For the first time ever, we are honoured to be able to give people with a disability or visual impairment the unique opportunity to go on an exhilarating tandem skydive in County Durham! We believe it's an experience everyone should get to try, and we are working with a supplier who are a leading disability organisation whose mission is to make skydiving accessible for all. How it works is via a pioneering 'rainbow suit' that allows the instructor to raise your legs on landing, thus getting to feel the full sensation of skydiving. This is the only one of its kind in the UK, and the qualified and amiable lead skydiving instructor will take everything into consideration for you, from preparation to landing. Boarding the plane - via a scissor lift - you will ascend into the air to a height of around 13,500 ft, with excitement building as you prepare to take a leap into the unknown, experiencing freefall at 125mph, and then the rush and gradual tranquillity as your parachute opens and you begin your gentle descent back down to earth. You can absolutely bring family and friends along to spectate and cheer you on as you achieve an incredible feat. And that's not all, because you'll also get a photo and video package included, taken by a freefall photographer who will take shots of your adventure, and you'll also get to take home a commemorative T-Shirt as well. Tandem skydiving is a real test of nerves and confidence, but it is also a way of expressing yourself and your potential, as well as being a life-changing experience you'll remember for the rest of your life.
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Itinerary
Prior to the day of your jump, you will need to have completed the following:
- Obtain a BSB Form 115B signed by your doctor (please read more information on this below under the 'General' section)
- Complete a medical declaration with the supplier on their website
- Have a video call with your lead instructor for the skydive
Once everything is agreed, a date for your jump will be arranged (although this will be weather dependent), with a £100 non-refundable fee paid to the jump site.
The lead instructor will also give you a call the day prior to your jump to confirm weather conditions.
On the day of your jump, the itinerary will be as follows:
- Welcome and sign on
- Pre flight preparation and kitting up
- Take off to heights of 13,500 ft in the air
- Jump from the plane
- Post jump feedback with the instructor
- Collection of your photo and video package and commemorative jump T-Shirt
Duration
Please allow to be at the venue for around 4 - 6 hours.
Accessibility
- This tandem skydive experience is accessible to most people, including those with disabilities and visual impairments.
- This experience utilises a unique 'rainbow suit', which is attached to the instructor, and will enable them to raise your legs on landing so you can feel the sensation of skydiving as you descend.
- Helpers for the supplier are on the plane and to check all straps before the jump. A helper is non-negotiable, for assistance and safety.
- As soon as a jump date is agreed on, the jump site will discuss the weather conditions and have a chat with you at least 24 hours before to see if it is possible to skydive on the proposed date.
- Only when the weather is suitable, usually in winds of 10knts + can jumps take place. Whilst at the venue, you may see others jump, but the team must ensure all conditions are in place to make the skydive as risk free as possible.
- You must bring any helpers or carers needed to assist you on the ground. The jump site has facilities available including Radar key toilets and showers.
- There is a scissor lift to help access the plane.
- The helpers should be able to make sure that after the jump you have not suffered any unnoticed injuries and inform the team on the jump site if there are any.
General
The weight limit for tandem skydiving (fully clothed) is at 94kg for women, and 98kg for men.
Your height and weight should be in proportion.
It is strongly advised that a carer, friend or family member attends this experience. This is to ensure that you have someone to help you after your incredible experience.
This experience is suitable for people over 16 years. Those aged 40 and over will require a BPA Medical form signed by a doctor, and under 18s will require the signature of a parent or guardian.
If you suffer from any of the following medical conditions, you must obtain a Doctor’s signature on a BPA Medical Form prior to jumping: Epilepsy, fits, severe head injury, recurrent blackouts or giddiness, disease of the brain or nervous system, high blood pressure, heart or lung disease, dislocated shoulder, recurrent weakness or dislocation of any limb, diabetes, mental illness, drug or alcohol addiction.
If you have a disability, it may be necessary to get a Doctor to sign the BPA Medical form - you can contact the supplier for further information on this.
This activity is not suitable for pregnant women.
Friends and family are welcome along to come and watch you on the day of your jump.
Jumpsuit, helmet, goggles and all the other kit you need to complete the jump will be provided to you on the day. Please wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes and flat-soled shoes with no hooks – trainers are ideal.
Restrictions
Minimum Age: 16 years
Maximum Weight: 98.43 kg
Availability
The Tandem Skydiving Experience is available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays all year round.
Order Information
You can purchase an open Gift Voucher valid for 10 months, or 14 months for an additional fee at checkout, and must be used before the expiry date. Once you book, you will receive an email with a unique booking code. The supplier will verify and email you a voucher, along with instructions to book.
Requesting a date is simple; you will follow the link to their booking page and medical declaration form to select your experience and dates. Due to the unique nature of what the supplier offers, many of their experiences have limited dates and all venues are subject to availability at the time of booking. It is, therefore, advised that you book as soon as possible to ensure there are spaces available. When you book a date you will be exchanged to the terms and conditions of the supplier running that particular experience.
Weather Conditions
This experience can only take place if the right weather conditions are present for it to happen safely. Cloudy weather or high winds will result in the skydive being postponed.
You will have received a call from the lead instructor the day before confirming weather conditions. However, skydiving is a weather dependent activity, and there is always the chance that skydivers will have to wait a while, or even return on an alternative date.
Once a date is confirmed, all skydives are non refundable, but there is no charge or penalty to reschedule due to weather. It is requested that skydivers are prepared to turn up and wait for suitable conditions, as forecasts are not always accurate.
How the Voucher Works
- Purchase the voucher online
- Receive your e-voucher or gift pack
- Redeem online to select location and date
- Enjoy your experience
