🌄 ADVENTURES 12 - Skydiving (South Africa) - Final Approach

in GEMS5 years ago (edited)

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After the exhilarating freefall, my instructor pulled the ripcord opening the giant parachute above us. The tiny parachute you see in the first photo is called a pilot chute and it helps the main chute open correctly.

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I was expecting a jerk as the parachute opens, but it's not as dramatic as I'd imagined.

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You can see the main landing strip of Wonderboom airport on the left.

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My sister @edenmichelle captured these last few photos of my approach.

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Gotta keep your legs up for the last bit!

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And a perfect landing!

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Thanks for joining my skydiving adventure, more exciting adventures are coming soon!

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