<human>: My friend and I want to go skydiving. What should we do to prepare?
<bot>: 
1. Make sure you have a valid parachute that is in good condition.
2. Check with your local skydiving center or instructor to make sure they accept novices and what the minimum age requirements are for participating in the activity.
3. Get familiar with the equipment used during skydiving, such as the harness and the main parachute.
4. Learn basic emergency procedures like how to deploy the reserve parachute.
5. Practice jumping from low altitudes, such as from a building roof or an open field.