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Jan 27Skydiving With An Instructor: What You Need to Know
You just booked your tandem skydive and now you're wondering what in the world you got yourself into!! Do you really want to strap yourself to a random person who probably has a goatee and lives in tie-dyed shirts, and jump from an AIRPLANE?! Heck yeah, you do!! We're here to give you the lowdown on skydive instructors, what their...
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Jan 27Why Tandem Skydiving in New York is A Must
Whether you live in the Garden State or are just visiting, seeing the sights of our beautiful isle while tandem skydiving New York is an essential experience to check off the bucket-list - we promise it puts the views from Top of The Rock to shame. Is there a better way to spend your relaxing Saturday afternoon than hucking yourself...
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Dec 26Is Skydiving Like A Workout?
Let's talk about exactly what kind of skydive exercise happens when we leap from a plane, freefall for about 1 mile at around 120mph, and then slowly glide in for landing back to Earth. Our bodies are subjected to strenuous physical and mental challenges while skydiving, not necessarily because it's hard, but because skydiving isn't something that you do every...
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Dec 26The Freedom of Skydiving
The effects of skydiving on the brain and skydiving health benefits in general are SO vast that this article will only scratch the surface. One of the biggest misconceptions about skydiving is that everyone who does it is a huge thrill-seeker and adrenaline junkie. That's just not the case! Skydiving is a - dare we say - magical experience that...
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Nov 21Why Do People Skydive For Fun?
There are a slew of reasons why people skydive. The answers are not always what you think they are and can be different for everyone! Some people skydive for the freedom they feel when they jump out of a "perfectly good airplane." Some people do it for the thrill. Some actually use skydiving to get over their fear of heights....
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Nov 20Can You Skydive in the Rain?
We've all heard of dancing or singing in the rain, but what about SKYDIVING in the rain? And with your tandem skydiving reservation on the horizon, you may be worried about the skydive weather forecast and what that could mean for your future plans. Skydiving weather has a few important factors that could impact your skydiving such as cloud cover,...
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Oct 26How To Not Pass Out While Skydiving
In the sport of skydiving, the mental and physical game go hand-in-hand - which is why your body might try and do some funky things that you aren't used to. Luckily, there are a few easy, yet very important, skydiving dos and don'ts that can make your experience an amazing (or awful) one. If passing out while skydiving is a...
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Oct 26How To Budget For Your First Skydive
Adventure and life-changing experiences are trending right now! More and more people are interested in spending money on EXPERIENCES rather than on material items - like skydiving! But if you're ballin' on a budget you may be thinking about ways to budget for your first skydive. There are ways to make your dreams of flying a reality without completely limiting...
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Oct 26How And When Did Skydiving Start
For wingless creatures, we humans sure are fascinated with the idea of flight. And we're also quite preoccupied with pushing the limits and enjoying ourselves while doing it! Enter skydiving - a no-experience necessary, super-awesome-epic way to fly through the skies! Bonus: it's crazy fun and we can do it over and over again if we so choose! While skydiving...
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Sep 25How Fast Do You Fall When Skydiving Tandem?
Everyone knows that when you skydive, you are jumping out of a plane and falling through the sky toward the ground. But exactly how fast do you fall when skydiving? When you make a tandem skydive, you fall at about 120 mph on average, but the skydiving speed depends on a few things. Check it - Terminal Velocity Since you...
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Sep 25Does Skydiving Feel Like Falling?
We get asked a lot, "what does skydiving feel like?" When people imagine going skydiving, they are often picturing themselves falling through the sky with that roller-coaster feeling in their belly. Despite literally plummeting through the sky toward Earth, there is none of that sensation you would expect. Why is that, and what does skydiving actually feel like? Does Skydiving...
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Aug 19Drunk Skydiving: Can You Drink and ‘Dive?
Let's be real, nobody really says "dive" when talking about skydiving but we just couldn't miss out on the punny opportunity! Get it?!?! Anyway ... the question is: can you drink before skydiving? The answer is, no. Some people are totally ready to take the plunge and go all-in for their first time skydiving experience, but some others feel the...
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Aug 19Can You Go Skydiving and Scuba on the Same Day?
If you're trying to have the most adventurous 24 hours ever, you might be interested in scuba diving and flying (and jumping out of that perfectly good plane!) all in the same day. It's a cool idea - and also a potentially very dangerous one. There are lots of skydiving rules and recommendations that cover a multitude of topics you...
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Jul 31Can Skydiving Be Therapeutic?
Have you been feeling a bit tense lately, and want to do something mega to take the edge off of those everyday stressors? Or maybe you've been feeling kind of low and need a boost of empowerment? We suggest giving skydiving therapy a shot. Skydiving therapy? Yup, that's right! It might sound crazy to skydive for mental health, but jumping...
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Jun 29How old do you have to be to skydive in New York?
No matter where you skydive, there is a skydiving age limit ... and, for the most part, in the US you'll find that the skydiving age is the same across the board. Here in New York at Skydive Long Island, we have the same legal age to skydive as most dropzones around the country: 18 years old. We know that...
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May 26Is Tandem Skydiving More Mental than Physical?
Let's be honest, tandem skydiving can be nerve-wracking, especially the first time. You're not only fully trusting in someone you've never even met before, but you're also trusting yourself, and that's a pretty big mental feat. Skydiving is more mental than physical in many ways. What is tandem skydiving? Tandem skydiving is a form of skydiving where one jumper (the...
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May 25What To Know About Skydiving Selfies
Nowadays, we share just about everything across social media. Sometimes we showcase the real-real, and a lot of times our photos aren't exactly truthful. I mean, we all have a couple photos where we're feeling not-so-good but we look fantastic, right? Well, you can't pull any tricks with skydiving photos! They're raw and real, and show your every emotion -...
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Apr 21What Are The Skydiving Requirements & Rules?
Though it might appear like skydivers are a bunch of adrenaline-seekers looking for a thrill, there are strict skydiving rules and regulations that we are required to follow. Skydiving requirements range from weather regulations to age and weight requirements. Adhering to rules like these helps us all to stay safe, which makes doing what we love so much more enjoyable...
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Apr 062022 CORONAVIRUS UPDATE, PRECAUTIONS & PROTOCOL
Like many businesses, Skydive Long Island has strategies and procedures in place to mitigate the spread of Coronavirus. Skydive Long Island will strive to follow federal, state, and local guidance on how to conduct our business with respect to limiting the spread of Covid-19. We value the health and safety of every student and team member. Skydive Long Island is...
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Mar 31How To Wear Your Hair (or Beard) for Skydiving
What to wear skydiving involves a few important considerations. And let's be real, how to look good skydiving is top of mind as well! A little attention toward practicalities in both arenas will help you achieve the very best experience when jumping from an airplane for the first time ... How to Wear Your Hair For Skydiving How to wear...
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Mar 21Benefits of Adrenaline from Skydiving
The human body is nothing short of amazing. When called upon, our bodies are capable of operating at a much higher level than when we are at rest. This is called our fight or flight response - a reactive state that we developed over time to preserve our safety and to ensure our success. Although we no longer need to...
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Feb 28Skydiving Weddings & Proposals: What You Need To Know
Asking someone to spend the rest of their life with you is a big deal. Setting the stage for a meaningful and memorable proposal is key, and creating an event that is spectacular and original that will make for a great story for years to come will score big-time brownie points. Nothing checks all the boxes like a skydiving engagement!...
