![]() A skydive probably isn’t the time to try and skimp, at least we don’t think so!Ĥ. Remember how we mentioned that a drop zone is a pretty expensive venture to operate because of costs associated with plane maintenance, purchase and upkeep of equipment, and staffing skilled, licensed professionals? Well, low price, high volume drop zones end up skimping and may not be able to be as attentive to those elements. Additionally, steep price cuts can be indicative of cutting corners elsewhere. Often, if you take a peek at the fine print, you will see when they finish adding taxes and various add-on modules the price will come right back up to meet the cost of a skydive at dropzones that do not use a third party booking service. There may be a Groupon floating around that promises a significantly lower price, but hold off on springing for what appears to be a sweet deal for just a second while we fill you in on some industry secrets. Here at Skydive California, we use quality gear for our tandem skydives, but we keep our prices right in line with the industry standard. ![]() Now, this is a big one! Quality gear can mean the difference between an easy, pillowy parachute opening paired perfectly with a gentle landing and a shocking, swift jolt and a bit of a bumpy butt-bruising landing. (Except, we bet you’d rather be here than there!) That means the cost of a tandem at drop zone here in sunny California is the same as the middle of a dusty field somewhere in the Midwest. Honestly, if you are going to run a top-notch facility, it is going to be expensive no matter where you go. While just about everything else has a pretty steep price tag here in California, the cost of a tandem skydive is nearly the same as the rest of the country, around $250 for the skydive and $125-$175 for video and stills. Gas prices and the cost of living may be sky high, but the cost of a tandem skydive isn’t! ![]() What accounts for the differences? For that matter, what are the differences? Well, we are here to tell you! How Much Does It Cost to Go Tandem Skydiving at Skydive California?Īt Skydive California, you can go on a tandem skydive from 13,000 ft for $229. Video & Stills at Skydive California cost $130. Again, if you are considering it, let me urge you to try it! You'll be glad you did.Traversing the internet to discover the cost of a skydive, you will inevitably find a price spread nearly as diverse as the California landscape. And the ear pressure builds quickly, since you are coming from 13k feet to zero in a matter of minutes. I don't know if you'll be permitted to wear earplugs on a tandem jump, but I saw experienced jumpers with them. I'd say the worst part of the whole thing is it's LOUD when free falling due to the rush of the air. I found it to be less scary than I anticipated, and very pleasant. If you even think you may be wanting to skydive, just DO IT. The plane was perfect and designed for the task. The facility is well suited, the main building has plenty of room, with an attached large room where the chutes are packed right there in plain sight (should you be curious to watch the process). Everything was explained clearly, expedited but not rushed. All five of us never felt ignored, out of place or intimidated, as much as possible considering the nature of the sport. I doubt it depends heavily which instructor you jump with, they all seemed dedicated to the cause. There is an evident spirit of teamwork at M.F. ![]() This is a review for Midwest Freefall overall. My first tandem jump with an instructor was awesome. ![]()
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