Your first time skydiving, you won’t be in it alone! To skydive for the first time, you must be with a tandem skydiving instructor. That means that you won’t actually be the one doing the work. It’s the job of the tandem instructor to guide you through the experience. They’ll keep you stable in the air, pull the parachute at the right altitude, and steer you back for a soft and safe landing.
Check out these recent posts from our team members, regular jumpers, and first-time tandem skydivers!
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Looking for the perfect gift for your special someone? Give them an experience of a lifetime with a skydiving gift card to Piedmont Skydiving! Everyone has someone close to them who is hard to shop for during the holiday season. A skydiving gift card to Piedmont...