Skydiving

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Adventure level

Extreme

Duration

2–5 hours

Jump altitude

Around 3,000–4,000 metres

Season

Spring to autumn

What is skydiving?

Skydiving is an extreme activity: you jump from an aircraft at height and come down through free fall and under canopy.

For first-timers it is normally done in tandem with a licensed instructor.

You get the particular feeling of free fall, then the drift under the parachute and the view from up there.

It is one of the most intense things on offer — adrenaline, freedom and finding out where your limits are, all at once.

Outdoor experiences

Skydiving: experiences available

Book activities run by specialist organisers.

Every jump follows strict safety procedures and is run by specialist instructors.

How does it work?

01

Arriving at the airfield

You arrive at the site and go through the preparation.

02

Briefing before the jump

The instructor goes over body position, the procedures and the safety rules.

03

Kitting up

You are given the gear and checked over before boarding.

04

The climb

The aircraft climbs to the altitude set for the jump.

05

Free fall

You get the speed and the rush of free fall, with the instructor alongside.

06

Under canopy

Once the parachute opens comes the controlled descent and the landing.

It is for people after one of the most intense things you can do.

Who is skydiving for?

Thrill seekers

Thrill seekers

For people who want extreme sensations and a personal challenge.

Beginners

Beginners

Tandem jumps let you take part with no experience at all.

Groups and friends

Groups and friends

Something to remember, for groups after something out of the ordinary.

Occasions that matter

Occasions that matter

An original choice for birthdays, presents or milestones.

What sets the levels apart is the altitude, how long the free fall lasts and how much training it takes.

Skydiving — adventure level

Tandem jump

Discovery

A first skydive, made with a licensed instructor. No experience needed.

Nerve Something new

Skydiving course

Learning

Training for people who want to learn to jump on their own.

Sport Personal growth

Skydiving — advanced

Extreme

Complex jumps for experienced skydivers with specialist training.

Performance Challenge
Things worth knowing before booking a jump.

At a glance

How long it takes

Generally 2 to 5 hours, counting the preparation, the wait for the right conditions and the jump.

Free fall

Usually around 30 to 60 seconds, depending on the jump altitude.

Altitude

Tandem jumps are commonly made from several thousand metres.

When

Spring, summer and autumn, depending on the weather.

Minimum age

Usually 18, or younger with a parent's consent, depending on the rules.

Participant weight

There are weight limits, set by the organiser and the equipment used.

Instructor

The tandem version is made with a licensed instructor.

Locations

Airfields and dedicated skydiving centres.

The gear is made specifically for skydiving and checked before every jump.

Gear included

Main parachute

The main system for the controlled descent.

Reserve parachute

A compulsory back-up system.

Tandem attachment

Connects you to the instructor.

Safety helmet

Protection worn throughout the activity.

Altimeter

Used to keep track of altitude.

Flight suit

Helps with comfort and control on the way down.

Safety in skydiving

Skydiving is built around strict procedures for preparation, checking and control.

Licensed instructor
Checking the gear
Weather
Preparation before the jump
Back-up systems
Answers to the questions that come up most often before booking.

Skydiving — frequently asked questions

What is skydiving?
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Skydiving means jumping from an aircraft and coming down through free fall and under a parachute.

Do I need experience?
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No. A first jump can be made in tandem with a licensed instructor.

Is it dangerous?
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Like any extreme activity, it comes with strict safety rules and must be done with licensed operators.

How long does the free fall last?
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How long it lasts depends on the jump altitude and the flying conditions.

What should I wear?
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Comfortable clothes and trainers are best.

Can I get photos or video?
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Many centres offer photo and video options so you keep something from the day.

What is the minimum age?
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It depends on the skydiving centre's rules and on the law that applies.