Your tandem jump will help you decide quickly whether skydiving is your cup of tea. If your goal is to jump solo and become a skydiver after your tandem you can enroll in our AFF program which has the highest student graduation rate in the Northeast. The sensation of freefall is more like flying than falling. The parachute flight is peaceful and will allow you to take in the beauty of New England. On a clear day you can see from the ocean to the White Mountains making this one of the most scenic adventures offered in the area.
Breathing is easy in freefall, but talking is almost impossible.
The rush of the wind makes it difficult to hear. The average human body falls approximately 120 miles per hour. The parachutes used are specially designed, modern square parachutes built for two. In the unlikely event that the main parachute doesn't open properly, there is a reserve parachute in the top of the container which has been inspected and packed by an FAA certified parachute rigger . Up to 60 seconds of freefall and 5 to 7 minutes under the parachute.