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In this Skydive Student Spotlight we speak with Stijn Emonds, one of our most dedicated solo skydive students for 2016.

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What do you do for a living/career?

I’m normally working as an outdoor instructor (raft,kayak,climbing,canyon-guide). During my time in Australia I take all the work that I can get (farming,labouring).

What/who inspired you to make your first jump?

I think I have always thought about it when I was younger. It has never been a realistic thought since I never had the money I would need. When I finally got the money I booked the course on the 20th of may and started the 25th of may.

What was the hardest part for you earning your A-license?

I guess flaring the canopy took quite a few jumps before I managed to land on my feet.

What’s your most memorable jump?

With no doubt my 50th jump. We managed to do a ‘double wagonwheel ‘ exit going into a ‘hybrid’. Special thanks to Jayke, Chris, Ashley, Dan.

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How long did it take you to earn your A license?

I started my skydiving course on the 25th of May and managed to get enough jumps for my A licence on the 1st of June. on the 19th of June I made my 50th jump and got my B licence signed of.

What kind of student do you think you were?

I see my self as a student who wants to learn and who wants to gain knowledge of everything that has to do with skydiving.

There are several skydiving dropzones to choose from, what made you choose Skydive Jurien Bay?

I did some research online and skydive Jurien bay kept popping on my screen. I looked at some reviews and was happy with what I was reading.

What are your future skydiving goals?

At the moment I just want to get my jump numbers up so I can jump my ow. rig. In the very far future I think skydiving might be a career path so I can keep traveling and work on different dropzones.

Finish this sentence. The best thing about skydiving is…

the feeling you get. You will feel truly ‘free’ during skydiving, nothing else in the world matters except for the jump.

What advice would you have for anyone wanting to try skydiving?

Do it, what’s holding you back?

Anything else you’d like to add?

Just a big thanks to the Instructors and coaches from skydive Jurien bay.

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