Are Skydiving Videos Worth It?

Table of Contents

• Why People Question Skydiving Videos
• What a Skydiving Video Actually Captures
• Real Benefits of Getting a Skydiving Video
• Types of Skydiving Video Options
• When a Skydiving Video Is Most Worth It
• Common Misconceptions About Skydiving Videos
• Tips for Your Skydiving Video
• Ways to Use Your Skydiving Video
• Let’s Jump

Key Takeaways

Is skydiving video worth it? Yes, especially when it comes to capturing the excitement of a first-time skydive. Skydiving videos document the entire experience, from pre-jump nerves to landing reactions, helping you relive moments that can easily blur together due to adrenaline and sensory overload. Beyond being a fun keepsake, skydiving video is easy to share with friends and family and is a priceless reminder of what you’re capable of. 

Is skydiving video worth it? Yes, almost always, especially for first-time jumpers. Below, we’ll cover your options, typical costs, and a few tips to help you get the most out of your tandem skydiving video.

Why People Question Skydiving Videos

Do skydiving videos cost extra? Yes, they do. And we understand that the additional cost of a first-time skydiving video can sometimes create hesitation or make you wonder if it’s really worth it.

Below, we’ll walk through what skydiving videos actually capture, why many people find them valuable, and when they tend to be the most worthwhile.

What a Skydiving Video Actually Captures

Skydiving videos capture the full experience from start to finish, including moments people often forget due to the adrenaline surge that comes with jumping out of a moving aircraft! Typically, your tandem skydiving videos will include:

• Pre-jump interview (including nerves and anticipation!)
• Plane takeoff and ascent 
• Exit and freefall
• Parachute deployment and canopy ride
• Post-jump interview (including joy and celebration!)

Why does this matter? Adrenaline and sensory overload can blur memory. Your first skydive is intense, and the entire experience goes by quickly. You may not remember every detail afterward. Having photos and video of your skydive allows you to revisit the experience and recall moments you might otherwise forget.

Real Benefits of Getting a Skydiving Video

Beyond being a super cool souvenir, skydiving video allows you to:

• Relive Your Experience
  Your skydiving video acts as a memory booster, helping you revisit your jump and remember details that fade once your feet are back on the ground.

• Prove that You Did It
  Skydiving is an enormous personal accomplishment. Having video provides a tangible record of something many people only dream about doing.

• Share with Friends & Family
  Skydiving video makes it easy to share your experience on social media and with friends and family who couldn’t be there to watch you on jump day.

• Preserve Your Journey
  Your video often becomes more than just footage. Years later, it can bring back the emotions of the moment and remind you of a time you pushed yourself outside your comfort zone.

• Celebrate Your Achievement
  Watching your video later can serve as a reminder of what you’re capable of when you face a challenge head-on.

Types of Skydiving Video Options

We offer a hand-cam video and photos package that captures the entire experience from start to finish. Your tandem instructor films the jump using a small camera mounted on their wrist, allowing them to capture key moments throughout your skydive while staying fully focused on the jump.

The package includes high-definition video along with 50+ photos taken during your skydive. After you land, everything can be delivered directly to your phone!

How much is a skydiving video package? It generally ranges from $100 to $200. At Skydive Palm Beach, our media package is $120, including high-definition video and 50+ still photos.

When a Skydiving Video Is Most Worth It

There are certain situations where many people find a video especially valuable:

• First tandem skydive
• Bucket list experience
• Special occasions, e.g. birthday, graduation, engagement
• Surprise gift jump

The truth is, you only get your first skydive once. Even if you continue skydiving and eventually get licensed, most jumpers feel nostalgic about their first jump.

Common Misconceptions About Skydiving Videos

Rationalizing why you shouldn’t add a skydiving media package? We’ve heard it all, including:

• “I’ll remember it – I don’t need video.”
  Skydiving is an adrenaline-filled experience, and many people are surprised by how quickly the details fade. Video capture moments you may not recall afterward.

• “Photos are enough.”
  Photos are great, but they only capture individual moments. Video shows the movement, emotions, and reactions that make the experience memorable.

• “I’ll look awkward on camera.”
  Freefall involves 120 mph wind, so no one looks perfectly polished. Flappy cheeks, windswept hair – it happens to everyone! But the excitement, in-the-moment reactions, and authenticity always make the video far more fun than awkward.

• “I’ll just bring my own GoPro.”
  The United States Parachute Association (USPA) recommends that skydivers have at least 200 jumps before wearing their own camera equipment. This guideline also applies to tandem passengers, which is why customers cannot bring their own camera on a jump.

Tips for Your Skydiving Video

If you want your video to turn out great, here are a few simple tips:

• Wear Dark or Bright-Colored Clothing
  Stand out from the sky by wearing high-contrast colors – so dark or bright colors. Whites and blues can blend in with the background.

• Look at the Horizon
  Looking straight down can result in footage of the top of your head. Try to look outward toward the horizon and toward the camera.

• Smile
  People who smile during freefall look the most natural and relaxed in their videos. Plus, flexing all those facial muscles cuts down on the cheek flap!

• Make a Statement
  Say what’s on your mind by writing on your hands and forearms. From “Sorry Mom!” and “Everyday A Fresh Start” to “Will You Marry Me?” – anything goes! 

• Have Fun with It
  Laugh, cheer, make peace signs and heart hands – react naturally. Interacting with the camera makes the footage exciting to watch and even more memorable after the fact.

• Say What You’re Feeling
  After the parachute opens, many instructors will ask how you’re feeling. These reactions often become some of the most meaningful moments in the video. 

Ways to Use Your Skydiving Video

Once you have your video, there are plenty of ways to enjoy it:

• Share it on social media (Reels, TikTok, YouTube)
• Save still images for prints and wall art
• Add it to a personal adventure highlight reel
• Revisit it whenever you want a reminder of what you can accomplish

Let’s Jump

If skydiving video isn’t in your budget, that’s completely OK. The experience itself is what matters most. But if it is within reach, get it. The number one regret we hear from people who opt out of the media package is: “I wish I had that on video!” They’ll be the first to tell you it’s 100% worth it!

Are you ready to seize the day? Book your tandem skydive and add video if you can – you’ll be so glad you did! Blue skies!