Tandem skydiving is a marvelous way for first time jumpers to experience the thrill of freefall with only a few minutes of instruction. As a passenger you will be in the hands of a professional skydiving instructor. A tandem skydive is a jump where the student is connected via four harness attachment points to the instructor's harness. Throughout the freefall, parachute flight, and landing, the instructor will ensure that the skydive is as safe, exciting, and rewarding as possible.
Waiver, Video
The tandem experience begins with a short video and a few
minutes worth of paperwork. You'll be introduced to one of
our USPA certified instructors. After a short briefing the
two of you will then "Gear up" and head to the plane. It takes
nearly 20 minutes to reach altitude and the plane ride yields a
beautful view of the valley.
Ride To Altitude
Once the plane is at altitude the pilot will turn onto "jump run".
That is, he will fly the plane over the targeted landing area.
Together, the two of you will make your way to the door, and with
a "ready, set... go!" you will exit the plane. Freefall lasts
approximately thirty seconds, and is the memory of a lifetime!
Parachute
When the parachute opens the roar of the wind settles to a gentle
breeze. The parachute flight lasts around five minutes. During
this time the instructor will brief you on landing proceedure.
For some, the parachute flight is the most enjoyable aspect of the
skydiving experiance. Depending on your need-for-speed, the
instructor can demonstrate the impressive performance of modern
parachute technology, or fly passively for a more relaxed flight.
It's your skydive, and we want it to be as enjoyable and memorable
as possible.
Landing
Landing is easy, as parachute technology has advanced in huge strides.
The old days of brutal landings under round parachutes have gone
away like eight-track players. We fly only reliable and highly
maneuverable square parachutes. All of our "rigs" (parachute packs)
include two parachutes, a main and a reserve, as well as a computer-
controlled activation device which would activate the reserve parachute
should an instructor be unable. We strive to offer the best in
experiance, professionalism, safety, fun.
Video, Pictures
Capture this event forever on video or DVD!
We send an experienced freefall videographer out of the plane with
the tandem pair. Up close and personal freefall photography... from
briefing thru landing, our photographer will capture the memories.
Freefall video makes for a great keepsake, and it's outrageous fun
flying with another skydiver in the air. Video is recorded in MiniDV
format for exceptional quality, then transferred to VHS or DVD, with
music overlay. Video is dubbed "on the spot" so you can leave with
the tape in-hand.
