*EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT AVAILABLE UNTIL FEBRUARY 13TH!*
Join us for the ultimate thrill... jumping out of an airplane at over 2.5 miles above the earth's surface! Enjoy the scenery of the Philadelphia, Atlantic City, and possibly the NJ Shore skylines covered with a beautiful blanket of snow while you ascend in the airplane. Then, as you glide back down under your canopy, you'll have plenty of time to take in the sights of the area from a different point of view. This skydiving trip is being held at a different location this year in order to offer you the highest tandem skydive in the area! We will be going to the largest location in the area where they have performed more than 1/4 of a million tandem skydives, so you will definitely be in good hands! You will be safely strapped to your tandem instructor who will give you instructions along the way and will land you comfortably on the ground. During your tandem skydive your instructor's vast skydiving experience will ensure you get the most out of your skydiving adventure!
When you first arrive, you'll watch a short video which will educate you about the type of skydive you are about to make. This is followed by a 20 to 30 minute training session that will get you familiar with tandem skydiving procedures. Afterwards, you and your experienced Tandem Master (aka instructor) will gear up in a parachute system specially designed for two people.
Then you will board the aircraft for your ascent into the sky! After receiving your final safety checks, you and your instructor will exit the aircraft and then experience approximately 60 seconds of freefall before you and your instructor deploy a parachute specially designed for two people. After enjoying the beauty, serenity, and thrill of the view under a parachute, you will then work with your instructor to fly the parachute back for a landing right in front of the observation area at the airport.
If time permits, on the way back to the city we will stop by a local winery for an optional wine tasting paired with a variety of cheese and crackers! If time doesn't permit to stop by the winery, the cheeses will be served at the skydiving observation deck while you watch others land!
This is a truly unique experience and a must for all adrenaline junkies!!!
*Note: You must be at least 18 years old and weigh less than 250 pounds to jump!
CAPTURE YOUR JUMP ON VIDEO TO CHERISH FOR MANY YEARS TO COME!
We highly recommend getting at least the DVD as you only make your first jump once! This way you can share the moment with your friends and family or watch it when you’re having a bad day! Have your jump recorded by one of their expert videographers and choose from a DVD, Photos or both. Your DVD will be professionally edited and set to music onsite and you will be able to take it with you at the end of the day. Their staff of videographers takes personal pride in editing your jump. Accordingly, they give every jump the attention it deserves. If you purchase your DVD or Photos in advance you will receive a discount. See pricing below.
DVD or PHOTOS - $110 Each + tax // Both - $130 + tax
A professional videographer/cameraman will be joining you and your jumpmaster on your skydive to capture your freefall! The video includes interviews with you as you prepare to board the plane, shots of your ascent to altitude, climbing out of the aircraft, freefall, parachute opening, landing, and your reaction upon reaching the ground safely.
During freefall, the cameraman will be flying just a few feet from your face with a video and still camera mounted to his helmet. The entire video is edited by their professional staff and set to music. You will then receive your DVD/Photos at the end of your trip.
SAFETY
The skydiving location we've chosen is a United States Parachute Association (U.S.P.A.) Group Member Parachute Center. This means that only properly rated instructors, approved methods of training, and modern docile square parachutes will be used. Skydiving is inherently a dangerous activity. There is inherent danger in scuba diving, skiing and driving as well. Given the unknown variables of man, nature and machine there is no way to make these activities completely safe. However, with care it is possible to participate in these activities with reduced risk.
CYPRES EQUIPPED
Each of their student and tandem systems also contains a very modern computerized device which is designed to automatically activate the backup parachute at a predetermined altitude in the event that the skydiver is unable to.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions:
What If I Wear Contacts or Glasses?
They have goggles that will fit over your glasses.
Will I Get Sick?
If you don't suffer from motion sickness normally, it is unlikely that skydiving will make you nauseous. Be sure to be well rested and eat a healthy breakfast. You'll be much more likely to get sick if your stomach is empty.
What If Your Parachute Doesn't Open?
Clearly, this is the most Frequently-Asked-Question posed by all prospective jumpers. By law (FAA regulations), all intentional parachute jumps must be made with a single harness, dual parachute system with both a main canopy *AND* a reserve canopy. In other words, you have a second (or spare) canopy in case the first one fails to open properly. However, it must be noted that the technology utilized in today's sport parachuting equipment is light years ahead of the old military surplus gear used in the '60s and '70s. The canopies are DRASTICALLY different from the classic G.I. Joe round parachutes. The materials are stronger, lighter and last longer. The packing procedures are simpler. The deployment sequence is much more refined, etc. The reserve canopies are even more carefully designed and packed. The reserve parachute must be inspected and repacked every 120 days by an FAA rated parachute Rigger - even if it has not been used during that time. The student's main canopy is always packed either by a rigger or under a rigger's direct supervision by experienced packers. There are also additional safety features employed to ensure canopy deployment such as Automatic Activation Devices (AAD) and Reserve Static Lines (RSL) which add still more layers of safety.