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Feb 21Type of Person Who Skydives
Why do people skydive? What is it about jumping from an airplane that appeals so much to humans? Are skydivers crazy? People skydive for a lot of reasons. It's a challenge, a thrill ... the most fun ever. But it is not only a playground for stereotypical, wild-eyed adrenalin junkies. One of the most interesting and fulfilling parts of skydiving...
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Jan 31Skydiving: What You Don’t Know
How much do you really know about skydiving? If you've never done it before, chances are you're coming up short on your skydiving facts. You probably think it's cool, and you're definitely right about that. You might think jumping out of a plane is something everybody should do at least once, and we certainly agree with you there. What else...
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Jan 23Can You Listen To Music While Skydiving?
The songs that make our personal Top 40 are typically a mix of music that amps us up, chills us out, and meets the moment. And it can serve as an important - or even transformative - element to a profound experience. Skydiving most definitely qualifies as a profound experience, and combining your soundtrack with skydiving sounds amazing. But ......
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Dec 18Can You Breathe While Skydiving?
We used to believe some wacky things. For example, when humans began weighing up the idea of freefall, it was considered smart to do so curled into a ball in case the rapidly increasing velocity would rip any extended limbs right off your body!! Thankfully this was not found to be true, and over time we figured out that we...
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Dec 18Why Starting Out Tandem Is A Good Idea
Many of the questions you might have about how to get started in skydiving are answered by the tandem skydive. The feeling of exiting an aircraft and falling back towards the earth at 120mph is difficult to accurately describe to others - and after trying to properly explain it for a while, you'll likely aim to convince them to just...
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Dec 13Skydiving vs. Indoor Skydiving in New York
We'd better start with an admission: The "vs." up there isn't a thing we really feel. In fact, all of us at Skydive Long Island would very happily replace it with an all-caps AND. Skydiving and indoor skydiving are close cousins, sure, but they are very different experiences. While human flight is a cornerstone of both skydiving from a plane...
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Nov 14Skydiving Do’s and Don’ts.
Here at Skydive Long island, we are intentional about making tandem skydiving accessible and work hard to make your first skydive nothing short of amazing and highly memorable. Once you are committed to jumping out of a plane, your brain will likely fill with questions that mostly revolve around the idea of how to do it right. The good news...
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Nov 14Most Nerve Wracking Part About Skydiving: Anticipation
Being anxious about going skydiving for the first time is completely normal. In the grand scheme of things we humans are land animals, and only very recently have figured out ways to take to the sky. One of the very best things about skydiving is that as soon as you jump, any fear and anxiety you were carrying instantly vanishes...
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Nov 122021 Black Friday – Cyber Monday Sale
promotional value is valid for the 2022 skydiving season Click Here to Purchase The DETAILS Beginning on Sunday, November 21st, skydiving gift certificates will be made available on our website for $109 OFF. This promotion will only be available until the end of the day on Monday, November 29th ("Cyber Monday) while supplies last. Only 100 vouchers will be made...
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Oct 27Beware of the Skydiving Addiction
Skydiving is a lot of things. It can change your life in a single jump ... and it can offer a window into a whole new world of intoxicating experiences and adventures that can hook you forever. If you ask us, skydiving is something everyone should do at least once. But, for many people, once is not enough. It's their...
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Oct 27Skydiving Benefits
Skydiving can have a deep and profound effect on the way you view the world and travel through it as a person. Jumping out of an aircraft and falling back to earth using only gravity and a parachute to return you to terra firma is far more than a bucket-list goal that we do because we can - it can...
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Sep 27
What Makes A Great Tandem Skydiving Experience
Skydiving is unique. Even compared to other extreme activities, there is something singularly epic about freefall that makes it something everyone should do once at the very least. Tandem skydiving is set up to give brand new students access to skydiving in the most efficient manner possible - giving you just the training you need and a qualified professional to...
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Sep 20Should I Go Skydiving?
Jumping out of an airplane and falling towards the earth is certainly one of the most amazing things that we can choose to do. If you have never been skydiving before though, it can be a potentially nerve-jangling idea that fills your head with questions. Right off the bat, there are a few things that need a yes before you...
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Aug 23Why Birthday Skydiving Is A Must
The best time to go skydiving is as soon as humanly possible, but there is of course an extra special occasion to double-up on the awesomeness - your cake day! Here are some fine reasons why going skydiving on your birthday is a great idea... Memories Your birthday should be made of excellent memories that are remarkable enough to call...
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Aug 23Can You Skydive Through Clouds?
Of those that peer upwards with eyes trained to the sky, most have contemplated just what those big fluffy clouds would feel like. Pillowy soft? Thick and spongy? Or just a puff of gentle cool mist? The debate is still open. But, now that a skydive is on the books, you think it could be the perfect time to find...
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Jul 21
First Time Skydiving: What Should I Bring With Me?
Now that you have made the very excellent choice to go skydiving for the first time, you probably have many questions. In addition to the jumping-from-an airplane part, how does it all work? There are a few straightforward things to consider when planning your skydiving day, and a small selection of things to bring with you to ensure a smooth...
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Jul 21Skydiving Facts That May Surprise You
People's general perception of what skydiving involves is quite dramatic. Skydiving is an intense, thrilling experience that can very much change your life for the better. It is also an exciting way to tell stories, and as such is often used in the media we consume in overblown and often completely fictional ways. That's not to say that it isn't...
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Jun 27Best Outdoor Summer Adventure in New York: Skydiving
June 20th marked the first official day of the best season ever: summer! Although the pandemic put our plans of summer fun on a temporary hiatus last year, there's nothing stopping us now! For many, this is the season of exploration, and if you don't want to waste one precious moment, it is time to start lining up some seriously...
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Jun 11How Does It Feel To Skydive?
Skydiving is an amazing, potentially life-changing experience that rightfully deserves a place high up on everyone's bucket list. When squaring up to the idea of jumping out of an aeroplane for the first time you will likely have many questions rolling around inside your head - one of the most important surely being... How does it feel to go skydiving?...
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Jun 01Can I Skydive with my own GoPro?
If there's no video, it didn't happen. It is for this exact reason that you were planning on skydiving with a GoPro to catch all the footage and feels during the fun of freefall. After all, that teeny weeny action camera seems like the perfect adventure accoutrements: what's more action-packed than a skydive? These are all solid points. We get...
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May 23How Long Does A Skydive Last?
If the length of a skydive is on your mind, what you might actually be asking is: How long does the freefall part of skydiving last? This is an important thing to know, and it depends on how high you jump from. Here at Skydive Long Island we jump from 13,500ft (the highest altitude generally used for skydiving) which means...
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Apr 21How to Rock Your First Time Tandem Skydiving Experience
Grab the styling spray, tease your hair, slip on those shredded skinny jeans, and don that uber-metal leather jacket: we are going to teach you how to rock your first tandem skydiving experience! (Rock star ensemble not actually required) Here's the deal: you only have one first skydive. Like a real performer, you might be worried about taking the leap...
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Apr 12Best Time of Day to Skydive
Tandem skydiving or becoming qualified as a skydiver yourself is a highly rewarding and quite accessible thing to do. Over the years we have become very good at introducing people to the world of freefall, and want as many people as possible to experience it at least once. When aiming for your first skydive, it is likely you have many...
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Mar 25Is Skydiving Bad For Your Back?
Skydiving is the original extreme sport, and such pursuits are hard on your body, right? Extreme sports are loosely defined as including an element of risk, and while leaping out of airplanes does indeed have some risk involved - it is way, way more managed and precise than it is often presented. Skydiving is an intense, thrilling experience but it...
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Mar 19How Long Does it Take to Skydive?
