{"id":16775,"date":"2016-11-06T17:48:31","date_gmt":"2016-11-06T17:48:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/?p=16775"},"modified":"2023-10-28T13:48:55","modified_gmt":"2023-10-28T20:48:55","slug":"is-indoor-skydiving-dangerous","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/blog\/is-indoor-skydiving-dangerous\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Indoor Skydiving Dangerous?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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We get this question a lot from first time flyers — how dangerous is indoor skydiving? Learning to fly must involve some risks, right? <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve ever attempted to self-mentor–say, by jumping off the roof holding a sheet overhead, by launching yourself off the swingset in an ill-fated arc or by taking a particularly Evel-Knievel BMX leap–then you probably did not emerge from the experience without at least a scuffed knee. Maybe you had the chance to parade around the schoolyard asking the dazzled public to sign your cast. Likely, you never tried it again.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What if you could learn to fly without the blood, plaster and tears?<\/strong> <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The wind tunnel can make that happen for you, my friend.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indoor skydiving<\/a> is the \u201csecret backdoor\u201d that introduces you to the sensation of freefall without any parachutes getting involved. It\u2019s done in a vertical wind tunnel which approximately simulates the experience of the airflow when you\u2019re jumping from an airplane. You can do it once for the novelty, or you can pick it up as an actual-factual sport and chase it right to the edge of the physics envelope. You can do it if you\u2019re 3 or if you\u2019re 103. You can use it as a cardiovascular exercise program, to cross-train other sports, to increase your proprioception, or just to burn a few calories in an environment that doesn\u2019t mind the weather.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sounds good, right?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

…But maybe you still have that scar on your knee and you\u2019re still a little reticent. Trust us; we get it. Whether you\u2019re looking to fly yourself or planning a flight for your kids, there\u2019s no question that it\u2019s important to understand how indoor skydiving works–and what could happen.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1. You\u2019re Not Going In Blind.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each and every flyer in the wind tunnel sits down for a safety briefing with a qualified instructor beforehand. You\u2019ll know what to expect to feel, what to focus on, and the position in which to fly. You\u2019ll practice body positions ahead of time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. You\u2019ll Be Geared Up.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You (and\/or your progeny) will be issued a jumpsuit, a helmet, and goggles. The jumpsuit is fitted with soft, foam-pillow handles that allow the instructor to help you control your body in the air (and quickly catch you, should something go funky).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. It\u2019s Adjustable.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s get this straight: It\u2019s not like you\u2019re signing up for a one-size-fits-all wind rodeo. The wind tunnel itself surrounds a powerful upward stream of air, which you\u2019ll basically be lying down on. The speed of that airflow can be adjusted up or down to best fit the flyer. (Think of it like a sleep-number bed made of air molecules.)<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Bumps? Maybe. Serious Injuries? No.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Indoor skydiving, as we\u2019ve mentioned, is a sport. That said: Your likelihood of getting injured as a new flyer is super-minimal. As your skills evolve over time, they become about the same as tripping on a long hike, getting spit off the back end of a treadmill or catching an elbow on the basketball court. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Those risks are typically limited to the small bumps and bruises that can be obtained from minor collisions with the tunnel walls; if you\u2019re flying with other people, there\u2019s always the risk that you could collide with one another and tumble around a bit, but we minimize that risk through training. The occasional glass bump is an expected part of flying in the tunnel. In fact, many tunnel hobbyists choose to wear elbow and knee pads, just in case. New flyers simply don\u2019t need \u2018em.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Risk Vs. Reward? No Question.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The dangers of indoor skydiving pale in comparison to the awesomeness in every possible way. We\u2019re sure that it is, hands-down, the most fun way to stay fit, meet new people, make new friends and dive into building a new skill set that can build for decades.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

So: what\u2019s the danger? Falling in love with a big, windy tube and leaving your other hobbies behind. We\u2019d love to show you how! <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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