Location(s): Hollister, CA
Tandem Skydiving
- All instructors are certified by the United States Parachute Association
- Thousands of tandem jumps with a perfect safety record
- 60 or 90 seconds of freefall!
- Stunning views of the spectacular Northern California countryside
- Free Personalized Gift Box
- Buy Now Book Later
- Free Exchanges
- Free Refunds
Description:
As your Super King Air aircraft reaches an altitude of over 15,000 feet your instructor tells you it's 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 100 mph, you feel a complete and total sense of freedom not found in any other experience on in the world.
Choose from a 15,000 foot altitude jump with 60 seconds of freefall, or go for California's highest tandem skydive jump with our 18,000 foot jump with 90 seconds of freefall.
Once the canopy opens, and you parachute deploys, you can take in the stunning views of the Northern California countryside.
All of our jumpmasters have earned USPA's highest rating and have thousands of jumps to their credit. You are in good hands!
Availability:
Year Round, 7 days a week, available between 9:00am and sunset.
Location(s):
Hollister, CA
Essential Information:
Participants must be at least 18 years old and weigh not more than 220 pounds if over 220 pounds there is a $2 per pound fee.
Duration:
Plan on spending 2-4 hours at the jumpzone.
Maximum Participants:
Up to 14 per plane including instructors
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 appropriate for weather conditions. Sneakers recommened no open toed shoes. Please note, you will be putting a jumpsuit on over your clothing, and it does get warm around the airport in the summer months, so dress accordingly.
Booking Information:
For this experience, it is recommended to request bookings at least 2-3 days in advance.
Cancellation Policy:
Once you have received a booking confirmation, cancellations and rebooking are allowed up to 14 days prior to the Experience. Failure to appear on your booked date or to cancel and rebook at least 14 days prior to your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your Experience.
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Is it safe?
All of the equipment used is serviced and maintained by FAA certified technicians of the highest ratings. The parachutes are packed by professionals, the reserves packed and repacked even if used (it's not only a good idea, it's the law). Although it is an inherently dangerous sport, they take every precaution to assure your safety while on the drop zone.
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What should I eat before skydiving?
Rather than not eating at all, you may want to eat something light, or bring something to snack on with you.
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Does if feel like you're falling?
Briefly. A human body leaving an airplane at 15,000 feet reaches terminal velocity within just a few seconds. After that you no longer feel like you're falling, just like you're moving down a cushion of air.
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Is freefall noisy?
Yes and no. Don't plan on carrying a lot of conversations in the air, but you won't need earplugs either. It's like sticking your head out of a car window when it's moving.
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Does it hurt when the parachute opens?
No, it doesn't hurt. The harness is tightened so that there's no real shock from it pulling when the parachute opens.
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What if I panic/ pass-out/ get hurt and can't pull the ripcord?
All of the rig's are equipped with a device called an Automatic Activation Device (AAD). This device constantly measures your speed and altitude during a skydive and it your going too fast too low it will deploy your parachute for you.
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How do you videotape/ photograph a skydive?
A highly trained skydiver leaves the plane with you (a little before, actually) and follows you down. You will be recorded throughout freefall and through chute deployment.