Though we've been told time and time again that patience is a virtue, playing the waiting game is easier said than done! It's not necessarily anyone's fault: we live in a society that favors instant gratification, and in many respects (think instant messaging, on-demand viewing, and lightning-fast internet connections) our world has been fashioned around an infatuation with the expeditious....
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Mar 12Do You Have To Be Physically Fit To Skydive
Skydiving is very definitely a sport. Before learning about what is involved, it can be tricky to imagine exactly how this is so - but skydiving has its own global competition circuit, and there are world records and championships people chase with dedication and seriousness. Jumping out of planes is also a leisure activity and an experience that has been...
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Feb 25The Perfect Skydiving Road Trip From New Jersey
Are you looking for the perfect day trip from New Jersey that will quite literally change your point of view? What could be better than traveling a few hours for the adventure of a lifetime? Skydive Long Island is about three hours from New Jersey and worth a day trip for the scenery and unique experience of tandem skydiving from...
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Feb 19Why Do People Skydive
The aspiration to capitalize on the life we've got-to take moments great and small and imbue them with meaning-resonates generationally. This pressing purpose is why you're just as likely to see a fresh-faced 18 year old outfitted in the heavy-duty hardware of a skydiving harness as you are to see the visage of a venerable elder peeking behind the clear-plastic...
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Jan 27Skydiving Medical Conditions Explained
Heart pumping. Fingernail biting. White knuckling. Just thinking about skydiving elevates our senses and we know it will for you, too. However, an elevated heart rate means different things to different people. If you are managing health conditions, but skydiving is on your bucket list, then this article is for YOU! Here we discuss the possibilities of skydiving with medical...
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Jan 19Is It Hard To Breathe While Skydiving?
Wondering about whether it is hard to breathe while skydiving is a perfectly normal thing to do. People are generally a bit anxious about flinging themselves out of an airplane in the first place, and when you add being really high up and falling really fast to the mental porridge it makes worrying about how to breathe while skydiving very...
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Dec 29Skydiving: The Escape We All Need
One of the negative byproducts of living through a global pandemic is not having much to look forward to. In stressful times, our burdens can be eased knowing that a great vacation is just around the corner. The pandemic has muted all of that and it has left many of us searching for something to fill the void created by...
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Nov 30Should You Tip Your Skydiving Instructor?
Ah, yes. Tipping. Let's talk about this somewhat awkward topic and its expectations. To tip or not to tip - what is appropriate? In this article we're going to dig into the details about tipping your skydiving instructor, under what conditions this is appropriate and what the expectation is. Our View on Tipping Within the US, tipping is part of...
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Nov 16Why Skydivers Love Skydiving at Night
The wonders of skydiving are never ending. Perhaps that's why the sport attracts so many different people who create and enjoy such unique experiences such as skydiving at night. There are many things skydivers love about this sport, so let's explore why skydivers love skydiving at night! What Is Night Skydiving Night skydiving is just that - skydiving at night....
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Oct 29Is Skydiving Safer Than Driving?
Is skydiving safer than driving? The answer is surprising: statistically speaking, yes, skydiving is safer than driving. As you get behind the wheel for your daily commute, you may not even bat an eye, but did you know it's far more "dangerous" than jumping out of a "perfectly good airplane." It's true. Because of the routine created by our daily...
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Sep 24Top Tandem Skydive Landing Tips
Tandem skydiving has now been a thing for a long time. Many decades of practice and technological advancement has refined and streamlined the process of jumping out of an aeroplane for the first time into a fine art. With just a small amount of information and practice on the ground, practically anyone can do it. It is correct to be...
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Sep 17Tips to Overcome Skydiving for the First Time Anxiety
Nervous about skydiving for the first time? No sweat. Here at Skydive Long Island, we are familiar with all kinds of first jump jitters, and skydiving anxiety is something we encounter pretty much every day we are in operation. We won't tell you to just relax because what you are feeling is completely natural. Skydiving for the first time anxiety...
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Aug 21Does Your Stomach Drop When You Skydive?
Jumping from an airplane has its obvious risks and you would think we would receive queries about parachute malfunctions and their likelihood of occurring or our safety record, but that's not the case. The most common question we receive is "Does your stomach drop when you skydive?" In other words, do you get that sickly feeling whereby your stomach enters...
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Aug 20What to Write on Your Hands When Skydiving
If you're searching for "what to write on your hands when skydiving" then it's likely you've booked your jump, locked down a media package and are now thinking about the finer details like adding messaging to your hands. Many of our guests do this with social media in mind to build engagement and grow their audiences! We love it, because...
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Jul 31How Safe is Tandem Skydiving?
As a skydiving center you may think we'll tow the line and share that it's perfectly safe, but we won't do that. (We like to keep it real, here!). We're going to hone in on some important questions related to the safety of tandem skydiving. If you've landed on this page, it's likely you're *thinking* about making a tandem skydive...
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Jul 29What to Eat Before Skydiving
If your first jump is coming up and you're making plans for that day and wondering how to prepare yourself, you've come to the right place! When preparing for a skydive, it is important to make sure that your body is ready for the experience and like with any other sport, it's important to eat and fuel your body. Don't...
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Jul 25Why Skydiving Videos Can Enhance First Skydiving Experience
What is more epic than a skydiving video? A skydiving video starring you! If you're still on the fence about purchasing a tandem skydiving video, allow us to share why skydiving videos can enhance your first skydiving experience. Life Can Pass You By Quickly, A Tandem Skydive Goes By Even Faster! Before their first tandem skydive, most people are a...
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Jun 29What is a Tandem Skydive & Why Should You Try It
Parachuting started off as a military thing - but pretty quickly after realizing that jumping from the plane was easily the most fun part of their day, an assortment of soldiers and some handy friends set about how to turn skydiving into the best pastime ever. Once they got it figured out and 'sport jumping' became a thing, attention was...
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Jun 15SKYDIVE LONG ISLAND SUPPORTS GAY RIGHTS AND THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY
Long Island, NY - Today (June 15th, 2020), is a historic day for members of the LGBTQ community! The Supreme Court has ruled federal job protections to gay, lesbian, and transgender workers. We fully support this ruling. We fully support this ruling. This ruling stems from the 2010 dismissal of Donald Zarda from Altitude Express dba Skydive Long Island. The...
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Jun 12COVID-19 Update
Reopening June 24th, 2020 In accordance with Governor Cuomo's executive order, Skydive Long Island is currently closed for operations. We are currently taking tandem skydiving reservations online for the summer. It is our sincere hope that we will be able to open for operations soon; however, we will continue to abide by any government mandated orders regarding our business operations....
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May 31How to Prepare Your First Tandem Skydive
Welcome fellow adventurer! If you're thinking about striking tandem skydiving from your bucket list, you've come to the right place! Not only can we accommodate you for the world's greatest adventure, this article will set you up for success so you're prepared for your skydive! First Time Skydiving: The Essentials If you're thinking about skydiving for the very first time...
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May 27
When Does Skydiving Season Open?
If you've been cooped up indoors during the coronavirus quarantine, it's likely you've been daydreaming about all the things you'd like to do once the quarantine is over - we're no different! We've built our lives around skydiving and this has been a challenging period for us all. We're ready to get back in the sky! So, what have we...
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May 25TOP 3 REASONS WHY SKYDIVING IS SO GREAT
We know, life is really different right now for so many people. The pandemic has quickly shifted our society while the rest of us adapt to the new changes, and the future of uncertainty. Here at Skydive Long Island, we're looking at the silver lining - not just because our head is in the clouds - but because we know...
