Choose a Jump
Now comes the exciting part: choosing a jump. Following are the three most common skydives for first-timers (individual drop zones may offer some or all of these first-jump methods):
A tandem jump is the easiest and most popular way to experience skydiving for the first time, usually requiring only a half hour of basic ground instruction. Tandem jumping allows students to experience the thrill of freefall from 13,000 feet while securely harnessed to an experienced instructor. Many people find that sharing the parachute with an experienced instructor allows more peace of mind. Tandem jumps generally range from $150 to $250, depending on altitude and extras.