Skydiving
 

Hi

Following from a drunken idea on a Brisbane night out it was suggested that we try a skydive. I did not get everybody’s contact details from the night out so I thought I would post here to jog people’s memories and see who else is interested.

The plane departs Redcliffe Aerodrome. The jump will be from 14,000ft which gives approx 60-69 secs of freefall. The landing zone is at Sutton's beach. Cost at the moment is $299 per person but that could reduce to $279 if we get 6 people brave enough to try it. (Maximum weight 100Kg - approx 16 Stone)

Once I get the number of people who are interested I will try and book a date. Saturdays will probably be best for most I think. Post, PM or email if your interested.

Neil

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One, two, Three.....jump

Bump

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I would really love to - but I find the craters around the Camden skydiving field a trifle suspicious....

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I would absolutely love to. The hubby and kids are not so keen on me doing it, but that seems a good price. From memory I think that gives about five minutes with the parachute doesn't it :confused: If I put it nicely to the ones who care, I will definitely be up for it :D

I wasn't at the drunken night though, it that matters :beer:

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Excellent news!

Yes it is 4 to 5 minutes with the parachute (depending on weight).

Tell the hubby and kids to come along to the landing as there will be a few people watching (Shell will be one of them as she is refusing to jump!)

Hopefully a few more are interested and we can set a date

Thanks

Neil

PS - Any others want to join us?

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Jump or maybe BUMP :D

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Yeah, I’m up for it. Trish may do it also, but it’ll depend on when it’s scheduled. If it’s between 10th to 28th June my parents are over so they’ll be able to look after the baby while we both try and kill ourselves.

Should be a laugh as I’m not too hot on heights either :o

Cheers

Mick

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Hi all,

Lets try for 17th or 24 June, any preference?

So Far (in no particular order)

Neil
Greig
Simon
Mick
Trish
Moneypen20 (If you’re still interested!)

Anybody else up for it? There will an arrival party at Sutton's Beach, so if you would like to watch from the safety of the ground please do. (I hope we hit the right beach :scared: )

TTFN

Neil

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Either sounds good to me.

Cheers

Mick

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I did a parachute jump (fixed line rather than free-fall) in the UK about 10 years ago. Was bloody fantastic until I landed and broke 3 metatarsles and bust my nose :o

I'd love to do it again but I'm nervous about my foot now. To anybody doing the jump - I'd recommend giving it a go because it's brilliant. I broke my foot by not following my training :rolleyes:

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Definitely :D
Penny

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Hi!

Netta told us all about it last weekend! 'Would love to!' I replied. Now......sober, not so sure considering I hate flying!!! Steve will love to do it so count him in (better check with him!) he has said so in the past. 24th would be better.
Jo & Steve :D

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Many thanks to my wonderful wife JG04 for putting me up for this,

I am 100% fully up for it!!
Been keep to chuck myself earthwards for a while now, so this seems like an ideal opportunity :eek:

See you there,
Steve

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hiya guys, hope you are well, nice to see you online, and was good to meet you guys at th e brisbane meet,
you have ruined my husbands birthday surprise!!! my birthday is 21st june and i have just told him about the jump - he wanted to sort it out for my birthday as a surprise!!!
i would absolutely love to do the jump, it always been a life ambition of mine, but i am absolutely sh***t**g myself just thinking about it, do you have any more details, eg. regarding the training!!! how long they train you for and all that, preferably before they throw you out of a plane!!! my hubby would absolutely love to do it also, but unfortunately at 18 stone and 6ft 6 he struggles!!!! (good excuse in my book) anyway keep me on your "provisional" list will you and if you could forward any more details that would be great -
cant remember if shell took my number, but pm me anyway.
take care speak soon
regards
vb2

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Hi Guys

Looks like the best date will be the 24th June, so I have provisionally book it for that date :)

The next steps....Firstly I will need a $100 Deposit by 10th June which can be returned up to 3 days before we jump if any body bottles it at the last minute.

I also need everybody’s full name and weight. So if you would like to PM me those details if you don't want it published on the tin-ternet :eek:

Maximum weight is 100KG so I will be missing a couple of meals and having a decent dump before going :scared:

The whole experience will take approx 2 hours, that includes the basic training needed for the tandem jump. So if we meet at Redcliffe for 10:00 we should be finished at Sutton's Beach around 12:00ish for a picnic/BBQ if anybody is interested.

If you require any further information PM or ring.

See ya

:D