Imagine a wind tunnel that could be used for testing the aerodynamics of an F1 racing car, turn it upright, jump onto the airflow and you are skydiving. It's a proven concept operating in several countries to the benefit of the skydiving community and anyone else who wishes to taste the thrill of freefall in a completely safe environment.
After check-in there’s a short class with a video brief and instruction, then it’s off to collect your flight gear. You and your group will enter the tunnel and take it in turns to fly. You will enjoy two flights lasting one minute each; that's about the same as three tandem skydives. In your first flight you will learn the basic freefall position to then practise in your second session.
Key Information:
Location: Milton Earnest, Bedfordshire
Duration: The experience will last approximately 1 hour but please allow 1½ hours at the venue.
Group Size: It will be just you in the air with your instructor.
Weather Dependent: This experience is not dependent on weather conditions
Spectator’s info: You are able to bring along spectators to watch.
Restrictions: This experience is available Monday to Sunday, throughout the year.
You must be reasonably fit to participate in this activity and there is a maximum weight restriction of 114kg (18 stone). It is not suitable for pregnant women, if you suffer from a dislocated shoulder or wearing a hard cast.
The minimum age is 4 years old (under 18 year olds must be accompanied by an adult).
No qualifications or experience are necessary.
Your voucher will be valid for a minimum of 11 months.
Same price £19 - 50 Laps Go Karting For Two http://www.boots.com/en/50-Laps-Go-Karting-For-Two_1756714
bb8 ;)
Top comments
woldranger
3 Feb 1610#21
Wow! I thought that my local Boots was pretty sizable, but if the Milton Keynes one has indoor skydiving, it must be bloody huge!
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chapchap
3 Feb 161#1
Should be in local listings- Location: Milton Earnest, Bedfordshire
stingergb
3 Feb 161#2
Location, location, location.
scorpiostar
3 Feb 161#3
Super deal, not allowing to checkout.
changed the browser Working fine now
bobbagoose
3 Feb 16#4
Milton Keynes. Surely it's Milton Keynes.
Master G to bobbagoose
3 Feb 16#10
Odd comment. Why would it surely be Milton Keynes?
Ridgehead to bobbagoose
3 Feb 16#12
That's an Airkix one - the Bedford one is a different one.
sparx1981
3 Feb 16#5
Just checked out fine for me
jazid
3 Feb 162#6
The last time I tried indoor skydiving at boots it was more of a trip and fall. And it was free.
scouser63
3 Feb 16#7
Thanks-just ordered two!
samsharp99
3 Feb 16#8
Ordered, hot!
coleaj
3 Feb 161#9
£3.50 for delivery
Tyler Durden
3 Feb 16#11
Because that's where the indoor sky diving place is.
shanaz22
3 Feb 162#13
i was gonna order until i tead 1 minute learning time and 1 minute flying time.
Ridgehead to shanaz22
3 Feb 16#16
This is a good price to try it and I think worth it for a laugh. I enjoyed the one I tried. I got two goes in the wind funnel of 1 minute each and if it's your first time they are both 'learning' goes.
Oh, I only live up the road and was aware of the Airkix at Xscape. Just assumed there wouldn't be two so close to one another. Thanks for the info.
joshp
3 Feb 161#17
Not the same, but great if you can't afford to do the real thing.
delusion
3 Feb 161#18
Rrp is £99 when you only get 2 minutes? Even £20 seems steep to me :s
tighty to delusion
3 Feb 16#22
^^
s3mon78 to delusion
3 Feb 162#27
I was thinking the same think 1 hour of telling you what to do for 2 minutes hanging over a massive fan . I can think of better thing to do with my time
DonkeyKonk
3 Feb 16#19
I did the Airkix one before, great fun.
2 mins don't sound much, but it is an experience you will remember (I think mine was 2*1 min)
liamwheldon
3 Feb 16#20
2 minutes is about right same as the Milton Keynes one... If I was closer I'd deffo pick this up!! 4 hours driving soon adds to the bill even with 4 of us going. 2 minute sis a long time when you're in there and it feels amazing when you're on your own and can just make yourself fly up so quick and that :-)
[edit]
Actually stuff it, ordered 2 and going on a double date lol
Just received confirmation email, so going through at this price fine on boots verification.
woldranger
3 Feb 1610#21
Wow! I thought that my local Boots was pretty sizable, but if the Milton Keynes one has indoor skydiving, it must be bloody huge!
aoe310p
3 Feb 16#23
Anybody know which go kart track the Edmonton one is?
Fozman to aoe310p
3 Feb 16#28
I believe its the Team-Sport go karting track near White Heart Lane :man:
rdbradshaw
3 Feb 16#24
Dam my local boots doesn't have this big fan thing .
nomez
3 Feb 16#25
Scorching!
Thanks a lot, bought as a gift.
JewStain
3 Feb 16#26
Hot. The company original website where it occurs you pay a reduced rate of £35 per person. so this is a bargain :smiley:
heathergreen1
3 Feb 161#29
Brilliant! I wanted to take the kids during the summer holidays last year but couldn't justify the cost of it. Thanks!
r32
3 Feb 16#30
Ordered :smirk:
k8schmutz
3 Feb 162#31
Amazing! Thank you very much for this. I save my points to spend on things I wouldn't normally buy so think this certainly fits the bill. Nice freebie, very chuffed. Thanks!
sparkesrig26
3 Feb 16#32
have you got to pay postage
scotia2
3 Feb 161#33
£3.50 delivery for a voucher. Sleazy.
dimon72
3 Feb 16#34
Does anyone know anything about their Go Karting experience? Who is the actual racing company? Any good?
