Frequently asked questions about tandem skydiving

Here you will find the answers to the most frequently asked questions about tandem skydiving.

  • Det är bäst att bära bekväma, oömma kläder och träningsskor. Undvik kläder med lösa delar som kan fastna i utrustningen.

  • A tandem jump is a skydive where you as a passenger are strapped to an experienced instructor with a special harness. The instructor controls the entire jump, from freefall to landing.

  • Yes, tandem skydiving is one of the safest forms of skydiving. Instructors are trained and certified, and equipment is regularly inspected.

  • No, no previous experience is required. The instructor takes care of all technical details.

  • Most tandem jumps take place from an altitude of around 4,000 meters, giving about 60 seconds of free fall.

  • All tandem parachutes have a main parachute and a reserve parachute, as well as an automatic deployment system that activates the reserve parachute if the main parachute fails.

  • Expect the whole experience, from arrival to departure, to take between 1.5 to 2 hours. This includes registration, safety briefing, equipment and the jump itself.

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    📹 Filmat med handkamera – 990 kr

    Din instruktör har en kamera monterad på handen och filmar hela upplevelsen ur ett nära, personligt “selfie”-perspektiv – från flygplanet till landning. Perfekt för sociala medier.

    📸 Filmat & fotograferat av fotograf – 1 490 kr

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    Vårt mest populära paket. Du får både närbilder från instruktörens handkamera och episka vyer tagna av en extern fotograf. Det bästa från två världar.

    Tips: Boka gärna ditt videopaket i förväg för att säkra din plats.

  • You should be in generally good health and have no serious medical conditions that could affect your safety during the jump. If you are unsure, consult your doctor before booking.

  • Den minsta åldern för hoppa tandem i Sverige är 12 år och du måste vara 140 cm eller längre. Detta är för att selen på passageraren ska sitta säkert.

  • Ja, det kan du! Du kan förlänga giltighetstiden på ditt presentkort med 12 månader genom att Swisha 300 kr till 123 188 52 43. Ange både värdekoden och din e-postadress i meddelandefältet. Förlängningen görs manuellt, och du får en bekräftelse via e-post när allt är klart (vanligtvis inom ett par dagar).

  • Skydiving is weather dependent. If the weather is bad and it is not possible to jump, your jump will be rescheduled for another day.

  • You can book your tandem jump online via our website, or by calling our booking office on 020-12 15 18. It is best to book in advance to ensure you get a place on the date you want.

  • Yes, it contains all the information you need and it is good to have it with you in case there is a problem with our computers. However, you don't have to print it out, just have it on your phone.

  • Friends and family are welcome to come along and watch! At Vårgårda Airport we have both coffee and food for sale. Very good and at good prices.

  • For your safety and that of others, there is zero tolerance for alcohol for everyone on the jump site. And this also applies after the jump.

  • The time you are booked is the time we want you to be on the jump field. We have booked times throughout the day. If you arrive too late, we will not have time to jump with you before it is time for the next person. If you are delayed, call the jump field.

  • Yes, you can wear both glasses and contact lenses. You will be given special goggles that fit over your normal glasses.

  • Yes, you may weigh a maximum of 110 kg to jump tandem with us. This depends on the maximum capacity of the equipment. Passenger, instructor and equipment together must not weigh more than 225 kg.

  • A tandem jump provides an intense feeling of freedom and adrenaline. The initial feeling of free fall is followed by a calm sail as the parachute opens.

  • If you fall ill and cannot make your tandem jump, there are flexible options available to you. Your booking is valid indefinitely, which means you can postpone the jump to a later date when you feel better and the weather permits. It is also possible to rename the reservation or transfer it to someone else if you wish. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds for bookings already paid for under our terms and conditions of purchase.

FAQS

Should I take my booking confirmation with me?

Yes, it contains all the information you need and it is good to have it with you in case there is a problem with our computers. However, you don't have to print it out, just have it on your phone.

Can I bring friends or family?

Friends and family are welcome to come along and watch! At Vårgårda Airport we have both coffee and food for sale. Very good and at good prices.

Which outdoor clothing should I choose?

Choose clothes as if you were going for a day's walk in the woods. If you are cold, it is wise to bring an extra sweater. On your feet, ordinary training shoes or similar are suitable. You can borrow overalls, gloves, helmet and safety glasses from us. If you use glasses, we have slightly larger safety glasses for you.

Can I drink alcohol?

For your safety and that of others, there is zero tolerance for alcohol for everyone on the jump site. And this also applies after the jump.

When should I arrive?

The time you are booked is the time we want you to be on the jump field. We have booked times throughout the day. If you arrive too late, we will not have time to jump with you before it is time for the next person. If you are delayed, call the jump field.