Skydive California

A typical jump involves individuals jumping out of aircraft (usually an airplane, but sometimes a helicopter or even the gondola of a balloon), travelling at approximately 4000 metres (around 13,000 feet) altitude, and free-falling for a period of time before activating a parachute to slow the landing down to safe speeds. Our experts are considered to be the best in their field. People are afraid of skydiving mainly because there are a lot of myths related to it in the popular culture. These several inaccuracies that have been propagated are the biggest reason for skydiving fear. Here are four of these myths along with the real explanation. This sport delivers a rush of adrenaline followed by a feeling of well-being, due to the effect of leaping into the air and falling freely for some time before using the parachute. This sense of calm will relax a skydiver even after landing for quite a long time. When tandem jumping, one parachute system is used by two skydivers. The student jumps together with the instructor after some ground training has beed completed. The jump will usually be between 8,200 and 14,000 ft. Students practice the jumps by steering the parachute, when jumping in tandem with their instructor. Tandem Skydiving parachute jumps are the most popular first jumps. Skydivers always have two parachutes , in order to increase safety. The main parachute is carried in a deployment bag on the back of the skydiver , while the reserve one, a completely separate parachute system is also carried on the back, should there occur any problems with the main parachute. So start your freefall adventure training courses at our skydiving school taught by USPA rated instructors and jumpmasters. Skydiving is great when you connect with more and more skydivers, you can get connected with other skydivers that are already experienced. You can also lead your friends to try this extreme sport, they will love the idea of living on the edge. The Tandem skydivingThe student needs only minimal instruction before making a tandem jump. Closest Skydiving to downtown San Francisco and the Bay Area.