Is it possible for tandem skydiving to be less expensive?
Safety in aviation is first and foremost important. Tandem skydiving involves aviation. Being at this location for the past nine years, we boast to have an impeccable safety record at Skydive Newport. We maintain our equipment flawlessly. This includes our fleet of aircraft and parachute gear. All of our staff is second to none in the industry and all have vast experience in their field. Our concern is to take you on a skydiving venture with the utmost safety. This safety involves additional costs: Skydive Newport is proud to offer you the newest technology and the best maintained aircraft and parachute equipment. Beware there are skydiving booking services out there that offer cut rate prices. The fact is that after the hidden charges and perhaps inferior skydiving locations, you may have less than a desirable experience with them. Skydive Newport´s pricing is competitive in the industry, and we always strive to keep the cost as realistic and reasonable as possible.Top of pageHow safe is tandem skydiving at Skydive Newport?
Skydive Newport has an impeccable safety record. We use state of the art equipment.
Our staff members are United States Parachute Association (USPA) certified and have
many years of experience in the sport; they are highly trained. (You may be in greater danger driving your car). Top of pageWhy choose Skydive Newport to make your tandem skydive?
We are very pleased to have a location that allows us to jump over all of Newport's Coastline
(which includes the beaches and Narragansett Bay); we are also three and a half miles from
downtown Newport and two miles from the beaches. Top of pageHow long does the training take?
The training takes less than half an hour of preparation followed by boarding the aircraft with your instructors.
The time it takes to jump also depends on the size of the group: we will give you a more accurate time frame when you call. Top of pageWhat does freefall feel like?
Freefall is not the "roller coaster drop" feeling most people expect it would be. It is a comfortable sensation of floating and support, with a slight pressure of air against your body. Top of pageHow about weather conditions?
Skydiving is a weather sensitive sport. We can only jump if conditions are acceptable, i.e. cloud clearance,
no rain, tolerable winds. Be advised that weather can be different within a few miles distance. Please call if you
are in question of the weather on your reservation date. We try to keep you informed about the weather if you call.
Weather forecasts are not always correct! Top of pageAre you a United States Parachute Association (USPA) Group Member Dropzone?
Yes we are a United States Parachute Association Group Member Dropzone. This is important because USPA
Group Member DZs have pledged that they will follow the Basic Safety Recommendations (BSRs) set forth by that organization.
Dropzones that will not commit to USPA membership are not necessarily unsafe but they are refusing to pledge that they will follow
the BSRs and should be avoided. Top of pageWhat should I wear?
Dress with comfortable clothing such as shorts, T-shirts, sweaters, jeans, and sneakers. No sandals or flip-flops please.
During Spring and Fall bring a pair of gloves; otherwise, we provide you with gloves, jumpsuit, and goggles for the jump.
Glasses or contact lenses are ok. Top of pageWhere can I stay in Newport?
Newport has a variety of motels and hotels. If you are in search of a luxurious, enchanting, and colonial Newport Mansion for bed
and breakfast, then please visit an even "Last Minute Availability" with the
Francis Malbone House. You may also look under www.GoNewport.com and www.Newportchamber.com. Top of pageCan anybody jump who is under 18 years old?
Unfortunately, you must be at least 18 years old to legally jump in the state of Rhode Island. There are no exceptions,
and we cannot take parental-signed consents. Be prepared to show I.D. if you are under the age of 21. Top of pageIs there a weight limit to jump?
Our weight limit is 240 pounds which is the absolute maximum. Anybody over that limit will be refused. We also reserve the right to turn away
people who have a very high weight to height ratio, (for example, 220 pounds with a height of 5'2''). Top of pageHow about gratuities?
Gratuities are not required. Our staff is paid well; however, if you feel that you would like to add some gratuity, that's ok and well appreciated. Top of pageHow much in advance do I have to schedule a skydive?
We recommend to schedule a tandem skydive a week in advance. Depending on the season, it is possible to make an
appointment 1-2 day(s) prior to jump. Sometimes you are able to jump the same day you call. Top of pageCan I bring along spectators?
Yes, by all means! We do have a wonderful landing and spectator area. There are picnic tables set up alongside the landing area for all of those who wish to watch the jumpers.Top of pageHow much sooner should I (we) come out prior to the scheduled reservation?
PUNCTUALITY is a must. If you or your group is late, we cannot infringe on reservations after you; thus you and/or your group may not be able to jump due to time limitations. We recommend to show up half an hour before your scheduled time: paper work, briefing, and short a training before the jump will typically take up 30 minutes.
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