Be aware of the risk

So the first question in his mind is obviously: So how safe is skydiving? And the answer is clear: Skydiving is not Ten Pin Bowling. There are some very real risks involved, but as with any other "extreme" sport there is a direct relationship between their knowledge, skill and attitude and their ability to enjoy the sport for many years to come.

As you probably know, statistics can be manipulated to say what you want to hear. They can be manipulated to make skydiving look very safe or very dangerous. We are not going to swamp it with the numbers tell you how skydiving is "safer than crossing the street" or try to prove to you that is sure to lead to skydive its local store. " The USPA over a period of 10 years reported an average of about 35 skydiving deaths per year in the U.S.. Skydivers make hundreds of thousands of jumps each year. It is a sport with very real risks (otherwise you might not be interested), but which can be easily and effectively mitigated through training and good judgement.

Taking into account that students comprise the bulk of the participants in the sport, relatively few fatal accidents involving Skydivers student. This is largely due to the design of skydiving equipment used for students and the quality of teaching and the attention given to most schools skydiving. All parachutes are designed for reliability, but students of arts is also designed to be user friendly and forgiving.

Skydiving accidents rarely the result of equipment failure or bad luck. Remember: knowledge, skill and attitude. It's about you as a person. Although this is a dangerous sport, if you exercise your new skills, stay calm and do everything that is taught to do, you should be fine. Phew!

What are the requirements?

Physical Fitness
In most countries there are some requirements of medical fitness. These rarely are prohibitive, but make sure you know what they are for the country you're in. In the U.S., all Skydivers must meet the USPA's basic safety requirements of physical fitness. This simply means you have to be in good health and physical condition to skydive and not due to drugs that may affect the judgement or execution. Some medical conditions can be managed properly if the instructor knows about them. Ensure that any mention of heart disease or episodes of black-outs. If you've recently diving or donated blood, you may have to wait a few days. If in doubt, consult your doctor and mention your instructor. There is ten bowling!

Age
Once again, this varies from one country to another, so it is incumbent upon this question when you call your DZ. In the U.S. minors who are at least 16 years of age and have notarized parental or guardian consent may be admitted to participate in some training programs in some schools, according to the state and school policies. The person who gives his consent for a minor may be required to observe all pre-jump instruction. In general, schools require all participants to be at least 18.

Tests
Once you've completed their training ground or first jump course (fjc), is a common practice and the proper procedure for teaching students will be required to pass written, oral and practical tests before he was allowed to make his first jump . Do not panic! The written tests are normally a quick check of their knowledge and understanding. Oral tests are used to exercise and build their decision-making ability and practical tests are structured so that they can display their skills and reactions. All these are necessary to ensure that the instructor is ready to make a safe jump. He also must give you confidence that you're ready to go out, have fun and be safe!

Now that you understand the risk and have a good idea of some of the requirements, it's time for some things more fun! Then you need to choose how you would like to be introduced to the sport.