If you’re gearing up for your first (or next!) incredible skydive, one of the most exciting questions you’ll face is: At which altitude should you jump from? The skydive altitude you choose absolutely shapes your whole amazing experience – from the length of your heart-pounding freefall to the epicness of your jaw-dropping video footage!
Let’s break down what each thrilling option offers so you can find the absolutely perfect altitude for your incredible skydiving story!
WHY ALTITUDE MATTERS (AND WHY IT’S SO AMAZING!)
Jumping from a higher altitude means more exhilarating freefall time, more breathtaking views, and more incredible moments to soak it all in and feel completely alive! But here’s the fascinating twist – even 30 seconds in freefall can feel like magical minutes, especially for first-timers. That’s thanks to an amazing brain response called tachypsychia, where your heightened senses actually slow down your perception of time. The incredible result? You experience more, feel more, and remember so much more of your adventure!
And while skydiving sounds absolutely extreme, it’s surprisingly smooth and wonderful. You won’t get that awful rollercoaster stomach-drop feeling – that unpleasant sensation comes from sudden acceleration, but in skydiving, you reach terminal velocity (your top freefall speed) within just the first 10–12 seconds. After that amazing moment, it feels less like falling and more like truly flying, with steady air pressure supporting your body in a way that’s absolutely exhilarating but perfectly stable and controlled!
10,000FT JUMP – PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS!
The fantastic 10,000ft jump offers about 30 seconds of pure adrenaline-packed freefall – still plenty of incredible time for an absolutely epic experience! For your amazing footage, you’ll get a cool intro, fantastic freefall shots, parachute deployment, and a scenic glide down all captured beautifully on video. It’s absolutely perfect for first-timers looking for a shorter, slightly gentler jump or those keeping an eye on their budget while still having an incredible adventure. And with a quick takeoff and jump, there’s less mental build-up – it’s straight to the incredibly fun part that you came for!
12,000FT JUMP – THE SWEET SPOT!
The absolutely amazing 12,000ft jump gives you around 45 seconds of thrilling flight and pure freedom, providing more incredible time to capture those screaming, laughing, wind-in-your-face moments on video that you’ll treasure forever! It’s often described as the “goldilocks” jump because it strikes the absolutely perfect balance between excitement and comfort – just enough extra time to really breathe it all in and feel every amazing second. Plus, you get a bit more scenic time on the plane to soak up Namibia’s absolutely stunning landscapes before you take that incredible leap of faith!
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15,000FT JUMP – THE ULTIMATE ADVENTURE!
At an incredible 15,000ft, you’ll enjoy a full minute of absolutely exhilarating freefall – plenty of amazing time to truly feel like you’re flying through the clouds! This is also the highest one can skydive without needing supplemental oxygen, making it the ultimate accessible adventure. The video footage is packed with maximum incredible content, capturing everything from the “Wait, what am I doing?!” shock to pure, unfiltered joy and amazement. This altitude is absolutely perfect for thrill-seekers and seasoned jumpers ready to push the limits and have the adventure of a lifetime. That extra height also brings a strange, surreal calm before deployment, creating a next-level experience you’ll absolutely never forget!
VIDEO PACKAGE OPTIONS THAT’LL BLOW YOUR MIND
Want to relive every single incredible second? We’ve absolutely got you covered with amazing options:
BASIC PACKAGE
A professional skydiver jumps right alongside you, filming your epic freefall, the first incredible moments of deployment, and your absolutely epic landing that you’ll want to watch over and over!
DELUXE PACKAGE
This incredible package includes all the amazing basic footage plus exclusive GoPro clips from your instructor’s wrist for those priceless POV reactions – best enjoyed on 12,000ft or 15,000ft jumps for absolutely full-length content that captures every amazing moment! They’ll even capture you steering the parachute with the secondary reins like the total adventure legend you are!
Remember, higher jumps mean longer freefall – and way more jaw-dropping, heart-stopping moments to capture on video that you’ll treasure forever!
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT ALTITUDE FOR YOUR AMAZING ADVENTURE
Budget: Shorter jumps are easier on the wallet while still being absolutely incredible
Nervousness: New to skydiving? 10,000ft is a absolutely fantastic place to start your adventure!
Big life moments: Celebrating a birthday or ticking off a major bucket list item? Go absolutely big with 15,000ft for maximum impact!
Video lovers: If you want a absolutely killer video full of variety and raw emotion, 12,000ft or 15,000ft will give your editor plenty of incredible material to work with
Whatever amazing option you pick, remember this: every single jump is an absolutely unforgettable adventure, and the incredible team at Ground Rush Adventures is here to make sure it’s safe, smooth, and absolutely full of joy and excitement!
Ready to fly and have the time of your life? Let’s find your perfect altitude and make that dream jump happen – you’re going to absolutely love every second of it!
