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Do I need to be fit? Are there some restricions? Can children and elderly skydive ?

You do not need to be super fit to skydive. However you do need to be in good health with average fitness for AFF jumps. You do not need to be in excellent health to do a Tandem Jump. Some centres can take people who are wheelchair bound. Elderly,teenagers (16 and over) and disabled people skydive. However if you are pregnant, have ear problems,decompression problems, or other structural problems (this is not a detailed list), you should first have an appointment with your doctor and report any pathology to the pilot before you jump.

Do I need a medical form ?

No medical form is needed from those aged 16 to 39. Applicants aged 40 and over should request a British Parachute Associate Medical Certificate for completion by their doctor before their course. Before 40 years old, no medifical certificate is required.In some centres aswell,those wishing to carry out a tandem parachute jump over the age of 60 will be assessed on the day by a tandem instructor. It will be the tandem instructor’s decision to carry out the jump. If, in the opinion of the tandem instructor, the passenger is too frail the jump will not go ahead - even if the tandem student has a certificate signed by the doctor.

Tandem Parachute jump, AFF level 1, AFF Full course,Static Line, what type of jump should I choose?

If the jumper wishes to discover skydiving directly and without a lot of training, just enjoy the lanscapes and the sensations to the full, Tandem Parachute jump is the mot recommended : 20 minutes of ground training, freefall for 40 seconds to 1 minute approx., float down under canopy for 5 to 10 minutes.If the jumper wants a maximum of sensations want to take up the sport of skydiving,in that case,AFF level 1, or "solo" jump, is recommended - specially for more independent character willing to go beyond their limits, practicing other sports other sports or extreme activities, paragliders, former parachutist or thrill seekers... It will allow the person to jump with 2 experienced instructors: a full day of ground training to learn the basis followed by your first freefall. If the jumper wants to become a skydiver, be able to jump on his/her own, get the full training in order to get the licences,AFF 8 level Full Course is recommended... Do not hesitate to contact us for customised advice. Click here to book your jump or here to find a skydiving centtre near you

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