I've finally got to do it after years of talking about it. My wife and I finally did it and what can I say!! MAD CRAZY MIND BLOWING!!! she was soo scared we jumped. Knots in the stomach, butterflies feeling sick you name it we had it. We spent 2 hours before the jump and then I was sure the flight was going to be cancelled as the skies were grey over an rain over the dropzone (I was relieved and disappointed) then all of sudden the sky clear up I my heart dropped. I have to say that during all of this my wife was strangely calm and relaxed. We met Tom and Jake who our instructors and they instantly put us at ease. I wasn’t sure what to expect but I have to give the guys high credits on their presentation of not only themselves but the thorough schooling we got befor the jump. then it was time to get in the aircraft on the tarmac. We turned a few heads at the airport and we strolde by the school. Our aircraft was much smaller than any aircraft my wife has bin on. we taxied out for take off. We took off and circled the island dropzone and the views from the air were awesome. after a few minutes we were at 4000ft and over the water. In no time we were over land again and gazing out at some of the most incredible scenery I have ever seen. 8 thousands feet below the land skape was like a photo. Before I got too comfortable it was time for the door to open! If you have ever been in an aircraft with the door open before you will understand my alarm! The wind came rushing in and everything changed. Tom was telling me to do things but I simply wasn’t listening. I felt myself move but looking back wife she had no idea how I felt. I was hanging out of the aircraft at 11000ft! More commands from Tom but I was listening now then we were out! I have no idea how to explain how freefall feels. YES I DO!!!! It’s like floating but at high speed with noise, like you putting your head out a car window at 80 mph. I saw Tom give me the thumbs up. It was without a doubt the most amazing thing I had ever done. The parachute opened and once again everything changed. We were floating over ocean and green fields and life was good. Tom was videoing me the the whole time shook my hand and assured me I'd done a great job and then he came in for an easy landing with both feet firmly on the ground. I have to say a huge thanks to all the team at Skydive Hawaii for helping us fulfill what was for me one of the most amazing time of my life. my wife Jen is still in awh.
