Common First-Time Skydiving Questions

First-timers ask the same set: cost, clothes, time on site, glasses, safety, breathing, and weather. Short answers first. Full articles underneath.

Quick Facts

• Cost: usually $250–$350 before media
• Age at most U.S. dropzones: 18
• Shoes: closed-toe
• Time on site: 2–4 hours
• Freefall: under a minute
• Weather can cancel

Top Questions at a Glance

**How much does tandem skydiving cost?** Most first-time tandem skydives cost between $250 and $350 before photo and video packages.

**What should I wear?** Closed-toe athletic shoes and comfortable athletic clothing.

**How long does it take?** Plan for two to four hours on-site.

**Can I wear glasses?** Usually yes. Most dropzones provide goggles that fit over glasses.

**Is skydiving safe?** Skydiving involves real risk, but tandem systems, training standards, equipment inspections, and weather requirements exist specifically to reduce that risk.

**Can I breathe during freefall?** Yes.

**What happens if it rains?** Many weather conditions can delay or cancel jumps.

Read the Full Answers

• How Much Does a Tandem Skydive Cost?
• What to Wear Skydiving
• Is Skydiving Safe?
• Indoor Skydiving vs Tandem Skydiving
• How Old Do You Have to Be to Skydive?
• What Does Skydiving Feel Like?
• How Long Does a Tandem Skydive Take?
• Skydiving for Beginners

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