In the complex universe of air sports , you could say that the parachute jump is one of the most extreme. Since jumping from an airplane in flight is not especially something that we do every day, the parachutism will offer you unique sensations in their kind. This is why this is the ideal activity to offer to a loved one or to yourself if you feel the need to free yourself from the stress of daily life, or if you feel the need to live extreme sensations for N ' No matter what reason!

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Above all, if you think of testing free fall For the first time, you must not forget the principal: find a confirmed professional who will give you your hand at the fateful moment! Believe it, you will need it! On yumping.fr , we offer you a wide choice of Parachute jumping companies near you, ready to take you to the most beautiful zones of jump (drop zones) in your region.

Now discover the equipment that will be provided to you on the day of your first parachute jump ! And if the passion for air leisure invades you, you will want to get your own equipment.

Here is the list, which is not very complicated, but which summarizes the parachute jumping equipment:
  • parachute, harness and bag : of course. You will be equipped with two parachutes: a main wing as well as a reserve wing which serves as a emergency parachute.
  • Automatic activation device : also called DAA, and allows you to open the parachute automatically at around 230 meters if something goes wrong. It is also called security trigger and is compulsory in France.
  • harnesses : The harness will allow you a comfortable and well -wild practice, attached to your bag.
  • altimeter : The altimeter is one of the first things you are going to buy if you decide to embark on independent practice. For your first jump, if you make a free fall in tandem , your instructor will wear it in order to monitor the adequate altitude at the time of the opening of the parachute. It is a perfectly essential element!

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  • Glasses : The glasses are inexpensive and therefore they will also be included in the list of the first things you will buy first if you decide to practice regularly. They will help you keep your eyes open during the fall.
  • helmet : the helmet is not essential when you have a good level, but it is never too much! Protection should never be overlooked when practicing an extreme sport.
  • Jump combination and gloves : The combination is not essential either, but it becomes much more comfortable if you liked the first parachute jump and you decide to jump more often. With gloves, you will be protected from the cold.
The Parachutist equipment is first based on security, then on comfort. This allows everyone to live this experience without headache and take full advantage of the adrenaline climb that arises when you throw you from a flight in flight.

free fall

A bit like a James Bond, you embark on a dizzying fall of a good 50 seconds at 200km /h above the vacuum, and then find yourself gently sailing under the sail with your instructor.
The Tandem jump is accessible from 14 years old so do not hesitate to embark on the air adventure!