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Because Skydiving Is Expensive AF, iFly Singapore Lets You Enjoy The Flight Without Feeling The Burn

Always wanted to try skydiving but don’t have the courage or funds to do so? Why not try indoor skydiving for a taste of the real thing!

With a safe and controlled indoor environment, you don’t have to worry about anything going wrong. Plus, you will only need to pay a fraction of the price!

Located a stone’s throw away from Sentosa’s Beach Station, iFly Singapore is a state-of-the-art flight facility that is also the largest themed indoor skydiving simulator in Southeast Asia.

Designed with an airport theme in mind, features like a flight status board at the entrance for customers to check when to ‘board’ their flight and the sound of airplanes in the training room make a trip to iFly Singapore a total experience.

Finding Our Wings

We tried the First Timer Challenge Package ($119), which consists of 2 skydives of 45 seconds each. That is the same time it takes to free fall from 12,000 to 3,000 feet, as with an actual skydive!

After registering and signing the waiver and indemnity forms, you’ll watch a few video presentations which will take you through certain safety procedures and some things to take note of while flying in the wind tunnel.

Once all these nitty gritties are over and done with, it’s time to learn how to fly!

Your flight instructor will guide you through a practical training where you learn how to posture yourself during flight, how to enter and leave the wind tunnel, and some simple hand signals to communicate while in the wind tunnel. (You’ll be wearing earplugs while in there!)

You’ll finish with some light stretching, before heading to the Gear Up counter to get suited up!

During the flight, there isn’t much to remember: have your arms out at right angles, bend your legs slightly and keep your chin up.

Each flyer will enter the wind tunnel one at a time, which means you’ll get the instructor’s full attention while flying! He will be watching or holding on to you, depending on how much help you need.

From inside the wind tunnel, you’ll be treated to a gorgeous view of the South China Sea. If you time your flight exactly right, you can even catch the fireworks from the nearby Wings of Time that happens nightly!

DSG Tip: To see the fireworks while flying, try catching a 8.00pm or 9.00pm flight. 

While your first flight might be a bit of a hot mess (as mine was), you’ll probably get the hang of it by the second flight. After knowing what to expect in the wind tunnel and having had some practice, you’ll be more at ease and enjoy the flight a whole lot more!

What You Can Expect…

One thing we definitely did not expect from our flight was getting saliva all around our mouths, and for some of us, even on our faces! Yep, that’s what happens when there are strong winds blowing at your face when your mouth is open while flying.

Another thing we found was that our hair got really tangled from the flight. Girls, expect to be fiddling away with your hair, detangling the knots in it hours after flying, especially if you have long hair! Make sure you take pictures before and not after flying!

DSG Tip: Bring a hair brush if you need to meet someone special/important post-flight.

All these minor inconveniences aside, the flight is definitely an exhilarating experience, especially if you have always wanted to try skydiving! You can even learn cool tricks like flips and flying upside down—but only after you’ve got the basics down.

The other flyers and I felt extremely safe throughout our flights. iFly Singapore opens its doors to flyers from as young as 7 to as old as 106–that tells you something about the safety standards at the facility!

To give you that added peace of mind, all instructors at iFly Singapore have undergone intensive training complying with the rules and regulations of the International Bodyflight Association (IBA). So, rest assured you’re in capable hands.

Indoor skydiving was definitely a one-of-a-kind experience. Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie or someone seeking a new experience, indoor skydiving is definitely an experience worth trying. Who knows, you just might find yourself a new passion!

This was an invited session from iFly Singapore.

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Address: 43 Siloso Beach Walk #01-01 Singapore 099010
Opening Hours: Mon-Tue, Thu-Sun: 9.00am – 9.30pm; Wed: 11.00am – 9.30pm
Contact No.: 6571 0000

Ambassador Highlights #5 – Yogurtland, Archery & Parkour!

