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  Oct 26

  How 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 26

  How 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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  Nov 14

  Most 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 12

  2021 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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  Sep 20

  Should 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 23

  Why 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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  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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  Jun 11

  How 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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  Apr 21

  How 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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  Mar 19

  How 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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  Dec 29

  Skydiving: 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 30

  Should 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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  Sep 17

  Tips 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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  Jul 29

  What 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 25

  Why 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 29

  What 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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  May 31

  How 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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  Dec 20

  From 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 11

  Is 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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  Aug 20

  Skydiving 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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  Jan 31

  What 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 31

  Best 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 16

  Terminal 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 01

  That 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 10

  What 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 20

  Skydiving 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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  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 07

  What 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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  Feb 27

  How 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...