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First Jump
This page was written with the assumption that the reader has seen those
parts of our site that describe the type of training that we use here at
Grand Bend. If you've surfed in from somewhere else you might be expecting
lower prices than what you're about to see! Our methods are the most advanced
available in the industry. We feel our procedures are the best and safest
you'll find anywhere. If you were hoping to do your first jump for $225,
sorry to disappoint you but that's not the kind of jump we do here. You'll
need to find a place that does IAD or Static Line jumps (where the parachute
opens immediately) to get that rate. If you were hoping to do a freefall
on your first jump for $275 or so, after a few minutes of "training" then
you'll have to do a "tandem" (basically a ride)- something which we also
don't offer. If you want two instructors to help you do a genuine freefall
skydive followed by a solo parachute descent where you're in charge then
it's going to take a few hours to learn, it's going to take more aircraft
and "people" time and that translates into a bit more money. You might
want to ask yourself- when it comes to jumping from an airplane, is
it really smart to do it the cheapest way possible? You've probably
heard the phrase "you get what you pay for"!
Summer 2009 First Jump Rates
(for first jumps in June-September)
| Group size |
Canadian dollars |
| 1,2 or 3 people |
$444 per person |
| group of 4-7 people |
$419 per person |
| group of 8+ |
$399 per person |
Prices include training course, all equipment, instructors, aircraft ride
and GST.
Click on the "Gift Certificates" button on the left for more details about buying a gift certificate.
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OTHER PRICES :
Following are prices for other services and subsequent jumps. Prices
are subject to change.
Video Package.............................
$95
Includes the cameraflyer's jump, editing and a DVD or VHS tape with
your choice of background music (you can bring a CD or choose from our
selction). 6 minutes of video.
If you are planning to get a DVD it would be helpful if you can tell
us which format of burned DVD your player accepts- either DVD-R or DVD+R.
Many newer players will play both but some older ones will only play one
and some older players will not play burned
DVDs at all ! If you don't know and can't find out from the
player's manual, just make a note of the player's make and model number
and we should be able to look it up on the web. If you find when you get
home that your player doesn't play your DVD, we can burn the other version
and mail it to you later ($10 extra charge).
Please note that the videos are done by various skydivers who have acquired
the skydiving skills and specialized equipment necessary to capture your
first skydive. It takes a lot of skydiving skill to be able to exit an
airplane and quickly get postioned in front of a beginner to record those
precious moments on tape. They have spent hundreds of jumps and thousands
of dollars acquiring the necessary skills. Their equipment is expensive,
involving special cameras, editing equipment, helmets and jumpsuits . When
you pay for your video, you're sometimes paying them directly. They usually
are not set up to accept credit cards.
Subsequent P.F.F. Skydives:
|
Cdn $ |
| Level 1 (2nd Jump with 2 instructors) |
$206 |
| Jumps 3,4,5,&6 (1 instructor) |
$175 |
| OR Solo Package * (2nd through 10th skydives) |
$1029 |
* The Solo Package is intended for those who have a serious desire to become
a skydiver. The package price is about $100 less than paying the individual
rates. If you progress at the maximum rate, at the end of this package
you will qualify for your "solo certificate" which permits you to jump
in Canada without instructor supervision. To qualify for your first internationally
recognized "licence", known as a class "A" Certificate of Proficiency you
need to have made at least 25 jumps and completed several tasks. Some of
these jumps are solo, where you pay only for your jump and equipment rental.
Five of the jumps are with a Coach, in which case you would need to pay
for your coach's jump as well.
Regular Jump Rates after the
PFF Course: $15- $32 (depends on altitude);
Equipment Rental(after PFF) :
$30 per jump
Most people gradually purchase items of their own equipment, usually
starting with an altimeter, a jumpsuit, goggles and/or a helmet. The rental
fee will be less if you use some of your own equipment and lower still
when you learn to pack the main parachute. The next big "jump", so to speak
in jump prices comes when you buy your own parachute equipment. We encourage
you to do so if you plan to keep jumping and we'll help you find an appropriate
set of gear. Most people start out buying used equipment (there's nothing
wrong with a "used" parachute!) and then eventually invest in new gear
after a year or two in the sport. Expect to pay at least $3000 for a complete
set of used equipment and as much as $7000 for all-new gear.