Hi u guys are still interested in Skydiving? I am organizing 1...

http://www.thaiskyadventures.com/skydiving_cart.html

I've got everything in order now. I need more jumpers to lower down the cost. Budget approx RM1500 for a 5D/4D adventure.
(inclusive of AA return ticket, twin sharing accomodation, 1 Tandem jump at 13K ft with FF of 60seconds, Coach frm BKK airport to Pattaya)
(excluding meals, beers and pocket $$)

Optional video of your whole jump : THB3500

We need to fly AA to BKK, and then take a coach to Pattaya. Stay in Photisarn apt. Thaiskyadventures will provide the return pick-up from Photisarn to the DZ in Sriracha

After jumping down frm 13K ft above sea level, those of you who wanna join me to Scuba dive down to 40meter below sea level in Pattaya, you are welcome too ... :-D

This post has been edited by nemoexcel: Sep 6 2010, 06:01 PM

date is not confirmed. I am looking at Jan2011 to avoid the wet months...

Yes, tandem dive IS for beginners :-D (its my 1st time too... haha... but I've done quite some research on it... and this Thaiskyadventures has been operating in Pattaya for > 8 years ... 1 of the cheapest and most organized around... they are even able to provide video shooting of your jump!!

Besides the skydiving, you can join me for scuba... and some beers at night!! The rest you suka hati lo ... free and eazy... why 5D/4N ? Just in case the weather is bad and not suitable for jump, then we can postpone it to the next day.. We dowant to come back to Msia without any jump right? :-D

Sezretz : OW is able to go down to 18M .. you need Advanced OW to go down to 36M. If interested, I have another slot for scuba dive in Bali 30Sept - 5Oct 2010. You need to book your AA flight ticket by this week and let me know if you are coming.
LCCT - DPS (Bali) 30Sept10 AK366
DPS - LCCT 5Oct10 AK367

The cost around USD400 excluding dive equipments. PM me since this is a skydiving thread... sorry guys

LOL.... ya, unless i wanna enjoy paralysis for the rest of my life!! or worse, heart attack!!

Ok you can arrange with them directly......

Cheers

No sweat mate... you can contact them directly in future... all the best!!

Go for your 2nd jump!!! I will not stop at my 1st jump :-) coz i wanna experience what this guy experienced!!

http://www.travelblog.org/Oceania/New-Zeal...log-305817.html




yes, the more the better... go persuade him to join in the fun!! ;-)

and like what i've mentioned in my PM, I've yet to source for Dive Centres in Pattaya. You can take charge of the research ok ;-) ... AOW is awesome mate... keep on diving ;-)

bro, i've mentioned in my earlier post...

which part do you need to know more?



np bro, PM me when u r back... i dont think i will stop at my 1st jump ;-) .... cool? bro tishaban agree? LOL

Mannnnn....!! Just like what I said about you in my PM!! Do u mean spelunking? Or you ARE talking about scuba into 1 of those dark eerie caves?? ... with AOW, i've Deep dived, Night dived, Drift dived, dived thru underwater Boulders .... but not CAVERN!! Sweetie, you need to get your AOW 1st, then continue with PADI's Cavern Diver Speciality course B4 you can even think of squeezing yourself into 1 ....

not up to spelunking yet, but i've toured Mulu's cave system... its spectacular!! ... go do that b4 your Cavern (if you've not done so)

out of topic again.. sorry guys

Back to skydiving.... I am confirming the date of the Tandem jump 7-10Jan11 ... munkeyflo ok with this date?

At the moment, we have :-

1) myself
2) anonymous + 1
3) munkeyflo (+1)
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Sezretz, you were top of the previous list.... why now just chat about scuba??

For those who are unable to make it to this group and would like to go on your own (B4 or after our date), you can PM me. I have a contract arrangement with the owner of thaiskyadventures and you may get a cheaper price (compared to their group pricing published in their website http://www.thaiskyadventures.com/skydiving_cart.html ).

This post has been edited by nemoexcel: Sep 9 2010, 03:01 PM

Ya, thought of reducing 1 night as the possibility of a bad weather postponement is very slim. They told me the jumps are 99% according to schedule... You may want to add some days for yours shopping.... Lets look at the date 7-10Jan2011 and keep an eye on AA promotion from now on. Once good deal, lets jst grab it.... the jumps are easily arranged from then onwards.