We’re back for another monthly-round up of the events we had the chance to drop it on. We ended the year with some amazing eats and some ‘Do Not Miss’ events. Looking back on 2016, we’ve had such an amazing year and our DiscoverSG family is getting bigger! We’re heading down to some AMAZING events in 2017 so keep watching this space!

1. Parkour

Getting active doesn’t mean just sweating it out at the gym, at A2 Movements (Singapore’s first Parkour training academy!) adrenaline junkies can pick up the basic skills to those amazing flips and stunts.

Already a pro at vaulting and cat leaps? A2 Movements also provides a Free Runner Lodge for practitioners to train in a safer & controlled environment with proper professional guidance and support.

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Parkour Training classes at A2 Movement start at $25 a session, $220 for 10 sessions and if you’re keen on doing a crash course to learn all the moves sign up for the $200 monthly based package! Get access to qualified trainers and an unlimited number of classes in a single month.

Our ambassadors Chelsea and Cheryl headed down to A2 Movement to try Parkour out for themselves. Having a go at vaulting and picking up the basics of Parkour the girls had way too much fun!

So if you’re keen on picking up skills of agility this new year head on down to A2 Movement!

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Also, read Five Reasons Why You Should Try Parkour At Least Once In Your Life

2. Yogurtland 

Here in Singapore we have our fair share of frozen yogurt joints so when Yogurtland opened its doors on our sunny island you might have missed it if you weren’t looking out for it.

You might be wondering what’s so special about “another froyo spot”? For one thing, they’re crafted from only the best ingredients. Rejoice for those who are lactose intolerant, Yogurtland also offers up dairy and gluten free flavours!

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Did you know Yogurtland is also the pioneer behind self-serve yoghurt? Heading to Yogurtland you’ll have the freedom to have as little or as much as you want! Serving up a large variety of flavours Yogurtland has a revolving flavours as well. From Peanut Butter to Guava Pineapple Tart this froyo spot is in a league of its own!

Our ambassador Vanessa headed down to the opening to indulge in some decadent flavours. A huge froyo enthusiast? Yogurtland will definitely hit the spot for all your froyo cravings!

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Opening Hours: Daily 11am – 10pm
Suntec City
3 Temasek Blvd

3. Archery

Our ambassadors Victoria, Grayce, Shivon, Timothy, Yu Jun and Vanessa had a ball as they took aim at standing cones (and each other!).

Fuss-free, unique and fun Archery Battle Tag is the perfect alternative to your usual orientation and team-bonding activities! Gameplay and all equipment is provided by Archery Battle all you have to do is rope in some friends!

Want to find out more? Check out our article! Archery Battle Tag Is The Closest You’ll Get To A Legal ‘Hunger Games’

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4. Tomi Sushi 

Founded in 1954 in Niigata, Tomi Sushi has over 10 outlets scattered all over Japan. This traditional Japanese eatery serves up a wide variety of Japanese delicacies like Charishi, Hot Pots and Tempuras. The speciality at Tomi Sushi however is their Nodoguro Blackthroat. Originating from Nigatta, Tomi Sushi serves up this delicacy in a variety of styles.

Tomi Sushi is perfect for business appointments or an intimate dinner party. Offering up dedicated sets for all your special occasions, the Kaiseki sets are priced at $54 and $100. On a budget but still want to indulge? Tomi Sushi has set lunches priced from $17!

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Our ambassador Nicole headed down to Tomi Sushi to try for herself Tomi Sushi’s fresh sashimi slices!

With 4 outlets in Singapore (Millenia, Novena, Katong and Echigotei) serving up decadent and authentic Japanese fare head over to Tomi Sushi and indulge in all their mouthwatering eats.

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Forget Tokyo, Niigata Is The Next Top Japan Travel Destination

5. Trium Fitness

Most of us Singaporeans aren’t working out as much as we should. Who can blame us? Most workout routines either involves sweating it out under the blazing sun or an assortment of machineries at a gym. Trium Fitness however is offering up a unique and fun way to get fit!

