Summary
New Skydiving Experience in Las Vegas
Thought you’ve seen and done it all in Las Vegas? One adventure operator begs to differ.
Skydive the Strip: After Sunset is launching an exciting new experience high above the Las Vegas Strip, becoming the first-ever authorized company to offer tandem skydiving in the city after sunset.
The company shared in a statement that it’s the only company authorized by the United States Parachute Association (USPA) to perform the jumps after dark, aiming to help thrill-seekers “feel the rush of adrenaline of freefalling above the evening lights of the Las Vegas Strip.”
“My inspiration is to try and find an amazing experience to share with someone that no one has ever been able to do before,” Jim Dolan, a tandem instructor who co-founded Skydive the Strip with Sammy Vassilev, mentioned. “That, to me, is inspirational. Life is about experiences — and this is one of a kind.”
Safety and Training for Tandem Jumps
Tandem jumps are usually reserved for first-time skydivers during daytime hours. A tandem jump occurs when a novice diver is strapped to a professional, who guides the journey from airplane to ground, allowing the jumper to focus solely on the epic experience ahead. The company’s team of instructors includes skydiving champions and record holders who collectively have made over 48,000 dives.
“With safety at the forefront, Skydive the Strip has completed rigorous safety testing and received a unanimous vote of approval from the USPA board of directors and the safety and training committee to perform tandem skydives after sunset,” the team explained.
Luxury Skydiving Experience Details
Prior to the jump, Skydive the Strip’s tandem instructors conduct one-on-one training to ensure participants feel confident and well-prepared throughout the entire experience. As part of the journey, all guests enjoy limousine transportation from anywhere in Las Vegas, taking them to a private helicopter pickup from the fairway of the Las Vegas Country Club to the jump site. The experience also includes a photo and video package to capture every moment of the adventure, from pickup to freefall, and the parachute opening, allowing a smooth glide down to Earth.
This unique skydiving experience starts at $30,000 per jump. Moreover, it’s a highly exclusive offering, with fewer than 100 reservations available each year. Discover more about the jumps at skydivethestrip.com.
