Tandem Jump

Tandem is the quickest and simplest way to make your first skydive. With this method you will be attached to a certified tandem Instructor, who will be in control from the time you leave the airplane until you’re back on the ground. Tandem skydiving allows you to experience the free fall and canopy flight as a passenger, leaving most of the responsibility to the instructor.

What to expect:

After a brief introduction and training class, you will be fitted with a harness and interviewed for your video. Once in the air, your instructor will point out the various landmarks including Lake Conroe and the Houston skyline while climbing up to 13,500 feet.

A few minutes before you jump, your instructor secures your harness to their parachute, and they will review the ground training before opening the door. Once free of the aircraft, you will accelerate to 120mph as you experience human flight for up to 60 seconds of free fall. At 5,500 feet the instructor will open the parachute and give you the opportunity to fly back to Skydive Houston. You can choose between the calm sightseeing flight, or the adrenaline filled spiraling canopy ride that will put any roller coaster to shame!

Once on the ground you will receive your First Tandem Jump Certificate, along with your purchased video and pictures so you can relive your experience over and over again.

Restrictions:

• Must be over 18 with government issued photo ID – No exceptions, even with a note from your mom.
• Maximum weight is 240lbs (male) and 220lbs (female).There is an additional fee ($30 dollars) for anyone over 200lbs. There can be special arrangements made for people over 220lbs, but it will depend on the weather and instructor, so we cannot guarantee you will jump on the day you reserved.
• You must be in a good health condition. Consult your physician if you have any reason to be concerned about your health before making a reservation with SDH.
• You must complete and sign our release of liability waiver.

Planning and what to bring:

Skydiving is a weather dependent activity. If you are unsure about the conditions, please call us for local weather updates. The decision to jump is made by Skydive Houston and its instructors. Plan to spend a half day at Skydive Houston and do not forget the following:

• Government issued identification (No ID, No Jump)
• Comfortable, closed toed shoes that will not fall off, and are without hooks (no hiking boots)
• Weather appropriate clothing:
  • Summer: Shorts and T-shirts are just fine. If you choose to wear a tank top or sleeveless shirt, be aware that the harness may leave marks or “pinch” your skin around your shoulders.
  • Winter: Long pants, long sleeve, fleece or jacket and gloves. No parkas or ski jackets, please.
• Skydiving is an adult playground, please no unattended children or pets.
• We have vending machines and local restaurants close by, but feel free to bring a cooler. No alcohol is allowed until the last flight has landed, even if you’re not jumping.
• Skydive Houston is open for special occasions (work BBQ, charity events, wedding proposals, bachelor parties, etc.) please contact us for more information!