![]() With you flying at 120 miles per hour down and the wind coming up at you, you’re closer to a feeling of floating. You won’t get the sinking stomach feeling like what’s often experienced on roller coasters or amusement park rides. It’s impossible to describe – you tell us when you land!! One thing is nearly guaranteed, though: it will be the most invigorating experience you have ever had. There is a lot of fresh air around you! What does skydiving feel like? A jump from 10,000 feet will give you about 35 seconds of freefall, from 13,500 will give you about a minute in freefall. The average speed is 120 miles per hour or 200 feet per second. The timing of your jump will depend on your arrival time, the weather, and the size of your group. When will I jump?Īfter completing paperwork and a 20-minute ground training session, your jump will be scheduled. From here, you’ll be directed to ground training. If you didn’t buy the stills and video package when you bought your tandem, now’s your chance. What should I do when I arrive at the dropzone?Ĭheck in at the Student Manifest office where our awesome team members will sort you out with paperwork and you’ll pay for fees and purchase merchandise to help you remember your incredible day. Contacts are fine, just make sure that your instructor is aware of them so that you are kitted out with the appropriate goggles. We will supply goggles that can go over glasses if needed. You should dress in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and wear shoes that will not fall off and don’t have hooks. If you have a special medical concern, please contact your doctor. ![]() If you have a particular need, contact us so we can discuss your individual situation. Our team of highly-skilled tandem instructors are equipped to make a variety of accommodations. We’ve helped people of varying abilities experience the beauty of flight. We believe that skydiving is for everyone. Are there physical requirements to skydive? Of course, all of our instructors are trained to safely skydive with students of all shapes and sizes. Heavier students put more strain on our equipment and are more demanding on our instructors during exit, opening, and especially for landing. The surcharge is added because the amount of weight under each parachute is important. Please note that this price may change upon arrival. A flat fee of $20 is added for guests between 200 and 220 pounds, and a $1 per pound applies for guests over 220 pounds. With a focus on your safety and that of our instructors, we welcome guests who weigh up to 240 pounds. No age maximum: you’re never too old to jump! Is there a weight limit to skydive? This is standard law for all skydiving dropzones in the United States. ![]() You must be at least 18 and provide a valid, drivers license or passport prior to your jump.
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