![]() Note, some health challenges may preclude you from skydiving. ![]() For you to keep cool at a stressful time (and to excel at these times) is impressive. Skydiving requires extreme focus (yes, more focus than studying for the SAT!) while doing some pretty tricky things. There are tremendous physical benefits of skydiving, including increased muscle mass and tone (that gear is heavy!), increased flexibility, and most importantly, increased stamina. These chemicals, mixed with the adrenaline that courses through your body when you do super-exciting things, results in an experience unlike any other. When we do something enjoyable (such as jumping from a plane!), dopamine and serotonin are released in the brain. How can a seemingly simple sport yield so much benefit? Psychological and Physical Benefits Along with astounding psychological and physical benefits, skydiving nurtures confidence offers access to an awesome community and encourages constant growth. Umm … everyone!! The positive side effects of skydiving are numerous. In fact, one of the largest manufacturers of tandem harnesses and equipment prohibits use of their gear for children. Skydiving equipment is by and large made to accommodate an average sized adult, and is not typically suitable for children. The country with the lowest skydiving age is in New Zealand where there is no minimum age!Ĭan a baby skydive? Heck no. ![]() Outside of the US, countries such as Mexico, Germany, and Australia all have dropzones that offer skydiving for kids! There are even some here in the US that are non-USPA rated and allow children to jump. ![]() If a dropzone is not USPA-affiliated, the skydiving age limit decision is at the discretion of the dropzone and the individual’s legal guardian. Where Can Kids Skydive?Ĭan a 12-year-old skydive? Not at a USPA-rated dropzone. In short, yes, at certain dropzones, kids can go skydiving! However, since our dropzone is a proud member of the United States Parachute Association ( USPA), we cannot legally allow anyone under the age of 18 to skydive at Wisconsin Skydiving Center. ![]()
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