Tandem jumps are meant to offer an introduction to the sport. Tandem skydiving is currently the most popular way to make your first jump. A tandem skydive will allow the first time jumper to experience free fall while attached in front of an experienced jumper. A tandem jump only requires a few minutes of ground preparation (it is not a Solo First Jump Course). The passenger and tandem master each wear a harness, however only the tandem master wears the parachutes. The passenger's harness attaches to the front of the master's harness and the two of them freefall together for at least 30 seconds, open the parachute together, and land together under one Really BIG Parachute.
Tandem jumping provides an obvious advantage for the adventurous spirit who cannot adequately meet the physical or proficiency requirements for the Staticline or Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) jumps. By relying on the Tandem Master's skills, they will still be able to experience the thrill of skydiving.
Because the tandem training is not a First Jump Course, if you decide to pursue the sport, you will still have to attend a Solo Jump Course in either the Staticline or AFF curriculum.
- All Tandem skydivers must be 18 years old.
- Generally we will take anyone up to 210 pounds. If you weigh more than 210 pounds fully clothed you must call and tell us before you come out! Anyone over 210 pounds is taken as the sole discretion of the tandem instructor. click here for more details about weight restrictions.
- Generally we will take anyone up to 6 feet tall. If you are over 6 feet tall tell us before you come out. Anyone over 6 feet tall is taken at the sole discretion of the tandem instructor.
