Jetpacking in Newport Beach, California
They say that traveling changes your life, and I’d definitely have to agree, because even when I’m home in LA , I find myself on a constant search for adventures and new things to try. Recently, one of those things was jetpacking, because, well, who doesn’t want to fly?! I scheduled a flight with Jetpack America on a sunny Wednesday afternoon, and headed down to Newport Beach to see what I was getting myself into. After a brief video tutorial, I suited up with a wetsuit, and headed off to the barge to get strapped into my jetpack. I’ve been a Ghostbuster for Halloween twice, but never felt more like one than when I was wearing my giant jetpack! Totally looks like Ghostbuster gear. After getting all geared up, the rad jetpacking staff had me do a swimming test, so instructed me to jump (plop) into the water then “bicycle kick” underwater to get myself upright. The other option is to roll onto your back and float, but you’ll want to st...