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May 13New Jersey Skydiving – Everything You Need To Know
If you live in New Jersey and are Googling for a skydiving adventure, chances are you're not 100% sure of where to jump as you've got a few options. We're here to share everything you need to know about skydiving in NJ. While we'd love for you to join us for a tandem skydive, what's most important to us is...
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Apr 07
How Much Does Tandem Skydiving Cost?
When thinking about skydiving, people tend to have a lot of questions and one of the most common ones is around the cost to go skydiving. At Skydive Long Island, we strive to provide each of our guests with a first-class tandem skydiving experience. We value your business and don't want the cost to stand in the way of you...
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Mar 12
How To Prevent a Poor Skydiving Experience
Your skydiving experience is meant to be a remarkable, once-in-a-lifetime adventure. There is nothing that puts us out of sorts quite like hearing that someone has had anything less than an incredible skydiving experience. Our mission at Skydive Long Island is to provide you with one of the most exciting escapades of your life. We want you to leave delighted,...
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Mar 11
The Experience of a Lifetime
Perhaps, on this day, it happens as sunlight peeks through the blinds of your bedroom window or the tone of your alarm nudges you awake. Either way, as your eyelids open, though still a little groggy and heavy with sleep, the realization is almost instantaneous-today is the day. The reservation was made well in advance, but until now, it almost...
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Feb 11Why Group Skydiving with Friends in NY is a MUST!
There is no question that skydiving is always a good time, but like so many things in life, it is even more epic when shared with friends! Whether you're taking your office sky-high for team bonding or planning a 30th birthday group jump - group skydiving is a must. While there are plenty of people that live for adrenaline and...
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Feb 10The Difference Between Paragliding and Skydiving
Dangling underneath some carefully sewn together fabric and flying about in the sky is an amazing thing that we get to do. In a relatively short span of years human beings have gone from staring up at birds and wondering by what magic they can do that, to deciphering the science of flight to the point we have portable magical...
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Jan 27Skydiving and BASE Jumping – What’s the Difference?
Without having already learned the differences, it is easy to forgive someone for thinking that jumping out of an aircraft or off the top of a big cliff or tall building is the same thing. It looks the same, right? Put on a backpack containing a parachute, jump, open parachute and then land. While BASE jumping and skydiving are indeed...
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Dec 20From Check-In To Landing: What To Expect on The Day of Your Skydive
If it is your first skydive with Skydive Long Island, you might be wondering what the experience will be like. With the following play by play of your day, we hope to put your mind at ease and your questions to rest. Here's what to expect from check-in to landing (and even after). 1. Arrival Be prepared to be welcomed...
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Dec 11Is Skydiving For Everyone?
We'll give you a quick-and-dirty answer: No! Skydiving isn't great for everyone. We love skydiving with everything we've got, but we're totally okay with the fact that -- even side from the minimum age and weight restrictions -- jumping out of a plane isn't right for absolutely everyone. That said: We do want to be clear that skydiving is a...
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Nov 24New Tech Leads to a Better Skydiving Experience
At the end of 2018, the Long Island Skydiving management team got together to review the year with one thought in mind: How do we get better? While 2018 was successful, it wasn't as smooth as we had hoped. There were friction points within the customer experience that was making the operation less efficient and as a result, was making...
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Nov 08Winter Skydiving: Here’s What To Wear
Cold outside? Yeah, we know. If that leads you to the question of whether or not you can you go skydiving in winter, you're definitely one of us! The answer is yes, you can -- you just have to be a little more prepared than you would if you were jumping in the sultry summertime. If you know what to...
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Oct 06
Skydiving vs. Indoor Skydiving in New York
We'd better start with an admission: The "vs." up there isn't a thing we really feel. In fact, all of us at Skydive Long Island would very happily replace it with an all-caps AND. Skydiving and indoor skydiving are close cousins, sure, but they are very different experiences. While human flight is a cornerstone of both skydiving from a plane...
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Sep 19Skydiving: Best Gift Idea for Thrill Seekers
We're about to blow your flippin' mind. Ready? Here goes: Tandem skydiving isn't just the most inspiring adventure you can have. It's also the most inspiring gift you can give! A tandem skydiving gift certificate is one of the best of all the gift ideas for thrill seekers (and beyond!). Not only is it one of the ultimate among adrenaline...
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Sep 12Can You Wear Glasses or Contacts Skydiving? (And Other Important Skydiving Information)
You're going skydiving for the first time! You have questions! Honestly, if you didn't have any skydiving-related questions on the way to stepping into a plane for the first time, we'd be pretty worried about you. After all, a skydiving aircraft isn't something you should walk into (or out of) with your intellectual eyes closed. Right? Great! Let's set 'em...
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Aug 29Why Skydiving near New York is So Amazing!
When visiting New York City (especially for the first time), there's no shortage of things to do between visiting Central Park, going to Times Square, Broadway and anything and everything you could possibly desire. But what if we told you there's something else to consider... SKYDIVING! That's right, there's skydiving near NYC. And it's completely worth your time, because the...
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Aug 20Skydiving Freefall: What To Expect
"Think of the happiest things, it's the same as having wings ..." This famous song from the original 1953 animated Peter Pan film was onto something. Flying is one of the most thrilling and exhilarating experiences imaginable. A full 65 years later, we're still in search of pixie dust, but in the meantime, we're taking full advantage of the very...
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Aug 06Best Time of Year to Go Tandem Skydiving in New York
We believe that anytime is the best time to skydive in New York, but we're willing to admit that the skydiving weather definitely drives most folks' experience. The weather conditions for skydiving from season to season vary as much as can be up here in our fair state, and so skydiving in the NYC area can be just about anything...
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Aug 06Top 10 Adventures in Long Island NY
The Long Island Rail Road which began services in the early 1800's began to reshape New York's landscape making island commutes accessible. Thus, cities began to multiply and Long Island became a summer refuge, bringing a host of many people and attractions. Today, there are an incredible amount of attractions. However, here we explore the top 10 Adventures in Long...
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Aug 065 Things You Thought You Knew About Skydiving, But Are Wrong
Hollywood is certainly to blame for lots of the myths about skydiving that still make the rounds. (The round parachutes, that is! Ha! Get it? Get it?! Not funny? Okay.) After all, movies still haven't figured out how long freefall takes -- and they get the lingo all wrong (example: we never, ever, ever refer to our "chute") -- and,...
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Aug 05
Closest Skydiving to NYC
People on the fence about skydiving have a million excuses - it's too far, too expensive, too dangerous. At Skydive Long Island we've heard them all and frequently address several, but today's lesson is that we aren't far at all. If you thought that skydiving in New Jersey was your most convenient bet, we have some news: it ain't. In...
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Jul 10Top 4 Benefits of Skydiving
You've landed here because you want to find out about the awesome benefits of skydiving, right? But... can we step up on a soapbox for a minute? Okay -- great. Here it goes... It feels like these are uncertain times in our country and world. People are looking for -- heck, they *need* -- stress-reducing, positive experiences that boost their...
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May 14Who Packed Your Parachute Today?
Simply broken down, the skydiving process looks like this: an individual boards an aircraft, reaches the desired altitude, exits the plane, freefalls, and at some point, the parachute opens. As an extreme sport, each part has its individual intricacies, but have you ever stopped to wonder... who packed your parachute today? Let us explain. Who Regulates Parachute Packing? Your skydiving...
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Apr 25Can I Get Altitude Sickness From Skydiving?
