JUMP! : Skydiving Made Fun & Easy

by Tom Buchanan

To jump or not to jump--this book answers the question! Here's just the thing for anyone who has ever toyed with the idea of skydiving and wants to know more before deciding if the sport is right for them. Writing for those with no real skydiving knowledge, the author provides a complete overview of the sport, discussing the thrill, the risk, the basics, jump training, safety training, the cost, the time, where to go, what to do, questions to ask, and much more. THE book to read before enrolling in a skydiving class.
* Explains the types of Tandem, Accelerated Freefall, and Static Line
* Tells how to go about selecting a school or training program
* Provides a series of questions to ask when comparing skydiving centers by telephone
* Includes Frequently Asked Questions
* Beautiful 8-page color insert

228 pages, Paperback

First published January 24, 2003

Reviews

[Colin · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you're considering going through AFF this is a decent broad exposure to the world of skydiving and what to expect in either a tandem skydive or the pursuit of your A license. It's not especially deep and it certainly won't make an experienced skydiver better. But, for somebody that is just getting going in the sport it's a place to start so you don't feel totally out of place your first day at the drop zone.

At this point it's a bit dated at almost 20 years old. But it still gets the trick done and is a worthwhile read prior to that first ride under canopy.