Skydiving

I once went skydiving tandem-style with a friend from about 200 feet up at a water park near Orlando...
Getting into the park itself costs around $25.
And the jump? Only another $25! =)
It was absolutely incredible. Like everyone says, it’s a feeling you just can't put into words... I’d honestly go back and do it all over again right now. Does anyone know if there's anywhere in the US where you can go skydiving this time of year? It's February, and most of the seasonal spots out West or in Florida don't really open up until the summer rush, like July through September.
Thanks!

Man, huge props to everyone who actually went through with it... seriously impressive.

I’m sitting here scouting out spots right now because I’m thinking about making the drive from, say, Chicago all the way down to Miami just for the rush. Is it even worth the trek? If anyone knows of any good weather or anything happening down south lately, please hit me up... thanks!

You can actually go skydiving off a bridge near the Grand Canyon now
The drop is about 500 feet, and it costs around $90 per jump.
I haven't tried it myself, but man, it's gotta be an incredible rush...🙂

lonetrucker3 said:you can actually go skydiving off the bridge in Glen Canyon now
The drop is about 500 feet—pretty massive—and they charge 80 bucks for the experience.
I haven't pulled the trigger myself, but it looks like quite the rush🙂

I spent some time digging through YouTube and looking at some photos just now. It looks incredible. 👍
And that height... wow. 😲 😁

Bradley Ramirez5 said:I was just browsing through some photos on YouTube for a bit. It looks pretty stunning. 👍
And it's high up there... 😲 😁

It’s definitely high up 🙂
I once went skydiving near Miami where the drop was maybe 130 feet (some people say it was closer to 100), and I was pretty nervous...
so I can only imagine what it feels like to jump from 500 feet...
that area is honestly gorgeous though...

rapidhawk27 said:I'm trying to figure out where people go to do this and what the damage is. Also, if anyone’s actually done it, I’d love to hear how it went.

As far as I know, you can find spots near the Golden Gate Bridge and over by the bridge in Šibenik... I actually went skydiving off the one in Šibenik this past summer and it was incredible!! Look, if you get up there and suddenly lose your nerve, don't force it—just don't jump. But my advice? Once you're standing on that edge, stop overthinking everything. Just commit, leap, and live in the moment. It costs about $87... if you want video footage, expect to shell out an extra $20, plus they've got t-shirts and other junk for sale... if you bring your own camera, someone can usually film you, too. Basically, it's a blast. 🙂

If someone is dealing with spinal issues, would it be safe for them to go skydiving? I am not entirely sure about the specific nature of the condition yet, but our primary concern is whether the sudden jerk at the end is intense. Is there typically any unpleasant impact from the pull...

David Gomez6 said:Is there any kind of general discomfort or tremor?

Not at all.

Is the Golden Gate Bridge open right now? Also, is eighteen the age limit?

stormyotter672 said:Is skydiving open right now at the Golden Gate Bridge? And is the age limit 18?

It’s definitely open—I actually went skydiving there myself recently and man, it was incredible. The crew up there is great too... just two hours of pure adrenaline and fun... a few of us went together and it turned into such a killer trip...
Not sure about the age limit, didn't bother asking since I'm over 18, but as for the jump... words don't really do it justice. That feeling right before you step to the edge... it's just indescribable...

Went skydiving near the Grand Canyon about three weeks back, a 180-foot drop, absolutely incredible... if only it had been just a little higher 🙂

$117 That kind of jump... there's really no age limit

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBQNxlx_GqI

Hey, does anyone know how long the season lasts out at the Grand Canyon? Also, is there a specific site for skydiving over there? I could only find info for the Golden Gate Bridge area...
Thanks!

I’m curious about the same thing—who actually organizes the skydiving trips out by the Grand Canyon, and where can one go to book them?

You can reach them at 098-532-253 to set up a time for your skydiving session... the season stays open as long as the weather holds up and the winds aren't too crazy 🙂

Let's get some info here🙂
I'm thinking about trying skydiving this summer—probably near the Golden Gate Bridge since I'll be passing through there anyway...

How long does the prep actually take, and all that stuff?

I wanted to start a thread here because I’m 20 years old and this craving keeps getting stronger—you can probably guess which 😲 I’m talking about. At first, it just felt like a cool idea, but now it’s become a genuine goal of mine. I’m based out of Venice, so if anyone knows the deal—or better yet, if someone has actually gone skydiving there—could you walk me through the costs and the actual process? 😉

The biggest thing on my mind, though, is the risk. What are the actual chances of getting injured? If something goes wrong, I don't think I could live with myself. I know there's always a gamble involved, but I want to know the reality. Has anyone ever had a major accident while skydiving near the Golden Gate Bridge, and how many people have actually done it? HELP 🙂 🙂

They bumped up the price. Skydiving now costs $127 over at the Grand Canyon

I’ve been reading through your posts and I'm honestly bummed there aren't any recent updates here! 🙂

I finally decided to cross one big thing off my bucket list, so I’m going skydiving this summer! I haven't quite decided if I'll head out toward the Grand Canyon or maybe somewhere near the Golden Gate Bridge, but honestly, as long as I'm jumping, I'll be happy. I've been riding this adrenaline rush for months now and I just can't wait for the season to kick off. I'll definitely check back in once I have some stories to tell. I know it's still early, but if I could go skydiving right this second, I totally would! 😁

Patience pays off. I have spent years waiting for the right moment to finally try skydiving, and this year, the stars aligned while I was passing through near the Grand Canyon. If you ever get the chance, you absolutely must go skydiving there; if you're going to do it, you might as well do it from the highest point available. 🙂

Does anyone know what they're charging for skydiving off the Maslenica Bridge this year? If it’s anything like last year, $127, then I’m calling it now—it’s daylight robbery... absolutely outrageous...