FBIL went skydiving in upstate NY last fall and loved it. After seeing the video and pictures its something I definitely *think* I want to do the problem is I'm not 100% sure. He and one of his cousins - also is one of my BMs - are going this Saturday before each of them leave the country (he is going to Egypt and Spain for work and she is going to China and Australia for school) and invited me to go.
Its 195 for the jump and 95 for a video & personal photographer to take pics on the way down. So basically, 300 bucks. Right now, FH is out of work and it feels a little bit unwise to spend 300 on something unnecessary right now. I told FBIL this and he offered to pay as an early birthday gift but that seems like ALOT for a birthday gift.
75% of my wants to go and thinks it would be an amazing experience. 25% thinks I will throw up on the way down.
Should i go???
ETA: the first word of the Second option is 'Go' it got cut off.
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if you are even the slightest unsure i woudl not do it... it the unsure is nerves thats one thing.. but you are mentioning $ and fear...
i woudl not go until i felt comfortable with everything.
jeanyus27
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To be honest, its an amazing experience. I went when i was 21 in Las Vegas. If you go tandem (person strapped to you) then its awesome. You don't have to do anything except enjoy the ride. If they are doing static line, then you have to take an 8 hour course and you jump by yourself with no free fall (chute opens as soon as you jump) I recommend tandem! Does your fh ever want to do this? Maybe its something you guys can do together when you have more money. If you feel like this is your last opportunity to do it, then i say go for it!
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go and do it ... i went and did it and it was such an awsome expeirence ... and i was so scared ... i litterally cried as soon as we pulled up to the place ... you jump owth someone so you dont really do anything and once your up your basically going ... i paid for the video and photos and it was def. worth it ... the whole thing was worth it i was so glad i did it ... now all i have to do is go bugee jumping which i am doing this weekend
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I also did it when I was 19 with my dad, and it was awesome!! Definitely do it...it is a great experience!! I think it is worth the money!
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Posted by jeanyus27
To be honest, its an amazing experience. I went when i was 21 in Las Vegas. If you go tandem (person strapped to you) then its awesome. You don't have to do anything except enjoy the ride. If they are doing static line, then you have to take an 8 hour course and you jump by yourself with no free fall (chute opens as soon as you jump) I recommend tandem! Does your fh ever want to do this? Maybe its something you guys can do together when you have more money. If you feel like this is your last opportunity to do it, then i say go for it!
i spoke to FBIL and told him to schedule a jump for us in july on my birthday! my best friend and her b/f want to go too so i think with her there i'll be more comfy and i'll use my rebate ck for it.
we are definitely going tandem. i want a trained professional with me at all times.
FH wants nothing to do with it... lmaoo. he's petrified of highs. he wont even do the dare devil dive at GA!! lmaoo i love him though.
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Posted by jeanyus27
To be honest, its an amazing experience. I went when i was 21 in Las Vegas. If you go tandem (person strapped to you) then its awesome. You don't have to do anything except enjoy the ride. If they are doing static line, then you have to take an 8 hour course and you jump by yourself with no free fall (chute opens as soon as you jump) I recommend tandem! Does your fh ever want to do this? Maybe its something you guys can do together when you have more money. If you feel like this is your last opportunity to do it, then i say go for it!
i spoke to FBIL and told him to schedule a jump for us in july on my birthday! my best friend and her b/f want to go too so i think with her there i'll be more comfy and i'll use my rebate ck for it.
we are definitely going tandem. i want a trained professional with me at all times.
FH wants nothing to do with it... lmaoo. he's petrified of highs. he wont even do the dare devil dive at GA!! lmaoo i love him though.
Yayyy! Thats awesome! You're gonna have a great time!
JulyBride728
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Accept as a gift and DO IT!!! Send a thank you card showing your appreciation afterwards...it's such a great experience
babieblueeyez96
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OMG totally go!!!! Yea it is a lot of money but it is an amazing experience, def the best one of my life. I went when i was like 19 and it was so awesome!
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Definitly GO! And except your FBIL generous gift. If he didnt want to spend that much money on you, he would have never offered. It is such a great experience!! And no one is 100% sure that they want to jump out of a perfectly safe plane for fun--thats normal. Go and enjoy it!
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I want to do it soooo badly, but money is tight right now..so i may have to wait until next year..im definately doing it though....my brother did it and said it was amazing!
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A Must Do!!! I did it 3 years ago at the Skydiving Ranch, in upstate NY. It was awesome, one of the most amazing feelings, I did it tandem (jumped w/ someone) and got the DVD.
FM me if you want more details...one word of advice those is try and hold your face taught, the force of the wind is so strong it blows your face like jelly!!!
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Posted by oktom22
A Must Do!!! I did it 3 years ago at the Skydiving Ranch, in upstate NY. It was awesome, one of the most amazing feelings, I did it tandem (jumped w/ someone) and got the DVD.
FM me if you want more details...one word of advice those is try and hold your face taught, the force of the wind is so strong it blows your face like jelly!!!
that is where we are going. lol. in gardiner (sp?) or something.
two silly questions:
(1) i wear glasses, what do i do? contacts or just go blind? lol.
(2) if i close my eyes for the actual jumping out of the plane my instructor is still on the ball right? its not such a bad thing???
