I decided to finally skydive after years of saying “I will do it one day!”
And without any doubt, this has to be one of the best things that I have ever done in my whole life!
After months of watching skydiving videos and reading skydiving blogs, THE DAY HAS COME! (And there’s no backing out!)
Before I started freaking out…
Just after watching the sunrise in Waikiki Beach, I said my morning prayers and drove to Pacific Skydiving Centre. I arrived before my scheduled jump time and the nerves started to kick in! I kept worrying about the things that could go wrong, I wasn’t sure if I was ready… So, before I talked myself out, I checked-in! As I walked in, I was greeted by happy faces. It was easy to tell the staff love what they do.
I signed my life away…
After watching a video presentation about skydiving and listening to safety briefing, I had to read tons of paperwork! It was abundantly clear that skydiving is inherently dangerous, and death was a distinct possibility, but guess what? I still signed my life away! YOLO!
From nobody to best buddy in no time…
Once the orientation was done, I was assigned to my tandem jump master! His name was Brad. He was so cool, calm and collected… Just what I needed! He fitted me into my harness, taught me how to position myself during freefall and canopy deployment. After he strapped me up, we went straight to our plane!
The scenic flight up to 13,000 feet…
The view from the plane all the way up to 13,000 feet was breathtaking, you could see the stunning beaches that line the North Shore from one end to the other. Hawaii is really one of the most beautiful drop zones in the world!
Ready to Jump!…
Brad’s altimeter reading reached 13,000 feet and this means SHOWTIME! The green light turned on, the door opened, and the rush of the wind entered the cabin. It was so loud, extremely loud! One after the other, people started jumping out… my heart was racing! Everything was happening a bit too fast! In no time, we started walking towards the exit! F*ck it’s happening!!! 1…2…3! We jumped!
The 60 second freefall…
I was swept away by the wind; the earth was spinning! Gravity was pulling me down faster and faster! My mind can’t handle the sensory overload! I can barely hear my own scream! This was the closest a human can get to fly, and I was experiencing it! SURREAL! It was indescribable, totally out of this world! I looked out in the open and it was the best of Hawaii I have ever seen! Oh my gosh, it was bittersweet! The freefall went by so fast, I still could not believe that I’ve actually jumped out of a plane! INSANE!
Under the canopy…Suddenly we were swirling our way down, it was still so hard to process everything… It felt so great I could cry. Brad pulled the canopy out and we were just floating down under a parachute surrounded by jaw-dropping views of the skies and the ocean. He was manoeuvring the steering lines left and right on our descent, I was just enjoying the ride.
All Good things come to an end…
Suddenly the Earth was getting close, I didn’t want it to end… I could see the landing zone from above, it was time for touchdown… Touchdown was so smooth, landing was perfect! I made it out alive! Thank God!!!! Let’s Celebrate!!!!
Is skydiving in your Bucket list too? My first jump was amazing and definitely would not be my last! Next on my list: Skydiving in Dubai! And I can’t wait to share the experience to all of you guys! Thanks for reading!
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Love from Hawaii,
The Travel Belle <3
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56 comments
Wow that’s amazing and very brave! You’re so lucky to have visited so many amazing places!! I’ve loved reading about them xxx
tHAT WAs HECTic JEsSa! one of my bucket lISt.
stop overthinking and just do it Kuya Riggs! 🥰
Can’t believe you did this Isang!!! Looks so scary! 😱😱😱
so ecstatic to finally tick it off from my bucket list! I wanna do it again!!! And please jump with me!!! Let’s start planning!!!
Whoah!! Sky diving what a thrilling adventure .. i would not be able to do that in my life!!!!
YES YOU CAAAAAAN! hehehe
Wow! That sounds like an incredible experience, i liked that you added pictures of every moment of it together with the explanation of the experience and your feelings, haha!
xx
lau
malibluemymind
Live off that natural high for the rest of your life by keeping a copy of your first ever tandem skydive! You’ve faced your fear, you’ve never done anything like this in your life! Remember, Fear is temporary, Photos and Videos are forever! Buy the pics & vids, no regrets! Share it to the world loud and proud!
