N Posts: 2
I love bungee jumping! but have alwasy been too scared to try skydiving. youre lucky! Reply to this
B Posts: 8,345
In response to: Msg #157889
Skydiving is out of a plane with a parachute, and you can do aerobatics while in freefall.
Bungy jumping is jumping off a stationary platform with an elastic cord tied around your ankles. Reply to this
B Posts: 8,345
In response to: Msg #159925
Anything from 2,000 ft to about 16,000 ft.
A tandem skydive will be from 12-15,000 ft normally. Reply to this
N Posts: 4
Hey guys I'm interested in wing suit diving? How much experience do you need? Reply to this
B Posts: 8,345
In response to: Msg #161190
Not sure if there's any set minimum, but I'd say you'd need to be pretty experienced as a skydiver before giving it a go. You wouldn't be safe otherwise. Reply to this
N Posts: 13
I think the number one thing to consider about Sky diving is where you are going to dive. As cool as the free fall it's only a short part of your dive. You want your first dive to be somewhere with beautiful scenery. My first dive was over the Gold Coast of Australia. I recommend that. Reply to this
