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Free-falling fun

If your job, classes, boyfriend or any other life stresser gets you at wits end, it would be nice to jump out of a plane and forget it all, right? Well in New York, your problem is solved. There are two places not far from the city that can take care of your urge to just let go. Skydive Long Island will send you free-falling from 13,500 feet in the air at approximately 120 mph before you parachute for 5-7 minutes over a scenic Long Island area. You receive a 20 to 30-minute lesson on skydiving before your flight with about eight others. First-timers will be attached to their instructor when making the jump (tandem skydiving)! Long Island Skydiving is another center, ironically about 20 minutes away from the other center, that offers the same amazing experience. It boasts its jump-masters as high-rated United States Parachute Association members training thousands of first-time students. Both centers can videotape your experience. Flying over New York for less than $250? Sold! Details: Skydive Long Island, 400 David Court Calverton, NY Long Island Skydiving, 91 Montauk Highway, Long Island, NY [Photo via]