Skydiving For Couples: Fun Date Activity In NYC

In today’s world, it’s easy to get caught up in the monotony of everyday life – same thing, day after day, week after week – and the last place you want to fall into that cycle is in your relationship. Well, it just so happens that we have the antidote … skydiving for couples! 

But is that even a thing? Can couples skydive together?? Not only is it fairly common, we highly recommend it! Skydiving together strengthens bonds, adds excitement, and mixes things up. 

If you’re looking for “couples skydiving near me,” you’re in luck! When you’re in one of the most romantic cities in the US, there are myriad opportunities to switch things up and take your partner to do something daring, exciting, and thrilling like a tandem skydive for two! 

Skydiving for Couples: A Unique and Exciting Experience

Couples that skydive together, stay together. Don’t believe us? It’s science! There are skydiving couples all over the world, because taking a leap of faith with the person you trust most in this world forms a bond like no other. 

Whether you’re taking your very first leap together or have thousands of couples skydives under your belt, sharing the sky means sharing passion. And what is a good relationship if not passionate? Skydiving together is a great way to revisit the excitement of the unknown that naturally fades over the course of a relationship, and you may even discover new things about your partner in the process! 

You’ll have the opportunity to create memories together that you can hold onto for the rest of your lives. Your skydiving experience will be unique to you and your partner, and no one else will ever share that but you two. And supporting each other through the stress of jumping out of an airplane will strengthen trust, communication, and empathy. 

Besides, you’ll have bragging rights as the coolest couple you know! 

Planning a Skydiving Proposal

Picture this: you and your favorite human just experienced the most exhilarating moment of your lives together. You feel liberated and closer than ever before. You see your elation reflected in their eyes and then … you pop the question!

A skydiving marriage proposal is a unique and incredibly meaningful way to ask someone to spend the rest of their life with you. Imagine the adventures you’ll have if it all starts off with a leap from an airplane! No matter how you slice it, a skydiving proposal is an incredible idea, but there are a few different ways to make it happen:

• In-air: While it would be a little difficult (if not impossible) to actually propose in freefall, we’ve worked out a way to get the message across to your beloved while they are still in the air. With a strategically placed banner and a little help from their instructor, your spouse-to-be can get a bird’s eye view of your life-changing question while they are flying around under parachute. Just be prepared to wait for their answer until after they land!
  
• Post-landing: This is the most personal version of the skydiving proposal and is a great way to ride the emotions of the jump together. You can be waiting in the landing area, having just landed yourself, down on one knee, ring in hand, ready to ask for their hand as they come back to earth. Really, it’s the only time we’re actually excited for a skydive to be over!
  
• Video surprise: If you’re someone who can keep a secret, this one’s for you. Writing, “Marry me?” on your hands and flashing them to the camera in freefall is a great way to surprise your partner later on when you’re watching the videos and reliving the moment. This is a great option for when your other half might have suspicions about what’s coming! 

Be sure to let our team members know what you have up your sleeve ahead of time so we can help you execute your extra-special moment. Due to the popularity of proposals at Long Island Skydiving Center – one of the most romantic dropzones in the US – we’ve even created the perfect proposal package with specials included! 

Pro tip: whichever method you choose, don’t forget to document the special day with pictures and video! Not only is it social media gold (#freefallinginlove), but it’s also the ultimate keepsake to share in your years to come!

What to Expect During a Tandem Skydive for Two

What exactly does a couple’s skydive look like? Understanding the details is crucial to enjoying your experience. Most importantly, tandem skydivers don’t exit the plane at the exact same time. This is a matter of safety and is non-negotiable. However, you are able to be in the airplane together and even exit one after another. 

You’ll also be able to do everything immediately before and after your jump together – you’ll go through ground school together, suit up at the same time, and head to altitude on the same airplane load. When it comes time to exit the aircraft, you will jump out of the plane one at a time with your own tandem instructor. (Who’s going first! Will it be an easy decision or will you have to rock, paper, scissors?)

After your instructor deploys the parachute and you’re riding the canopy back down to the ground, you might be able to spot your significant other soaring through the sky. Give your best mating call! 

Once your instructor lands the parachute, you and your partner will be reunited. And trust and believe, there is nothing like that skydiving afterglow that brings couples closer together. There is something about accomplishing an out-of-this-world experience that strengthens your connection, and the sense of achievement and exhilaration that follows will have you straight-up gleaming with love!

Some tips for a successful skydive:

• Save up and budget for a fulfilling experience. You can also take advantage of deals like cheaper weekday jumps or group discounts. 

• Wear comfortable, athletic clothing that’s easy to move around in and appropriate for the weather. 

• Mentally and physically prepare by eating a nutritious meal, staying hydrated, and getting good sleep. 

• Celebrate your jump! Plan a night out with friends or stay in and watch your videos.

Why Choose Long Island Skydiving Center for Your Couples Tandem Jump

You wouldn’t trust your most cherished person with anything but the best, and that’s why Long Island Skydiving Center is the perfect place for your couples skydiving adventure. Our safety record, highly-experienced instructors, and cutting-edge facilities are all top of the line for the love of your life. 

Your happiness is our highest goal, but don’t just take our word for it!
Sweep your love off their feet – literally! Book your amazing date dive today! Blue skies, love birds!