LSS 3003 - Sport, Leisure and Society
Skydive in Dubai
Introduction:
Dubai
is the tourism place for a large number of people, not only from this country
but also from all countries of the whole world. It has a lot of leisure,
sports, entertainment and attractions that are of great interest to people of
all ages. One of the most popular sports that a lot of people enjoy in Dubai is
skydive. There are a lot of centers that provide training about this sport in
Dubai and that encourage the youth to practice it.
Skydive
is considered one of the most popular sports that raise the interest of people
because it is a risky sport that include a lot of excitement. It looks like
flying or floating in the sky. People who practice it feel very excited. There
are a lot of teams that skydive together and carry out very exciting and
interesting maneuvers when they are floating in the sky. For example, one of
the most famous teams in Dubai is the canopy team that includes Abdulbari Omar,
Billy Sharman, Cornelia Mihai and Patrick Kaye. It is one of the teams that has
competed successfully in the 5th FAI world canopy piloting
championship 2014 in USA.
Important things to notice about skydive:
When
I wanted to collect useful information about skydive, I came across a lot of
different notices that everyone has to take into consideration during the
practice of this sport. There are some rules to follow and some restrictions to
avoid. They are very important in order to ensure safety and security of people
who want to practice it.
One
of the most important notices is related to the age. People who want to
practice this sport must be over 18 years of age and present a valid ID. People
who are over 60 years have to follow certain medical instructions in order not
to risk their lives.
Another
thing that must be taken into consideration is the clothes that the person
wears during this sport. People who practice this sport have to put on athletic
and comfortable clothes, sneakers and sports shoes. Sandals, boots and high heels must be completely
avoided. In addition, people should not wear low cut tops, shirts with a collar
or short shoes or even sleeveless shirts. They can wear only T-shirts with long
or short sleeves.
Another
important factor that must be taken into consideration is weight. People who
practice this sport have to be within the limit of the right weight including
shoes and clothing. Overweight people cannot be permitted to skydive. The
weight of the ladies has to be less than 90 kilos and men have to be less than
100 Kilos.
Weather
conditions are very important in order to ensure secure and safe experience of
practicing the sport because this sport is very sensitive to weather. If the
weather conditions are not suitable, the sport can take much longer time than
usual. In addition, it is very important to spend at least three hours in this
interesting and exciting experience. In Dubai,
it is very important to reserve a certain time. They also video the experience
and give the video to people to show them their experience.
My experience with Skydive in Dubai:
I really like the sport of skydive because it makes me very
interested and excited to watch people flying in the sky and doing a lot of skillful
actions that make people engaged and interested in watching the event. I have
been to a lot of skydive shows in Dubai.
However, I wanted to experience this sport and see how I can
do well in it. I decided to join a sports center that provides people with
training about this sport. I already did that and met with a British coach who
is well known for his skill and ability to train people on how to practice this
sport. He welcomed me heartily and encouraged me by motivating me that I would
do well in the sport. I kept training with the coach for one year. At first, I
was so afraid and hesitant to try, but with the support that the coach provided
me with, I did my first trial. It was when I put on all the equipment and began
to get down into the sky that I felt I was going to fall down to the earth and
die. The coach and some of the young people who were around me kept encouraging
me. I also tried very hard to prove to them that I was not a coward and I began
to follow the instructions of the coach word by word. When I began to float, I
felt comfortable and my colleagues caught my hands in order to provide me with
more trust and support. As it was my first time to experience this unique sport,
I was feeling that I was in another world as I saw people far down looking and
waving at us. I kept floating in the sky for about thirty minutes and I really
thought that they were thirty days because I was still afraid and looking down
at the far ground below us. Gradually, I began to enjoy my experience. After
thirty minutes of skydiving, we began to get down so slowly. It was like
falling from a plane and when I approached the ground, I began to feel very
comfortable and relaxed. My friends ran close to me and hugged me. They
congratulated me on this exciting experience. When I returned home, I told my
family about my experience and told them that in my next skydive; they should
come to watch me.
Really, during my second try, my family came with me in order
to watch me and encourage me. I got
prepared and had all the equipment that is necessary. It was on a big sandy
area. When we began our skydive, I was still feeling a little afraid, but as my
family were watching me I was trying not to show any fear. I got closer to my colleagues
and we made a circle that enabled us to stay close and support each other. I
was really enjoying the actions we were doing, but suddenly my colleague was
pushed a way with a strong gush of wind and I began to move in a way that I
could not control myself. However, I tried and tried so many times to keep
balance and not to lose control over my movements. At last, I succeeded to
control myself and return to my balance. My colleague also came again close and
we managed to make a circle again. We
began to go down and approach our audience. My family was waiting impatiently
to see my feet on the ground so that they can come to me and make sure that I
was safe. Although my family was very worried about me and they showed a lot of
discomfort with practicing such an adventurous sport, my coach praised my
performance and said that I am a promising skydiver. He told me that he was looking
forward to seeing me again and again in other experiences and that he would
help me join a team and compete in championships in the future. This was really
exciting for me because I liked this sport and I wanted to prove that I can use
my skills and abilities successfully in such a sport.
Nowadays, I read a lot about this
sport and the most popular champions in it. I also watch videos about skydive
in order to gain more information and experience and see how I can improve my
performance when I practice it again. I also talk to people who have good
experience about the sport and how I can do better in it. My friends really
encourage me because they know that I like this sport and they provide me with
any support that I need from them.
Conclusion
In
conclusion, skydive is a really great sport that engages all the senses of the
person and all the skills. It is also a unique experience because it looks like
flying in the air watching people and things from a very far height. The body
is soaring above and the soul is enjoying the experience. Although this sport is really exciting, a lot
of things must be taken into consideration when anyone wants to practice this
sport such as the age, the weather
conditions, the clothes, the equipment, the weight of the body and the
gender as well. Dubai is a popular place for this sport and people from
different nationalities practice this sport that fills them with a great deal
of enjoyment and it’s thrilling. I really intend to continue practicing this
sport because I think that I can make a lot of achievements in it because I
like to do maneuvers and risky actions.
