If you are considering learning to skydive then there are over about 10 Skydiving clubs in South Africa and approximately 20 operators in South Africa that offer all types of jumps including parachute jumps for beginners. Many people have realised that there is more to South Africa than the city life and night time attractions and have taken their gazes upwards to the sky. This means that there is an increasing demand for beginners’ classes and skydiving schools. However, the only downfall is that this is an expensive sport so before you shell out a lot of your hard earned cash, you should try a tandem jump. A tandem jump is when a student jumps from a plane while strapped to an instructor and is best for parachute jumps for beginners. You will then fall until the instructor pulls the parachute cord. These tandem jumps vary in price and can… Read More

If you are a thrill seeker looking for a new adventure but are do not have the time to commit to learning to skydive solo then why not try tandem skydiving. This involves jumping out of the plane with a skydiving instructor strapped to your back so that you can enjoy the free fall down to earth without having to worry about being in control of the parachute. These dives can range between 30 seconds and 40 seconds depending on where you go and the cost varies too. There are a number of skydiving venues that offer tandem skydiving jumps. Even small cities such as Grahamstown and Pietermaritzburg offer skydiving venues so these along with venues in all the major centres. The Pretoria Skydiving Club is the biggest in South Africa and claim to be able to do 20 way formations. South Africa additionally has some of the most beautiful… Read More

So you have decided you want a new thrill in life and that skydiving will offer you this incredible rush. But you are no faced with how to prepare for your first skydive and are suddenly a little worried. Well this is an area you do not have to stress yourself out about so rather focus on the potential butterflies in your stomach. Skydiving schools offer on-the-ground classes for first timers so that by the time you are up in the plane, all you need to concern yourself with is the amazing view and how soon you can make the next jump.   Learning to skydive might be easy to do on the ground – a very different scenario awaits you when you are leaning out of the aircraft. Here’s a look at some of the options you can consider before making that all-important first jump: Tandem Skydive This is… Read More

Imagine hurtling towards the earth at the speed of gravity with nothing but goggles and a small backpack attached to you? This is what members of the Johannesburg and Pretoria Skydiving Clubs relish and live for. Unlike bungee jumping, where the fall is over in almost an instant, skydiving offers people the chance to view the earth from a unique perspective. Of course, this is after you have overcome your fear of falling at break-neck speed. But once this has been done, you can then enjoy the fall to earth from the ultimate view, barring the International Space Station. Finding skydiving clubs is a lot easier than you think. Which is great news if you are looking for that adrenalin rush. If you are considering a Johannesburg based club, look no further than the JSC, or Johannesburg Skydiving Club. All information on the club can be found at www.jsc.co.za. When… Read More