The Jumptown Blog
5 Reasons Skydiving Makes the Perfect Gift
‘Tis the season of giving, and we all know it can be tough to find the perfect gift to fit everyone on your shopping list. But from granny to godson and all the uncles, aunts, and cousins in between, we think we have just the thing-a skydive. Here are five
What Equipment Do You Really Need For Skydiving at Jumptown?
Picking up your very first set of sport skydiving gear feels like Christmas morning! You’ll be going from well-loved rentals to your very own skydiving equipment. You’ll lovingly choose a skydiving container (of course fitted with an Automatic Activation Device, or “AAD”), main parachute, reserve parachute, altimeter and helmet. You
Can You Skydive with Glasses or Contact Lenses and More Questions Answered
Now that, dear reader, is one of the classic right-off-the-bat questions we answer every day at Jumptown. The answer is a resounding yes (and we’ll address it in a little more depth in a moment). If you’re asking that one, however, we’re willing to bet that you have a few
Why Skydiving in Massachusetts is Awesome!
Massachusetts isn’t known as the Bay State for nothing; it’s gorgeous. One of the country’s smaller states, MA has a lot to offer through its deep history, spectacular vistas, internationally-respected schools, sports teams and cultural offerings, and amazing food. People from Massachusetts have a lot to be proud of; here
License to Fly: Skydiving Licenses Explained
Tens of thousands of people make their first tandem skydive in the US every year. For a significant percentage, skydiving is not a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Some can feel their life changing as they fly through the sky at 120 miles per hour for the very first time and know — before they
Skydiving Terminology & Glossary
Welcome to the world of skydiving!!! If you’re new to the DZ (dropzone), be prepared to learn an entirely new terminology that may sound as foreign as a new language!! Fortunately, with a little time spent at the DZ, you’ll pick it all up quickly. To give you a head
How To Select The Right DropZone
There are lots of drop zones in the United States who offer skydiving, but no two drop zones are the same! There isn’t a manual out there telling you what to look for…. so we’re here to share some insider knowledge! 1. USPA Group Member – The USPA is the United
Jumptown Featured in the Boston Globe
The following piece was published in the Boston Globe by Billy Baker. To read the original story, visit the Boston Globe website here. Photos by Zack Wittman for the Globe. Fatal plunge shakes but cannot halt fellow skydiversJoy and sorrow for skydivers at Jumptown ORANGE – “Here they come!” someone shouts, looking high
Can You Skydive While Sick, High, or Drunk?
Can you skydive while you’re high, sick or drunk? The simple answer is “yes.” Physically, you can get out of a plane wearing a parachute while you’re under the influence, or while you’re in the throes of an actual-factual sick day. However, here’s the extended truth: You should never skydive