Indoor skydiving, anyone done it?

nst68 · 27 Jan 2016 at 12:56

Hi

I'm looking for something for my son's 21st, he's got everything like a watch, wallett etc, doesn't wear jewellery.

I was thinking of buying him an indoor skydiving experience (at AirKix in Basingstoke).

Has anyone done this, any good?

Diddums · 27 Jan 2016 at 13:12

I've never done it but thanks for bringing it to my attention, this looks awesome and is considerably cheaper than what I would've thought.

Definitely going to have a go!

Goksly · 27 Jan 2016 at 13:14

It's a good experience, but expensive for what it is. 3 minutes in the tube = £30 or something similar.

Selekt0r · 27 Jan 2016 at 13:16

I suspect he'll need a bit of practice to get to this level:

wordy · 27 Jan 2016 at 13:16

Looks cool!

Better than uphill gardening anyway. That was a right pain in the arse!

EddScott · 27 Jan 2016 at 13:19

Off the sofa as a kid. Wasn't what I would call epic freefall.

Cosimo · 27 Jan 2016 at 13:22

This will be the GD meet...

Paul11 · 27 Jan 2016 at 13:22

its fun. but as mentioned time passes too fast for the price you pay

checjb · 27 Jan 2016 at 13:44

I've done it twice now (at Airkix MK) and it's great fun. I wouldn't pay the standard price but there always seems to be Wowchers or some such knocking around for it. It's fun, simple enough for fun and suitable for all ages. Be aware that there is a lot of up-selling involved (the DVDs etc are very expensive) but my wife and I and both kids (10 yo) loved it.
Oh yeah, and if you use the lockers (at MK, at least) they eat your money - which really annoyed my kids.

wolfie138 · 27 Jan 2016 at 14:12

i've done the real thing, tandem jump in Vegas, id' recommend a proper jump over an indoor jump simply for the feel of jumping out of an aircraft.

doofer · 27 Jan 2016 at 14:16

Not a big fan.

Syla5 · 27 Jan 2016 at 14:16

We did this recently, me, my wife, and 8 year old daughter. It was a fantastic experience and if they have time on the day they will offer additional flights for much less money so add-ons are possible.

We would consider doing it again if the right opportunity comes up.

ttaskmaster · 27 Jan 2016 at 14:29

Goksly said:
It's a good experience, but expensive for what it is. 3 minutes in the tube = £30 or something similar.

^ Looks like it.
I'm sure it's much cheaper than a real freefall jump, but even sounds expensive for what you get...

ikillbears · 27 Jan 2016 at 15:37

must be a tall building

Saint1972 · 27 Jan 2016 at 15:41

wordy said:
Looks cool!

Better than uphill gardening anyway. That was a right pain in the arse!

Hahahaha,i'm crying.

Saint1972 · 27 Jan 2016 at 15:43

ikillbears said:
must be a tall building

Some guy at work said this once when i mentioned it,sadly he was serious.

Skidder · 27 Jan 2016 at 16:20

I've done it. Great fun and yes it is short but thoroughly enjoyable.

dacads · 27 Jan 2016 at 16:21

Isn't it meant to be done outdoors?

Kemik · 27 Jan 2016 at 16:29

It's good fun, but definitely find vouchers and don't expect it to last very long. I think with vouchers you tend to get 2x 2 minute sessions and they heavily push the big up and down jump.

Stovepipes · 27 Jan 2016 at 17:06

wolfie138 said:
i've done the real thing, tandem jump in Vegas, id' recommend a proper jump over an indoor jump simply for the feel of jumping out of an aircraft.

I genuinely don't think there is any incentive in this world that could get me to jump out of a plane. :eek: