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2019 | Tandem Skydiving

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  Aug 06

  Best 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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  Jul 10

  Top 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 14

  Who 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 25

  Can 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)...