Static
Line
Skydive
Have you have ever watched an old
war movie where as the paratroopers exit the airplane and their parachute is
deployed? If this sounds familiar then you are already become acquainted with a
static line jump. Static line jumping usually requires around 4 to 5 hours of
training for first timers. Once your training is complete you then proceed to
the plane to start your ascend.
After the plane has leveled out at an altitude of 3000 feet, the pilot will fly
to your jump destination where you will then exit the plane. Once you have left
the plane, a static line attached to the aircraft will deploy the main canopy
(hence the name "Static Line" jump). A
static line jump will give you a freefall for around 2 to 3 seconds as the
parachute opens.
Benefits and
Disadvantages of a Static Line Jump
Static line jumping gives you more freedom then the tandem jump but you only get
to experience the freefall portion of the jump for a fraction of the time. The
trade off with this type of skydive is that you do get more freedom to fly the parachute once it has been
released. For some this may be the best option for a first time jump while other
would prefer to stick to the tandem skydives. Although the instructor will
be flying the parachute in a tandem skydive, you will get to experience more of
the freefall from the jump.
However, if you are one of those looking for the best of both worlds, between the tandem and
static line jump, then you may want to consider looking into the
Accelerated
Freefall option. The Accelerated Freefall skydive is the most advanced
option and will give you the ability to freefall and fly your parachute while
under the careful guidance of two trained instructors.
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