lord_seagrave Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) As you know, in literally a fortnight, I am to be thrown out of a plane in the name of charity. Because of (or perhaps despite) the kind “reassurance” of you guys and others, I have been having actual nightmares almost every night since I was volunteered for this stupidity. The ever-practical Lady Seagrave therefore booked me into an indoor(!) skydiving(!) experience, which happens to be pretty much on our doorstep here in MK. I’ve got to say that it was quite an experience. Essentially, a fan blows air at a high speed up a shaft, into which the victims are pushed, Temple of Doom style, to then “float” in the airstream to simulate freefall. I was pretty anxious, but, in fact, the experience (including getting blown UP about 20’ in the air and dropping back down again) was really quite exciting. I don’t think I’d go so far as to say I “enjoyed” it, but it certainly was really interesting, and, above all, felt pretty safe The place is called iFly. I paid £30 for two 2-minute sessions, and a further £7 to be taken up and down the full height of the shaft (no sniggering at the back). Will post a picture in a moment. LS Edited June 27, 2019 by lord_seagrave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grrclark Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 Fantastic, something i want to try. I’d imagine it quite disconcerting to begin, falling is very much natural as in actual free fall skydiving, but floating in air isn’t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) But you're NOT floating, you are supported by a whopping great fan blowing air upwards at 100 mph! Get yourself out of a real plane and enjoy the descent! Edited June 27, 2019 by TIGHTCHOKE SPELLAGE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figgy Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 Taken Up and down the full shaft for £7.00 don't tell Mrs Lord Seagrave she may get a mbershio herself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy H Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 Love to see them dance like this when the ground is approaching rapidly . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mel b3 Posted June 27, 2019 Report Share Posted June 27, 2019 55 minutes ago, Andy H said: Love to see them dance like this when the ground is approaching rapidly . That's amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord_seagrave Posted June 30, 2019 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 On 27/06/2019 at 18:17, Andy H said: Love to see them dance like this when the ground is approaching rapidly . The instructor did something similar after our session - lunacy! LS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moondoggy Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 Your left hand is massive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medic1281 Posted June 30, 2019 Report Share Posted June 30, 2019 On 27/06/2019 at 18:17, Andy H said: Love to see them dance like this when the ground is approaching rapidly . Still pretty impressive though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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