Many a newbie skydiver has asked him/herself: Can I get altitude sickness from skydiving? It stands to reason that yes, it's indeed a possibility. After all - a tandem skydive requires you to ascend several thousand feet into the air. And you've probably already heard that extended periods of time at high altitudes (like the elevations for mountaineering or skydiving)...
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Apr 19What is a Halo Jump?
So - what is a HALO jump? In short, it is a high altitude skydiving jump - and as such, it is special! This type of jump is typically used by the military to deliver people and equipment into hard-to-reach corners of a combat zone, unsuited to regular aircraft landings. The parachutes used are considerably more flexible, so jumpers insert...
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Apr 09Skydiving Does Not Discriminate
Looking for a crowd that doesn't discriminate and revels in an atmosphere of pure acceptance? Consider your local dropzone. Skydivers are one big happy family. Nothing matters but getting into the sky and letting the cares of the world drop away. Skydiving has a definite vibe - and that vibe is all about welcome and inclusiveness. 1. Skydiving Does Not...
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Mar 18Skydiving vs Bungee Jumping
Skydiving vs bungee jumping - which is better? We know your fourth-grade teacher talked a lot about how there are no dumb questions. But ya know what? It's a dumb question. Skydiving and bungee jumping are both awesome sports in their own right, and totally, completely, entirely, 100%, unmistakably different. If you're an adventurous soul, you owe it to yourself...
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Jan 31What To Wear for the First Time Skydiving
The date is rapidly approaching. On the calendar, it's circled in red - twice for good measure (as if you'd ever forget). After years of waiting, it's finally happening. You're bound and determined to look your best and make a great first impression. But - what should you wear for your first time skydiving? You realize: there will be lights,...
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Jan 31Best Shoes For Skydiving
Shoes serve a fairly important primary purpose: to protect our precious feet from the adversities of the environment. But, utilizing our general human genius, we discovered footwear could be modified as to be properly suited for different demands. Are you getting ready to make a skydive and wondering what you should sport from head to toe? While there are no...
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Jan 16Terminal Velocity in Skydiving
Ah, the study of the physics of skydiving: the practicum of which presents the world's most bombastic science field trip. On paper, calculating the terminal velocity in skydiving looks kinda like this: How fast does a skydiver - who clocks in at X total weight - fall at X landing altitude in X weather conditions when he/she adopts X body...
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Jan 01That Jumping Out of an Airplane Feeling
That jumping out of an airplane feeling is a hard one to describe and an even harder one to forget. To some, the feeling of jumping from an airplane is a rip-roaring, thrill-seeking escapade of pulsing adrenaline and terminal velocity. To others, the feeling is a spiritual one, more akin to a transcendent experience. And you know what? Neither is...
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Dec 10What is the Skydiving Experience Like?
You've read all the articles about what skydiving feels like; what you should wear; what you should eat; what to expect; why you should sign up for this crazy adventure in the first place. But what is the experience of a first-time skydive really like? That, my friend, is best explained the way humans have been talking about experiences since...
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Nov 23Skydiving Dogs
What's even cooler than an amazing dog? An amazing skydiving dog! We've been thinking about skydiving dogs lately, inspired by a few fun videos we've run across, and wanted to pontificate a bit on four-legged flying. There might be a few facts in here that are new to you, so "puppare" for a giggle or two! Skydiving Dogs on the...
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Nov 20Skydiving Anxiety and How You Can Prepare
The wild blue yonder is waiting. What's holding you back? If it's a little bit of skydiving anxiety, you aren't alone. While skydiving is a fun and exciting experience, it's definitely outside of most people's comfort zones. At its core, fear is an adaptive behavior that ensured our ancestors' safety. It provided a safeguard for our prehistoric predecessors to be...
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Jul 18The Physics of Skydiving
If you took the class, you probably have some pretty dull memories of learning physics in school. For most students, physics could easily take the title for Biggest Snoozefest of My High School Career. That's a damn shame, honestly, because it could easily qualify as The Most Interesting Subject To Try To Wrap Your Head Around, Evarrrr. In what we...
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Jun 18Burning Man Skydive
So maybe you've done your first tandem jump with Skydive Long Island, and you want MORE. You've also incidentially scored a golden ticket to the Burning Man event in Nevada, and now you're asking yourself: Can I do a Burning Man skydive? Well, if you've done your homework and know anything about the event at all, you know that anything...
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May 31
What To Know About Skydiving With A Cold
Friends, Romans, countrymen - let's talk about ears and skydiving with a cold! Anyone who's flown in a commercial aircraft knows that the changing air pressure can play at least a little havoc on your ears. If you're the clever type, you probably know that those same pressures will have at least a little effect on the skydiving experience. Plane...
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May 30Is Skydiving a Sport?
Is skydiving a sport? Oh very much so yes. There's no bones to make about it: Skydiving is popular. Tens of thousands of curious first-timers make their first skydive every year, and a growing number of those land from that first jump adamant to make their second as soon as possible. Hundreds go on to successfully earn their solo skydiving...
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May 07What Every College Student Should Know About Skydiving
If you're cranking through a college degree, you probably have a lot on your plate. It might seem like a totally gonzo suggestion, but here it goes: You should probably take up skydiving, too. Wait - what?! We know. But hear us out: Taking up skydiving as a hobby will give you the chance to work through a challenge that's...
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Apr 06Foolproof Tips to Look Good In a Skydiving Video
You just signed up to jump out of a plane, cruising through the wild blue yonder... and you have nothing to wear! Eek! The pressure is ON. You need fool-proof tips to look good in that skydiving video - and of course, we're here to help. You already know you're not going to sneak past your social following with this...
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Apr 06What Is Skydiving?
So - what is skydiving? If you don't know what you're looking at, it's easy to shout the wrong thing ("Look! It's a skydiver!") whenever you see a human form toodling around in the sky under a fabric apparatus. If you want to vault over into the ranks of the savvy though, read on and we'll give you insight into...
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Apr 02Skydiving Birthdays – and Other Events to Celebrate with a Skydive
Some people throw parties. Others kick it up a notch and go the extra mile to mark the special occasion by making it truly memorable - like with a skydiving birthday party. Because nothing clocks in on the "memorable" scale quite like commemorating with a skydive! Here are the top five party times that lend themselves to jumping out of...
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Mar 29Why Do Skydivers Wear Helmets?
Check out any photo of skydivers and it's likely you'll see guys and girls with multi-coloured jumpsuits, big smiles on their faces and, more often than not, a skydiving helmet. But why is it that, when they could be feeling the wind in their hair, many skydivers opt instead to cover their noggin with a big old helmet? Allow us...
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Feb 27How To Convince Your Mom Skydiving is Safe
Jumping out of a plane? No problem. Telling your mom about that plan? ...Yeah. Somehow, that's way harder. Because you know what the first question on her mind is going to be: is skydiving safe? We're willing to bet that there's a nervous mommy worrying about pretty much every young skydiver in the sky. You can look at that another...
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Feb 15Skydiving for Kids
Maybe skydiving was your first love. Or perhaps you discovered the sport after your kids were born. Either way - as they grow older, start to walk and talk and jump off things, you are quietly asking yourself: is skydiving for kids? Can I involve them, take them to the dropzone and share my passion with them? And if yes...
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Jan 29Skydiving Exits: Backflips and so much more
This is it. You're doing it. Nothing can stop you now. You're going SKYDIVING. And there's only one thing you want to know: Can I do any fun skydiving exits out of the plane? Maybe a backflip or a spin out the door? After all, you're already making that leap (pun totally intended), so you want to jam pack every...
