Soaring High and Feel the Freedom

Make your holiday season memorable; try paragliding adventure sport a fastest growing type of foot-launched flying at Maasim Sarangani Province. Before 2014 ends try to stretch your muscles, conquer your fear, awaken the inner thrill seeker in you and fly like a bird, make the year extra extraordinary and full of fun, this is what my friend Biboy and my dear May Li did, like me they are also an outdoor enthusiast who loves to seek for adventure. 

All set and done, despite of the typhoon that hits our country we are still blessed with sunny weather here at the south. Together with my fiancée and biboy we travel all the way from General Santos to Maasim, Sarangani Province. For those who will commute just tell the driver to stop at SAFI Shipyard and wait for the staff of Sarangani Paraglide team to get you at the fly site. 

After 30 minutes of travel we arrived at the fly site; we are then transported by two 4x4 vehicles a Toyota Land Cruiser and Mitsubishi Delica, where you can experience and enjoy the bumpy ride going to the top of the cliff, another great adventure before the main event. ^_^ 

I am surprised with the improvements when we reached the top, it was fully developed compared last year December my first paragliding adventure. New amenities has been added like the new TENT CITY where you can rent a tent and stay overnight for only 100 pesos, but if you bring your own, then you’ll just pay 50 pesos for the place. The view at the top is wonderful, it is an overview of Maasim Sarangani, and the best place for star gazing at night. Just make sure to bring your own jacket because it will be surely cold at night.

Hey meet glider, he’s a friendly monkey guarding the place.

What a pleasant weather we have, the sky and wind was perfect for takeoff. The paragliding staff while unloading the needed equipment and safety gears.

Here are the basic components of paragliding gears to get started.

Paraglider Wing Canopy, Safety Helmets, Harness, Stirrup/ Speed Bar, Carabiners and Radio

If you have sensitive skin you may also bring sunblock for sun ultraviolet protection.

Paragliding needs patience, because we need to consider the wind speed. Flying at the thermic site at strong wind sometimes causes turbulence. With that said, you can bring your own hammock while waiting for the right time to takeoff.

Taking our time to take pictures and enjoying the nice view while waiting for the perfect wind.

Hahaha I’m trying to lift the canopy, it is really hard to do it without proper training. 

It’s time for takeoff, before flying the pilot gives a short briefing on what to do. The instructions are clear you need to run run and more run even if your feet are no longer touching the ground, just wait for the pilot signal that you’re now ready to take a sit.

Now feel the whizzing sound of the air, and enjoy the top view of the mountains. 

Paragliding has no age limit, as long as you have the strength and courage then go for it. Most people are afraid of heights, and that fear itself will make you lose your confidence, that’s the reason why some people are hook up with this kind of sports. The great reward they received for themselves is self-esteem, because when you’re flying you leave for the moment.

Meet Steve, a 62 years old paragliding enthusiast, Steve is came from England and got into this sport for 20 years.

And tsaran! Now let’s meet Paige and Chai, Page is 6 years old and Chai is 5 years old, they are both hot blooded and do not afraid of heights. I remembered Paige saying “I don’t want to land, I want to be here forever” hahaha how cute they are. Upon takeoff there mom is making sure that all harness and carbiner are well secured.

During takeoff, Buko her pilot is gently running going forward so that it will not be difficult for chai.

Sarangani Paraglide now offers schooling and pilot trainings, Jason assisted by Sir Buko on his training session. During the training you will be taught on basic ground handling, kiting and many more.

For inquiry you may visit there Sarangani Paraglide Facebook page


http://www.facebook.com/sarangani.paraglide


Contact Numbers:

09228071961
09333736871
09173270113

Paragliding Price: P3,000.00

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Sky Experience Adventure At Crown Regency Hotel and Towers

Started with Mountain Climbing, I did conquer my fear of heights. At some stage of our trip in Cebu we push our vacation to the extreme. Together with my best buddy Jeffrey Playda we go to Crown Regency Hotel and Towers located at Osmeña Boulevard, Cebu City to try their ever famous Sky Experience Adventure. As we arrived in the place we head directly to 19th floor for registration. We choose the combo 3 package that cost 1800php which includes 3 rides and a dinner buffet at Wang Shan Lo (Authentic Chinese Cuisine by Hong Kong Chef). Then we have our delicious dinner first before going for an overwhelming ride.

Crown Regency Hotel and Towers view from the Fuente Osmeña Circle.

