The 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 qua
Burning 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 y
Is 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 sec
What 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 s
Skydiving 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 skyd
Why 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 skydiv
Skydiving 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 th
Skydiving 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 (
Why 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, glor
Best 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 surp
Skydiving 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 sk
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 ca