• Home
  • Destinations
    • Australia
    • Malaysia
    • Thailand
    • Sri Lanka
    • England
  • Australia
  • Malaysia
  • Expat Life
  • About Me
  • Get In Touch

Get my latest goss

Travel Mermaid

Travel & Expat Blog

Travel Mermaid

Travel & Expat Blog

  • Home
  • Destinations
    • Australia
    • Malaysia
    • Thailand
    • Sri Lanka
    • England
  • Australia
  • Malaysia
  • Expat Life
  • About Me
  • Get In Touch
DestinationsThailand

Fly Trapeze Review: Adrenaline Fun in Koh Tao

Posted on 2 May, 20151 June, 2019 0 Comments 3 min read
Flying Trapeze Review - Koh Tao | TravelMermaid.com

After Googling ‘Things To do in Koh Tao’ and knowing that scuba diving wasn’t on the agenda for this particular trip, I was pleased to see there were quite a few dry options that would keep us busy and entertained on Turtle Island. Have you seen that scene in Sex and the City where Carrie Bradshaw attempts to fly trapeze and fails at the catch but then braves it out? Looks like heart pumping, adrenaline-fuelled fun to me!

I was sold.

After convincing the Sailor to have a go, I booked the session for 5pm where the sun was beginning to allow a little respite. To begin, we joined the owner Gemma, trapeze coach Emily and another two students, then headed straight for the practice bar to try out a rather bendy looking routine. Big gulp.

flying-trapeze-adventures-Koh-Tao-Thailand-Travel-Mermaid

The Demo

On the practice bar we needed to:

Hold on with both hands and swing our legs forwards ‘n’ backwards a couple of times. This allowed us to gain enough momentum to swing our legs under the bar and then hold onto it with our knees. Nothing too difficult.

Then we released our arms and swung them towards the floor, arching the back. You may wish you’d tucked your t-shirt into your pants at this point!

The sequence was finished off by [using some core strength to] move your arms back up and hold onto the bar once again (a major sit-up right there) and then releasing the legs to jump down.

“That was pretty painless”, I thought. And apparently it’s much harder on the ground because in the air you experience weightlessness at certain points. “The rest will be a doddle”, I thought. Which may have been a bit of premature confidence kicking in.

flying-trapeze-adventures-Koh-Tao-Thailand-2-Travel-Mermaid

The Swing

Afterwards we were taken to the rig and it was time for the real thing. When I first saw the height of the 10 metre bar I confirmed that “this isn’t so bad.” But it’s not until you get halfway up the ladder that you start to get an idea of how high it is! Everything always looks shorter from the ground.

With my heart pumping faster, I shakily climbed to the top and put my feet onto the metal plank. I was starting to feel like one of Captain Hook’s victims.

Gemma hooked me up to the harness whilst I chalked my hands, trying to absorb- but paying no attention to- the instructions for my first jump.

I was asked to put my left hand onto the stationary pole whilst Gemma pulled up the bar for me to grab with my right. That’s when I was warned that the bar will be quite heavy and not to fear its weight.

Eek. I freaked!

flying-trapeze-adventures-Koh-Tao-Thailand-3-Travel-Mermaid

I was a major chicken for the next 5 minutes and full of doubt. I was so close to climbing back down the ladder and nearly convinced myself out of it. Even though I had a harness keeping me safe, I could’t help but think I was seriously risking my life!

Fortunately, I took a few deep breaths and managed to take control of my nerves. I could do this! Plus, I wasn’t going to waste 1’500 baht for being a chicken. Gemma helped a lot by talking me through the steps and making me feel at ease- she’s handled jitter bugs like me all the time.

The Jump

As Gemma pulled back on my harness, she convinced me to let go of the stationary bar and hold the trapeze with both hands. It was surprisingly heavy. With a little more gentle persuasion, I was more trusting of the bar, the harness and of Gemma’s hands keeping me from letting go.

Then, with the words ‘3-2-1, hop’, I bent my knees, lifted my feet up and hopped off, forgetting all of my training and held on for dear life.

But I did it! Very inarticulately.

flying-trapeze-adventures-Koh-Tao-Thailand-5-Travel-Mermaid

They have a saying at the Flying Trapeze adventures: first time for fear, second time for fun.

After the first swing, the rest was history. I couldn’t wait to get back up and complete the routine. It is incredible how fast you progress and after a few attempts, I was ready for the mid air catch.

