Calling all skydivers!

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Has anyone here been skydiving? How did you get into it?

It looks like it could be fun and I'd like to give it a try. I've seen a few "experience sites" that offer tandem jumps for around £300. Have any of you used one of these sites and could you recommend one?

 

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I've never done a tandem

I thought you had to tandem jump before they let you go solo. Or is that wrong?

 

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i would like to do at least a tandem once in my life. you can do it naked in some countries lol that would be hectic

I think a mixture of fear and wind chill would render me female by any anatomical definition


I've no idea if I'll actually enjoy this or if it's something I'd like to do more than once so I think I'll be fine with a one-off tandem jump for now.

I live in the south east (Croydon, Greater London). Has anyone used any of the airfields/drop zones in this area of England? Are there any differences between them or should I simply be looking for the drop zone nearest me?

 

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I've just received confirmation of my booking. I'll be doing a tandem jump next week

They've told me to wear trainers and loose fitting clothes. They've specifically said 'no jeans'. What do you guys wear when you jump? Surely it'll be too cold for a tracksuit.

 

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5 hours to go

 

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enjoy!

Done


It was incredible. I'd love to do it again.

 

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And only £2000 (plus £30 for each jump once I'm licensed)! Bargain

I'd quite like to jump in a foreign country.