Parachute Jump Advice

[JakesterUK]

I've been asked through work to put together a charity fundraiser tandum parachute jump, has anyone ever done one and possibly able to advise on costs and/or recommend a decent parachute centre?

Ideally it needs to be local'ish to London as staff all work/life in London.

Thanks

[TotalControl]

http://www.ukskydiving.com/

[Tunku]

Remember to bend your knees.

[Matt UK]

I did one in Sydney year ago, which is not much use to you.

I'd advise not drinking very heavily the night, which may be of use to you.

Also, when he taps you on the shoulder, cross your arms.

[Tow Vehicle Rqrd]

Remember to make a will.

[Poledriver]

Make sure you're not too heavy for the 'chute!

[Catz]

Remember to scream!

[gareth.e]

dam! Just spent atleast an hour looking on that website/youtube about skydiving.. NOW I WANNA DO IT!!!!!!!!!

[Ayahuasca]

Make sure you specify that you want a full refund in the event of the 'chutes not opening.

Some amateurs forget to ask for this and the staff will be impressed with your obvious expertise.

[parapaul]

As you come in to land, the ground isn't as close as you think. When they tell you to flare your chute at 12 feet, or whatever height it is, don't do it at about 30 feet thinking that by the time you've slowed down you'll be at 12ft...

Brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'down to earth with a bump'

[BigJonMcQuimm]

Hi

I jump most weekends :-)

A decent centre near London - I would try Weston on the Green. http://www.rafspa.com/

It will cost ~ 200 per jump per person and 100 per jump per camera man.

I believe you can get this subsidised by doing it for charity - but not sure.

You will have an awesome time !!!!

[JakesterUK]

Thanks for all the input, I won't be jumping myself, just putting it all together for those that are.

[crmcatee]

Remember, if you happen to jump out and end up crashing into the ground head first at a great speed resulting in death. It just means parachuting isn't your sport.

[Animal]

BigJonMcQuimm said:

Hi

I jump most weekends :-)

A decent centre near London - I would try Weston on the Green. http://www.rafspa.com/

It will cost ~ 200 per jump per person and 100 per jump per camera man.

I believe you can get this subsidised by doing it for charity - but not sure.

You will have an awesome time !!!!

+1 - this is where I did mine!

[evenflow]

I did one a couple of months back (near Cirencester, so probably not good for your London based staff).

If they want to know what it was like, have a look here:
http://notesfromatinymind.blogspot.com/2010/07/jus...

Highly recommended. What a day.

[monthefish]

the OP said:

a charity fundraiser tandum parachute jump

parapaul said:

When they tell you to flare your chute at 12 feet, or whatever height it is

The OP won't be doing any flaring...

[El Guapo]

Ensure that you don't trap one or both of your plums under the crotch strap.

[Ayahuasca]

Ensure none of your jumpers are fat bds trying to get around the weight restriction.

[JakesterUK]

Thanks all.

[Liquid Knight]

Don't let your ex pack the chute.