Our first ride is Edge Coaster, for real? After a buffet you choose that ride? Hahaha yes we did! Because among all rides I think this one will give us more thrill.  Edge Coaster is the world very first amusement ride that goes around the edge of the building and the riders are locked onto a rail seat, as seen in the picture below.  The first run will automatically tilt the seat up to 55 degrees, giving us a thrilling and breathtaking feeling while looking at the streets below which is about 400ft above the ground. After the first tilt we have now the control by pulling the lever which can be found at the front handle of rail seat.

Wow! That was awesome! After the Edge Coaster we immediately proceed to our next adventure name Sky Walk Extreme.  We were given keys for our lockers because we need to put all our things, they do not allow even earrings. We are then asked to wear an orange jumpsuit and a rubber shoe, if you are not wearing a rubber shoes they will lend you.

We started walking at the edge of this 418 feet high building. But this time I don’t feel any extreme excitement maybe because Im now immune to heights.

Now for our last adventure, I am pretty sure this will become a ride of a lifetime the Sky Lift. After we wear our jumpsuits we directly headed to the safety area while the crew prepares the safety harness.

Oh men, with all the gears all set I’m thinking what protection can it gave when you are going to fall 461 feet below. Hahaha now my heart beat so fast, after a few minutes they will going to sent us across the other tower that around 250 feet away.

There you go! Got to say bye bye guys!  Whoa! We were screaming our head off. hahaha

Yepey! We did it for real! Fortunately we are in good piece; this is really an extreme adventure. But this is not the end, I will surely back again to try their other amenities.

We are now certified Sky Adventurer!

For inquiries visit their site: http://www.skyexperienceadventure.com/

Karting Experience At Kartzone Cebu

I really want to try how it feels when you are driving in the racetrack, that adrenalin pumping rush which makes you experienced like driving an F1 racing car.  I and my best buddy Jeffrey Playda tried this awesome karting at Kart Zone Cebu, located in F. Cabahug, Ayala Access Road, Mabolo, Cebu City. Though it is different from the real F1 car and looks much alike of a bump car, karting can awaken the inner racer inside of you. 

Kart is automatic; there are two pedals one for the accelerator and other is for the break, and there is no shift lever.  Driving a kart doesn’t require you to possess driving skill, even if it’s your first time you may enjoy the ride.

Before jumping into the kart, we had a video orientation that teaches us about the signals, flag symbols and how to drive a kart. They also lecture us about the Do’s and Don’ts of karting. Not following the rules for repeated time will result to put you out in the racetrack.

Now let the fun begins! I and Jeffrey are now ready to step our pedals.

Ready set go! The green flag is raised. Brrrrrrrrrooooooooommmmmm!!!

Whew! That ride is really amazing though 8 laps are not enough for me. If you visit Cebu never ever leave without visiting KARTZONE.

Expenses:
300.00 For single seater kart.
50.00   Baclava

Contact Details:

KARTZONE
F Cabahug,
Ayala Access Road,
Mabolo,
Cebu City
Phone Number: +63 32 422-2782

Google Map Coordinate 10.3237 123.919

Airsoft War Sports Adventure

I have never expected that playing airsoft will become my leisure pursuit. The enjoyment of gearing up and the adrenaline rush it gave by thinking a smart tactics on how to conquer and hit your opponents. Airsoft is a military simulation MILSIM sporting game that originated in Japan similar to paintball but fire biodegradable plastic pellets (BB’s) by way of compressed gas or electric and spring driven pistons. 

An Airsoft gun is like a replica of real firearms that has nearly 1:1 ratio. Comparing the real one and airsoft guns physically can make you hardly distinguish what’s real and not.  These guns are designed to be non-lethal.

Since the gun is nearly a replica of the real gun, it should not be put on view in the public. Players must transport and carried it in a soft or hard shell case and should be concealed properly until you arrived in a game site.

Playing airsoft needs a minimum safe level of gears for protection; in particular safety glasses and facemask or goggles must be worn for eye protection. They are also required to wear long sleeve shirts, pants and gloves.

Game site and playing method; Airsoft can be played CQB Close Quarter Battle or CQC Close Quarter Combat. Sometimes also played in woodland environment which has multiple objectives such as to attack and defend.  The players raise their hands and call out “hit” an indication that they have been shot, it is a gentleman game or a game of honor truthfulness and integrity is at stake so players will play honestly and call themselves out when hit.

Close Quarter Battle or Close Quarter Combat ASG Game site.

 

Woodland environment is common site for Military Simulation MILSIM.

ASG Airsoft Games Club Incorporated General Santos City Chapter during MILSIM game.

For those who wish to play airsoft you may leave a message through lakwatserongmamoy.  Hope to see you guys in our future games.