I've actually done this a couple of years ago in Bedford Bodyflight, and it cost three figures then! it was a great cheek wobbling experience that my brother got me for my birthday.
It was a bit tricky to find just outside Bedford and you end up getting about 5 mins "in the air", but definitely worth it for the "flying" experience. I was talking to a staff member there who was in the tunnel with us and he said he got the position through the job centre! he liked to show off with his Mate a bit,, doing Superman impressions through the exit tunnel...Also 5.05% TCB, through a dedicated link on TCB site - reckon this is going to be really popular, can't believe the price, maybe they are closing down?
tebbo65
3 Feb 16#37
Sweet, me and the little un did this at MK. Couldn't resist another go as price isn't SKY HIGH!!!
dynbrn
3 Feb 161#38
shame none available in Scotland :disappointed:
JohnnyL to dynbrn
3 Feb 16#41
We don't need one up here we have hurricane Henry
D3anz
3 Feb 16#39
Just over 5 hours I've had in the tunnel now :smiley:. Great experience for 1st timers and £19 is a bargain!
jeffjparsons
3 Feb 16#40
50 laps for 2 purchased. Thanks mate
wmian786
4 Feb 16#42
Fantastic deal. Thank you so much for sharing.
sarkymark1
4 Feb 16#43
Website says free to collect at any Boots so no postage necessary
trigger68
4 Feb 16#44
Have some heat, great deal.
Shame the flowrider there hasn't got any offers as well.
adriandocherty
4 Feb 16#45
Seems like I can get a solo for £35 https://twinwoodsadventure.com/fly
So, I guess this is £70 worth (not sure why RRP is £99?)
Seems like good value at £19, if only it were local!
adriandocherty
4 Feb 16#46
OOS!
Bigfootpete
4 Feb 16#47
Ahhh man - the checkout button doesn't work for me! It does nothing... Going to try a different browser - the help on their website sucks.
*Edit now out of stock :disappointed:
mattbme
4 Feb 16#48
Damn, carting out of stock..
Xiaoda
4 Feb 16#49
Skydiving out of stock? Also showing £49?
jamesWHUFC
4 Feb 16#50
OOS and price risen. Maybe misprice?
gamer14
4 Feb 16#51
go karting showing as £49
luckyxiii
4 Feb 16#52
£49 now
JordUK
4 Feb 16#53
When on the site I found Paintballing was £19 also so ordered for the mrs's birthday, should be interesting :laughing:
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Opening post
Imagine a wind tunnel that could be used for testing the aerodynamics of an F1 racing car, turn it upright, jump onto the airflow and you are skydiving. It's a proven concept operating in several countries to the benefit of the skydiving community and anyone else who wishes to taste the thrill of freefall in a completely safe environment.
After check-in there’s a short class with a video brief and instruction, then it’s off to collect your flight gear. You and your group will enter the tunnel and take it in turns to fly. You will enjoy two flights lasting one minute each; that's about the same as three tandem skydives. In your first flight you will learn the basic freefall position to then practise in your second session.
Key Information:
Location: Milton Earnest, Bedfordshire
Duration: The experience will last approximately 1 hour but please allow 1½ hours at the venue.
Group Size: It will be just you in the air with your instructor.
Weather Dependent: This experience is not dependent on weather conditions
Spectator’s info: You are able to bring along spectators to watch.
Restrictions: This experience is available Monday to Sunday, throughout the year.
You must be reasonably fit to participate in this activity and there is a maximum weight restriction of 114kg (18 stone). It is not suitable for pregnant women, if you suffer from a dislocated shoulder or wearing a hard cast.
The minimum age is 4 years old (under 18 year olds must be accompanied by an adult).
No qualifications or experience are necessary.
Your voucher will be valid for a minimum of 11 months.
Same price £19 - 50 Laps Go Karting For Two
http://www.boots.com/en/50-Laps-Go-Karting-For-Two_1756714
bb8 ;)
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All comments (53)
changed the browser Working fine now
2 mins don't sound much, but it is an experience you will remember (I think mine was 2*1 min)
[edit]
Actually stuff it, ordered 2 and going on a double date lol
Just received confirmation email, so going through at this price fine on boots verification.
Thanks a lot, bought as a gift.
It was a bit tricky to find just outside Bedford and you end up getting about 5 mins "in the air", but definitely worth it for the "flying" experience. I was talking to a staff member there who was in the tunnel with us and he said he got the position through the job centre! he liked to show off with his Mate a bit,, doing Superman impressions through the exit tunnel...Also 5.05% TCB, through a dedicated link on TCB site - reckon this is going to be really popular, can't believe the price, maybe they are closing down?
Shame the flowrider there hasn't got any offers as well.
So, I guess this is £70 worth (not sure why RRP is £99?)
Seems like good value at £19, if only it were local!
*Edit now out of stock :disappointed:
thanks OP.