How Fast Do You Fall?
When you leave the aircraft, you are moving horizontally at the same speed as the aircraft, typically 90-110MPH. During the first 10 seconds, a skydiver accelerates up to about 115-130MPH straight down. (A tandem pair uses a drogue chute to keep them from falling much faster than this). It is possible to change your body position to vary your rate of fall. In a standard face-to-earth position, you can change your fall rate up or down a few (10-20) miles per hour. However, by diving or "standing up" in freefall, any experienced skydiver can learn to reach speeds of over 160-180MPH. Speeds of over 200MPH require significant practice to achieve. The record freefall speed, done without any special equipment, is 321MPH. Obviously, it is desirable to slow back down to 110MPH before parachute opening. Once under parachute, decent rates of 1000ft./min. are typical. A lighter student with a bigger canopy may come down much more slowly, and, obviously, a heavier person may have a somewhat faster decent. Experienced jumper's canopies descend (in normal glide) at up to 1500ft./min. During radical turns, the decent rate can go well over 2000ft./min.
How Hard Is The Landing?
The canopies used today bear little resemblance to the classic round canopies of years gone by. Today, nearly all jumpers and jump schools use "square" canopies for parachuting. These canopies are actually rectangular in shape, and when open, act like an airplane wing (or an airfoil). They are more like gliders than umbrellas. The aerodynamics of the square canopy provide it with exceptional maneuverability, allowing the jumpers to land almost anywhere they wish. This wing shape also provides tippy-toe soft landings for even the novice jumper. The days of landing like a sack of flour are history. Most students land standing up on their first jump.
Should I Tip My Instructor?
Tipping is not expected, but is always greatly appreciated. If you feel your instructor or pilot has done an especially good job, let them know about it. Everyone at the skydiving location works hard to help make your jumps safe and enjoyable.
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**CONFIRMATION E-MAIL: You should receive a confirmation e-mail immediately after signing up for this activity. If you do not receive this e-mail, you can view the full details of the trip by Logging Into the website and clicking on your "My Calendar" link in the left navigation bar. You will be able to find the Itinerary, Meeting Location and Packing List in both places. If you have any questions about this, either e-mail info@adventuresociety.com or call the office at 212-620-5348 M-F 10am - 7pm.
Winter Skydive & Wine Early Registration Discount Available Until February 13th.
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Disclaimers & Policies
*ASSUMPTION OF RISK: Skydiving is a HIGH RISK activity and your participation could result in injury or death. By signing up for this trip you agree to assume ALL RISK & LIABILITY for this activity as your participation is at your own will. The skydiving industry in this area is a NON-INSURED industry. You will be required to fill out extensive release forms with us and with the skydiving location. Adventure Society subcontracts this trip to a licensed & certified skydiving location and does not take responsibility for any negligence on their part. Any complaints will need to be filed directly with the skydiving company, not with Adventure Society. This skydiving location is a United States Parachute Association (U.S.P.A.) Group Member Parachute Center. This Means that only properly rated instructors, approved methods of training, and modern docile square parachutes will be used. Skydiving is inherently a dangerous activity. There is inherent danger in scuba diving, skiing and driving as well. Given the unknown variables of man, nature and machine, there is no way to make these activities completely safe. However, with care it is possible to participate in these activities with reduced risk. Again by signing up for this trip you agree to assume ALL RISK & LIABILITY for this activity.
