| A Four Part Series: | | | | necessary. They are a legal release of responsibility. It |
| * 1 Arrival & Sign-up | | | | takes a little time to fill them out, but they are |
| * 2 Preparation | | | | protection for you and the skydiving drop zone. |
| * 3 The Plane | | | | If you want video of your parachute jump let manifest |
| * 4 Freefall & Landing | | | | know, prices vary. Depending on where you are |
| Part One: Arrival & Sign-up for Your Tandem Skydive | | | | making your jump, they run anywhere from $70 to |
| So, you have decided to make a tandem skydive. | | | | $90 and up. A tourist area will charge more than a |
| Now what do you do. Remember one thing, it is crucial | | | | remote area. If you are going to jump you should get |
| and it is the most important thing to the whole skydive. | | | | video of it. It is really cool to show your friends what |
| You must "Have Fun". I am going to describe what kind | | | | you did. |
| of day you can expect when you go on you're first | | | | After you fill out the waivers for your tandem skydive |
| tandem skydive. The airports where people skydive | | | | and pay for your jump they will tell you approximately |
| are called drop zones. First thing you want to do is get | | | | how long it will be before you jump. Some drop zones |
| to the drop zone early. Some drop zones have | | | | have you watch a video on tandem skydiving. This |
| camping areas so you could be there the night before, | | | | video will help you understand what you are about to |
| but you don't have to. | | | | do. It is not rocket science. After you have seen the |
| Manifest is the area where you sign-up - sometimes it | | | | tandem skydiving video and you know how long it is |
| is just a window, sometimes a counter, occasionally it | | | | going to be before you jump you might want to get |
| is a room. After you arrive to skydive, you will go to | | | | something light to eat. Sometimes we forget to eat |
| manifest to fill out your waivers and pay for the | | | | when we are excited about doing something like |
| parachute jump. Waivers are a pain, but they are very | | | | jumping out of an airplane. |