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Jan 10Why Starting Out Tandem Skydiving Is A Good Idea
Strictly speaking, your first jump out of a plane does not have to be a tandem skydiving experience. That said: It's a pretty darn good idea. Here's why (and some good news, to boot!): 1. Compare skydiving to motorcycling, and it'll make loads more sense To understand why this is the case, you can consider the idea of a first...
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Dec 27Why Skydiving Is Not a Crazy Thing To Do
"Here's to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They're not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can't do is ignore them. Because...
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Dec 07Best experience gifts for couples
One of our favorite things to celebrate at Skydive Long Island is love. We've watched innumerable proposals here at our beautiful little dropzone--and we watch plenty of couples celebrate honeymoons, anniversaries and...well...Thursdays here with us. That's no surprise, as the experience of skydiving artfully summarizes the most wonderful things about being in a relationship: making a leap of faith and...
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Nov 27Skydiving Facts That May Surprise You
We love a good surprise. Don't you? If you're just as fond of a toe-curling "aha" moment, we have just the stuff you'll love: fun skydiving facts that will dazzle your friends at dinner parties. Without further ado, let's (sky) dive right in! Surprise #1: A skydive and a water dive have a lot in common. If you've ever gone...
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Nov 11
Why Can’t I Jump My GoPro?
You and your GoPro are the very best of friends. You have an undying partnership that revolves around announcing your heroic exploits to the world at large--after all, if there's no video, it didn't happen. It's stuck to the side of your motorcycle while you careen around the canyons. It's on your dashboard for every road trip. It sits at...
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Oct 19
Five Questions Every First Time Jumper Should Be Asking
If you're thinking about skydiving for the first time, we'll bet there are a lot of thoughts going through your head! What will it feel like? How long will it last? Is it addictive? Your first jump is so exciting. From the run up to the jump itself right through the whole experience and even as you look back on...
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Oct 10
Do People Pass Out, Pee Their Pants, Scream or Puke Skydiving?
Maybe you frame the risks of skydiving a little differently than the average bear. When most people are chewing their fingernails at the thought of physical injury (or worse), maybe you've checked out the safety statistics on skydiving and you're way more worried about--well--some other stuff you've heard about. Maybe you don't even bat an eye at the thought of...
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Sep 13Tandem Skydiving: How to Mentally & Physically Prepare for Your First Jump
If you're the straight-A-student type, you never walk into a new situation without feeling prepared. We understand! There's no doubt about it: Tandem skydiving is better when you approach it with a sense of personal readiness. Here's a hot tip for your cheat sheet, too: When you understand that a tandem skydive is an opportunity to put your best foot...
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Sep 01The 3 Phases of Skydiving: Freefall, Parachute Opening & Landing
Skydiving isn't just about falling out of planes. It's an adventure. When you sign up to jump with us at Skydive Long Island, you'll be taken for quite a ride. Every skydive has three distinct phases: freefall, parachute opening and landing. Each stage will be unique, ranging from the adrenaline-pumping freefall to the peaceful canopy ride. Some people tend to...
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Aug 145 Reasons Why You Should Jump Out of Perfectly Good Airplanes
If we had a nickel for every time someone asked, "why would you jump from a perfectly good airplane," we'd own at least 50 Gatsby-sized mansions on Long Island. This is one of those jokes that skydiving critics have used so often that it has become a cultural norm to think the act of skydiving is an act of absurdity....
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Aug 07Parachuting vs. Skydiving: What’s the Difference?
Parachuting? Skydiving? They're nearly interchangeable terms. After all, the sport's major organization in America is called the "United States Parachute Association," not the "United States Skydiving Association." (Their one-liner mission statement: "The United States Parachute Association [USPA] is a voluntary non-profit membership organization of individuals who enjoy and support the sport of skydiving." As flippity-floppity as the two terms may...
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Jul 25Understanding the Skydive Refund Policy
We understand that you may have a last-minute change of plans and need to reschedule. If this happens, we'll do our best to accommodate you. We highly recommend that you make reservations ahead of time. It ensures that we'll be able to get you on a load that day, which is especially critical on busy weekend as we're often booked...
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Jul 20
Couples Skydiving: Gifts, Proposals & Weddings
We know you're curious: Do couples skydive together? We're here to tell you heck yes! We think that shared sky is the glue that binds the strongest relationships on the planet, and we couldn't be more delighted by the time we spend in the sky with our loved ones. Today, we're going to celebrate love and freefall by answering your...
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Jun 22What’s the Skydiving Age Limit
Across the world there are a variety of age restrictions for skydiving, but for Skydive Long Island and the rest of the U.S., the minimum age to skydive is 18. But what if you're a bit older -- is there a maximum age limit? Nope! You can skydive with us as long as you're in good health. In fact, some...
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Jun 04Skydiving Goggles: What You Should Know
Skydiving goggles aren't given a lot of thought, but they are a super important part of your skydiving kit. They keep your eyes protected as you fall through the air and make it possible for you to take in the amazing views all around! Here's everything you need to know about your skydiving goggles: Why do we wear skydiving goggles?...
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May 30Why Skydiving is Addicting
Skydiving. It's unlike anything you've experienced before. That feeling you get when you jump from the airplane, the rush of freefall, the peacefulness of the parachute ride... it can be totally addictive! As you prepare for your first jump, here are just a few of the reasons we're pretty sure you'll be back for more... 1. You'll be walking on...
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May 25Can You Skydive Pregnant?
Not surprisingly, when you ask your doctor if you can skydive while pregnant, they'll tell you no. Doctors, by their very nature, are conservative; therefore, it's a precious few who will recommend that their bump-sporting patients take on a high-risk sport. Mostly, this is a hedged bet: no doctor wants to deem an activity as "safe" and then wear the...
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Apr 24
Tandem Skydiving? What To Expect
Tandem skydiving is a great way to experience skydiving for the first time. After a short brief, you'll be taken up by one of our highly experienced tandem skydiving instructors, who will be responsible for the operation of the equipment. This means you're able to take in the sights and sounds, without having to learn to skydive yourself. Here, we'll...
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Apr 10What You Don’t Know About Your Skydiving Instructor
When you meet your tandem skydiving instructor for the first time, they'll be a mystery to you. First off, the chances are good that you've never met a professional skydiver before. (Who does that with their lives, anyway?!) You probably have no idea what kind of education and professional training stands in the background of such an unusual career. (A...
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Mar 28How to Get Over a Fear of Skydiving
Have you ever considered skydiving but felt held back by a fear? Perhaps it's a general fear of skydiving itself. Maybe you're afraid of heights or of flying and that's what holds you back. Whatever your fear, be assured that you're not alone. Did you know that many people who skydive just once and those who skydive thousands of times...
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Mar 21Skydiving: What You Don’t Expect
Anyone who's ever thought about trying skydiving for themselves likely has some ideas of how it might feel. Perhaps you know someone else who's tried it, or you've done your research by reading blog posts like this one. Often, those ideas include a sense of what it might be like to jump from the airplane - exhilarating, loud, windy, exciting!...
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Feb 21Skydiving Safety Facts | How to Stay Safe When Skydiving
Skydiving safety has improved with advances in technology and training. In 2015, the United States Parachute Association recorded its lowest fatality rate in history at just 0.006 fatalities per 1,000 jumps. For tandem skydiving specifically, the fatality rate was 0.002 per 1,000 jumps. Skydiving injuries are more common, though still statistically very unlikely at just 0.55 injuries per 1,000 jumps....
