TANDEM SKYDIVING AT JUMPTOWN
A tandem jump from 14,000 feet is the perfect way to experience freefall for the first time.
Being securely attached to one of our highly trained instructors ensures that all the technical and safety aspects of the dive are covered, leaving you to fully immerse yourself in the experience.
A tandem skydive also reduces the learning curve from a full day’s instruction to a simple briefing on body position and procedures from your tandem master.
It’s so easy that just about anyone can do it!
SO HOW DOES A TANDEM JUMP WORK?
From the moment you walk in the door, Jumptown’s friendly staff will welcome you to the party.
We’ll check IDs and paperwork and take care of payment, including any video and photo packages you’d like to add. Next, you’ll watch a short instructional video that talks about what to expect on the jump. Once the class is finished, we will pair you up with an instructor and get you on the manifest.
When it’s your turn to jump, you’ll enter the hangar, meet your tandem master, and gear up! Jumptown provides everything you need to make the jump safely, including harness, goggles, jumpsuits, and even gloves and hats for extra cold days. For more info on what to wear, visit our FAQ page, orread our blog post on what to wear skydiving. Once you’re all geared up, it’s go time!
HOW DOES IT FEEL TO SKYDIVE?
Short answer: you’ve got to jump to truly know! But don’t worry. Our top-tier instructors will be there with you every step of the way. (And that first one’s a doozy!)
We fly one of the biggest and fastest planes in the business, so it only takes 15 to 20 minutes to reach exit altitude. You and your tandem master will move to the door together, where you’ll get your first glimpse of what awaits—a wide open sky just for you. Then you’ll feel the exit count: “Ready, set, GO!” and you’re flying! There’s no stomach drop like you get on a roller coaster, but there is a HUGE adrenaline rush as you realize there’s nothing but air for two and a half miles between you and the ground. You’ll reach speeds of 120 mph, but even at such a high velocity, it feels like floating rather than falling! After 50–60 seconds of freefall, your instructor will deploy your parachute, and you will slow to a peaceful glide.
The parachute ride can be adapted to your preferences. You can cruise around gently and take in the view, or if you want a little more thrill, your instructor can spice things up! After a few minutes under the parachute, your instructor will ask you to lift your legs up as you slide in for a smooth landing right in front of your friends and family! If you’re hooked and want to go again, Jumptown also offers discounts for return customers!
Check out our blog post on what to expect on your first skydive for even more information.
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?
