Author: Kim

There are a lot of rules, regulations, and safety equipment in skydiving. And while these rules are in place to keep you safe, you may wonder if all of them are necessary. You may have worn a helmet during your first dive but noticed others not wearing one. So, do you need a helmet to skydive? It’s not a simple answer as there are times when you should wear a helmet, times when you shouldn’t wear one, and times when it’s optional. Let’s help clear up the confusion and look at when and where you need to wear a helmet…

If it’s your first time skydiving, you may start to have doubts and feel your survival instinct kicking in. A voice in your head might be telling you not to do it. You may think of ways it can go wrong, but in reality, it’s going to be a very safe experience. Spinning while in freefall is one common fear. Many newbies want to know how to stop a spin when skydiving, it’s not something you should worry about. Skydiving spins aren’t very common, but they do occasionally happen. But don’t worry, with a little bit of know-how, you can…

It takes a lot to go skydiving. You’ll need to have the courage and determination to sign up for a skydiving course or tandem skydive, but courage and determination alone aren’t enough to get you into the sky and safely down again. You’ll also need lots of equipment. So what equipment is needed for skydiving? From helmets and parachutes to your jumpsuit and navigational equipment, there’s a lot involved in a skydive/. If it’s your first jump, the dive school will have everything you need and talk you through it. However, once you get the skydiving bug, you’ll probably want…

You may have been on a skydive and noticed that the jump pilot was wearing a parachute. You were probably thinking: ‘do all skydive pilots wear parachutes? And if so, why? I mean, it seems odd, right? It makes sense to have a safety parachute stored for the pilot, but why is he wearing one. Are the chances of the plane crashing that high? Or is he planning to make a jump? Let’s learn more about skydive pilots. We can look at when and why they wear parachutes and whether they know how to skydive. We can also look at…

Another common question a lot of new skydives ask is: what does it feel like when skydiving? After all, jumping out of a plane at 12,000 feet isn’t something most people ever get to do, and there aren’t many comparable experiences. The sensations and emotions actually start the moment you book your first skydive. And from the morning you wake up on the day of your first jump, the butterflies will be fluttering away. If you have already booked your first skydive and are reading this in preparation, I’m sure you know exactly what we mean. Let’s take a look…

If you’ve never skydived before, you are probably wondering how long the average skydive takes. Does it take all day to prepare, get up in the sky, and make your first jump? Or can you make multiple dives on your first day? A lot will depend on your experience and whether you are doing a tandem or solo dive. And you also have to bear the weather in mind; skydiving relies heavily on those beautiful clear blue skies. Let’s break it down and take a look at how long an average day of skydiving will take. We can look at…

If you are planning your first skydive, you are sure to have a lot of questions. You may well be curious as to how the day will pan out, how long does it all takes, and when skydiving, just how long are you in the air? Not all skydives are the same. How the day will go and how long it takes can depend on the weather and time of year. It will also depend on your experience, the type of skydive, and the height you jump from. While there are no set plans and routines, we can give you…

In 2018 there were an estimated 3.3 Million skydives, performed by 350,000 people. Skydiving is a sport that so few people get to try, but those who do keep coming back for more. So what is it that makes skydiving so addictive? Many first-time skydivers do so to mark a special occasion or as a one-off; to celebrate an anniversary, a birthday, or as a charity or team bonding event. And yet, many of these skydivers become instantly hooked and do it again, and again. What is behind the popularity of skydiving? How are the sensations of freefalling and parachuting?…

It’s one of the most common questions we get, ‘can I skydive if I’m afraid of heights?’ And you’ll probably be surprised by the answer. Most people have some fear of heights, or rather, a fear of falling from a height. However, skydiving won’t bring out your fears in the same way as looking over a balcony, or climbing a ladder, would. The feelings and sensations of skydiving at 10,000 feet are very different from standing on a rooftop or bridge. Let’s take a look at how fear of heights can affect your ability to go skydiving. Can I Skydive…

Many people have asked us, how long does it take to learn wingsuit flying? Wingsuit flying is the first sport to truly give the ability to perform a human flight. Despite the high numbers of serious injuries and fatalities, it has grown popular with daredevils and thrill-seekers. Perhaps the most extreme of all extreme sport, wingsuit flying is not something the average person can just try. For those determined to give this high adrenaline sport a go, the road to your first wingsuit flight is going to be a long one. So just how long does it take to learn…