*CANCELLATION POLICY:
***CANCELLATION BY YOU (THE CLIENT) FOR DAY TRIPS***: Unless otherwise noted, you can cancel your registration up to 10 business days prior to the activity date by 9am that day (i.e., if your activity is on Saturday or Sunday, you must cancel no later than 9am two (2) Mondays before the scheduled activity, if the activity is scheduled for a Friday, you must cancel no later than 9 a.m. two (2) Fridays before the scheduled activity) (See credit/refund options below). All cancellation requests must be sent via email to info@adventuresociety.com; NO cancellations will be taken over the phone. NO EXCEPTIONS. If you do not receive an e-mail response from Adventure Society in reference to your cancellation, it is your responsibility to follow up and make sure your e-mail request was received. Please note that transferring your registration to another date is considered the same as canceling your registration and as such, transferring your registration is subject to the cancellation policies above. ***Other cancellation policies may apply and vary based upon activity. Make sure to thoroughly read all cancellation policy terms and conditions before you register for an activity.***
CREDIT/REFUND OPTIONS:
CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS: If you cancel within the 10 business day time frame listed above and you paid for the activity by credit card, you have a choice of either: 1) A refund back to your credit card, minus any non-refundable deposit(s) and minus an administrative and processing fee of $15 - $50 per person (depending on the cost of the activity). 2) A non-transferable, non-redeemable online credit to your Adventure Society account minus any non-refundable deposit(s) and minus an administrative and processing fee of $10 - $40 per person (depending on the cost of the activity), good for one year, which can be used towards any of our upcoming activities. *If you prefer to receive the credit card refund, you must notify us within twenty four (24) hours of your initial cancellation request via email at info@adventuresociety.com, if you fail to notify us within twenty four (24) hours of your initial cancellation request, you will automatically be issued the Adventure Society account credit and you will NOT be able to receive the credit card refund. *If you do not receive an e-mail response from Adventure Society in reference to your cancellation, it is your responsibility to follow up and make sure your e-mail request was received. *To use your credit to pay for another activity, you must wait for an e-mail from us confirming that the credit has been applied to your Adventure Society account before registering for the new activity. If you register for a new activity before the credit is applied you will not be able to apply the credit to your registration.
ADVENTURE SOCIETY CREDIT PAYMENTS: If you cancel within the 10 business day time frame listed above and you paid for the activity with an existing Adventure Society online credit, you will receive a non-transferable, non-redeemable online credit to your Adventure Society account minus any non-refundable deposit(s) and minus an administrative and processing fee of $10 - $40 per person (depending on the cost of the activity), good for one year, which can be used towards any of our upcoming activities. *To use your credit to pay for another activity, you must wait for an e-mail from us confirming that the credit has been applied to your Adventure Society account before registering for the new activity. If you register for a new activity before the credit is applied, you will not be able to apply the credit to your registration.
CANCELING LESS THAN 10 BUSINESS DAYS: There Will Be No Refunds or Credits Issued If You Cancel Later Than 9am, 10 Business Days Before the Activity. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. Unless there is an overnight stay involved, you may transfer your registration to someone else by notifying us via email at info@adventuresociety.com at least 2 business days prior to the activity date. Your email must include the Activity Name and Date along with the Name(s), Phone Number(s) and Email Address(s) of the person(s) you want to transfer your registration to. The registration will remain on your account and you will be responsible for forwarding all correspondence to the person(s) you transferred the registration to. We will then change the registration information manually on the sign in sheet.
THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS TO THE FOLLOWING. You will not receive a refund or a credit if: * You fail to show up at the pick-up location at the designated time for the activity for any reason, i.e. medical reasons, death in the family, etc. as all purchases are final. * You show up at the pick-up location and/or arrive at an activity and chose not to participate for any reason, i.e. sickness, not properly dressed, fear, etc. * You are removed from any activity because you have displayed disruptive or unsafe behavior at any time; (the trip leader reserves the right to remove you from the trip at your own expense) ***Other cancellation policies may apply and vary based upon activity. Make sure to thoroughly read all cancellation policy terms and conditions before you register for an activity.***
OVERNIGHT & EXTENDED STAY TRIPS: For any trip involving at least one overnight stay, registrations are refundable up to 9am 30 days prior to the trip date (if 30 days falls on a weekend day, then by 9am the Friday before) minus any non-refundable deposit(s) and minus an administrative and processing fee of $100 - $500 per person (depending on the cost of the activity). There will be no refunds or credits issued if you cancel after 9am 30 days, or less, before the activity. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. No adjustments will be given for an early or unforeseen departure on your part, regardless of reason, or for changes to the itinerary on our part.
If you wish to transfer your registration to someone else you must notify us via e-mail at info@adventuresociety.com at least 10 days prior to the trip date. If you will be sharing a room with someone you do not know, the person who takes your place will need to be the same gender as the person they will be rooming with.
You may opt to purchase Trip Insurance from an independent company which may cover you for events such as injuries, death in the family, etc. that may keep you from attending the trip. The Trip Insurance may also include coverage for injuries sustained on the trip and may include emergency medivacing. If you purchase Trip Insurance, you will need to file your claim directly with the insurance company for reimbursement. We take no responsibility for this trip insurance as it is offered by independent companies.
