Static Line

If you don’t want to be strapped to an instructor but don’t want to spend the money on learning to skydive, then try this. You jump from the plane at around 4,000 feet. There is a cord attached to the plane that deploys your parachute for you. An instructor on the ground guides you to the landing zone through a radio connection.

The age restriction for a static line jump is 16. Under 18s need parental consent. The upper age limit is 49 and over 40s need medical approval from the doctor.

The weight limit for a static line jump is 15 stone.

Solo Courses

If you want to become a skydiver, then this is the one for you. After a day in a class room you will taken up to around 13,000 feet to do a solo jump with two instructors. They will hold on to you while you try to steady yourself as you have been shown in the class room. At around 4,500 they will ask you to pull the rip cord and an instructor on the ground will guide you down through radio connection. To become a skydiver you must complete 8 levels consisting of around 8 jumps over 8 days, weather permitting.

The age restriction for solo course is 16. Under 18s need parental consent. The upper age limit is 49. Over 40s need medical approval from the doctor.

Where to go/Cost & Equipment

Where

England - www.skydiving.co.uk

Ireland - www.skydiveireland.ie

Scotland - www.skydivestrathallan.co.uk

Wales - www.skydiveswansea.co.uk

Europe - www.skydiveworldwide.com

Equipment and Cost  (If you are planning to take up solo skydiving)

Tandem Jump  -  Around £230 per person but cheaper if you do it in a group or for charity

Static Line  -  Around £190 per person but cheaper if you do it in a group or for charity

Solo Course  -  Around £1,300

Canopy  -  Starting at around £1,400

Container  from £900

Goggles from £10

Helmets Starting at around £60

Flight suits around £190

Altimeters from £90

Plus, there are many more accessories and packing equipment available to purchase.