How much does skydiving gear cost?
Cost of New and Used Skydiving Equipment
| EQUIPMENT | RETAIL VALUE | USED VALUE |
|---|---|---|
| Skydiving Altimeter – Digital | $199-$430 | $75-$200 |
| Audible Altimeter | $109-$400 | $75-$200 |
| Jumpsuit | $300-$1600 | $100-$850 |
| Parachute Container | $2500-$5500 | $1200-$3000 |
Is skydiving legal in Australia?
12 years old is the minimum age to skydive in Australia. Any person under 18 years of age needs their parent or guardian’s written permission. There is no maximum age to skydive, however, we reserve the right to refuse a skydive based on our assessment based on age, weight and health to ensure everyone’s safety.
How high can you skydive in Australia?
15,000 feet
You may have had your senses tickled in Sydney, but nothing can prepare you for the physical joyride of this skydive. Ride the salty breeze from up to 15,000 feet above sea level carving towards the pristine New South Wales coastline.
Can you skydive if you’re over 100kg?
There is a weight limit of 100kg, but all prospective jumpers are assessed on their fitness, safety first! Anyone over 80kg or of marginal fitness will be assessed as to their suitability to skydive. What should I wear?
Who Cannot skydive?
We regret that certain medical conditions may prevent you from taking part in a skydive. These include epilepsy, some cardiovascular and neurological conditions, some forms of diabetes and recurring injuries.
Can a 14 year old skydive?
The United States Parachute Association: Taking into account the age of majority, the USPA mandated that a jumper must be at least 18 years of age to skydive, and dropzones affiliated with the USPA must abide by USPA regulations and safety requirements.
What is the highest skydive in Australia?
15000ft
AUSTRALIA’S HIGHEST SKYDIVE 15000ft TANDEM / FUN JUMPS@ TORQUAY – Skydiving Bells Beach | Australian Skydive.
What will happen if I am skydiving and accidentally open my parachute at 20000 feet?
Opening at 20,000 will result in a much longer canopy ride, maybe 20–30 minutes, & because the temperature is so much lower at that altitude, you will be extremely cold.
What gear do you need to go skydiving?
The Parachute – Who would be stupid enough to engage in skydiving without a parachute?
What equipment is used for skydiving?
Equipment used includes the parachute (with reserve), helmet, goggles, altimeter and a 2-way radio (for students). In the United States, skydivers are required to jump with 2 parachutes.
How fast can you fall while skydiving?
Consider that a human body can fall at around 120 MPH, and a ‘safe’ landing speed might be closer to 5 MPH. At 120 MPH, the force of drag on that parachute would be so great, it would likely injure the skydiver, or just break the lines it is attached with.
What is speed skydiving?
Speed Skydiving is a skydiving discipline with a definition as simple as it gets. Speed Skydiving was developed from 1999 on and represents the fastest non-motorized sport on Earth. In the essence, speed skydiving is the discipline where the only one aspect of the skydiving counts – vertical freefall speed.