Hello people... anymore interested jumpers out there? We are serious here... lets all stick to this date, and we shall get a group pricing. ON TOP of that, I've got better pricing which i shall reveal later to those in the group... sounds good?

Selamat Hari Raya & Happy holidazs........

cheers

Thanks janszmatt for the recommendation. I think Oxbold is cool for lots of extreme sports but they are either not updating their website or not sure on the jump schedule. Coz their site says Tandem Skydive is NOT available at this point of time. Even if there is, their jump is only at 10,000ft which limits the FF time frm 60seconds down to 40seconds. FF is the idea of the WHOLE skydiving thingy, not the parachute part which had to be yanked at 5,000ft

I've also researched that many a times, the jump schedule in Segamat DZ is being called off due to weather condition. So the weekend drive down may not guarantee a jump. Thaiskyadventures boast a 99% jump on schedule and they have been jumping at Sriracha DZ for the past 8 years!

Found something worth a giggle on Oxbold's FB :-D ... must watch the ending...... have fun

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DypnQQDAaU

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Added on September 15, 2010, 9:54 amOh, jst realized the price you quoted is for Static Line jump instead of Tandem. SL jump is jst the parachute part & only being jumped at below 5,000ft (probably 4,000ft for 1st time jumpers). The moment the jumper leap frm the aircraft at 4,000ft, the parachute is automatically yanked and its jst parachuting the whole time... no FF at all..... sorry mate, i really dont consider that as skydiving ;-)

This post has been edited by nemoexcel: Sep 15 2010, 09:54 AM

Bro, trip is on 7-10Jan2011. There will be 1 jump on the 8thJan. Each jump will cost around THB8500-9000 . So depends on how deep your pocket is, then you let me know how many jumps you wanna take up... We will have to finalize the jump soon. Waiting for AA for some good fares to BKK.... jst keep an eye... I will have to round up some deposits for the jump and accomodation, probably by Oct2010.. This is to secure the booking with them and to avoid any cancellation....

Latest update, I might be able to get a PADI instructor to jump with us. So for those who wanna Skydive and later stay on to get yourself PADI OW certified, do let me know....

Alright bro.. 2 pax.... thats cool... that means we have about 6-8 jumpers now... Thats gonna lower our jump cost tremendously!!

Keep an eye for AA promo on the dates mentioned...

We will get more serious in meeting up later..... meanwhile, share the news with your buddies.. the more the merrier!!

Awesome!! more extreme enthusiast joining the fun! This will be a great start for 2011

And bro, u & your partner will be our 10th jumper!! That means our group will be getting the LOWEST group fees!! Thats THB7,500 (savings of THB2,450!!)

As for AA flight to BKK, Lets all keep each other in contact when there are low fares promo. At the moment, its RM408 for LCCT-BKK (AK742 / FD3575)... I'll prefer each group leader (as below) to book your own flights. That will save me the hassle on $$ collection issue...
...For those who doesnt check PM/thread often, you can PM me your mobile... then I can call/sms when the fares are good...

The list goes on....

1) nemoexcel
2) anonymous
3) munkeyflo +1
4) OWSI + 1
5) wookp + 1
6) enjoylife + 1
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Ok, we will keep your cheque until the rain stops... then u jump with us ok




tak ada jalan... dont think they layan ppl like us.... Unless we have some Datuk/Tan Sri here?

bro u got jalan?


The list gets longer.... another confirm jumper ... from Singapore ... I will keep this group max at 20 or by 31Oct2010. After that, will finalize and start to collect deposits for the jump and accomodation.... Guys, keep a look out at AA fares ok

1) nemoexcel (KL, cheras)
2) anonymous (KL, Kepong)
3) munkeyflo +1
4) OWSI + 1 (Sandakan)
5) wookp + 1
6) enjoylife + 1
7) Budi (Singapore)
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Added on September 19, 2010, 11:21 pmguys, I need to change the date to 14-17Jan2011 due to something came up.. moreover, there are more AA flights on this date.

Hope everyone is ok... anonymous/wookp/enjoylife/munkeyflo can PM me a yes/no? Thanks

make sure its not a bday party u need to attend, wedding, annual dinner, anniversary..... hope we will reserve this date for some extreme fun!!

cheers

This post has been edited by nemoexcel: Sep 19 2010, 11:21 PM

Thats great guys... munkeyflo, anonymous and OWSI have already confirmed the dates are good.....

still no promo for AA BKK flight yet... keep an eye..

