Parasailing questions

[DreamsDoComeTrue]

Just an FYI post for anyone else deciding on where to parasail.
For my situation, my DS is under 8 and would not be allowed to go on Castaway Cay. So I needed another plan. I think I'll go with this place on St Thomas as they will allow him to go with a parent (I'll definatelly check out the harness' fit) and just pick up a ride from the Coral World area, since I wanted to go there anyway. Also, this one is $55/per single, $100. tandem and $10 for observer. Such a deal!

My email to them....
Thank you for the information. It sounds wonderful! Couple of questions though.
1) My kids will be approx. 43 and 55 lb. at time of Oct. trip. Will they both be able to do tandem rides, one child/one parent?

2) Is there an area where we might show up without reservations and have a good chance of getting to ride? Knowing Murphy's Law ... I'm not comfortable prepaying and would not have access to giving cancellation notice from 3 days to 24 hours prior to the reservation.

And his reply...
Hi Lori,
Yes both children will be able to go with their parents and the best thing to do is make a reservation the morning you get here. Will let you know at that time what is available. However if you plan a trip over to the Coral World area we almost always have a boat there.
Thanks again,
Joe Campana
Caribbean WaterSports & Tours

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Hi everyone, I need advice. I am a very nervous nellie and klutz. Do you think that someone like me could parasail without a major heart attack? It does look like fun but I never take a risk on anything. What do you think?

 

[aprilgail2]

Originally posted by jiminyC_fan
Hi everyone, I need advice. I am a very nervous nellie and klutz. Do you think that someone like me could parasail without a major heart attack? It does look like fun but I never take a risk on anything. What do you think?

It really is not bad....I don't like heights but I was 100 percent comfortable up there..you hardly feel yourself going up at all, they wind you in and out like a kite on a string! It was VERY smooth and the best part is when they slow the boat down and you drop down (VERY slowly) and they dip you in the water (just feet and sometimes up to your waist). It really is a nice ride, you will have a good time.

 

[DreamsDoComeTrue]

Now APRIL, I hear that, that dip is optional, right?
Oh, and one more addendum to the prev. info for St Thomas. They give you a $4./adult and $2/child discount for Coral World, if you ask for it when reserving. (or there's the $3 and$1 online coupon)

Come on JimminyC_fan, or should I say Nellie we'll cheer you on!

 

[aprilgail2]

Yes, the dip was optional...they do a good job with it though...the 2 times I got dipped I had a camera in my hand and it never got a drop of water on it!

 

[Dave_from_Marietta]

Originally posted by shefor24

We were up in the air quite a little ways when all of a sudden the rope jerked real hard (scared me to death) and I grabbed ahold of the ropes we were supposed to hang on to. Well, I realized I let go of the camera and looked down just in time to see the tiny splash down below... The twin cried for I bet 2 hours and I bet I apologized 100 times, but it still didn't bring back the pictures she worked so hard to take on our trip.

Oh, shefor24, I know you feel just awful. And this is one of those things... she will eventually forgive you... but she'll <b><i>never</i></b> forget.

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Okay, Dreams. You said you would cheer me on but what is your final decision? Are you going????? Or just your hubby and the kids? Thanks April, you have made me realize that there is life after parasailing. Now all I need is courage. Sounds like a movie, doesn't it? Anyone know where OZ is??

 

[DreamsDoComeTrue]

Heck YES I'm going! But it can't be at Castaway Cay, as DS is under 8yrs. We'll do it at St. Thomas. My DH fears heights but I'm making him go in order for us to get both kids up. I'll just tell him how sexy he looks doing it. That worked for getting him up a two story ladder to paint the house. Otherwise I'll just go TWICE! No sacrifice to great for my little cherubs.

Originally posted by jiminyC_fan
Anyone know where OZ is??

What are you talking about???

 

[jiminyC_fan]

Oz is where the lion got his courage in Wizard of Oz. Come on, tell me you have seen it.

 

[DreamsDoComeTrue]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHH. See, had I been there, I would have been in line for the brain.