Frequently Asked Questions
Limitations?
Anybody can do a Tandem Jump. There are no limitations other than a minimum age
of 14 years and a 100kg weight restriction. Ramblers have specialised Tandem Instructors
for seniors, disabled and handicapped persons.
Is it safe?
No… Skydiving and Parachuting can be dangerous however jumping in Tandem,
harnessed to an Instructor is the safest possible way to experience skydiving.
You are along for the ride of your life with not many responsibilities. Ramblers
Instructors are among the most experienced in the country, certified by and
affiliated with the Australian Parachute Federation.
Ramblers parachute equipment is state of the art. All Ramblers reserve parachutes
including Tandems, are fitted with a ‘Cypres’ automatic activation
device for maximum safety.
Ramblers is the ONLY operation in Queensland who employ a full-time parachute
equipment Rigger thus ensuring that you will be jumping with the best maintained
parachute equipment available.
When will I jump?
Both Ramblers drop zones are open 7 days a week. Jumping
commences around 8am and loads fly all day, depending on the weather. Put aside
half a day for your jump. Both drop zones offer a wide variety of tourist attractions,
restaurants and accommodation places within the area.
What do I wear?
All skydiving equipment is supplied including jumpsuits and goggles. You may
jump in whatever you are comfortable in ie. Jeans and a jumper in winter, shorts
and a t-shirt in summer. It is essential that you wear good running shoes –
but not the type with open hooks for the laces. Please ensure that you tell
your Tandem Instructor if you wear contact lenses.
Can our group all jump together?
At Toogoolawah our fabulous turbine aircraft, the Cessna Caravan, seats up to
17 people. Yes, we can take groups of up to 6 on any one load, meaning that
you and 5 other friends can jump together. Weather and jumping conditions apply
of course.
At Coolum Beach we use a smaller aircraft which can take 2 Tandem pairs at
a time.
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