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Jan 27Bucket List Skydiving Top 5
Every time you jump out of a plane, it's special. That's one of the reasons we love this sport, after all! Even so: there are some skydives that are dripping with super-duper-extra-awesome sauce. There are five kinds of jumps that are pretty much universally hailed as the best skydives you can do and naturally on every skydiver's bucket list. Whether...
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Jan 16
5 Cool Pieces of Skydiving Gear You Didn’t Know About
Skydiving has evolved a lot over the years. Today, we have loads of cool gear which help to keep us safer and to achieve more in our jumps. Here, we look at 5 cool pieces of skydiving gear you didn't know about... 1. Skydiving altimeter The skydiving altimeter is an essential piece of kit. Worn on the hand or wrist,...
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Dec 20
Skydiving Deals – Why You Shouldn’t Just Book the Cheapest
Skydiving Deals & Why You Shouldn't Just Book the Cheapest Most skydives now start the same way: with a Google search. At Skydive Long Island, many of our tandem skydiving customers find us via searches such as 'skydiving NYC or 'skydiving near me'. But once you start browsing, another search may appeal - 'skydiving best price'. This is an easy...
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Dec 14The Best Experience Gifts In NYC
Start spreading the news, dear reader: The very best experience gift you can give in the whole of NYC --indeed, the world-- isn't in the Big Apple, but over it. We're talking, of course, about a tandem skydive...which rises to dizzying heights above the rest of the gifting options in this festive season or any other occasion this fair planet...
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Nov 28What Skydiving Feels Like
Everything you think you know about what skydiving feels like is probably wrong. It's true! It might be surprising, though--since you likely feel as though you have a few experiential references to draw on. These references, however--like roller coasters, bungee jumping, and standing on the edges of high places--don't really have a lot in common with a skydive. Of course,...
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Nov 15When Will a Skydive Be Canceled?
Skydiving weather conditions can make or break your big day... In our books, there is no bigger bummer than the cancellation of a skydive when the weather conditions for skydiving aren't agreeable. Especially if you've spent a lot of time daydreaming about it; being nervous about it; imagining the pictures; researching the equipment and the dropzone...you want to just get...
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Oct 313 Reasons Skydiving Will Change Your Life
Unless you're going full Talented Mister Ripley, there's only one way to change a life: to change its component parts. You replace one unhealthy way of being with a healthy way that fits in the same place, then repeat the process until everything is brand-new. Right? Skydiving is a great tool for a busy "lifestyle mechanic" to work through this...
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Oct 25
How Do Skydiving Parachutes Work?
There's very little chance you've ever seen an image of a skydiver under more than one parachute. By that figuring, it might be easy to assume that there's only one parachute involved on a skydive. Would you be surprised to know that there are two? To non- (and new) skydivers, the use of (and differences between) the two parachutes might...
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Sep 28
Are Skydiving Videos Worth The Money?
You wouldn't get married without a wedding photographer. The very idea seems absurd! To go through one of the biggest days of your life without some form of record of the day would be such a shame. The same is true for skydiving. This is one of the most exciting things you'll do in your life and believe us, you'll...
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Sep 21
Skydiving Near Me
Oh, ho, ho: the ways Google can mess with you when you're picking a dropzone. Go 'head 'n' try it: Google "skydiving near me" and see what you get. Looking at some results? Cool. Now: tell me how many of those results are actual skydiving dropzones. Turns out, most of them aren't. Baffled? Not surprising. There are some tricksters out...
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Aug 29
Skydive South Shore Becomes Skydive Long Island
Skydive Long Island has been the finest skydiving location for Long Island jumpers since 1986. Founded by Ray Maynard, the center was home to a fantastic community of skydivers who loved to jump and loved to welcome new jumpers too. In 2015, the owners of Skydive Long Island made the difficult decision to close down their operation. The brand of...
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Aug 16Why Skydiving Is Awesome
Skydiving is awesome because Point Break totally doesn't work as a stage play. Skydiving is awesome because jumping out of a plane is not very interesting when it's parked in the hangar. Skydiving is awesome because it's only appropriate to sing Danger Zone to yourself at top volume when you're in freefall and you're the only one who can hear...
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Jul 15
Why is There a Weight Limit in Tandem Skydiving?
Weight limits in skydiving?! C'mon now. Isn't this all about freedom and flying through the air with the greatest of ease? Hang on for a second. Tandem skydiving weight limits might seem frivolous. In truth, they're anything but. Because we care immensely about your comfort and safety, Skydive Long Island diligently enforces those weight limits. After you check out these...
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Jul 14Does Skydiving Feel Like a Roller Coaster?
Most first-time tandem skydivers are pretty sure they know what the feeling of skydiving is like before they try it: like a roller coaster, of course! See the thing is...it's not. Not at all. Not the least bit. Not even a smidgen. So, what does it feel like to skydive? Let's break it down, shall we? 1. There's No "Drop."...
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Jul 12
Skydiving: It’s Natural To Feel Scared
How Scary Is Skydiving? If it's your first time skydiving, one thing is for sure: If you're not feeling a little scared before you jump out of a high-flying plane, something is very wrong. It's natural to be a little--even a lot--freaked-out! There's one thing we need to get straight right away: If you have a fear of skydiving, you're...
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Jun 28
Why Does Skydiving Cost So Much?
Is skydiving expensive? Yes. However, the price is minimal when considering the amazing experience. We promise that you'll leave thinking it was well worth it! For this week's blog post, we thought it would be a good idea to share why the price of skydiving is so high. How Much Does Skydiving Cost? Here at Skydive Long Island, the price...
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May 25How Dangerous is Tandem Skydiving?
At Skydive Long Island, we love offering first time tandem skydives over Long Island. An ideal choice for first-timers, tandem skydiving allows you to enjoy the incredible rush of freefall without extensive training or prior qualifications (thanks to an experienced instructor who is with you every step of the way). If you are considering tandem skydiving or have already booked...
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May 15
Is Skydiving Worth It?
Skydiving is a hugely popular sport here in the US. According to the US Parachute Association, there are 3 million skydives made each year by experienced skydivers who jump as a hobby, and by tandem skydivers and first timers. Why Do People Skydive? Why people skydive is a difficult question to answer if the person asking hasn't jumped. It's hard...
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Apr 30
Is Skydiving a Responsible Thing For Me To Do?
If you've been invited to join a friend to make a tandem skydive, there's a good chance you may pause and wonder if this is a responsible thing for you to do. We encourage this line of thinking because frankly, skydiving isn't for everyone. This isn't a roller coaster ride. Skydiving is an activity that involves risk that can harm...
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Apr 08
Skydiving Long Island: Why Choose Us!
Skydiving Long Island Is a Great Idea - Jumping at Skydive Long Island is the Best Idea! NYC is what New York is famous for, but there's so much outdoor fun to be had just beyond in the city in the state of NY. Skydive Long Island is the premier skydiving Long Island destination, a tandem skydiving specialist and the...
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Mar 04The Top 10 Skydiving World Records
Setting a skydiving world record always brings a major challenge. We list the top 10 World Record Skydives in the history of the sport. Click each header to watch the video of the record! World Team 400-Way February 8, 2006 Undeniably, the most impressive record in history. The coordination involved in having 400 of the world's best big way skydivers...
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Mar 04
What To Look For When Selecting a DZ
There are lots of drop zones in the United States who offer skydiving, but no two drop zones are the same! There isn't a manual out there telling you what to look for.... so we're here to share some insider knowledge! USPA Group Member The USPA is the United States Parachute Association. Drop zones pay an annual fee to be...
