When choosing a tandem jump voucher, we are faced with several options differing in price by several hundred zlotys, even though the jump itself looks identical in each of them. The difference does not concern the height, the length of freefall, or the procedures, but what remains after the jump, namely the scope of the video and photo material. Comparing the actual contents of the packages makes it possible to assess whether the extra charge for the VIP version matches what we expect from that day.
How does a VIP tandem jump differ from a standard one?
The standard version and the VIP version are based on the same jump from 4000 meters, including professional pre-jump training, a jumpsuit and goggles, about 60 seconds of freefall, and about 6 minutes of canopy flight ending with a certificate. In the Gliwice zone, the price for a tandem jump is 979 złotych on Friday and 999 złotych on Saturday or Sunday, while the VIP package costs 1499 złotych, with rates differing between individual locations. The entire surcharge therefore translates into recording the jump, not a different course of the jump itself.
The most important elements of the VIP offer
The VIP package is based on dual-camera recording of the jump from two cameras, and the footage includes both freefall and canopy flight. The material is made by an additional camera jumper and the tandem instructor, and the final result is two videos: a longer one, lasting about two minutes, and a shorter short intended for social media. Recording from two cameras means in practice two different shots of the same second, so that the edit shows both the jumper’s face and a wide-angle perspective. The package also includes about 200 photos and a certificate, and its full contents are as follows:
- a tandem jump from 4000 meters with professional training,
- a jumpsuit and goggles for the duration of the jump,
- footage recorded by a camera jumper and the tandem pilot,
- recording of freefall and canopy flight,
- about 200 photos and two edited videos,
- a certificate confirming the jump.
Who is the VIP option worth choosing for in a tandem jump?
Whether the extra cost makes sense depends on whether we treat the jump as a one-time experience that we want fully documented, or as an adventure that is satisfying in itself. A person jumping without intending to share the material will gain nothing from the VIP version beyond files they will not use, whereas for someone planning to publish the recording, a short short edited for social media is often more important than the full video. It is also worth remembering that the offer includes an intermediate option with video recording and photos, costing 1279 złotych on Friday and 1299 złotych on the weekend, so the choice is not reduced to a simple alternative between minimum and maximum.
Situations and expectations that justify the extra cost
The extra cost makes the most sense for jumps of an event-like nature, when the jump takes place for a birthday, engagement, bachelor party, or as a gift, and the material is meant for loved ones who were not on site. It is also justified when the jump is a one-off and we do not plan to repeat it, so there will be no second chance to record the reaction in the airplane door. The opposite is true for people considering further jumping and the AFF course, because then it is more sensible to spend the price difference on additional jumps rather than on material from the first one.
How much does a VIP tandem jump cost and what does the price include?
A VIP tandem jump in the Gliwice zone costs 1499 złotych and includes the full range of services, namely training, equipment, the flight, the jump itself, instructor support, and complete photo-video recording, with no need to pay anything extra on site. Compared with the weekend package without a camera, the difference is 500 złotych, and compared with the package with video recording and photos on the weekend, only 200 złotych, which, once the decision to record the jump has already been made, is a relatively small step. The material goes into editing performed by a professional editor and is not handed over as raw files for self-processing. The purchase is made in the form of a voucher assigned to a specific zone, and the jump date is arranged later, with the voucher validity able to be extended online for 350 złotych, while reactivating an expired document costs 650 złotych.
Summary
The jump in the standard and VIP versions is identical: 4000 meters, about 60 seconds of freefall, about 6 minutes of canopy flight.
The VIP package in the Gliwice zone costs 1499 złotych, standard 979 złotych on Friday and 999 złotych on the weekend.
The extra charge for VIP includes dual-camera recording, about 200 photos, and two videos: a longer one and a short for social media.
The intermediate option with video recording and photos costs 1279 złotych on Friday and 1299 złotych on the weekend.
The voucher is assigned to a specific zone, and its validity can be extended online for 350 złotych.
FAQ
Is a VIP tandem jump safer than a standard one?
The level of safety is the same in both options. The differences concern comfort, service, and additional attractions, not safety procedures or equipment.
For whom does a VIP tandem jump make the most sense?
The VIP option is recommended for people looking for exceptional experiences, e.g. as a gift, for a bachelor party, or for a birthday, as well as for those who want full documentation of the event.
Can VIP elements be added to a standard jump?
In most cases, selected VIP add-ons can be purchased separately, however the full VIP package provides a better price and comprehensive service.