Once the session had finished, I was left feeling thrilled and pumping with adrenaline for hours. The Sailor, who is not acrobatic at all, did a great job too and loved it as much as I did.

Although we both marginally missed the catch, the flying trapeze did not fail to catch our interest. It was definitely a highlight for us on Koh Tao, leaving us reminiscing about the fun for the rest of the evening.

flying-trapeze-adventures-Koh-Tao-Thailand-7-Travel-Mermaid


Flying Trapeze Adventures

  • Bookings can be made via their Facebook page.
  • Check out their reviews here.
Flying Trapeze by Goodtime Adventures
9.5
Safety
9.5
Enjoyment
9
Value for Money
9
Experience
3.5
Difficulty
Reviewer 8.1 / 10
Users (0 votes) {{ reviewsOverall }} / 10
What people say... Leave your rating
Order by:

Be the first to leave a review.

User Avatar User Avatar
Verified
{{{ review.rating_title }}}
{{{review.rating_comment | nl2br}}}

Show more
{{ pageNumber+1 }}
Leave your rating

Your browser does not support images upload. Please choose a modern one

XOXO
signature

Share

By Travel Mermaid
33
0 Comments
Fly Trapeze Review: Adrenaline Fun in Koh Tao

up next

The Seafood Restaurant Review : Rick Stein’s Flagship in Padstow

Meet Travel Mermaid

About Me | TravelMermaid.com

Ahoy! I’m Shezz, a London-born School Teacher who left England 9 years ago with my Sailor to explore the world. After stints in Prague, Thailand, Melbourne & Malaysia, I’m now based in Australia’s Tropical North.

On the blog I write about adventure travel & expat life, focusing on places I live in and know well. Through my travel stories, destination guides & photography, I hope to inspire your next adventure in Australia & Southeast Asia!

Find out more about me here, or stalk my social media channels below.

