What the heck should I expect?
As the only USPA Group Member drop zone in the central tri-state area, WV Skydivers is the obvious choice for your first jump in the surrounding West Virginia, Ohio, and Kentucky areas. A tandem jump is the quickest and easiest way to experience skydiving for the first time. You’ll be paired with one of our USPA-rated tandem instructors who will be with you through the whole process. After about 20 minutes of ground instruction, you’ll be ready to climb onto the plane and make your first skydive!
You and your instructor will be strapped together with special parachute gear designed for two. You’ll then enjoy a beautiful plane ride to an elevation of about 11,000 feet above ground level (agl) – that’s over 2 miles into the sky – where your WV Skydivers experience officially begins.
Next comes the most thrilling ride you can get and you'll join an elite group of daredevils to gain a lifetime of bragging rights- you’ll exit the plane with your instructor and experience the remarkable feeling of freefall. You will get an exhilarating 35-45 seconds of freefall reaching speeds of 120mph.
At about 5,000 feet above ground level, your parachute will be deployed. From there, you can either sit back and relax for the scenic canopy ride back to earth. Or, if you prefer, you can ask your instructor to let you take the reins and steer the parachute. Take the ride nice and slow to take in the stunning views, or for even more adventure experience fast canopy turns and spirals.
Your instructor will land the canopy right in front of our hangar for all of your friends and family to see. After jumping at WV Skydivers, you are officially a skydiver!
Schedule your first jump today and see the world in a completely new way!
If you would like to capture your skydive with photos and video, WV Skydivers has the perfect package for you - after all, sharing your experience with the world is half the fun. Check out what we have to offer on our prices page!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Where to Start
How to Book your adventure and take the leap of your life
To book your jump just call 304-521-8156 or click the button to place your call today!
Have a burning question about your jump? Check out our FAQ page to see if we have an answer!
If you find yourself craving more from WV Skydivers explore our Student Program and skydive on your own!
Didn't find the information you were looking for? No problem. You can call us or send us an e-mail at wv.skydivers@gmail.com to send a message to our reservation and information specialist!
Lean more about the prices and packages we have available for every type of jump!
WV Skydivers is a group member of the United States Parachute Association (USPA), which means that we agree, in the interests of safety and good communications, to abide by the safety standards they set. This also means that all of our instructional staff is certified by the USPA.
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