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Ever wonder what it would be like to sky dive? We experienced the thrill of tandem skydiving for ourselves at Skydive Hawaii on the North Shore of Oahu and you can enjoy a virtual sky dive through the photos of our adventure!

The sky dive in paradise adventure begins!
Leaving for the plane

This small plane that took us on our adventure. It can seat 6 people, but we had the plane to ourselves on our jump!

Before taking off there was less than 5 minutes of basic instructions, then final adjustments are made to the harness and we were off!
This is Range, Kim's life was in his hands.

Mike and Torsten appreciate the ground
one last time before take off.
Up..up..and away!
We have reached 13,500 feet and are ready to go!!
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While standing at the open door of the plane preparing to jump out, no matter how psyched you are to make the jump the brain says "WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!"
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During the first several seconds of the jump as you look around all you see below are fluffy white clouds.

Mike free fell for 55 seconds!

 

Now it is Kim's turn!


Sky diving is not like falling in your dream, as anticipated. The ground doesn't "rush up" while free falling so it is a pleasant "floating" experience. It just feels like a big fan is blowing.
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Kim free fell for 60 seconds!

 


As we broke through the clouds it was time to deploy the shoot and the adventure took on a new turn. Keep in mind when horizontal, while free falling, the body is evenly supported by the air. When the shoot deploys you are suddenly snapped into a vertical position. The harness becomes very uncomfortable around the crotch area and all the blood begins to rush to your legs. It is important to pump the legs to keep blood flowing to the brain to avoid getting dizzy or passing out. The best part during the parachute portion is enjoying the beautiful scenery as we float back to Earth.

 


This is the beautiful North Shore Oahu scenery we enjoyed!
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As we floated downward we removed our goggles and took the controls of our parachutes. We glided through wide curves and tight descending turns, the views were incredible!

 


And then we had our feet landed firmly on the ground.
It's time to celebrate!

Although we both had a perfect landings there are no photos of Kim after the jump. As we reach the ground we had to make a few turns in the air and Kim got motion sickness. The photographer was kind enough not to capture that part of Kim's adventure. Although Kim was sick for a few hours after the jump she does not regret taking on the challenge.

This is an AWESOME Hawaiian Adventure!

 


Skydiving is an expensive adventure. For a two person jump plus a photographer to jump with each of us the total came to $447.92. Prices vary depending on the number of people jumping and if you want video or photo service. The photo service does not include developing. You are given the exposed roll of film at the end of your adventure. The memories and sense of accomplishment you are left with after this adventure are worth every penny!
Call Sky Dive Hawaii at 808 637-9700 to make your reservation. Be sure to tell them A Friend in the Islands at www.alohafriends.com sent you!

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