How I did it: Got a job during the spring semester of school, saved up the $300. Drove up to Sky Dive Santa Barbara, which is actually in Lompoc about 50 miles from Santa Barbara. WIthin about 30 minutes of arrival, I was boarding the plane. It really wasn't a challenge for me, because I had no anxiety or fears.There was very minimal instruction, and everybody was very warm and friendly, i felt completley safe.

Lessons & tips: Wear ear plugs! I couldn't hear for almost the whole rest of the day.

Pay for the deluxe video option, if they have it. A videographer jumps with you, and captures everything. It's a moment you can never repeat, and it's well worth capturing.

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Aug 09, 2009, 08:45AM PDT | 0 comments | 7 cheers