{"id":699,"date":"2016-12-12T21:19:56","date_gmt":"2016-12-12T21:19:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.au\/stories\/what-to-expect-when-skydiving\/"},"modified":"2022-08-08T23:22:09","modified_gmt":"2022-08-08T23:22:09","slug":"what-to-expect-when-skydiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com.au\/stories\/what-to-expect-when-skydiving\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Expect When Skydiving"},"content":{"rendered":"

Adrenaline courses through your veins. The wind whips at your hair. You\u2019re pinwheeling in the air, streaking from the heavens like a wedgie that has spotted its prey. You\u2019ve never felt more alive.<\/span><\/p>\n

What are you doing? You\u2019re skydiving!<\/span><\/p>\n

Everyone knows Aussies love a good adventure, and really, what could be more adventurous than leaping from an airplane? But you\u2019ve got a bit of a quandary: you want to fly through the clouds to the dazzling landscape below, but you also want the thrill and excitement of the big city. What to do? Why, look into Expedia.com.au\u2019s <\/span>Sydney skydiving options,\u2014we\u2019ve got plenty of them.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a seasoned pro in this particular art, then set your AAD for an AFF and head straight for the airplane. But if you have no idea what those terms mean, well, read on\u2014we\u2019ll get you started!<\/span><\/p>\n

Go Tandem<\/span><\/h2>\n

It doesn\u2019t matter how much of a prodigy you are: you won\u2019t be making that first jump alone. When you arrive on that exciting first day, you\u2019ll receive thorough instructions and training, as well as be outfitted for whatever gear you need. Then it\u2019s off to the plane, where you\u2019ll make your leap in the hands of a qualified, capable instructor. If you opt for <\/span>Wollongong Tandem Skydive<\/a>, you\u2019ll be able to select where you skydive from their existing list\u2014you can even leap out over the beach and the ocean!<\/span><\/p>\n

Dress Appropriately<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are a few things you shouldn\u2019t do when leaping out of an airplane, and wearing flip-flops is one of them. Your skydiving venue will very likely give you a list of what to wear and what not to wear before you head out\u2014comfortable, loose-fitting clothing is often recommended\u2014so review their suggestions carefully.<\/span><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Forget to Relax<\/span><\/h2>\n

A number of skydiving places provide comfortable spaces for you to kick back and relax while you wait for your training or your scheduled jump time. The <\/span>Tandem Skydiving Adventure<\/a> over at Sydney Skydivers has a fantastic lounge for you to wait in. Sip a cup of coffee and make use of the Wi-Fi to update your newsfeed\u2014we know all your friends are waiting to hear how your adventure turns out!<\/span><\/p>\n

You Can Skydive Indoors, Too<\/span><\/h2>\n

Not sure you\u2019re quite up to the task of plunging through the atmosphere? Want to try this out in a more controlled environment? Stay inside! <\/span>Indoor Skydiving<\/a> at iFLY Downunder lets you spin around in a wind tunnel. It\u2019s just like proper skydiving\u2014only without the world rushing toward you. If you like it, then you can take the next step and go skydiving for real.<\/span><\/p>\n

Your journey through Sydney<\/a> is bound to be one for the ages, and we think you should top it off with a plummet through the clouds. With Expedia.com.au leading the way, you\u2019ll never have to wonder where to go when you\u2019re looking for that next great skydiving experience. We\u2019ll see you in the sky!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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