The Jumptown Blog
Would You Take This Bet? Scientifically, You Should.
What if every little opportunity in your life were a bet in your favor? What if every measured risk you take means that you’re setting yourself up to come out ahead? What if we could prove that to you–with science? We can. This video–especially as presented by this fantastic teacher–breaks it down. You probably
Best Skydiving Centers in the USA
From sea to shining sea, where will you find the very best skydiving in the USA? We’ve chosen our very favorite locations, based on skydivers’ general consensus (as well as loads and loads and loads of our own boogie travel). Here’s our go-to list of great places to skydive–which covers
Can You Skydive At Night?
Yes, you can! There are additional requirements to skydive at night; you’ll need to be an experienced skydiver and to complete a full brief ahead of time, for example. You’ll also need additional equipment, such as a flashlight and whistle, and the weather conditions must be good. Once you have
The Skydiving Life & Times of the Inimitable Fred Olsen
THE SKYDIVING LIFE AND TIMES OF THE INIMITABLE FRED OLSEN (AND HIS REMARKABLE FAMILY) Every diehard skydiver has a fun origin story, but Fred’s just might take the cake. Case in point: I’m in stitches within a minute of asking Fred Olsen to tell me his. “So in 1983 I’m
How Many Jumps Before Solo Skydiving?
We have a goal here at Jumptown: To help people achieve their dream of human flight. You’ve probably noticed that we’ve designed a totally unique AFF Camp program in order to do just that. (For the uninitiated: AFF is a solo skydiving training method, described in this little presentation (second tab from the
Wind Tunnels Vs Skydiving
In 1905, Wilbur Wright said that “There is no sport equal to that which aviators enjoy while being carried through the air on great white wings. More than anything else the sensation is one of perfect peace mingled with an excitement that strains every nerve to the utmost if you
Jumptown Skydiving Safety Day 2018
The weather is beginning to warm, and here at Jumptown, it is a sign that the commencement of the skydiving season is just around the corner. What better way is there to set the stage for a great and safe return to the air than with Safety Day? We will
Do people pass out, pee their pants, scream or puke skydiving?
So, you’re not troubled by the idea of skydiving because you have done your research. You have seen the skydiving statistics and know that legitimate skydiving facilities and members of the United States Parachute Association, like Jumptown, do everything they can to mitigate the risks associated with skydiving. But there is something
5 Reasons to Try AFF Skydiving
AFF – accelerated freefall – is the most popular way to learn to skydive in the US. Here at Jumptown, we take AFF seriously and students graduating from our AFF courses and camps go on to become awesome skydivers, to jump with their friends and even to compete nationally and internationally in our sport.