Mr Stratosphere Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 (edited) Hey everyone! Take a quick look at the video below. A first look at the new wrist cams guests now use to film a personal POV of their jump at the Stratosphere's Sky Jump. I will be posting another video soon from my Easter Sunday night jump. Edit: Take a look below, you can see the new video compared to the old one. The new video is 100% better!! Gotta love this great idea because your video can be totally personalized. The fear in some people captured is amazing! [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=VTS_01_1__2__hgmw[/coastertube] My First Wrist Cam Jump (New Camera) [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=VTS_01_1__4__ka7q[/coastertube] Here is a video from a couple of months ago. (Old Camera) [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=VTS_01_1_15bw[/coastertube] Easter Sunday Jump! First some facts about the Stratosphere Las Vegas and SkyJump for those of you who don't know about it. The Stratosphere Tower stands 1,149ft tall and hosts the world's highest thrill rides (Big Shot, X-Scream & Insanity), and formerly the world's highest roller coaster (High Roller). The Stratosphere Tower opened in April of 1996 and SkyJump (The World's Highest Commercial Decelerator), was awarded the Guinness World Record when it opened on April 20, 2010, 14 years after the tower opened. Great idea no? So here is the process. You should make a reservation at least 24 hours in advance as the attraction is extremely popular! Visit the website SkyJump Las Vegas for more info. You must visit the SkyJump Store to check in prior to suiting up. Don't go up into the tower because everything is done at ground level, but if you want to check it out be sure to head up and check out what the tower has to offer! You then check in and sign the waiver. They call your name and you put any loose articles in the lockers they provide. If you wear glasses they provide straps which I believe is a nice touch! They then get you into your jump suit and they harness you up. After you get checked twice on ground level they then attach your wrist cam and safety strap. And last but not least you step on a scale so they know how to set the decelerator based on your weight. If your party is just observing can wait for you to come down on the landing platform. They then take you up in the elevator, they travel at 21mph or 3 floors a second. You will be upstairs in about 37 seconds if its a non-stop trip. You exit on the 108th floor (855ft) and walk over to the jump room. Once inside 2 JumpMasters double check your harness, snap a few souvenir photos and walk out to the platform. You are then connected to the cable given a countdown and you simply step off the building. 17 seconds later your feet are back on the ground! If you are afraid of heights I recommend this as possibly being a way to conquer your fear! If you come out to Vegas be sure to check out SkyJump!!! Included in the video is a shout out to Robb, Elissa, KidTums, TPR and Club TPR! Hope you guys enjoyed the POV! I'll post some photos soon! Edited April 27, 2011 by Mr Stratosphere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 And now for some Photos! The old camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambe_bambe Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 that's really awesome. I did sky jump while I was in Vegas in September and the old videos weren't really that great so with these new videos its way better. I think when I go back again in a few years I might just have to jump again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 And here is my Jump from tonight. Currently at 34 jumps! [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=VTS_01_1_15bw[/coastertube] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 Has anyone else here taken the jump? Or even taken the Sky Jump in New Zealand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDcoasterMAN Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 The dude at the bottom was sucha PIMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonskeep Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 That looks really cool, i hope to make it out to vegas some day. That would probably freak me out a little but I would do it. I wish they let you run off the building like you were fleeing the law or something. Maybe a fake gunfight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyBo Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Awesome videos! Sky Jump looks really awesome and can't wait to do it when I'm in Vegas next. Does the new wrist POV cost extra money? Jimmy "I like to jump off things" Bo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inukaza Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 ^ Not only that, how heavy are they? Man, I would love to try something as awesome as this. Thanks for posting, I'm so jealous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattnz Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Has anyone else here taken the jump? Or even taken the Sky Jump in New Zealand? I've seen people do the jump off the Sky Tower in Auckland and it looks terrifying! (Mainly just the stepping over the edge part!) Will have to suck it up and give it a go sometime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooksta77 Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 I've done this jump by far one of the FUNNEST things I've ever done. STRONGLY advise anyone to try it. I emphasize on the STRONGLY. -Cookie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 The new Wrist Cam DVD is $35 on top of the normal jump price. The camera weighs about an extra 5lbs with all the extra equipment to keep it safe. And yes they do weigh you with the camera for accurate weight. Honestly the most terrifying part Here's the pricing: $99.99 per jump Package 1: $124.99 (Jump + DVD) Package 2: $139.99 (Jump + DVD + Photos) Package 3: $140.99 (Jump + DVD + Photos + T-Shirt) Hope this info helps!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 Check out below! Here is a video of their old camera that followed you down. It was cool to see, just too bad there is no audio. The new videos are fantastic! Very Clear, audio, and can be personalized! [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=VTS_01_1__4__ka7q[/coastertube] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpdupuis Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Does anyone know if I should jump during the daytime or during the nightime...Big dillema for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperShawn Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 ^ we jumped at night and if I had the choice to do it again I'd jump at night. Hope you like it! Just don't hesitate when they tell you to jump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ27 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I really need to do this. Last time I was up in the Stratosphere it was closed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forces Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Just Sky Jumped this passed weekend (during the day) in Vegas....it was incredible... a great rush. The worst part was standing out on the ledge as they did their final hook ups. The views were amazing. I did have the wrist cam connected and I had wished I had controlled it more...I said something to it after I stepped off but then enjoyed the view so their isn't a lot of interesting footage after that. Next time I would like to try it at night as well. I would highly recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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