What is a parachute?
A parachute is a device used to slow the motion of an object through an atmosphere by creating drag or, in a ram-air parachute, aerodynamic lift.
A major application is to support people, for recreation or as a safety device for aviators, who can exit from an aircraft at height and descend safely to earth.
Parachute Suppliers In South Africa
Parachute Industries Of Southern Africa
Address: 29 Duiker Rd, Verulam, Ethekwini, 4340, South Africa
Hours: Open ⋅ Closes 4:30 pm
Phone: +27 32 533 0333
How safe is it to parachute?
Injuries were most commonly reported during the landing sequence. With modern equipment and training methods, fatalities occur in less than 1 per 100,000 cases, and serious injuries requiring hospitalization in less than 2 per 10,000 cases. This puts the assessment of skydiving as a high-risk sport into perspective.
How much does it cost to skydive in South Africa?
The cost for the standard tandem skydive is R3000(+/-25 seconds freefall) per person. The cost for the High tandem skydive is R3500 (+/- 40 seconds of freefall) per person. A video or photo of your skydive is R450pp. Both video and photos are R600pp.
How high can you skydive in South Africa?
Jumping from up to 10,000 ft or 14,000 ft AGL (Above Ground Level), we’ll free fall at 200 – 240 kph for up to 35-50 seconds. While we “Body Surf” the wind, we can do controlled turns, speed diving, and burn up the sky.
Are parachutes 100% effective?
Research published in a major medical journal concludes that a parachute is no more effective than an empty backpack at protecting you from harm if you have to jump from an aircraft. But before you leap to any rash conclusions, you had better hear the whole story.
What is the minimum age for Skydiving in South Africa?
Young and old can participate in Skydiving as long as they are physically fit and healthy. We have a minimum age limit of 12 years old. No maximum age limit, although the elderly need to be healthy and physically able to perform a Skydive.
Do parachutes have a fail-safe?
When a parachute fails to open correctly, or has an issue such as a broken line, we have very clear processes to handle the situation.
Plus, we have a second parachute (a reserve) in the kit, which we deploy once the malfunctioning one is released. It’s something we’re completely prepared for.