Tandem skydiving is the fastest and easiest way to experience the thrill of your first skydive! You’ll be securely attached to a certified tandem instructor who handles everything from exiting the plane to landing safely. This method lets you fully immerse yourself in the freefall and canopy flight as a passenger, leaving most of the responsibility to your expert instructor.

What to Expect

After a brief introduction and training session, we’ll fit you with a harness and conduct a quick video interview. Once airborne, your instructor will point out stunning landmarks like the Houston skyline as you climb to 13,000 feet.

A few minutes before your jump, your instructor will secure your harness to theirs, review your ground training, and open the door. Once you exit the aircraft, you’ll accelerate to 120 mph for up to 50 seconds of exhilarating freefall! At 5,500 feet, your instructor will open the parachute, giving you the chance to fly back towards Skydive Houston. You can choose between a calm, sightseeing flight or an adrenaline-filled spiraling canopy ride that’ll put any roller coaster to shame!

Once back on the ground, you’ll receive your First Tandem Jump Certificate, along with any purchased video and pictures, so you can relive your incredible experience again and again.

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Restrictions

To ensure everyone’s safety and a smooth experience, please note these requirements:

• Age: You must be at least 18 years old with a valid government-issued photo ID. No exceptions.
• Weight: Maximum weight is 240 lbs for males and 220 lbs for females.
  • An additional $35 fee applies to anyone over 200 lbs.
  • Special arrangements may be possible for individuals over 220 lbs female or 240 lbs male, but this depends on weather and instructor availability, so we can’t guarantee you’ll jump on your reserved day.
• Health: You must be in good health. If you have any concerns, please consult your physician before booking.
• Waiver: You must complete and sign our release of liability waiver.

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Planning Your Day

Skydiving is a weather-dependent activity. If you’re unsure about conditions, please call us for local weather updates. All jump decisions are made by Skydive Houston pilots and instructors.

Plan to spend about half a day with us. Here’s what to bring:

• Government-issued photo ID (No ID, No Jump!)
• Comfortable, closed-toe shoes that won’t fall off and don’t have hooks (no hiking boots).
• Weather-appropriate clothing:
  • Summer: Shorts and T-shirts are fine. Be aware that harnesses can sometimes pinch skin with tank tops or sleeveless shirts.
  • Winter: Long pants, long sleeves, fleece or a jacket, and gloves. Please avoid parkas or ski jackets.
• Food/Drinks: We have vending machines and local restaurants nearby, 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 a family-friendly environment, but it is an adult playground. Please, no unattended children or pets.

We’re open for special occasions like work BBQs, charity events, wedding proposals, graduations and bachelor/bachelorette parties! Contact us for more information on booking special event.

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• Altitude and freefall times may vary.