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Old May 16, 2012 | 05:42 PM
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That is awesome,something Ive always wanted to do. If you dont mind me asking what are the steps you had to take to get there? I know there are a certain amount of jump but also was wondering time frame? Cost? You can pm if you dont want to reveal to much.
 
Old May 16, 2012 | 05:57 PM
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Old May 16, 2012 | 06:02 PM
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Old May 16, 2012 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave M
That is awesome,something Ive always wanted to do. If you dont mind me asking what are the steps you had to take to get there? I know there are a certain amount of jump but also was wondering time frame? Cost? You can pm if you dont want to reveal to much.


No problem. You need a minimum of 200 skydives. That takes a LONG time. Its no easy task, but its ridiculously fun!

You'll spend about $2000 - $3000 to learn how to jump on your own and get your first license (25 jumps.) Then you'll want to get your own gear. Even with a used rig, add in an altimeter and helmet and jump suits and your in about $8000-$10000.

Add about $4300 for the next 175 tickets alone (1 ticket is 1 plane ride) for a total of about $13000+.

Add another few hundred for gear maintenance, $1000+ for the wingsuit, and then training. You'll want to change out a few things to make wingsuit skydives saver, so that's another $300+.

All in, I'd guess at least $15000. More likely $20000.


Its not cheap. And jumping a wingsuit is extremely dangerous, so its nothing to take lightly either. Don't get me wrong, its worth the work, but it takes a huge commitment to get there.
 
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That is SO cool. I just sky dived for the first time last weekend and I'm addicted! I'd love to do this.
Keep doing it!
 
Old May 16, 2012 | 06:41 PM
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Always wanted to do this but...
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WHAT!? That is so awesome! I am beyond jealous right now. This is in my top 3 things I want to do. Very happy for you man! Although, your little post about what it takes to do this sort of crushed my dream of doing it, haha. But still....awesome you achieved it! Rep for you!
 



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