moderate
2–4 hours
Participants should be in good health with no serious respiratory or heart conditions and capable of moderate physical effort.
Feel the rush of freefalling at 120 mph above Arizona’s Sonoran Desert with Skydive Phoenix. This tandem skydive experience pairs expert safety with unforgettable thrills just outside Phoenix.
Experience the thrill of a Tandem Skydive Jump, where you freefall face-first at 120 m.p.h. with a certified instructor securely harnessed to you. Enjoy hands-on training, learn about high-performance parachutes, and prepare for an unforgettable adventure that combines safety with exhilarating excitement in just a couple of hours.
Max weight for jumper is 260 lbs
The Tandem Skydive Jump is the easiest, safest and most comfortable way to make a skydive. You experience all the exhilaration of skydiving, secure in the knowing that a trained instructor is harnessed snugly at your back. It is similar to taking a flying lesson; the instructor sits beside while you get hands-on experience. Our skydive instructors average well over 1000 jumps and have completed certification courses on the highly reliable Tandem Parachute System.
Upon arrival at Skydive Phoenix Inc, you watch a comprehensive videotape detailing your upcoming Tandem Jump experience. Then, with your assigned instructor, you learn about the high performance square gliding parachutes, practice exits from the aircraft, and go over freefall procedures. Next, you and your instructor board the aircraft for the short ride to the jump altitude. Prior to exiting the aircraft, you move in front of the instructor where the harness is attached at four points, two at your shoulders and two at your waist. After exiting the aircraft, you freefall face to earth at 120 m.p.h.!
Tandem Jumps are made in street clothes and tennis shoes, we supply a jumpsuit and goggles. The training and jump can be completed in as little as 2 hours, but allow extra time for inclement weather or other variables.
Being alert and well-rested helps you absorb training and stay calm during your jump.
Wear street clothes and tennis shoes; specialized jumpsuits and goggles are provided on site.
Arizona’s dry climate can dehydrate you quickly—drink plenty of water before your jump day.
Contact Skydive Phoenix if you weigh over 230 lbs to confirm eligibility for tandem jumping.
Maricopa sits along historic trails once traveled by Native American tribes and early settlers, now transforming into a hub for extreme sports.
Skydive Phoenix operates with a focus on preserving the fragile desert environment, minimizing impact on local wildlife and habitat.
Wear flexible clothes and tennis shoes for easy movement during training and the jump.
Protect your eyes during downtime from harsh desert sun.
summer specific
Keep warm while waiting on cooler mornings and evenings.
winter specific
Stay hydrated in the dry Arizona climate before and after your jump.
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