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 attached to the front of the master's harness and the two of them free fall together for about 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 Static lineTAF or Accelerated Freefall 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 AFF or Static line curriculum.
- Age - Everyone must be at least 18 years old the day of their jump.
- Weight Restrictions -
- Anyone weighing more than 210lbs. will only be taken at the sole discretion of the tandem instructor (call ahead to ensure an instructor will take you if you weigh more than 210lbs.).
- Maximum weight limit of 230lbs is strictly enforced. More detailed information about why weight restrictions are necessary.
- Clothing - Please wear tennis shoes. no sandals or boots.. T-shirt and shorts for warm weather. Sweat shirts. jeans and gloves for cooler weather. (more information below).
- Personal Items - Remove all jewelry and empty your pockets. No watches. bracelets. necklaces or body jewelry. please leave them in your car or with a friend. You will need to pay first. but after that please leave your items with a friend our in your car.
- Weather - If you question whether the weather is suitable for you tandem jump(s) call (270) 723-3587 just before you get in your car to drive out to the parachute center. We know what the weather is at the parachute center which can be very different from where you are. Here is a link to the weather forecast we find most useful and another for good measure. Likely the most useful information we can give you (other than guessing what the weather will be) is for you to know that if you are not at the parachute center you can't jump no matter what the weather is.
Time - Please arrive at the parachute center at or slightly before you scheduled time. Plan on being at the parachute center about 4-5 hours to complete the process of payment. registration. a short video. completing the waiver. training. ride up in the plane. THE JUMP. and post jump activities. If your jump is scheduled in the afternoon please be prepared to spend the remainder of the day to complete your jump(s).- Cancellation - In the event you fail to arrive and do not give us a full seven days of notice prior to your scheduled time we will charge you fifty dollars per person scheduled under your reservation.
