Skydiving is a lot of fun. It is like riding a rollercoaster
but even better because the ride does not end in just a few seconds. Once you
have completed ground school, it is time for you to do the real thing.
There are three types of skydiving that are done in the US.
There is tandem jumping, static line and free falling.
In tandem jumping, an experienced jumper does this with you.
This person will be the one to guide you all the way till you reach the ground.
You don’t have to do anything the entire time except enjoy the ride.
The position of a tandem jump is with the instructor on your
back carrying an extra large parachute that is capable of carrying weights of
up to 500 pounds. You will wear a harness that is attached to the instructor
and once you exit the plane, you guys will be in free fall motion for about a
minute or so before the parachute is deployed and you slowly descend to the
ground.
The tandem jump is considered to be ideal for people who
don’t meet the physical or proficiency requirements to make the jump on their
own. This will allow people who are overweight the opportunity to still have
fun.
The cost of a tandem jump could be from $70 to over $300. If
there are a lot of skydiving centers where you live, you should check each one
out so you can get the best deal.
The static line jump had its origins from the military. This
is because your parachute will automatically open a few seconds after you jump
off the plane. The jump is done at an altitude of 3,000 feet and after a series
of jumps you will now be the one to pull the cord.
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