Like many extreme sports, skydiving comes with its own lexicon of technical and slang terms that can be confusing to beginners. That’s why we’ve compiled this skydiving glossary of terms to help you feel at home when you’re learning how…
If you are a thrill seeker, adrenaline junky or extreme sports addict then at some point you will probably want jump out of a plan. If you like it you might want to know how to learn to skydive on…
How expensive is skydiving as a hobby? There are various factors to take into consideration, including the cost of training, equipment and membership. Plus of course the jump ticket skydive costs whenever you fancy some freefall. A jump ticket is…
Are you going to be in Thailand and fancy skydiving? Then read this guide to Thailand skydive holidays. In our opinion skydiving in Pattaya is the best place to jump out of a plane in Southeast Asia. Guide to Thailand…
When it comes to skydiving, Switzerland has one of the poshest pedigrees in Europe: legendary landscapes, pristine planes and lush grass for landings. Here’s our guide to Switzerland skydiving holidays and tandem Swiss skydive options. Where to skydive in Switzerland Switzerland has around 20 permanent…
Why jump at Midwest Freefall? Well, because it balances excellent facilities with a friendly, laid-back, community-centered vibe. The atmosphere is as warm as a family living room, but one with all the skydiving trimmings. There’s cosy carpeted indoor packing, space…
James Bradshaw is one of a rare breed – a repeat tandem skydiver. Here, he tells his story about how he came to love the sport of freefall, parachuting and skydiving. We’ve asked him a few questions about his experiences…
A guide to competition skydiving? I thought it was just about making it down alive…. In fact there are many different forms of competitive skydiving and parachuting dating all the way back to 1951 when the first World Championships in accuracy took…
Have you ever thought what it takes to work in the skydiving industry and how to get there? Well read this interview with professional skydiver Andy Wesley who works at Skydive Hibaldstow near Leeds as a tandem instructor and a…
Once you’ve experienced the thrill of your first skydive, it’s usually only a matter of time before you want to learn to jump solo. All beginner skydivers have to tandem jump with an instructor, and while this is an incredible…
