Why should I choose traverse bay parasail over the competition?

We have the most experience parasail operation in Michigan with 20 years in business and over 100,000 safe flights between our captains and crew. We even have the most experienced staff in the Midwest. We have friendliest crew and the best customer service. We aim to please! We have the nicest and newest equipment. We [...]

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How safe is parasailing?

It is as safe as most things that are fun. There is always some level of inherent danger in most adventurous actives. That is what makes them exciting. We limit the risks tremendously thru our vast level of experience, policies with weather, attention to detail with equipment maintenance and inspections, and our comprehensive training, but [...]

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What conditions are unsafe for parasailing?

Lightning storms, high winds with gusts over 25 mph, heavy fog, and potentially high seas (not often or likely on the bay). Again we have kept a perfect safety record for 20 years in business because we pay attention to the weather and we know when we should and shouldn't be out on the water.

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What is your policy with weather?

The captain makes the call on the weather. We believe in safety first and we value your precious cargo. Our captains ultimately make the call on what is safe weather. If we have to cancel your ride for weather we will give you the opportunity to reschedule for a better time or re-book you on [...]

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Can two or three ride together?

Yes actually it is more based on the combined weight than anything else. We can take about 200-450 lbs in the chute most of the time (probably 90 percent of the time). Sometimes we can take less (maybe as low as 150 lbs. Combined weight in very light wind) and sometimes more (upwards of 550 [...]

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Is there an age limit?

The youngest riders we allow must weigh more than 35 pounds. There is not so much an age limit as there is a weight limit. Very young participants who still meet the weight requirements must go up with someone else. We prefer that person to be a parent or guardian, or at least an adult for small [...]

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What is the weight limit?

We need each individual to weigh at least 35 pounds and no more than 350 pounds. We can accommodate up to 450 pounds of combined passenger weight in the parachute. A maximum of 500 pounds of combined weight can be accommodated providing proper wind and water conditions are presented. It is at the sole discretion [...]

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What if I want to book for a flight that does not fall within those weight limit parameters? Can I cancel if they can’t fly us in the combination that I want?

Again, please try to follow the guidelines for combined weight when making your booking. We cannot guarantee any specific combinations ahead of time so normal cancellation policies do apply. The decision is at the captain’s sole discretion to fly you in the way that is most safe for you and every other passenger. Stick the [...]

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Can I fly single? I went single before many years ago and it wasn’t a problem then.

Maybe, if the wind is light and the weight is within our guidelines. We may have to send a second person up with your for safety reasons to meet the minimum weight needed for the wind. We encourage all participants to go up with someone else because it is not only safer but also much [...]

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