Tandem jump for 239 EUR?
It’s worth taking a closer look at the cheap prices offered on the Internet
When you google “tandem skydive,” you quickly come across seemingly inexpensive offers like “Tandem jump for 239 EUR.” But what’s behind them?
A tandem jump is actually quite straightforward to calculate. The most expensive part of the jump is certainly the flight, followed by the depreciation and maintenance of the equipment, as well as the fee of the tandem instructor. Depending on the drop zone and tandem operator, there may also be take-off and landing fees, as well as personnel and material costs (e.g., hangar rental).
How can tandem jumps be offered for 239 EUR?
- Reduced exit altitude:
These jumps are usually carried out from only 2,500 meters (reduced flight costs). Compared to the standard exit altitude of 4,000 meters, you lose about 30 seconds (!) of freefall time. - Restriction to specific weekdays:
Often the 139 EUR offers are only valid on specific weekdays, such as Monday to Friday. - Shortened validity period for vouchers
Some providers limit their vouchers to 1 year or charge an additional fee starting from the 2nd year when redeeming the voucher. - Kerosene surcharge
Since the sharp rise in mineral oil prices (due to the conflict in Ukraine), some providers on site charge a “kerosene surcharge.” - Price for video/photo:
Approximately 80% of customers decide to purchase a video/photos either directly when booking or at the drop zone. The prices for these videos are often significantly higher because this subsidizes the tandem jump.
A thorough comparison of the offers is definitely worthwhile. We recommend that you read the providers’ websites carefully and compare the price of a 4,000-meter tandem jump on weekends, including a hand-cam video. The minimum exit altitude for tandem jumps in Germany is 2,500 meters (as stipulated by the German Parachute Association). Since freefall is undoubtedly the most enjoyable part of the experience, we advise against jumping from a reduced altitude.
As you can see, Tandemfactory offers you fair value for money compared to our competitors and well-known event agencies.
If you still find a cheaper offer for the services we provide, then get in touch. We’ll certainly find a solution!
