Stratosphere's New 'Ride'

[chemical_echo]

I know what indoor skydiving is, but it looks pointless to me.

 

The fun of skydiving is jumping out of a plane and falling towards Earth at terminal velocity, then pulling the chute and enjoying the scenery as you float down.

 

You get none of that indoors.

[paintballer]

I paid 30 bucks for an hour of Indoor Skydiving...

[ScottBrown]

Im sure there will be a discount if you are staying at the hotel

[Der Der Dongt]

And I am sure it's not worth the money because it looks boring compared to bungee jumping.

[The Bebes]

We've done this exact same thing before with the exact same company at other towers.

--Robb

 

Robb,

 

Curious where you did it, what you paid, and how YOUR experience was. Would you recommend / what value would you put on it???

 

Thx,

Mr Bebe

[Mr Stratosphere]

Though it isn't open to the public yet, here are some photos from the employee play day they had today!

And no I didn't get to jump today, I'm sure the skydive from 15,000ft today was enough lol.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

^ AMAZING! At least some parts of the former High Roller are being used again!!

 

 

Edited April 15, 2010 by robbalvey

[Crazy4Coasters!]

Looks like fun but I'm still too chicken to try it

[snoflake15]

It's only a matter of time before they simply have a 'ride' where you jump off the tower and that's it.

[downunder]

I'm terrified of heights but I'd do it, I've done everything else on the tower.

[Looty]

This looks like a lot of fun and something that I would totally do. Any more info on pricing for this?...I have a feeling that this will be quite expensive.

[RoCo]

That is just completely sick in the head. To all those who would do this, I tip my hat in respect. You're a braver man/woman than I.

 

The Big Shot is all I can handle up there, and I'm not sure I ever need/want to do that again...

[sfmman2000]

Here's the official SkyJump website:

http://www.skyjumplasvegas.com

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Jump Hours: 12pm - 7pm

Store Hours: 10am - 10pm

 

$99.99 Per Jump

Package 1: Jump/DVD $114.99

In addition to the jump, get a DVD recording of the event.

Package 2: Jump/DVD/PHOTO $129.99

Includes one Jump, a DVD recording of the event and a photo of the high flyer.

Package 3: Jump/T-Shirt/DVD $130.99

Your jump comes with one T-shirt plus a DVD documenting the event.

 

SkyJump Facts:

Direction of Travel: Vertical (Down Only)

Passenger Capacity by Weight: 275lbs Maximum

Passenger Capacity by Number: 1 Passenger at a time

 

Participant Restrictions:

Participants should be in good physical & mental condition.

Participants must fit properly into the jumpsuit and harness.

Minimum age of 14 years.

 

Do not participate in SkyJump if any of the following apply: history of back or neck problems, recent injuries, asthma, allergies, heart conditions, epilepsy, if you are intoxicated or pregnant.

 

Ride will close due to inclement weather. A 50% cancellation fee will be charged to guests who cancel their reservation within 24 hours of their scheduled jump.

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P.S. Opens April 21st, 2010

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[Noxegon]

Eh, $99? Are they insane?

[SharkTums]

^Based on the pricing of the other stuff on that tower it's all pretty much equally overinflated!

 

I would pay that if the experience was more thrilling, but it's just not fast enough for me.

[sfmman2000]

I'm curious what the maximum speed is. Because the whole thing is completely controlled, maybe it's possible for them to vary the speed....

[thrillrideseeker]

Hmmm... I need to go to Vegas and try this out when it opens. Looks like it would be a blast! But I think they are outside of their minds for charging $99 per jump. Hopefully it will be like the Kissimmee Skycoaster and return riders will get a discount?!

~Matthew

[kidcoaster 2]

With those prices I would rather put up a couple hundred extra and go real Sky Diving.

[JimmyBo]

If I win a jackpot in Vegas over $10,000 then I might consider doing this. For that price I'm not about to spend it on a slow not-so-freefall. Then again, maybe there are discount tickets along the strip. It seems there are discounts tickets for everything on the strip somewhere as long as you look at the right place. I was still stoked about getting Zumanity tickets for $25 each on the lower level.

 

Jimmy "Can I base jump off the Strat?" Bo

[themeparkman25]

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Edited January 20, 2011 by themeparkman25

[cmplxaud]

Hmm... That price is way to expensive when someone can go skydiving at 10,500ft for $200. I'm willing to pay for the other rides, but the price on this one does not justify the thrill.