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Schools generally offer instruction in three types of jumps: tandem,
static, or free fall. Those interested in jumping out of an airplane
solely because they want to say they've done it would probably prefer
the tandem jump - after a brief class (usually one hour), you make your
jump harnessed to a jump master using a parachute built for two. If you
actually want to savor the experience of falling out of an airplane, go
for the static jump: training will take a whole day, but the payoff is
that when you finally do jump, you can enjoy the experience of steering
your own parachute. Free fall involves another all-day training followed
by (what else?) a free fall. Two jump masters bail out of the plane with
you and hold your harness; after a brief interval they signal you to
pull your cord and you make the rest of the descent alone. There are
different levels within each of these categories, and the prices go down
for subsequent jumps, but this should be enough information to get you
out there - or convince you that Storrow Drive during rush hour is
thrilling enough.
Airborne Adventure Skydiving School
Boston/Providence Skydive Center
New England Adventurers
Pepperell Skydiving Center
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