How old do you have to be to skydive?

According to US law, someone must be at least 18 years old to skydive.

Can a 12 year old skydive in the US?

We'll be straight up – yes, kids can go skydiving! Countries including Australia, Mexico, New Zealand, and United Kingdom all take kids under 18 skydiving. However, you'll notice most skydiving centers – well all in the United States except us – do not.

What is the youngest age to skydive?

Skydiving Age Limit Restrictions

The United States Parachute Association: Taking into account the age of majority, the USPA mandated that a jumper must be at least 18 years of age to skydive, and dropzones affiliated with the USPA must abide by USPA regulations and safety requirements.

How much is skydiving UK?

How much is skydiving in the UK? The price of a tandem skydive in the UK is ~£199 to £318. The price of a skydive is based on the height of your jump, safety & training, the customer experience and group discounts.

Can I skydive at 17 in Florida?

What is the age limit for skydiving? You must be at least 18 years old to skydive and bring a valid photo ID with you.

Anna (7 year old kid) goes skydiving. Again!

Can you skydive at 16 in California?

Minimum Age To Skydive in California

You must be at least 18 years old to skydive. There is no maximum age limit.

How scary is skydiving?

Simply put, the actual skydive (the free fall) doesn't feel scary because you don't feel out of control. Unlike a rollercoaster where you're being rocked and jostled, the free fall is smooth. There aren't sensations of plummeting to earth uncontrollably and you don't get ground rush.

Can you skydive in the rain UK?

Qualified, more experienced skydivers can jump in marginally windy conditions. You can technically skydive in light rain – but it is unpleasant to do so and also when it's raining it tends to be cloudy! British summers are normally better than people give them credit for and it's a great place to learn to skydive.

Can you breathe while skydiving?

Yes, you can! A common misconception about skydiving is that you can't breathe during freefall, but breathing during a skydive is actually not much harder than breathing on the ground.

What is the weight limit for skydiving?

Most skydiving centers will say their weight limit for a tandem passenger is approximately 200-220 pounds for women and 230-250 pounds for men. There is typically no minimum weight, only a minimum age (18 years old in the US). But there's more to it than the number on the scale.

How safe is skydiving?

Real Statistics

Tandem skydiving has the strongest safety statistics of any type of jump, with only 0.003 fatalities per thousand jumps over the past 10 years. You're more likely to be struck by lightning or win the lottery than to die on a tandem skydive.

How much does it cost to jump out of a plane?

Skydiving usually costs around the $200 range in the United States. This can vary in some markets from $150 through $250, but the most common price is $200 to an altitude of 13,500 feet not including video services.

Can you skydive at 13?

How old do you have to be to go skydiving? The minimum age for tandem skydiving is 16 years old. If you're aged between 16 and 18, you'll need the signed consent of a parent or legal guardian.

Can a 10 year old sky dive?

It's true, kids can skydive too

It may come as a surprise to some people that you don't need to be of legal age to jump from a plane. But if you are under age, you'll need a parent or legal guardian's written consent. At Skydive Geronimo, we've taken countless minors for tandem skydives.

What is the age limit for skydiving in Dubai?

You must be a 18 years of age or above (according to the Gregorian calendar) on the day of your tandem skydive. Please bring a valid and official government photo ID (Emirates ID, driver's license, passport) on the day of your skydive.

Do you scream when you skydive?

Absolutely. Don't feel embarrassed if you accidentally let out a shriek while you're plummeting toward the ground. A common misconception about skydiving is that you cannot breath during free fall, so we actually encourage screaming to make breathing seem easier for you.

What if you pass out while skydiving?

If you happen to pass out while skydiving, you are physically attached to your instructor. S/he will take the lead and will do all they can to help get you both back safely to the ground.

How likely is it for your parachute to fail?

How often do parachutes fail?! The answer: Hardly ever. According to the USPA (which collects and publishes skydiving accident statistics), about one in every one-thousand parachutes will experience a malfunction so significant that actually requires the use of the reserve parachute.

Can you skydive pregnant?

The simple answer is this: Yes, you can skydive pregnant if you are a licensed jumper and you choose to take the risks. No, you cannot skydive pregnant if you are a first time tandem skydiver, because of the considerable liabilities.

Who shouldn't skydive?

Can I skydive with glasses?

The short answer is yes! You can wear either, glasses or contacts. Most skydiving centers provide goggles designed for those that wear glasses or contact lenses.

Is skydiving safer than driving?

Is skydiving safer than driving? The answer is surprising: statistically speaking, yes, skydiving is safer than driving. As you get behind the wheel for your daily commute, you may not even bat an eye, but did you know it's far more "dangerous" than jumping out of a "perfectly good airplane." It's true.

Is skydiving worth the money?

It's an investment in life-long memories.

Knowing you're capable of anything and the confidence that comes with it, in our mind, definitely makes skydiving worth the money; similarly, a single experience changing your entire outlook on life for the better is one incredible return on investment.

Will skydiving change your life?

Build Lasting Friendships

While the adrenaline rush from a skydive will fade, through skydiving, you gain friendships that will not. Skydiving changes your life because it brings new people into it to share experiences with. After jumping, you'll find out that a 'skydive family' is a real thing.