You are so brave.. I wouldn’t ever be able to do that.
awwwwww but thanks for reading, Bindu!
Skydiving is something I want to try and don’t want to try at the same time. I may have to give it a try though, because you looked like you had a lot of fun.
Do try love! It’s okay to feel nervous! 100 %!
That’s Insaane !!
Skydiving in Hawaii is indescribable *-*
SURREAL!!!
What a great shot of you guys up in the air!! Looks amazing but I definitely don’t think I could do it lol
You will never know babe! HEHEHE
Skydiving is on my list too! I just gotta work up the courage to do it. 😛
it’s an epic experience!!! Buy the video and the photos please!
Wow! This looks like an amazing experience. These pictures may have convinced me to try it out for myself!
Just a reminder, the waivers that you need to sign will freak you out but don’t let that stop you!
This must have been an amazing experience. I skydived a couple of years ago in Toronto but I am sure it is not the same. Hawaii is perfect for skydiving.
the best skydiving companies are in Hawaii!
Awesome Happier Place – up in the air having fun! Looks absolutely incredible. Seen lots of photos of people jumping – but especially enjoyed to also see a few *before* photos. Creates great suspense – even though we do know you survived 😉
xx Luci
Thank God i survived!
You are so brave! Skydiving seems so cool, sounds like you had a great time.
i am still over the moon!
I am just looking at your photos and I couldn’t even react to it. I was just mouth agape. You are so brave!
I was just enjoying the moment babe! I can’t wait to do it again!
Oh wow! What an amazing and nerve wracking experience this must have been! Totally out of this world! Loved your expressions during the freefall.. haha. I wish to do this one day but need to push myself.
so happy i got a videographer and photographer who jumped with me to capture these priceless moments!
wow! It looks like hell of experience! one in a lifetime! such a charmer! I have always wanted to fly
The feeling that you get right when you jumped out of the plane is the closest thing to flying babe!
That looks like so much fun! I am too chicken to try something like that, though I have always thought about it. Think my fear of heights has something to do with that.
I hope one day you’ll find the courage to do it, wren!
I’ve never wanted to skydive but wing walking is on my bucket list. My grandfather used to do it during air shows and it fascinates me.
Sounds interesting, Paula!
I have never experience that adventure and I am so proud of you for being brave of doing that. Hope to experience that someday!
Honestly it’s the most liberating thing i’ve ever done in my whole life!
What a fantastic experience! Sounds like you had an exciting one. Its on my list of things I want to do!
It has been on my bucket list for the longest time and im so happy to finally say i’ve done it! It’s an experience like no other dear!
read my tips before that first jump love!
I don’t know if I’d be adventurous enough to ever skydive myself, but I already feel like I’ve done it vicariously by looking at your experience. You’ve made this look like such a once in a lifetime experience.
Awww Thanks you just made my day! I hope you find the courage to do it one day babe!
Oh no! What an awesome experience. I have fear of heights but it looks like something that I would love to try.
Yes please!!! i can’t wait for my second jump!
Such a fun and a great experience you had. Sky diving is on my list but I ahve never experience it until now 🙂
babe do it before its too late!
OMG what a cool way to spend the day. I have never skydived it is on my bucket list. I love a thrill.
if you’re a thrill seeker, this is the ultimate challenge for you hun!
Wow, that was so adventurous..! I won’t dare to do that.. Skydiving is one of the scariest sports for me.
i understand that it’s not for everyone babe! But yes, i still hope one day that you’ll find the courage to skydive!
The 60-second freefall photo looks so amazing. It is breathtaking. I wonder why some people go skydiving once and its enough for them. Others get addicted.
it’s definitely addictive babe! if only it was cheap i’ll do it over and over again!
Such an amazing experience and stunning photography. I virtually experienced the sky dive through you as your description is wonderful. I don’t at my age I’m going to sky dive but experiencing it through you is wonderful.
awww that melts my heart! I really appreciate it Mayuri!