***CANCELLATION BY US (ADVENTURE SOCIETY)***: We reserve the right to cancel an activity at any time and for any reason, cancellations could take place as late as the morning of the activity when you arrive at the meeting/pick up location. If we decide to cancel an activity we will make every attempt to notify you by 7pm the day before the activity by email and/or phone; it is your responsibility to make sure your contact information in your online account is current at all times. If we cancel an activity, for a Non-Weather or a Non-Vendor related reason, you will have a choice of either: 1) A refund back to your credit card, minus a 7% administrative and processing fee. 2) A 100% non-transferable, non-redeemable online credit to your Adventure Society account, good for one year, which can be used towards any of our upcoming activities. *You must notify us via email at info@adventuresociety.com within 2 business days of the activity cancellation if you would like to receive the credit card refund minus the 7% fees; if you fail to notify us within 2 business days, we will automatically issue the Adventure Society account credit and you will NOT be able to receive the credit card refund. It is your responsibility to follow up and make sure your e-mail request has been received if you do not receive a response back from us. *Note: You will not be reimbursed for any travel time or travel expenses incurred for arriving at the meeting/pick up location regardless of when we cancel. *In order to apply your Adventure Society account credit to another activity, you must wait for an e-mail from us confirming that the credit has been applied to your Adventure Society account before registering for the new activity. If you register for a new activity before the credit is applied you will not be able to apply the credit to your registration. ***Other cancellation policies may apply and vary based upon activity. Make sure to thoroughly read all cancellation policy terms and conditions before you register for an activity.***
***CANCELLATION BY OUR VENDORS/GUIDES***: Vendors reserve the right to cancel an activity at any time and for any reason, cancellations could take place as late as at the activity location if conditions do not permit running the trip safely. If a vendor cancels an activity on us, we will make every attempt to notify you by 7pm the day before by email and/or phone; it is your responsibility to make sure your contact information in your online account is current at all times. There will be no refunds issued if a vendor cancels an activity. If a vendor cancels in advance and we have not left the city yet, you will receive a non-transferable, non-redeemable online credit to your Adventure Society account, good for one year, which can be used towards any of our upcoming activities. If a vendor cancels after having left the city, the fees associated with running the trip will be assessed and split among the participants. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. ***Other cancellation policies may apply and vary based upon activity. Make sure to thoroughly read all cancellation policy terms and conditions before you register for an activity.***
*WEATHER POLICY: Every activity has different conditions under which it can/cannot be run and some trips are more sensitive to conditions than others. We only work with seasoned professionals with many years experience whose judgment we trust and any cancellations will be made by these professionals. All trips have an adverse weather packing list to ensure that you are dressed properly. Make sure to read over the packing list thoroughly as soon as you receive it via email (or check your "My Calendar" link) and make sure to bring the extra items listed with you just in case the weather conditions change during the trip. As the Scandinavians say, "There is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing." If you are dressed properly you will definitely be more comfortable! However, due to the nature of our activities, all activities are subject to environmental conditions which could affect the conditions of the activity, cancel part of an activity, or cancel an activity altogether. Adventure Society, and our Vendors, reserve the right to change, cancel part of, or cancel altogether any activity for reasons including, but not limited to, weather conditions, inability to get to a location, physical conditions of the location, lack of, or too much, snow, ice, wind, clouds, rain, water, waves, flooding, natural disasters, and other conditions. There will be no refunds issued if an activity is cancelled due to adverse conditions or for any reasons that make the trip unsafe; you will receive a non-transferable, non-redeemable online credit to your Adventure Society account, good for one year, which can be used towards any of our upcoming activities. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. If we arrive at a location and the conditions are not conducive to run the activity, we will cancel the activity at that point and you will receive a partial credit, minus the cost of running the activity to that point. We will do our best to run the remaining activities to avoid canceling the trip altogether. ***Other cancellation policies may apply and vary based upon activity. Make sure to thoroughly read all cancellation policy terms and conditions before you register for an activity.***
ADDITIONAL TERMS & CONDITIONS
UNDER 18 Although we welcome children on most Adventure Society activities, please note that not all activities are suitable for children. All children under the age of 18 have to be cleared with us prior to registering for any activity as there is special paperwork that has to be filled out in advance of them registering. This paperwork then has to be approved before the child is allowed on the trip. Please e-mail us at info@adventuresociety.com with the name and date of the activity and the ages of the child/children for approval before registering.
PRICE CHANGES We reserve the right to change the price of any activity at any time.
