{"id":1279,"date":"2023-04-25T08:46:08","date_gmt":"2023-04-25T12:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/longislandskydiving.com\/?p=1279"},"modified":"2024-02-17T15:30:46","modified_gmt":"2024-02-17T20:30:46","slug":"how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-go-skydiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/longislandskydiving.com\/blog\/how-old-do-you-have-to-be-to-go-skydiving\/","title":{"rendered":"How Old Do You Have To Be To Go Skydiving?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Skydiving is an exciting adventure at just about any age! The skydiving age limit varies a bit across the globe, but in the United States 18 is the firm minimum age for skydiving. Most people choose to make their first jump a tandem skydive<\/a>, which most dropzones actually require. Although not being able to skydive until you\u2019re 18 can be a bit of a bummer, it just leaves more time for the anticipation to build! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are a few reasons for the age requirement, and all decisions made in the skydiving world are done with safety at the forefront. Let\u2019s jump into it! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHAT IS TANDEM SKYDIVING?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tandem skydiving is the act of two people — an instructor and a student (novice) — jumping from an airplane. Tandem skydiving was invented to allow everyday people to experience the freedom that skydiving offers, and acts as an awesome introduction to the sport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why do many dropzones require one or two tandems prior to solo jumping? Like we said \u2026 safety! Doing a tandem jump<\/a> allows you to experience the entirety of the skydive with minimal training. When jumping tandem, you will be able to determine how you will feel in the airplane, in freefall, under the parachute, and while landing. Tandem skydiving is not just a ride along, it’s a great learning experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CAN YOU SKYDIVE FOREVER? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once you\u2019ve crossed the threshold into adulthood and turned 18, you\u2019re free to skydive for the rest of your days! If it\u2019s going to be your 18th birthday and your grandma\u2019s 80th, a couple skydiving gift certificates<\/a> might be in order! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are even groups that honor our senior jumpers, such as Skydivers Over Sixty (SOS), who just crushed two world records<\/a> in skydiving! We encourage all ages to come and jump with us! If you\u2019re worried about your physical state, or if you have any health concerns such as high blood pressure or heart issues, getting the go-ahead from the doctor prior to jumping is a must! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHY IS THERE AN AGE LIMIT FOR SKYDIVING? <\/h2>\n\n\n
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There\u2019s an age restriction on skydiving because it\u2019s required by the United States Parachute Association (USPA<\/a>) — of which Long Island Skydiving Center is a member — and because skydiving gear is typically made for adults. You’re considered an adult at 18, so 18 it is!<\/p>\n\n\n\n