To be eligible to make the first skydive, an interested
individual must be at least 18 years of age, in good health
and physical condition, and weigh 200 lbs or less.
No Exceptions! Skydiving is
a very physical sport, so being in good physical condition
is imperative! If you can not bend your knees completely,
kneel, or sit on your heels, you may not want to attempt to
skydive. Also, we require a MINIMUM of one week advance
scheduling (for the warmer months, 2-3 weeks advance would
be better). We offer
two different skydive courses for first time jumpers:
tandem and
static line.
 Click on one of the links
above to see what some of the various courses and other
training and information available with Skydive New Mexico!
For
all jumpers, please bring the following:
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Driver's License (or Photo ID)
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Cash
or Credit Card (no Checks)
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Comfortable clothing
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Shoes
with firm soles and ankle support
Registration
Upon arrival at the jump center, all
jumpers will be required to fill out a registration form and
sign a liability release before jumping. This release will
verify that the person understands that there is risk
involved in skydiving and that the participant freely agrees
to accept that risk. The legal release will usually contain
a contract or covenant by which the participant agrees not
to sue the skydiving school or anyone else if the
participant is injured.
 Medical Fitness
All participants
in skydiving must meet the
USPA's Basic Safety Requirements for medical fitness. A
person should be in good health and physical condition to
skydive and should not be on medication which could affect
judgment or performance. Some medical conditions can be
properly managed if the instructor knows about them. People
who have recently gone SCUBA diving or donated blood may
need to wait a few days.
Age
Minors who are at
least 16 years of age and have notarized parental or
guardian consent may be allowed to participate in some
training programs at some schools, according to the state
and school policy. The person providing consent for a minor
may be required to observe all pre-jump instruction. Most
commonly, schools require all participants to be at least
18.
 Testing
Upon completion
of ground school and before the first jump, it is common
practice and good teaching procedure for all students to be
required to pass written, oral, and practical tests.
Written tests
should be designed to have the student explain his or her
knowledge and understanding. Oral tests should be used to
develop decision-making ability. Practical tests should be
designed so the student can demonstrate reactions and
skills.
Tests will not
only assure the instructor that the student has learned, but
will also give the student confidence that he or she has
learned how to safely make a skydive.
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