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 throu
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 worr
Tandem 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 s
The 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
5 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
Parachuting 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 Unit
Understanding 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 d
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 on
What’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
Skydiving 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 ne
Why 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
Can 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. M