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DO I NEED RESERVATIONS?
To put it simply, yes. We can occasionally fill in a last minute booking. Reserving your skydive is the only way to ensure that you are not left out. Operators are on duty 7 days a week to assist you.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO MAKE MY FIRST JUMP?
For a tandem skydive, plan on at least 3 hours, for AFF skydive, plan 1 full day.
CAN I GET PICTURES OF MY SKYDIVE?
Many of our vendors offer a video of your jump at an additional charge and some offer the ability to package still photos along with your video.
CAN I TAKE MY OWN CAMERA WITH ME?
YES! However, cameras will not be permitted on the plane with you due to the focus and attention to detail involved in the sport. Have friends take pictures of your landing and pictures of you gearing up before the jump. These are sometimes the best pictures and most fun to see. Bringing a camera along can be a good idea.
WHAT WILL THE SKYDIVE FEEL LIKE?
The sensation of freefall is more like flying than falling. The parachute flight is quiet and inspiring.
HOW WILL IT FEEL WHEN THE PARACHUTE OPENS?
You will definitely know that something is happening, but few people have complained of any discomfort.
WHAT KIND OF PARACHUTE WILL WE USE?
The parachutes used are specially designed, large "ram-airs". A "ram-air" is a high-technology square parachute, as opposed to the old-style round parachutes.
WHAT HAPPENS IF THE PARACHUTE DOESN'T OPEN?
In the very unlikely event that the main parachute doesn't open properly, there is a reserve parachute in the top of the container, which has been inspected and packed by a FAA certified parachute rigger. Reserve parachutes are generally equipped with the most reliable and modern AAD's (Automatic Activation Device) available.
HOW LONG DOES THE SKYDIVE LAST?
Plan to be at the skydiving facility for a full day. Once you board the plane and reach altitude, you will exit the aircraft and may experience 40-60 seconds of actual freefall and a 5-7 minute canopy flight back to the ground.
ISN'T THE LANDING LIKE JUMPING OFF OF A TWO-STORY BUILDING?
NO! If that were the case, there would be no skydiving, because everyone would have broken legs! In the early days of sport parachuting, landings were sometimes quite hard. The new "ram-air" parachutes of today allow landings that feel equivalent to hopping off a step 1-2' high.
WILL I BE SCARED?
Maybe, and maybe not. You will definitely feel a surge of excitement and anticipation before the jump...this is a normal part of the experience. During the jump itself, you'll probably feel a thrill that you've never experienced before - enjoy it!
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