TAFF – A Tandem Like No Other

Are you thinking about starting your journey to skydiving solo but not sure if it’s for you?

Whether you are someone who wants to be a professional skydiver or an adrenaline junkie who wishes to skydive solo or even someone who wants something different than the average tandem skydiving experience – TAFF (Tandem Accelerated Freefall) is for all of the above and more!

THE GROUND COURSE WILL TEACH YOU:

  • Altitude awareness
  • Freefall position

YOU’LL THEN COMPLETE YOUR FIRST TANDEM AFF JUMP WHERE YOU WILL:

  • Practice altitude awareness
  • Practice deploying the parachute during free fall
  • Deploy your parachute
  • Steer the parachute
  • Assist in landing the parachute

All with the safety and reassurance of being securely attached to one of our expert instructors! You’ll end your TAFF experience with a debrief with your instructor and receive your very first logbook!

If you decide to continue with your solo skydiving journey, this jump with count towards your first level of AFF. If not, then you still had a truly unique skydiving experience, that only a handful of people in the world can say they have done!

So what are you waiting for? Book your Tandem AFF now and in just a few hours you can complete level one of your Learn to Skydive/AFF training and be on your way to becoming a solo skydiver.

*You must start your AFF course within 30 days for completing your TAFF in order for it to count towards your first level of AFF



  • star rating  kia ora! Prashant, the bro, made my experience great and I had so much fun
    We went quick and were up in the sky early

    Highlights were leaving the... read more

    chloefricker
    25 June 2022

    star rating  I had the most amazing experience! It was a very spur of the moment decision to go and I absolutely loved it. I had Prashant as my instructor and he... read more

    jogW4874EN
    13 November 2022

    star rating  Good place for a first skydive - Very slick operation they have here with no unnecessary waiting around.

    Thankfully they called me in advance to suggest moving the jump date a couple of days earlier to... read more

    K8667CEtimd
    13 December 2022
  • star rating  I was so nervous but my tandem diver Maurice was so amazing. He was clear about what I was meant to do but he made it fun and ugh I'm... read more

    samanthamE6975CW
    5 November 2022

    star rating  Terrifying exhilarating fantastic fun. Maurice Healy
    has amazing people skills!
    Hope he’s still there in a months time when I do my second jump!!
    Thanks to all the... read more

    angelanz2015
    19 October 2022

    star rating  I had an awesome time! Such a great experience and excellent, friendly staff
    Thank you so much to Prashant for being so comforting during the dive and Teremoana for... read more

    KiriRameka
    15 February 2022
  • star rating  What an beautiful morning doing the sunrise jump! Thank you Skydive Bay of Islands for an awesome experience, an Maurice for being a great calming instructor!

    Lindsayllr
    15 July 2022

    star rating  Absolutely amazing, stunning views and lots of fun. Thank you to all the staff. Can not wait to again! 20,000ft next time!!!

    Emma
    1 March 2022

    star rating  I had prashant as instructor for a tandem dive, couldn't have wished for a better person to jump out of a plane with. For anyone who hasn't skydived I would... read more

    Sean
    1 January 2022
  • star rating  What an amazing place! The views, the people and the dog, Jamie!!! Such an amazing experience! I highly recommend this activity.

    scottmm83
    28 September 2022

    star rating  Right from when I was being kitted out, to landing back at base, Prashant made the whole experience fun and exciting. Thoroughly recomm

    N S
    1 October 2021

    star rating  Awesome experience, the team was super accomodating and got us up while the weather was perfect.
    My instructor Prashant was amazing, showed me all the sites and made me feel... read more

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    24 January 2023
  • star rating  An amazing afternoon skydiving over the beautiful Bay of Islands. Maurice, my tandem master, was great. Knowledgable, calm, totally kept me at ease, pointed out all the sights on the... read more

    Nikiwe A
    1 January 2022

    star rating  Amazing experience I would recommend to everyone! The team were super lovely, Prashant my instructor, was really great and made the experience so much fun. Loved every minute of it.... read more

    shevaughanwa
    19 March 2022

    star rating  It was so fun even though I was terrified! I jumped with RHYS BRADY and he was brilliant it was an enjoyable experience and I would definitely try it... read more

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    28 December 2022
  • star rating  All of it. From ground to ground. Waiting for 30,000 feet then edge of space. I'm in for all of it. If I could afford to go solo I would

    Chris
    1 February 2022

    star rating  My journey with SBOI started with a 20000ft tandem in April. The minute my feet touched the ground I knew I had to learn to skydive solo. Subsequently I have... read more

    Neil
    1 August 2021

    star rating  Hi sky dived with Prashant, he was so friendly and made me feel so comfortable. The sky dive itself was terrifying but I’m sooo glad I got to experience it... read more

    AlexandraC3872
    27 May 2022
  • star rating  From the time I stepped foot in the premises the crew were professional, a well oiled machine that worked without fault. My instructor Prashant Kapoor was fantastic, I can’t recommend... read more

    MultiTeish99
    16 April 2022

    star rating  We’ll run and safety was always first. Prashant Kapooron was incredibly friendly as were all the staff. I would highly recommend doing this. I’ll be back up in 2023... read more

    Lesleyeaton
    22 July 2022

    star rating  Great experience and great instructor, loved his energy. If you get Prashant you’re in for a good time, till next time.

    Harry Stanley-Scott
    1 January 2022
  • star rating  Prashant was super cool, Jump was awesome. Defo do this - best experience with a great crew to look after you.

    Jeremy A
    1 January 2022

    star rating  I liked all of it. I did this for my birthday, on my birthday making it an awesome way to celebrate and remember the date. My favourite was when the... read more

    Lisa E
    8 October 2022

    star rating  It’s was the best skydive with my man Prashant made me feel safe at all time very positive and encouraging 110% recommending

    Dre Marsh
    1 January 2022
  • star rating  I was booked in for the 9000ft and upgraded for only $30 to the 12000ft. Was my first jump and I was nervous! I absolutely loved the experience! Every member... read more

    Alexis Chapman
    1 April 2022

    star rating  Tick off my bucket list . Prashant Kapoor was my Tandom instructor! I could not of felt any safer in this man’s hands / arm’s literally! He was so engaging... read more

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    20 November 2022

    star rating  Would do it again, was an enjoyable experience. The guys there took good care and would recommend to anyone doing it for the first time

    Harsh
    1 April 2022
  • star rating  Awesome experience. Prashant is THE BEST, so supportive and made whole skydiving safe and fun.

    Highly recommended ️️️️️

    Odyssey56673352481
    8 November 2022

    star rating  Absolutely the best! It brought back so many memories of my previous skydive experience from the early 1960's. Maurice was amazing! He understood and supported this octogenarian to tick... read more

    Octoadrenalinejunkie
    16 July 2022

    star rating  An amazing time the confident, friendly and experienced instructors. Cheers Prashant for the mean experience

    MorganFrisbie-jones
    21 January 2021