Why the Longest Part of Your Skydive Happens Before You Even Jump Many first-time skydivers imagine that the experience begins the instant the aircraft door opens. In reality, the most extended part of the jump is usually the climb to altitude, often a 10 to 20 minute flight depending on the aircraft, drop zone, and […]
Inside the Split-Second Transformation from Freefall to Flight At roughly 120 mph in stable freefall, the air feels loud, forceful, and continuous. Then the parachute deployment sequence begins, and within a few seconds that powerful rush changes into a controlled canopy ride. The transition is one of the most carefully engineered moments in skydiving. Understanding […]
The Counter-Intuitive Art of Flying at 120 Miles Per Hour For a new skydiver, the first seconds of freefall can feel like a direct confrontation with the atmosphere. The aircraft door opens, the relative wind arrives with surprising force, and the instinctive response is often to tense every muscle, pull the shoulders tight, and try […]
Skydiving and comfort might not be two words you would think to put together in a sentence, but it is important when you are throwing yourself out of a plane that you are comfortable whilst doing it. Considering what you wear is important. The Training Before you actually go up in a plane you will […]
Deciding what to wear when skydiving might sound a little ridiculous, but you really should think very carefully about your outfit. Yes, you will be wearing a jumpsuit, but what do you put on underneath it? Why wear bike shorts? Under your jumpsuit needs to be clothing that is comfortable. You should also remember that […]
Skydiving offers participants the incredible feeling of closeness to nature. Ironically, skydiving is not great for the environment. For every free fall, a diver”s carbon footprint increases, impacting the surrounding nature and plants. Here are the reasons why skydiving is not good for plants and what plant owners may do to offset the damage. Every […]
High-flying sky diving action is not just about the rush. Businesses must take extra precautions to ensure the customers who dive from planes are protected. Successful enterprises find a balance between providing a fun experience and ensuring a safe one. Sky diving organizations rely heavily on vendors and staff to maintain order from jump to […]
Have you booked your skydive? Congrats! I once asked a skydiver and he said that skydiving is one of the most amazing sports in the world despite the fact that it’s not for the faint-hearted. And yes, flying at more than 10,000 feet above the ground is not something for everyone. I hear that there […]
