The Fine Art of Tandem Skydiving
A tandem skydive is one of the most popular skydive forms in the world. It is the ideal way for a first time skydiver to learn how to make his or her first controlled, vertical jump. A tandem skydive also allows a student to learn how to make several different kinds of skydives without the extra risk and potential costs associated with more traditional tandem skydive styles. This article will discuss the many different kinds of tandem skydive, the equipment needed, and the safety rules involved in this particular type of skydive. First, the equipment needed for tandem skydive cannot be overstated. In order to do a tandem skydive, a student must wear comfortable, light-weight clothing like long pants, long sleeves, a helmet, goggles, gloves, and a parachute. If a tandem skydive is being done with more than two people, the tandem skydive gear needs to include more clothing and accessories. A student can also rent from local sporting goods stores various different kinds of tandem s...