News Flash................
Canada at 12000 ft
19.07.2007
20 °C
This entry couldn't wait any longer
Despite all the crap weather we are having here at the moment, my persistence has paid off and managed to achieve one of my goals I set for myself a bit early.
Saw adverts and info on this whilst here in Vancouver and through investigation and finding out the finer points of how to handle one's self whilst at high altitude I booked my first and possibly one of many tandem Sky Dives.
Finally today the weather broke for about 5 hours and sunshine mixed with blue sky made it all possible, a quick 2 hour bus ride to the air field followed by a 30 minute crash course (!?!?!?) in how to perform all of the moves like a pro and it's was off into the sky in what can only be described as a custom built bi-plane.
Whilst in the plane which took a surprisingly long time to reach 12000 ft, me and approx 10 other guys were all kitting themselves up for the big push
Together with my instructor we were the first ones out (thankfully), and what I can only describe as a "mind overloading experience" hurtled to the ground for approx 60 seconds before the parachute kicked in and we almost stopped to a crawl.
Unbelievably I was able to have a perfect conversation with my instructor for about 5 minutes whilst floating to the ground with a bit of a bump but with no injuries made it one of the peak moments so far for this adventure.
Lots of photos to prove how brave I am and I look forward to recounting this story over and over again in person!
What can I do next ???
Posted by lee2007 23:54 Archived in Round the World | Canada
Lee! Amazing! Can't belive you did it! Look forward to seeing the pics...I dont know if if I would have had the guts myself!!
Ryan
20.07.2007 by ryanedward