Instagram

Shezz 🧜🏻‍♀️ Travel Mermaid

Follow me at @travel_mermaid

View
25 2
Open
Last night in Port Douglas 🦜⁠ ⁠ We've been Last night in Port Douglas 🦜⁠⁠We've been following the rain on our Queensland road trip these past few weeks so this sunset near home was a treat.⁠⁠I've been writing up all about our Christmas campervanning adventure on the blog which will be live soon, or you can catch a sneak peak in the highlights! 📺⁠⁠.⁠.⁠⁠#portdouglas #crystalbrookmarina #sunset #australia ⁠#summernights #tropicalparadise #queensland #farnorthqueensland #portdouglasdaintree #exploretnq #thisisqueensland #summergreat #australiagram #seeaustralia #travelmermaid 🧜🏼‍♀️ #travel_mermaid
25 2
View
21 0
Open
Love is in the air 🐦 ⁠ Just like these kookab Love is in the air 🐦⁠Just like these kookaburras, may your 2021 be filled with love, laughter and time with loved ones 🥂⁠ ⁠.⁠.⁠⁠#kookaburra #lovebirds #happynewyear #birdsofinstagram #birdsofaustralia #australianwildlife #wildlifephotography #animalcaptures #thisisqueensland #townsvilleshines #magneticisland #travelmermaid 🧜🏼‍♀️ #travel_mermaid
21 0
View
17 6
Open
So we made it back to Melbourne! 🚀⁠ ⁠ Sailo So we made it back to Melbourne! 🚀⁠⁠Sailor got a last minute call-in for work this week so I decided to hop down for a quick vacation. I always love coming back! We lived here before so it feels a bit like a second home and it was awesome catching up with old friends.⁠⁠It was about the same time last year that we last visited, so I couldn't wait to see how things have changed. The mood was a bit more sombre and it was such a shame to see so many business that sadly didn't make it through Covid. 😷 But hey Melbourne, I can see lots of cautious optimism and relief, you're doing well you beauty, keep it up!⁠〜⁠After days of typical Melbourne weather, I captured this shot on our last night when the sun ☀️⁠ finally made an appearance. Southbank looks purdy in the summer sun don't ya think. 🌻⁠⁠.⁠.⁠⁠#⁠melbournesouthbank⁠ #melbourneiloveyou #melbstagram #yarrariver #melbournecity #melburnian #melbourneinsta #melbmoment #melbournecityscape #visitvictoria #stayclosegofurther #seeaustralia #travelmermaid 🧜🏼‍♀️ #travel_mermaid
17 6
View
25 2
Open
OMG, coral babies arrived in Port Douglas! 👶🏼⁠⁠After the massive coral spawning over the weekend along the Great Barrier Reef 🐠, we took a stroll along Four Mile Beach and found these colourful orange, yellow, pink, and green pools of water. How cool!⁠⁠So it turns out that from this biggest orgy on earth this is what's left, huge bundles of coral baby larva.⁠⁠Each year between October and December, this incredible natural phenomenon takes place across the Great Barrier Reef. Just a few days after a full moon ⁠🌕 when the sea is warm and conditions are perfect, coral reefs simultaneously release tiny eggs and sperm over a few days ready to be fertilised. ⁠#CueBarryWhite⁠⁠For the first time this year we got to watch it on telly thanks to @abctv and it looks like an underwater snowstorm. ⁠⁠Marine biologists say this year's spawning is the biggest on the reef in decades which is incredible news, particularly since it faced a third mass bleaching event this year due to climate change. ⁠⁠It was also truly inspiring to hear about the extraordinary work that scientists are doing to adapt & sustain the GBR during the challenges of today. ⁠🧬🙌🏼⁠⁠Head over to #ReefLiveAU on @abctv to get a glimpse of what it's all about, link in bio. ⁠⁠.⁠.⁠⁠#coralbabies #portdouglas #fourmilebeach #eyeonthereef #tropicalnorthqueensland  #coralspawning2020 #oceanlife #greatbarrierreef #coralreefs #spawning #queensland #thisisqueensland #exploretnq #australia 🇦🇺 #gbrlegacy #australiagram #travelmermaid 🧜🏼‍♀️ #travel_mermaid
25 2
View
24 8
Open
It's beginning to look a lot like a hot and palmy It's beginning to look a lot like a hot and palmy tropical Chrimbo 🌴🍾⁠🎄⁠⁠Happy for the sprouting of decorations around town to inject some festive spirit. 🤶🏼 Even after six years in the tropics, it still doesn't quite feel like Christmas for me when it's busting 30+ outside!⁠⁠With family so far too, traditions have dwindled a bit these days, but I do love the chance to get outdoors, hit the road & explore somewhere new. ⁠⁠In a couple of weeks we're excited to dust off the cobwebs and venture out of our little bubble to see more of sunny Queensland. 😎 ⁠⁠I love living in the Sunshine State and haven't travelled far in the past year, so can't wait to experience more of this incredible coastline. ⁠⁠We'll be heading south in a campervan (we're CV newbies) stopping at a number of spots along the way to kiteboard (wind pending!), find epic landscapes, adventures and support local businesses. It should be fun.⁠⁠Very lucky to have booked it all back in August too as things booked out pretty fast!⁠⁠What are your plans for the festive period? I hope you're all keeping safe, well and out of trouble. 😉 Sending a festive cheer 🎉⁠⁠⁠.⁠.⁠⁠#tropicalchristmas #portdouglasdaintree #portdouglas #exploretnq #thisisqueensland #seeaustralia #holidayherethisyear #summergreat #adventurenearnotfar #loveaustralia #australiagram #explorequeensland #queensland #travelmermaid 🧜🏼‍♀️ #travel_mermaid⁠
24 8
View
26 5
Open
Beach life 🦀 ⁠ ⁠ For my birthday a few week Beach life 🦀 ⁠⁠For my birthday a few weeks ago we took a mini vacay to Mission Beach, just 3 hours south of Port Douglas. ⁠⁠I loved the vibes. It's uber chilled, beachy, a bit hippy and the locals are so friendly, it reminded us a lot of being in Thailand! ⁠⁠Pictured first is Kurrimine Beach which we visited for the morning. I read that it has the largest fringing reef on the Great Barrier Reef so during king low tides you can take a 40-minute walk to see the coral which is pretty cool.⁠⁠I didn't realise it was only between June & September so we missed out, but there was still so much life here to gawp over.⁠⁠Next time we'll be back for the reef walk, more rainforest strolls and kiteboarding - how awesome would this flatwater spot be?!⁠⁠.⁠⁠#kurriminebeach #cassowarycoast #farnorthqueensland #exploretnq #beachlife #downbythesea #australia #australianbeaches #queenslandcaptures #seeaustralia #travelmermaid 🧜🏼‍♀️ #travel_mermaid
26 5
Follow me on Instagram

Get my latest goss

Subscribe

Like & Share

Wherever you go becomes a part of you somehow.

Anita Desai

Travel Mermaid

Travel & Expat Blog

Copyrights © 2020 TravelMermaid.com. All Rights Reserved.