August 21, 2010 7:00 AM. 8 attended.

First Tandem Skydive - FULL

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All the summer I have heard members mentioning interested in skydiving. I was not sure I was going to organize a such event until I have done tandem hang gliding's roller coaster move. So before the summer ends, let's have our first tandem skydive (intermediate and advanced skydivers welcome too). I am only collecting $50 deposit for this event to avoid more transaction fees.

Long Island Skydiving Center is one of the most experienced skydiving centers in the world, and all of our staff are members of the United States Parachute Association. We are licensed by the equipment manufacturers to use their equipment. In addition, we are respected in the industry as being among the most experienced skydivers in the the world. Our equipment is brand new and the most modern, technologically advanced tandem skydiving equipment available. When you want to experience Skydiving in New York, we are the premier Tandem Skydiving Center in Long Island and the New York area. New York Skydiving at it's finest.

All of our jumpmasters have also earned USPA's highest ratings. Our instructors have thousands of jumps to their credit and many are world record holders or world champions in their respective disciplines. They have trained literally thousands of first time students all with a perfect safety record. Skydiving in New York at Long Island Skydiving Center is the safest and most experienced Skydiving Center.
We have excelled at all skydiving disciplines, but we specialize in TANDEM skydiving! You'll be in good hands at Long Island Skydiving Center for your New York skydiving thrill of a lifetime.

Located on the South Shore of Long Island in East Moriches, Long Island Skydiving Center is the ONLY New York Sky diving drop zone overlooking the Atlantic Coastline, Hampton Beaches, and Fire Island! Our view from two miles above the planet is nothing less than breathtaking! During your airplane ride to altitude, your adrenaline charged freefall, and your peaceful canopy ride, you will enjoy a birds eye view of the most amazing coastline on the east coast. New York skydiving at its best!

Click here for more - http://www.longisland...

Where: Shown above
When: August 21st 8:30 AM (Depart from NYC 7:00 AM)
Cost: $52 ($50 for DEPOIST ONLY + $2 transaction fee); TOTAL COST will be $209 (save $10). Please bring $159 balance to the event.
Additional Cost: $89.00 DVD only; $109.00 DVD w/ 8 x10 Photos
What to bring: Bottle of Water; PHOTO ID (mandatory); Frisbee, a deck of cards, or anything to keep you occupied while waiting.
What to wear: Comfortable clothing according to the weather; dress appropriately. While athletic type clothing is recommended, jeans or loose fitting attire will be fine. Bring Sneakers- please refrain from wearing boots or shoes with hooks, flip.
What to prepare: Make sure to eat before your skydive to avoid upset tummy.
Transportation: We will carpool. Passengers will share $15 gasline and pay that amount to drivers.

Afterward, we can gather to have lunch near the area or back to the city.

Link to Long Island Skydiving Center - http://www.longisland...
Long Island Skydiving Center on FB - http://www.facebook.c...

  • Jack W
    Jack W

    Dina - Only 16ft freefall? I thought you need at least 100ft. :)

    Posted August 3, 2010 at 12:58 PM
  • Cyn
    Cyn

    Is there a car / van that picks everyone up?

    Posted August 11, 2010 at 9:49 PM
  • Jack W
    Jack W

    Cyn - Usually we will meetup somewhere, say, midtown Manhattan or Flushing for carpooling. It has worked out fine so far.

    Posted August 11, 2010 at 10:00 PM
  • Helen
    Helen

    Hi Jack, do you think we will be done by 3pm? Thanks.

    Posted August 13, 2010 at 12:51 AM
  • Jack W
    Jack W

    Helen - With a small group we have, I expect to complete before noon if we get there by 9 am. I am also thinking moving the place to Skydive the Ranch. They charge $25 less.

    Posted August 13, 2010 at 1:38 AM
  • Cyn
    Cyn

    Skydive the Ranch? Where was the original location?

    Posted August 13, 2010 at 9:21 PM
  • Jack W
    Jack W

    Original location is Skydive Long Island. Skydive the Ranch is located in upstate new york. Similar distance from midtown.

    Posted August 13, 2010 at 9:27 PM
  • Holly Chen
    Holly Chen

    so what's the plan for tomorrow? where should we meet?

    Posted August 20, 2010 at 3:23 PM
  • Jack W
    Jack W

    Holly - WayGee will pick up members at midtown, and I will pick up at LES. Manhattan pick ups leave at 6:45 am and other locations leave at 7 am. I think we will complete skydive by noon so we can hang out at Fire Island or other LI locations after the event if everyone is up to it.

    Posted August 20, 2010 at 4:58 PM
  • Andy
    Andy

    Jack, the videos are in YouTube. Please check them out at:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeRJ5HC6o2M
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g1W-kIeDKpI
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4sGFLHb0Rs

    Posted August 22, 2010 at 6:33 PM
  • Jack W
    Jack W

    Thanks a lot Andy for the excellent pics and videos. Your camera is very nice; not only it is more clear and vivid, specially for videos, but also much smaller in file size. One of these days I will get one like yours.

    Posted August 23, 2010 at 10:05 PM
  • Jack W
    Jack W

    My official skydiving video posted:
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UErY8MQtF1Y

    Posted August 27, 2010 at 2:02 AM
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  • Event Host
    Jack W
    Organizer
    My most thrilling event all summer although next time I will go to Skydive Long Island even if we have to postpone. It was UNBELIEVABLE and UNDESCRIBABLE!
  • Cyn
    I finially got to do it after weeks of thinking about it. Special thanks to Jack for organizing this event. This whole experience was awesome.
  • Hong
    This experience was amazing. If I had to give one negative about this event, it wasn't long enough. Staring down from the plane miles up in the sky as the instructor opens the door. The voice of the instructor fights its way through hurricane force wind asking,"Do you need any help?" aka,"Do you want me to push you down?" Next thing I remember, I was screaming like there's no tomorrow as I started to freefall. Thank you Jack for this awesome experience. Good job to all 8 of us that went. We made it.
  • Andy
    For me, it was an incredible experience. I never thought I would do this neither. Thank you, Jack, for organizing it, and thanks to a friend who talked me into it! Even now, whenever I close my eyes, I could still feel the adrenaline rushing!
  • Helen
    It was such a rush jumping out of the plane! Thanks Jack for organizing another great event. I don't know if I would ever do it again, but it was truly an experience that I will never forget :)
  • Chi
    Somewhat afraid of heights, so still can't believe I jumped :)

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