Indoor SkyDiving at SkyVenture, Orlando.

I have always wanted to skydive but have never had the chance.  So, when I had the opportunity to try indoor skydiving, I jumped (no pun intended) at the opportunity.

The company that offers this adventure is Sky Venture located 6805 Visitors Circle in Orlando.  The first thing you do is receive instructions on what to do once you are in the wind chamber.  I will say that the staff was top-notch and did a great job of instructing us what to expect.

As you enter the wind chamber, the first thing you do is fold your arms at your chest and just fall forward.  It is amazing how wind works with your body.  The wind lifts you right up and then you extend your arms and arch your back similar to what you see when skydivers are free falling.  A twist or movement of the arms, hands and legs allow you to change directions.

If you don’t struggle and just relax and go with the wind, it lifts you up and you can move freely throughout the wind chamber.  If you’re tense and don’t extend your arms and legs or if you don’t arch your back, you will not get much lift and will not get the full experience.  At one point, the instructor grabs onto your body and the two of you float up in the air, which was really cool.

Afterwords,  you receive a certificate and a video that captures your adventure.

I have never skydived, but I have to think this is as close as you can get to the real thing.  All in all, I highly recommend giving it a try.  Like I said, the staff was great and the experience felt, as what I can imagine, like actually free falling.

LINKS: SkyVenture Orlando