SKYDIVING

So you think you haven't cheated death enough in your lifetime, why not jump out
of an airplane? Good for you, but here are is a quick run down you might want to
consider: You start to re-evaluate your decision as you climb to 14,000 feet above
all those people, cars and buildings that were a lot closer just a few minutes before.

The instructor harnessed to your back is calm, most of them do this five days a week;
skydiving sometimes twice a day. The sound of the engines gets considerably louder
when they open the door summon you to come forward. This is the moment when
the panic hits you and you realize you're about to jump out into that wild blue yonder
and all that's left for you to do is start laughing and screaming at the same time.

If any nationality in the world understands your desire to go skydiving, it's the
Aussies. Australia has a number of different companies that can take care of your
desire to skydive. The country also has some of the most beautiful terrain to look at
while you drop at over 220 km per hour.

Skydiving Scenery

If you're in Sydney, or any city along the coast, the most beautiful place to skydive
is just along the ocean. You can skydive over places like Mission Beach, Penrith
Lakes, Byron Bay, Cairns and others. There are a number of different companies to
take you to different spots in and around the city's beaches. Many of these skydiving
companies offer free transport back and forth from the city to the take-off site.

Tandem or Solo Skydiving

Even if you have jumped before, it's best to due a tandem jump with a certified
instructor. If you want to jump by yourself, you have to be licensed and with the cost
of insurance, it can be quite expensive. The cost of the tandem skydive depends on a
couple things like the company you choose to go with, the height at which you choose
to jump from, the day of the week you are available to go on and whether or not you
want you want pictures or a DVD of your skydive. If you'd like to watch your cheeks
look like they are about to be pulled off your face and listen to yourself scream like
an old woman on a rollercoaster, we recommend you get the DVD. However just
for the jump, with no extras included, the prices run between $280 to $340. Pictures
are usually $100 and DVDs are $140, with package deals making each significantly
cheaper.

Skydiving in Australia is an experience you will remember for the rest of your life
and though it may seem scary before hand, once you've gently touched ground, you'll
be ready to go again.