To many people, skydiving can seem insane. And when you think about it, it kind of is! We’re jumping out of planes, with nothing but a bunch of fabric to deploy and hold us in the sky. So why the hell do people go skydiving? Isn’t it dangerous? Are they just daredevils? Truth be told, … Read more
Skydiving is known for two things: Being absolutely amazing, and being absolutely expensive. But how expensive is skydiving, exactly? How much does a skydiving parachute cost? Or a whole rig, for that matter? The short answer is that it depends. Like with any sport, there are a lot of variables that go into how much … Read more
Sailing through the sky is amazing – but is it better to do it downwards, or horizontally? Such is the question we face today! Two of the most popular ‘sky’ sports are skydiving and paragliding. While similar, they also have plenty of differences. Skydiving and paragliding mainly differ in their goal. Skydiving seeks for the … Read more
As you might imagine, skydiving is incredible. But relative to other sports, it doesn’t last very long! One of the most common questions by first timers is how long is their skydive going to last? The answer is that it mainly depends on your altitude. As well as some other factors. In short, a skydive … Read more
When it comes to bucket lists, bungee jumping and skydiving are usually at the top. They’re the two iconic extreme activities that you just need strapped on to a harness and to go along for a ride/ But which is better? Which is scarier? Which is more fun? For me and many others, bungee jumping … Read more
Anyone who’s ever fallen off a chair, been surprised by a bump in the road, or rode a crazy rollercoaster knows the feeling. The butterflies. That sudden drop in your stomach – paired with a little burst of adrenaline as your body tries to figure out what the heck is going on! One of the … Read more
One major downside to skydiving is that there are weight limits. While the sport is incredible – really incredible – everything is based on safety. Safety of the gear, safety in control, safety in landing. And unfortunately, a skydivers weight affects all three. It’s true that there are weight limits to skydiving. Both for tandem … Read more
Skydiving is an incredible experience. It’s scary, it’s exhilarating, it’s potentially life-changing. But it has some major drawbacks, and it may not be all that it’s hyped up to be. So, is skydiving worth doing? Well, my answer is hell yes! But that’s just one guy on the internet’s opinion. I was curious about the … Read more
There’s no better job than being paid to skydive! That said, many students are often left wondering how much this dream job pays. In the immortal words of one skydiving instructor, John Berry: Being a skydiving instructor doesn’t exactly make you a good living, but it’s livin’ good! The real answer to how much skydiving … Read more
If you want to jump solo and work towards becoming a licensed skydiver, you’ve got two options. You can train through a static line course, or through an accelerated free fall (AFF) course. I personally earned my licence through a static line course, so I figured I’d share my experience with any would-be skydiving students! … Read more