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Location(s): San Diego, CA
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Tandem Skydiving

Imagine jumping from an airplane flying 14,000 feet above San Diego and soaring through the air for up to 9,000 Feet at 120 MPH!
  • All instructors are certified by the United States Parachute Association
  • Super Twin Otter aircraft, capable of carrying 23 jumpers to 13,000 feet in 10 minutes
  • 60 seconds of freefall! No experience necessary!
  • Stunning views include the ocean, downtown San Diego, Coronado Island, the San Ysidro Mt Range, and more
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Description:
As your Super Twin Otter reaches 14,000 feet your instructor tells you its time. Your heart starts pounding from the adrenaline and excitement as you inch closer to the open aircraft door.

You peer over the edge and then, in a split second, you are on the most exciting thrill ride of your life with an expert instructor at your side.

As you fly through clouds at over 120 mph, for a full minute, you feel a complete and total sense of freedom not found anywhere else in the world.

Once the canopy opens, and you parachute deploys, you can take in views of the Pacific Ocean, downtown San Diego, Coronado Island, the San Ysidro Mt Range, and more, as you glide smoothly towards the ground.

All tandem jumpmasters have earned USPA's highest rating and have thousands of jumps to their credit. Many of the staff members are the same instructors that teach the U.S. Navy SEALs and Special Forces - you are in good hands!

Take pride in knowing you have accomplished what less than 1% of the world has ever done!

Availability:
Year Round, 7 days a week. 9am - 4pm

Location(s):
San Diego, CA

Essential Information:

Participants must be at least 18 years of age and weigh no more than 230 pounds. A DVD is available for an additional cost on the day of you jump.

Basic Video ($59)- Wearing a wrist mounted digital video camera, your instructor captures the excitement of your skydive up close and personal

Deluxe Video and Stills ($109)- An outside cameraflier wears a helmet mounted with a digital video camera and a digital still camera, shooting video and pictures of your jump.


Please Note: Due to the volatility of fuel costs, participants may be responsible for a $10 surcharge payable to the experience provider on the day of the jump.

Duration:
After ground instruction, you will reach an altitude of 2 miles and have 45-60 seconds of freefall and 4-6 minutes of parachute time.

Maximum Participants:
1 person per jump

Spectators:
Allowed

Weather Dependent:
This experience is weather dependent. Always contact the Experience provider with any questions regarding weather conditions.

What to Wear:
Wear comfortable clothing and sneakers no open toed shoes. A jump suit and helmet are provided.

Booking Information:
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 3-5 days in advance.

Cancellation Policy:
Prior to scheduling/booking a date for this experience, Cloud 9's standard return and exchange policy shall apply. Once you have scheduled a date and received a booking confirmation, no refunds will be given. Rescheduling is allowed up to 14 days prior to your experience, failure to appear on your booked date or to reschedule at least 14 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience. In the event your experience is canceled due to inclement weather you will reschedule your experience directly with your experience provider

Experience ID:
AIR-SDI-0019

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Customer Comments (View All)

Great experience! I got the experience as a gift to my roommate, and I decided to skydive too. I lived it! Can't wait to do it again.

Noe Valenzuela - Los Angeles, CA

Johnny Minos was my skydive instructor. He was amazing and made the experience all the more worth it. I would not hesitate to do this again and to jump with him.

Dino Adamou
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Noe Valenzuela
From Los Angeles, CA

Great experience! I got the experience as a gift to my roommate, and I decided to skydive too. I lived it! Can't wait to do it again.

Dino Adamou

Johnny Minos was my skydive instructor. He was amazing and made the experience all the more worth it. I would not hesitate to do this again and to jump with him.

  1. Can I jump with my friends?
    Yes! Sharing the experience with your friends and family is fantastic.  They can regularly accomodate groups of all sizes. Groups of three or four are usually no problem.  However, with advance notice groups of up to nine can fit on one plane! 
  2. What should I wear?
    Wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes.  On warm sunny days you may choose to jump in shorts and a t-shirt.  On cooler days jeans and a long sleeved shirt or sweatshirt may be appropriate.  No bare feet or sandals are allowed.
  3. What will the skydive feel like?
    The sensation of freefall is more like flying than falling and the parachute flight is quiet and inspiring.
  4. How will I feel when the parachute opens?
    You will definitely know something is happening but few people have complained about any discomfort.
  5. How long does the skydive last?
    The turbine aircraft takes you to an exit altitude of 13,000 feet which means your freefall will last approximately one minute and the parachute flight will be from 5 to 7 minutes.
  6. What does it feel like when you land?
    The new ram air parachutes of today allow landings to feel equivalent to hopping off a step 1-2 feet high
  7. 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 such as something you've never experienced- enjoy it!