Skydiving Altitudes and Heights
Licensed skydivers jump from 3,500 to 40,000 feet. First-time tandem jumps are 8,000 to 14,000 feet, averaging 10,000 feet. In 2012, a professional skydiver set the world record jumping from 128,100 feet. Skydivers deploy main parachutes above 2,000 feet. Base jumps are often less than 486 feet.
Weight Limitations and Gear
Skydiving weight limits depend on the gear. Technical Standard Orders set total weight limits around 500 lbs.
Tandem Skydiving Details
Tandem skydivers deploy between 5,000 and 5,500 feet. The parachute deploys between 5,000 and 6,000 feet. Landing takes 4-5 minutes.
Skydiving Heights and Locations
Recreational skydiving altitudes are 10,000 to 13,500 feet. Above 15,000 feet needs oxygen. Skydiving has three main segments: ascent, freefall, and parachute flight.
Tandem Skydiving Details
Tandem jumps are around 10,000 feet. Freefall lasts 30 seconds.
Specific Skydiving Locations
- At WNY Skydiving, tandem jumps are performed from around 10,000 to 14,000 feet.
- Skydive Danielson offers tandem skydives at 14,000 ft.
- Skydive Carolina has a tandem skydiving weight limit of 225 lbs.
- Mount Everest skydiving height is from 23,000 feet.
- Desert Dropzone offers tandem jumps at 1,699 AED.
Opening Parachutes and Altitude Requirements
Tandem skydivers must open parachutes by 4,500 AGL. Students, A License holders, and B-License jumpers have different altitude requirements.
Tandem Skydiving Basics
In its simplest terms, tandem skydiving involves a first-time or unlicensed jumper and a certified instructor.
Safety Statistics and Skydiving Comparison
Tandem skydiving is safer than skydiving solo according to the USPA.