iFLY literally

iFLY, ie I FLY.

For that 45s when you are in the tunnel, you are weightless, carefree like a bird, with iFLY’s giant turbine propelling you upwards !

For that short moment when you are airborne, you throw away all your worries.
Your mind is blank, and the short 45 seconds feels like 5min of pure adrenalin.

Flyers have to go through an orientation first, learn the correct postures and instructor’s hand signals. (leg straight, leg bend, chin up and most importantly Relax!)
iFly review

Suit up, with goggles and helmet too. No phone and camera allowed inside the tunnel.
iFly dress code

If you are jumping off a plane, 45s is all it takes to fall from 12000 to 3000 feet.
Although we are confined in the tunnel, those experienced ones can drift towards the top at 56.5 feet (5 storeys high), then zoom down for that adrenalin kick (watch the professionals do it)

This must be one of our best experience in 2014.
The whole flying experience still feels surreal, Daddy say he felt like Ethan Hunt in Mission Impossible. (Did we mention wind speed is 170MPH! )

Video (Link): Best of all, Daddy and Boon Wee can encourage each other to overcome their fears.

Video(Link) : Attempt 2, thank you to our videographer Boon Kang. It might look like we are iSWIM, that is because the draft is pushing our legs out of control

The instructors will demo their skills during intervals, the experts make it look like a Matrix sequel, spinning upside-down so effortlessly. Our friendly iFLY coach, Josh. Thanks for the coaching !

At iFLY, we step out of our comfort zone, and tandem jump is no longer taboo in Daddy’s bucket list. He is still shaking his head at Bungee jumping.

Oh, remember to smile for the camera πŸ™‚
(your cheeks would be flapping)

I can Fly (iFly) !

More Tips :
– if you find yourself heading towards the window, just slightly push away with feet or hand
– no dress code but you must wear a pair of shoes(rent at reception)
– no cameras allowed, so keep your GoPro at home
– get someone to take your photo or video(recommended) from outside
– you need to book a iFly session 90min before it starts
– ticket pricing starts from $70 and $79, for children (under 18) and adult respectively (super off peak)
– x2 sessions of 45 seconds, we recommend $30 for an extra round
– minimum age limit is 7 years old
– photos can be ordered separately

For latest updates and iFLY promotions :
https://www.facebook.com/iFlySG
http://www.iflysingapore.com

Finally, we got a chance to iFLY because we won two tickets from Estella!
Do pop by her iFLY experience too.

Forest Adventure for kids

For first timers to Forest Adventure (Bedok Reservoir), the first thoughts might be serenity, pretty obstacles among the woods, the flying-fox induced screams from other participants. It sounds like awesome Fun !

After securing her harness, climbing up the ladder in anticipation, Boon Xin realised the view from the top can be quite intimidating (for a 5 year old).

Boon Xin hesitated.
She is mature enough to understand her own limitations.
She is old enough to have her own inhibitions, and fear.

But most importantly, she has not found the opportunity to challenge her own limits. Her brothers are always around to tide her through any challenges.

Not today. Up there in the trees, she needed to push herself to take the first step. The fear of “Falling” will always accompany her.

Little wonder why she is not smiling throughout the course, poor thing πŸ™‚
Children activities Forest Adventure

Daddy saw grit, determination, and fearless attitude from his little girl last Sat. So proud of Boon Xin as she dispatch each obstacle one by one, and to see her confidence grows.

Boon Xin has stepped out of her comfort zone at Forest adventure and conquered her fear today.

She has pick up one of the most important life skills, that is “Never give up!

(disclaimer, this is the same girl who always dare Daddy to ride Legoland’s Dragon roller coaster!)

Boon Wee (No1) might find the course easier as he had attempted more challenging stuffs in his camp. This is his second attempt at Forest Adventure, read our 2011 experience with Boon Kang.

This young man displayed quiet confidence as he navigated through Forest Adventure’s obstacles. But what impressed Daddy more, is Boon Wee standing up for his little sister.

“Kor Kor wait for me!” “Kor Kor wait for me!”.

Daddy kept hearing Boon Xin’s request for Boon Wee to slow down. Boon Wee gladly obliged and even encourage Boon Xin out of a few tight spots.

He is Boon Xin’s pillar of strength! And Daddy is so proud of ε€§ε“₯ (Big brother)!



Monkey see, Monkey do. Both kids got entangled for a while inside the net.

Her one and only smile, near the end πŸ™‚

Everyone’s reward at the end is a fast Zip yeah !

Boon Xin’s smile says it all, this is one experience (and milestone) which she will not forget soon.

Where is Forest Adventure

Video : Catch their garang moments in the Trees

Another video from FSaaM : See Boon Xin sliding down

Thank you Forest Adventure for the Fun Sat morning !

Let us share a bit about how Forest Adventure has improved their productivity through e2i.

Forest Adventure had tapped on e2i subsidy (through IGP) to improved their Zip line set. This investment has resulted in better efficiency for instructors and higher number of participants (per hour).

Click to read their case study here.

Find out more about how e2i is helping to create solutions for better employment and employability.

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** Do pop by our Fanpage for more photos of event day.
** Click on link for our previous Forest Adventure adventure (Daddy attempted the adult obstacles, Fun, Fun, Fun !)

What can kids learn from Forest Adventure?

Gather more updates from Forest adventure website and fanpage.

* disclaimer We were invited to try out Forest Adventure’s new zip system, no monetary compensation was received.