Combining yoga and aerial acrobatics, Trium Fitness gets participants into silk hammocks where you’ll stretch your body while being suspended in the air! Boasting benefits such as spinal decompression and pain relief Trium Fitness will get your body moving in a fun and unique way.

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Our ambassadors Anna, Isabel, Dacia and Shivon headed to Trium Fitness to try it out themselves and they loved the experience!

Classes at Trium Fitness are priced at $35 for a drop in, $300 for a 10 sessions and $2,016 for a 1 year membership with unlimited classes! So what are you waiting for? Head down to Trium Fitness and get fit this 2017!

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Address: 12 Kallang Ave, Aperia Mall #03-01/02, S339511
Contact: +65 8782-8633

If you’re looking to increase your brand’s awareness and you want to introduce products both old and new to more Singaporeans! Drop us an email at [email protected], we would love to work with you!

We’re also on the lookout for more ambassadors who are on the mission to discover the fun and exciting things in Singapore! If you love eating, shopping, and discovering new places in Singapore, just drop us an [email protected].

Also Read: Ambassador Highlights #3: DSG Meetup, Atlantis Fright Night and Singapore Fashion Week! 

Archery Battle Tag Is The Closest You’ll Get To A Legit ‘Hunger Games’

Let’s be honest, as local Singaporeans who grew up in sunny Singapore, we’ve all been through our fair share of orientation games and bonding camps. Every CCA camp and school orientation would have been chock full of team building games that were suppose to bring you closer to your peers (let’s admit it, they did).

We at the DiscoverSG office wanted to try out something a bit more unique (and fuss free) to bring our ambassadors together. So we headed down for a round of Archery Battle Tag at the Kovan Sports Centre for a bit of bonding!

Kovan Sports Centre

Arriving at the Kovan Sports Centre, we were thrilled to find the space was more than sufficient and they even have fake grass to stimulate being outdoors.

Popular with those keen to play futsal and bubble soccer the Kovan Sports Centre is the ideal spot to carry out sport themed activities rain or shine!

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Archery Tag Battle 

For those who have yet to heard about it, Archery Tag is a team building programme that gets participants to carry out mini simulation games using bows and foam-tipped arrows to shoot at each other.

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Archery Battle (Singapore) is the pioneer and the biggest organizer of Archery Battle Tag team building programs. Archery Battle can organise casual games for a fun-filled Saturday and team building programmes perfect for a corporate team building activity.

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Archery Battle Tag uses high quality Mongolian bows and even traditional Samurai Bows (you have to pay a little extra to get your hands on these)! Picking up the Mongolian bows they’re pretty light so you can fully focus on shooting instead. At Archery Battle they’re all about safety, so they only use safe foam arrows (getting hit by one won’t hurt or leave marks!) that are still travel long distances.

If you’re completely new to archery and have only dreamt of being like Katniss Everdeen, don’t fret! The team behind Archery Battle will be there to lend a hand and teach you the ins and outs behind a bow and arrow. Our ambassadors were given a fair bit of time to get comfortable with the bow and arrow.

Archery Tag Game Play 

At Archery Battle they’ve got everything planned including gameplay. Our ambassadors were split into two teams and were given missions and objectives. Each round lasts about 5 minutes so gameplay remains exciting and yet still give players a chance to achieve the objectives set.

Game objectives grew increasingly harder over time after our ambassadors had more time (and more experience) with the bow and arrows. Gameplay objectives started off with relatively easy goals such knocking down the cones of the opposite team. Towards the end of the session, gameplay included shooting arrows at moving targets (other players). The increasing difficulty of gameplay made the whole experience challenging yet still fun for all our ambassadors!

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Our ambassadors Timothy and Shivon after the thrilling session of archery. Our ambassadors new and old got a chance to get to know each other after a several games of archery!

So if you’re keen on organising a casual game of archery or an office team building activity head to Archery Battle! A fuss-free, unique and (of course) a fun experience for everyone!

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Also Read: 7 Classy and Cheap Date-Night Activities in Singapore This January