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Mar 04
Tips To Improve Your Skydiving Experience
Thinking of making a skydive? We offer some valuable tips to help our guests get the most enjoyment from their skydiving experience! Not All DZs Are The Same Before deciding on where to skydive, do your homework! We are amazed by how many people choose the skydiving center offering the cheapest deal. Deals are good (we offer them from time...
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Mar 03
Is Skydiving Risky?
Why would anyone want to jump from a perfectly good airplane? If a skydiver was given a dollar for every time they heard that... they'd be rich. It's hard for people to get their heads around this concept. Most skydivers find it difficult to explain the 'why' for this so called madness, but here's the answer... FREEDOM. Remember what it...
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Feb 24
The Rewards of Skydiving
Life is full of risk. Is skydiving a necessary risk? It depends who you ask, but millions of people around the world will tell you it is. To us, the rewards outweigh the risks. We won't trivialize the risk of skydiving - it's real and people do injure themselves by partaking in the activity. There are no guarantees in this...
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Jan 12
Top 10 Reasons To Skydive
Why would you skydive out of a perfectly good plane? Good question! To answer this age old question... we provide you with the top ten reasons.... Top 10 Reasons to Skydive at Skydive Long Island 1. It's the most fun you can have with your clothes on (that's what people say, don't shoot the messenger). 2. The view - you've...
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Dec 11The World’s Most Beautiful Skydiving Destinations
This week we ask the question: if you could skydive anywhere in the world, where would it be? With opportunities to make a jump in just about every corner of the globe, the options are overwhelming. However, there are a few places whose beauty is best appreciated from 13,000 feet. Check out our list of The World's Most Beautiful Skydiving...
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Jul 05Top 5 Things To Do on Long Island
1. Skydive Long Island It's our list, so we're obviously biased but is there anything more adventurous than skydiving? We thought you'd agree! See Long Island from above at 120mph! 2. Sailacat Miles from nowhere, wind in your face, sun beating down on your shoulders! This is FREEDOM! Learn to sail and escape the hustle and bustle with the good...
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Feb 09The Best Skydiving Videos of 2014
We've scoured the interwebs (it was raining on Saturday) and watched countless skydiving videos from all over the world! We've created our list of the best skydiving videos of 2014.... enjoy! 1. The Burj Khalifa Jump - Two dudes jumping off of the highest building in the world in wingsuits... EPIC! 2. How To Skydive - if the music doesn't...
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Aug 26Understanding Skydiving Terms
There are a lot of terms in the skydiving lexicon that are used so frequently that we often forget that those on the outside of the sport don't know what they mean. We clear up any potential confusion: AFF - An acronym for Accelerated Free Fall. Accelerated Free Fall is one of the more common training procedures used to become...
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Aug 15Top 5 Skydiving Movies
There have been some great movies that showcase skydiving - some are fantastic and some terrible (see Cutaway) movies. This list represents the mose influential skydiving movies of all time! 1. Point Break (1991) The heyday of skydiving was definitely in the early 90s. ESPN featured skysurfing on the X-Games, the World Free Fall Convention began in 1990 and Point...
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Jun 27Instructor Profile: Erika Dufort
If you've jumped at Skydive Long Island in the last couple of years, there's a good chance that you've either chatted with or jumped with Erika Dufort. Erika is the woman who makes everything possible and runs the show at Skydive Long Island. As a tandem skydiving instructor and the person who handles the day to day operations, Erika is...
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Jun 30Tips for Skydiving in Cold Weather
Ahhhh - the chill is in the air.....back to school, crisp mornings, the early sunsets.....that's right. It's that time of year again. While it can be comforting to not be sweating all day, when we are not jumping - the weather is perfect. A nice warm sweater does the trick. But how cold is it at altitude for your first...
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Jun 15Falling vs Flying
So, you've done your AFF/AFP levels, you were maintained in a small area of the sky thanks to your instructor(s) and did a few turns and such. From there - you had the sky all to yourself while you did your solo's and then worked a little bit with a coach. You have all of the fundamentals now to make...
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May 30Let’s Talk About Tracking
This is a very important topic - so I'd like to break it down into pieces - and then tie it all in together again in the end. It is an extremely important topic in this sport - yet one that is often done incorrectly and/or neglected, yet has so many moving parts to it - that it warrants a...
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May 15Arrive Alive – 10 Tips To Keep You Alive
Below is a piece that was not originally mine - but I couldn't have said it better myself. It is riddled with knowledge so I felt obligated to pass it on....I'd added in my own two cents here and there - so hopefully you have some good take-aways from this. Skydiving is a sport where you never stop learning. Even...
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May 01Balancing Skydiving and Life
There is a reason that people who crave that rush of adrenaline that skydiving and other extreme activities brings are called adrenaline "junkies". After a while, it becomes like an addiction. How many times have you smiled and nodded politely after hearing about someone's first time skydiving as they excitedly rambled on about it? You know it's the only thing...
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Apr 15Let’s Talk about Patterns
What is a Pattern and Why Do We Have Them? The primary reason for a pattern is so that everyone in the pattern knows what everyone else is doing. If you see someone flying opposite landing direction, they are flying downwind, and will soon be turning base. You can fly above them or downwind of them without risk of collision....
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Apr 01Having Fun as a Couple: Skydiving Together
Having Fun as a Couple: Skydiving Together OK, well not as a couple per se', but as a team of "two". Two-ways are a great way to start weaning yourself into the fun of skydiving after you completed all of your AFF solo's. You did a bunch of solo's, but now what? Pick a partner and start having some two-way...
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Mar 15Skydiving with an Action Camera
Skydiving is such an exhilarating experience, wouldn't you want to capture it on video so you can relive it whenever you want? For many tandem students, your jump is a once and a lifetime experience. Between the adrenaline - emotions - excitement you are feeling, chances are you will look back at your video for some time to come trying...
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Mar 01What is Jump Run?
Jump Run has always been a little pet peeve of mine. Not the "term" or "function of it" per se', just the lack of explanation of it. We're all on the plane ride up, talking, laughing, discussing our dives - but how many of us actually look out the window and pay attention to the way the plane is flying?...
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Feb 15Buying Your First Rig: What To Know
Every first jump course there is a student that just completed their training tandems, does their first level 1, and then starts scouring the dropzone sites looking for their own gear. This itch to have their own gear only gets enhanced further once they finish their levels and have to pay for gear rental. Trust us when we tell you,...
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Feb 01Learning To FreeFly
If one wants to truly strive to become an excellent freeflyer, honesty is the key. If one cannot be honest with one's own skills or another skydiver's skills, digression and possibly disaster are the results. If there are individuals teaching freeflying who are not truly proficient, but who claim to be, the progress of a student is marginalized. When we...
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Jan 15Skydiving Fun Facts
Skydiving Fun Facts 1. Captain Kittinger recorded the highest skydive from a height of almost 102,800 feet, in 1960. Kittinger descended for almost 85,000 feet freefalling at a speed of 715 mph, before deploying his parachute. Update: In the desert surrounding Roswell, N.M., on Sunday, Baumgartner broke Kittinger's world record for the highest and fastest free fall. UPDATE: Felix Baumgartner...
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Jan 02The History of Skydiving
While the use of parachutes dates all the way back to 1100 in China, the activity we call "skydiving" can be most directly linked to France in the late 18th century. Skydiving has come a long way from the beginning of parachuting, which dates all the way back to 10th century China. The activity we know today is more closely...
A special thanks to Erika for taking special care of my loved ones and to Nick for introducing me to "his world". What an experience. Epic! THANK YOU BOTH!!
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