Tunnel Huck Jams
Are you looking to fly more time in the wind tunnel, but not spend so much money? Maybe you want to start sharing time with others, so you can get practise flying with friends? Well a tunnel huck jam is just the thing for you! In this article we are going to explain to you what a huck jam is. And why it is beneficial
Top 5 Craziest Skydive World Records
Lets start of by stating that there are a lot of skydiving world records. There are so many different disciplines in skydiving, and there can be multiple different records within each discipline. It is amazing to see the skill and determination behind the people attempting and making these world records. The motivation behind the individuals to become the next biggest formation, or the fastest or
Hot Air Balloon vs Helicopter Skydives
It is a quite common goal for most skydivers to make a jump from a hot air balloon and a helicopter. Its like a right of passage for a skydiver to make these epic jumps. From the moment you begin your skydiving life, you hear the tales of other jumpers, how amazing it is to make these jumps. Which we can confirm, it is insanely
Drop Zones near to Wind Tunnels
Maybe you are planning a skydiving vacation and want to be near to a wind tunnel for training. Or you are looking to relocate, and want your new home to offer the most for your flying obsession. Whatever the reason, we wanted to make this list of drop zones near to wind tunnels for you. Now you can easily scan our list to find these
Skydiving at Night
The average person is going to think skydivers are crazy for jumping out of airplanes into the big blue sky. Now imagine when we tell them that there is also night skydiving! This adds a whole new level of intensity to our sport. Actually, its not just non-skydivers who’s palms get sweaty thinking about skydiving at night. Some of us licensed skydivers still get nervous,
Different Types of Skydiving Disciplines
Its fair to say that the general public thinks of skydiving as being strapped to a person while making a tandem skydive. Or simply jumping from a plane and being in a belly to earth position until you end up under a parachute. Yet in reality, there are many different types of skydiving disciplines one can learn and progress in. When I first found myself
Top 8 Skydiving Airplanes
There are a variety of different airplanes that are used for making skydives. These planes are often referred to as jump planes. Each drop zone has its own jump plane. The type of skydive aircraft can depend on the size of the facility and how many skydivers jump there regularly. A jump plane can be small carrying only 4 passengers or a plane that carries
5 Minute Call with Max Martin
It is always a curiosity to get to know more about some of the great flyers in our sport. We want to know how they got to where they are, which opportunities came their way and what they are doing presently. What motivates them and who has been their inspiration? We are fortunate to have sit down this week for our 5 minute call with
2-Ways for Days
“2-ways for days! It’s the best way to start a skydiving weekend.” This is the phrase I have said many times to my friends at my home DZ. It doesn’t matter if you skydive in a bustling drop zone or if you are part of a small one. A 2-way skydive is always a good call to make a new friend, improve skills, check out
Different Skydiving Landing Areas
There are rules and methods to landing your parachute at each drop zone. An important rule is the designation of different skydiving landing areas. To the untrained eye, the parachute traffic at a skydiving drop zone may seem a bit hectic. However, as experienced skydivers we know that there is a method to the madness. Okay, well I must admit, sometimes it is hectic madness,
Skydiving in the Heat
Summer is here, and we all are loving the long, sunny hot days. This is the prime skydiving season for many drop zones around the world. However, along with the sunshine comes extra skydiving precautions which we need to take into consideration. Skydiving in the heat can bring on its own set of variables. So while we are all happy to have the hot summer
Different Jobs in Skydiving
Have you ever thought about all the different people that make the drop zone function each day? There are many different jobs in skydiving, not just being a skydive instructor. In fact, not all of them involve jumping out of the airplane! A drop zone is a very fun atmosphere to have a job, and even if you are not a skydive instructor, you can
Top 10 Skydivers to Follow on Social Media
This week I want to share with you all the top 10 skydivers to follow on social media. These accounts showcase some of the best views from the top, awesome canopy piloting, funny memes and in general just skydiving goodness! These accounts give us a glimpse into the dedication and effort athletes put into pursuing their passion. Check out this list of the top 10
The 5 Most Crazy Skydiving Traditions
There are a few long-established customs within the world of skydiving. It does not take long in the sport to become privy to these skydiving traditions. And I am going to warn you, a lot of these skydiving rituals involve beer! Skydivers have always been known to be a bit of a wild group of kinfolk. And so, it shouldn’t be a surprise that we
Do You Know the Difference Between a Tandem & Solo Skydive?
Aright, so you have been thinking about making a skydive. But now you are trying to figure out how to make it possible. Maybe you are wondering what the difference between a tandem and solo skydive are. And which one should you make? Don’t worry, at some point, many of us have been in the same position as you. Lets take a look into the
Only Burn Your Jump Tickets
Finally, it is that time of year again! The summer is approaching, the weather is getting nicer and the sun is once again shining on us. To skydivers, the most important thing this mean is, it is the skydiving season! Thank goodness for that. However, along with the beautiful weather and long days of jumping on the drop zone. This time of year also brings
How To Avoid Friday Freakout Skydiving Accidents
Even though everyone loves watching Friday Freakout by Jointheteem, no one wants to be the main feature on those videos. That’s why currency and taking a good look at the primary information USPA gives us annually regarding skydiving incidents is essential. It aids in avoiding skydiving accidents and injury, while keeping skydiving safety at the top of our minds. According to Deloitte US, in 2020,
Why Skydiving is Fun?
Why is skydiving fun? Obviously if someone is asking why skydiving is fun, they have never made a jump themselves!! The experience speaks for itself. Even the most scared folk land after their skydive with a HUGE smile of their face. Skydiving and flying a canopy is extremely fun! But if you haven’t made a jump yet, or wonder why skydivers become so addicted to
Top 10 Tunnel Flyers to Follow on Social Media
Although they make flying around a wind tunnel look easy, we all know its anything but that! This list of the top 10 tunnel flyers to follow on social media is going to leave you dizzy. These top flyers are incredibly skilled in the wind tunnel and post some amazing content for people to see. These tunnel flying social media accounts not only draw the
Adventure Seekers – A Skydiving Trip to Egypt
Since the first time I saw a picture of the pyramids, I knew I had to go there at some point. My time arrived and right now, I’m writing this article inside the Alitalia airplane on my way to Cairo, to go skydiving in Egypt. Since I was in school, I was addicted to Egypt. It was the only notebook I really put lots of