Yes, I hv to make 14-17Jan2011 final coz the group is getting larger. Difficult to change dates. Hope you can make it..

Cheers

Dear Shelyn

The RM1500 is not fixed. I reckon it to be lower..

AA flight currently RM408. Promo times can be as low as RM190
1 Tandem jump THB7500 (if final jumpers count > 10 ) http://www.thaiskyadventures.com/skydiving_cart.html
Twin sharing accomodation THB950 x 3 nights / 2 pax = THB1425
or Quad sharing THB1700 x 3 nights / 4 = THB1275
Return coach transfer frm BKK to Pattaya approx THB400

Accomodation at Photisarn Sports Apmt http://www.changproperty.com/photisarn-frame.htm
Staying here will ease the pickup to Sriracha DZ on 2nd day.... Included in the package at no extra charge.

I will arrange for the Jump, accomodation and coach transfer (if same flight). AA's booking will be self initiative as the fares are irregular...

I will try my best to assist any questions..... You can read thru the thread as well

Cheers

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Added on October 12, 2010, 10:57 pmHi guys,

Jst to have a final headcount. Do we have a "thumbs up" for the final date of 14-17Jan 2011? I was informed that there will be a AA midnight sale tonight. If the fare is good (currently RM408 return), then we shall start booking our flights....



1) nemoexcel (KL, cheras)
2) anonymous (KL, Kepong)
3) munkeyflo +1
4) OWSI + 1 (Sandakan)
5) wookp + 1
6) enjoylife + 1
7) Budi (Singapore)


Pls reply....

cheers


p/s : I jst came back from a 6D/5N scuba dive in Bali... munkeyflo, you should dive there. The Manta rays and Mola-mola were Awesome! But be prepared for freaking cold water temp!

This post has been edited by nemoexcel: Oct 12 2010, 10:57 PM

guys, ya i agree that the AA fare of RM408 is not the cheapest. But I am also adjusting for ppl who needs to take Annual Leave. So 14-17Jan2011 only needs 2 days of leave. For me, i really dont mind on RM408 ... will continue to wait for a better AA sale. But I will still fix the date for 14-17Jan2011.



Yes stil go ahead... the diffence is acceptable (if at the end, AA still dont reduce it)... so enjoylife, u coming alone? Join me... I will be alone too



I dived at Tulamben's USAT Liberty wreck. Water temp here normal (29degrees). Bump into a lonely huge Barracuda and Octopus.
Mola mola and manta rays are at Nusa Penida.. water temp freaking cold at 23degrees. It can go down to 17degrees. Thats when the mola mola will appear....

Awesome!! So total 3 person frm yr group?


Updated list....... (added 1 member frm wookp, but reduce 1 frm enjoylife)

1) nemoexcel (KL, cheras)
2) anonymous (KL, Kepong)
3) munkeyflo +1 (Klang)
4) OWSI + 1 (Sandakan)
5) wookp + 2
6) enjoylife
7) Budi (Singapore)

Even with the AA Sale going on, the BKK flight is still at RM408 ... From now till March 2011, this is still the lowest.. seems like this is the price to pay ... Shall we all ahead guys?

This post has been edited by nemoexcel: Oct 20 2010, 11:16 AM

Cool ... looks like u have the largest group! U can fit in the whole apartment all by your group !! ... lol ... so total 4 of u ... (and counting? .. )

ya man!! This AA really conman!! Said its RM99, but cant even find a flight for BKK at RM99 !! We will wait....



Latest list ... (wookp added another jumper... total 4 in his group!! ) ..

1) nemoexcel (KL, cheras)
2) anonymous (KL, Kepong)
3) munkeyflo +1 (Klang)
4) OWSI + 1 (Sandakan)
5) wookp + 3
6) enjoylife
7) Budi (Singapore)

Guys,

ok, since we are all serious in this, lets just book the AA flight and get on with the planning? Hows that sound? The price seems not coming down and the number of flights available under promo fares getting lesser ...

This is what I suggest :-


KUL - BKK AK738 (11:50 - 12:55) - 14Jan2011
BKK - KUL AK751 (20:20 - 23:30) - 17Jan2011

If no objection, we will book tomorrow ok? (jst to give a night for everyone to have a last minute thought)

I can feel the adrenaline running down my bones and veins!! Do you guys feel it?

Cheers ...

This post has been edited by nemoexcel: Oct 23 2010, 11:36 PM