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Tandem
skydiving is today's most innovative and popular way of making
that first jump. Your adventure begins with a 30-minute ground
school where you meet staff members, view instructional videotapes,
and get a general overview of your jump. You will learn how to
exit the aircraft, freefall techniques, and body position during
landing.
Tandem
jumping uses the dual instruction approach similar to learning
how to fly an airplane. Your tandem instructor will be there to
back you up through all phases of your skydive. The plane ride
lasts about 15-20 minutes and the view from our drop-zone is incredible.
Our beautiful lakes and majestic mountains will surely enhance
your experience.
When the time comes to jump, you
and your instructor will exit the plane miles above the earth
(11,000 feet) and you will feel the exhilaration of freefall on
your very first jump! The freefall lasts for nearly a minute and
you will reach speeds of up to 120 mph!
Most
people find it amazing that they feel totally in control when
in free-fall. The wind actually feels like a cushion of air suspending
you in space and feels more like floating than falling!
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the parachute is opened, you and your instructor will glide gently
back to earth. The canopy ride lasts for about 5-9 minutes depending
on how fast you like to fly the parachute. The canopy is rectangular
in shape, similar to the wing of an airplane, and completely controllable. |
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Reservations
are recommended. We accept 'walk-ins' but they do not take priority
over scheduled jumpers. We ask that you leave a $75.00 non-refundable
deposit to hold your spot in a tandem class. The deposit goes
toward the balance of your skydive, which you pay on the day of
your jump. You can use your credit card (Visa, MasterCard or Discover)
over the phone, or you can send in a check or a money order payable
to:
JUMP
N RAFT
PO Box 456
Old Medway Rd
Millinocket, ME 04462 |
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- Wear
comfy clothing and a good pair of sneakers.
- Plan
to spend the day at the dropzone. Remember, skydiving is a weather
permitting sport. If you are unable to jump on your scheduled
date due to the weather, we will issue you a raincheck which
is good for 2 years.
- We
supply all the equipment needed. We have the most up-to-date
tandem and student equipment available in the world today. The
instructors will give you personalized skydiving instruction
using the most modern training techniques available. All skydiving
instructors and parachute riggers are certified by the United
States Parachute Association and the FAA, and have thousands
of jumps each.
- You
will jump from 11,000ft and the free-fall lasts for almost a
minute. You will reach speeds of up to 120 mph.
- Your
parachute is rectangular in shape, similar to the wing of an
airplane, and is completely controllable. Canopy rides last
about 5-9 minutes, depending on how fast you like to fly your
parachute.
- Weight
limit is 250lbs.
- You
must be 18 or older to skydive, so bring a picture ID.
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Make
your first jump last forever...
Get a video of your skydive!
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jumping is such an incredible experience; you get the high-speed
thrill of freefall, followed by the serenity and beauty of the parachute
ride. Once you are back on earth, you will receive a first jump
certificate and all the necessary information on how to become a
licensed skydiver. Whether you are planning to become a skydiver,
or just want to experience the thrill, this is a great introduction
into to our sport!!! |
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Pricing:
Tandem Skydive Weekday $209
Tandem Skydive Weekend $229
Remember
your adventure with custom video of your experience.
A video of your rafting trip down the Penobscot is $35.00.
A video of your skydive is $79.00.
You can purchase both videos for the discounted price
of $99.00.
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