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There are 2 types of 1st time jumps available and it is
really a matter of personal choice as to which one you
choose.
1. Tandem Freefall Skydives
2. AFF Beginners First Jump Course
Experienced skydivers can find
information here
The
Tandem Jumps require very little, in the way of
instruction with traditionally only a 20 minute briefing
required to show you exactly what is involved and what to
do. You are secured to the front of an experienced Tandem
Master prior to exiting the aircraft, throughout the 200km/h
freefall, the parachute ride and landing....easy, and a great
gift idea. click on the Tandem button for more information.
AFF (Accelerated Freefall) beginners first jump courses
are run regularly with training tailored to your
requirements. Certainly more involved than the Tandem jump
but the feeling of self esteem once completed makes the
extra effort worthwhile. Two freefall Instructors jump with
you actually holding on to monitor and help out where
required and once you are under parachute you simply follow
them home to the landing area. Click on the Accelerated
Freefall Button for
more information.
NB: The Academy does not offer Static Line jumps as a
beginners first jump option.
Static Line jumps rely on
you exiting the aircraft by yourself at low altitude, usually from only
3,500ft. As you drop away from the aircraft by yourself
you depend on a line attached to the aircraft
one end and to the parachute the other end, to activate your
main parachute.
RESTRICTIONS:
Age:
The minimum age for a Tandem Skydive is 14 years.
To do an Accelerated Freefall (AFF) jump the minimum age is 16
years.
Parent/guardian consent is required for all jumpers under
18 years of age.
There is NO Maximum age!
Weight/ General Fitness:
The maximum weight limit for all types of jumps is 95kg.
It is the responsibility of of all clients and/or their
agents to ensure they meet with this criteria at the time of
booking. Bookings made which are then are not able to
be performed due to this provision may forfeit the booking
deposit.
Under certain circumstances clients <
110kg may be permitted to jump but will incur additional
costs as detailed on the Booking & Prices page of this
website.
Height will be considered before allowing
any jump to go ahead and general fitness will be assessed
mainly through a health questionnaire. Known health
conditions will not necessarily prevent a jump going ahead
but considerations may have to be made to manage clients
properly.
All Tandem clients must demonstrate their
ability to lift their legs while in a seated position and
sustain this position to the satisfaction of the Briefing
Instructor prior to enplaning. Bookings made which are
then are not able to be performed due to this provision may
forfeit the booking deposit.
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