BigM 2 #1 November 9, 2011 Anybody know any DZs that will take a 17 year old for a tandem? I know there were a couple of them a few years ago. Thanks guys. Jeff "When I die, I want to go like my grandmother, who died peacefully in her sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in her car." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #2 November 9, 2011 come to Switzerland scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflysteve 0 #3 November 9, 2011 England Spain FranceSwooping, huh? I love that stuff ... all the flashing lights and wailing sirens ... it's very exciting! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DougH 270 #4 November 9, 2011 Special circumstances? If he/she made it to 17 why cant they wait another year?"The restraining order says you're only allowed to touch me in freefall" =P Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #5 November 9, 2011 No USPA Tandem Instructor may take someone under the age of 18 without a waiver approved by the USPA BOD.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austintxflight 0 #6 November 9, 2011 I know Texas Skydiving center takes tandems as young as 16. I was there making a jump and a girl on her 16th birthday was making a tandem jump. https://www.texasskydiving.com/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 806 #7 November 9, 2011 They only charge $8 for a fuel surcharge!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pirana 0 #8 November 9, 2011 QuoteNo USPA Tandem Instructor may take someone under the age of 18 without a waiver approved by the USPA BOD. Aren't they still breaking the rules set by the manufacturer? Are those manufacturer's rules really enforceable if the person in the instructor position chooses to ignore them?" . . . the lust for power can be just as completely satisfied by suggesting people into loving their servitude as by flogging them and kicking them into obedience." -- Aldous Huxley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
virgin-burner 1 #9 November 9, 2011 Quote come to Switzerland +1“Some may never live, but the crazy never die.” -Hunter S. Thompson "No. Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try." -Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShcShc11 0 #10 November 9, 2011 QuoteAnybody know any DZs that will take a 17 year old for a tandem? I know there were a couple of them a few years ago. Thanks guys. Jeff I'm pretty sure most Canadian DZs allow tandems if they are at least 16 or older. I've seen a few them on my DZs (birthday gifts). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #11 November 9, 2011 if it's a girl send her to me scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willi91 0 #12 November 9, 2011 In Denmark, there is no lower age limit. I made my first jump at age 13.. So come to Denmark! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #13 November 9, 2011 Same in the Netherlands. So basically, come over to Europe if you're "underage" and you can jump. Not just tandem, either. SL or AFF can be done starting age 16 here. ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ShcShc11 0 #14 November 9, 2011 Quote In Denmark, there is no lower age limit. I made my first jump at age 13.. So come to Denmark! 13?! You are nuts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigM 2 #15 November 9, 2011 OK, I should have clarified...looking for a DZ in the SE United States...GA, FL maybe. Thanks. "When I die, I want to go like my grandmother, who died peacefully in her sleep. Not screaming like all the passengers in her car." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YvonneWiggers 0 #16 November 9, 2011 Did my first tandem when I was 9... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Austintxflight 0 #17 November 9, 2011 Its so strange to see little kids doing a tandem. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5f6EgWiU_w Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sundevil777 102 #18 November 9, 2011 QuoteAren't they still breaking the rules set by the manufacturer? It was my understanding that only some of the mfgs have such rules.People are sick and tired of being told that ordinary and decent people are fed up in this country with being sick and tired. I’m certainly not, and I’m sick and tired of being told that I am Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelmullins 81 #19 November 9, 2011 QuoteNo USPA Tandem Instructor may take someone under the age of 18 without a waiver approved by the USPA BOD. Sorry, but the above statement is completely wrong. USPA will allow Tandem Jumps at 16, just as they allow solo jumps at 16. There is a BSR that a USPA Tandem Instructor must comply with the age requirements of the tandem system manufacturer of the tandem system they are using. There are tandem manufacturers that set no age limit and a USPA Tandem Instructor is perfectly legal taking a 16 year old on such a system. Mike Mullins USPA National Director Member, Safety and Training Committee Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michaelmullins 81 #20 November 9, 2011 QuoteAnybody know any DZs that will take a 17 year old for a tandem? I know there were a couple of them a few years ago. Thanks guys. Jeff West Tennessee Skydiving will take tandems at 16 or 17 provided one parent is present and the other parent is either present or sends written permission. These jumps are USPA and FAA legal in all aspects. Mike Mullins Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dragon2 2 #21 November 9, 2011 Quote Did my first tandem when I was 9... That was cool, your and my first night jump I'm just jealous you still fit in the same suit as 9 yrs ago ciel bleu, Saskia Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #22 November 10, 2011 QuoteQuoteNo USPA Tandem Instructor may take someone under the age of 18 without a waiver approved by the USPA BOD. Sorry, but the above statement is completely wrong. USPA will allow Tandem Jumps at 16, just as they allow solo jumps at 16. There is a BSR that a USPA Tandem Instructor must comply with the age requirements of the tandem system manufacturer of the tandem system they are using. There are tandem manufacturers that set no age limit and a USPA Tandem Instructor is perfectly legal taking a 16 year old on such a system. Mike Mullins USPA National Director Member, Safety and Training Committee Thank you for the clarification, it appears my information was out of date and I should have checked the resources available. It's also a great example of the USPA BOD not following through on a commitment.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydived19006 4 #23 November 10, 2011 Quote West Tennessee Skydiving will take tandems at 16 or 17 provided one parent is present and the other parent is either present or sends written permission. These jumps are USPA and FAA legal in all aspects. Mike Mullins Which tandem manufacturer's gear are these jumps being done with? Eclipse?Experience is what you get when you thought you were going to get something else. AC DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydived19006 4 #24 November 10, 2011 I'd like to point out that there are USPA rules, and FAA laws. In the US, you'd be breaking no laws taking a seven year old on a tandem skydive. You would be breaking USPA rules which are enforceable by revocation of ratings, membership, etc. I can't prove a negative, but if you disagree please show me the FAR proving me wrong.Experience is what you get when you thought you were going to get something else. AC DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Namowal 0 #25 November 10, 2011 QuoteIts so strange to see little kids doing a tandem. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5f6EgWiU_w Part of me thinks, Oh, that's wrong. The other part thinks, It would have been way easier for me to adapt to freefall (without being frightened out of my mind) had I been exposed to it as a kid.My blog with the skydiving duck cartoons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
