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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; 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? Wonder no more.

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  Nov 23

  Skydiving Dogs

  What's even cooler than an amazing dog? An amazing skydiving dog! Inspired by a few fun videos we've run across recently, we wanted to share some facts and giggles about four-legged flying.

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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. Read our tips to say sayonara to your anxiety, and hello to the adventure of a lifetime.

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  Jul 18

  The Physics of Skydiving

  Welcome to our Physics of Skydiving lab! Though you may have snoozed through it in school, we guarantee the physics you'll learn here are not only super fun, but will actually make your first tandem skydive a much more satisfying experience.

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  Jun 18

  Burning Man Skydive

  So maybe you've done your first tandem jump with Skydive Long Island, and you want MORE. You've also 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... read on to learn all about it.

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  May 31

  What To Know About Skydiving With A Cold

  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. But what about skydiving? Here are our best how-to rules for a safe, comfortable and painless skydive for your hearing-holes.

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  May 30

  Is Skydiving a Sport?

  Is skydiving a sport? Simply put, the definition of a sport is a "physical activity that is governed by a set of rules or customs, often engaged in competitively." But the reason skydiving has such staying power is because it is, definitionally, a sport in every way you can define the word. Learn about the various disciplines that define sport skydiving.

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  May 7

  What Every College Student Should Know About Skydiving

  As a college student, you've already got a lot on your plate. We'd like to suggest you take up skydiving too. Wait - what?! Read on to learn about the many ways skydiving can actually benefit you, your studies, and most importantly - your future.

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  Apr 6

  What Is Skydiving?

  So - what is skydiving? If you want to vault over into the ranks of the savvy, read on and we'll give you insight into what the differences between skydiving, BASE jumping, hang gliding, para gliding and all the other fun gravity sports are.

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  Apr 6

  Foolproof Tips to Look Good In a Skydiving Video

  You just signed up to jump out of a plane, cruising through the wild blue yonder... and you have nothing to wear! Eek! The pressure is ON. You need fool-proof tips to look good in that skydiving video. Luckily, this is absolutely possible - and we're here to help.

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  Apr 2

  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 skydive! Here are the top five party times that lend themselves to jumping out of a plane.

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  Mar 29

  Why Do Skydivers Wear Helmets?

  Ever wondered why skydivers wear helmets? Or what the different types of helmets are for skydiving? Which one should you chose? Read on and learn all about the wonderful world of skydiving helmets.

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  Feb 27

  How To Convince Your Mom Skydiving is Safe

  So you want to jump out of a plane. Read on about what it's going to take to convince your mom that skydiving is safe, what the skydiving age limit is, and how to find a safe dropzone.

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  Feb 15

  Skydiving for Kids

  Is skydiving for kids? Maybe skydiving was your first love. But then you had kids, and as they grow older, you start asking yourself: Can I involve them? How? Read our tips for how to have the most family skydiving fun!

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  Jan 29

  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?

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  Jan 10

  Why Starting Out Tandem Skydiving Is A Good Idea

  Strictly speaking, your first jump out of a plane does not have to be a tandem skydiving experience. That said: It's a pretty darn good idea. Here's why.