Indoor Skydiving: Tandem Skydiving - A Great Place to Start

For most first-time skydivers, the initial experience will involve being harnessed to an experienced skydiver. This gives the beginner the thrill and learning opportunity while leaving control of the jump to the instructor. Other than a few simple instructions before the jump, the student will not have to make any critical decisions. All things considered, this is the safest way to make an initial dive.

But some may prefer not to be harnessed to an instructor, wanting to get the total experience and be in control of their own sky dive. For those who insist on solo skydiving from the start, schools and instructors provide stern lessons in the health risks of leaving an airplane while it is so far above the ground. (Jumping from the plane isn't really the risk the experienced skydiver is passing on). There are severe anxiety issues that could cause a first-time diver to forget all the instruction and safety issues. In addition, the human body is not made for the low levels of oxygen and the differences in air pressure at such altitudes.

Consider Health Conditions

Those thinking of taking up the sport of parachuting or skydiving should first consult a family doctor to determine if there are any health issues that might make the experience life-threatening. Neurological disorders, heart conditions, blood circulation problems - all these can be reasons not to pursue the sport.

People with hypertension or high blood pressure should probably not pursue skydiving, even in a tandem situation. Though people with health issues do experience skydiving with the help of an instructor, some medical conditions should definitely keep certain individuals away from this activity. Hypertension can be triggered by the lack of oxygen in the atmosphere, for example. Those who are controlling hypertension with medicines should still talk with their doctor before skydiving. In addition, those with cardiovascular problems and heart problems may want to avoid skydiving because the low levels of oxygen can lead to serious problems.

I Am Generally Healthy

Even those who enjoy overall good health should understand that it takes a strong muscle/skeleton structure to land after a dive. Fractures, back problems and serious arthritis could be reasons not to attempt this sport. Not only that, but some people have had negative experiences with skydiving because of what they thought was a minor ear or sinus condition.

With all this in mind, tandem skydiving may be a great way for the adventurous individual to add to the list of exciting activities they experienced in their life.

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