The Jumptown Blog
Skydiving Parachute Opening
It’s the question on everyone’s minds: What if the parachute doesn’t open? Eek! Don’t worry. If you’re sayin’ it, you’re not alone! We hear that concern pretty much every day, as it’s one of the most common fears brand-new skydivers face. If you look closely, this is a totally recognizable
What it Takes to Get on a World Record Skydive
Have you ever dreamed of making history? Of course, you have! For precisely that reason, the immense personal (and community!) accomplishment of setting a World Record Skydive has very little equal in the sport of skydiving. World Record stories are compelling examples of skydivers who have pushed their athletic limits
How to Skydive for the First Time
You might be surprised to learn that, when it comes to choosing a method to make your very first skydive, you have choices. Actual choices! Skydiving is a choose-your-own-adventure kinda sport, after all, and the options we present first-time jumpers reflect the sport’s inherent spirit of self-direction. That said: Choices,
The Fun Culture of Skydiving
Lots of sports claim to be based on a culture of fun. Of these, few can support that claim with actual, published science. Guess what? Skydiving can! In 2011, Western Kentucky University student Steven Wade published his Anthropology capstone project. It’s entitled “The Culture of Skydiving,” and you can check
All About Skydiving Jump Planes
If you’re new to this, you’re probably making who-cares faces right now. After all: Why do you need to know anything about skydiving jump planes? You’re just going to be getting out of it. Well, we’re here to tell you that jump planes do matter. As a matter of fact,
What is a Skydiving Canopy Course and Why it’s important
You may have heard that Jumptown is hosting a piloting canopy course given by legendary skydiving athlete/educator Brian Germain. It’s next week, as we’re writing this article: June 2nd and 3rd, 2018. It’s super-exciting to welcome Brian to the DZ, and it got us thinking. Even though the USPA has
Tandem Skydiving Videos and Photos
Here’s the #1 advice from people who have done it… Get the video package!!!! It is so much more than just a video. Here’s what happens when you get the video: a third person will jump with you and your instructor to record your jump from the outside perspective. It’s a
Welcome 2023
In case you missed it… we’re back, baby! 2023 is looking better than ever. Safety Day Dozens of staff, club members, and other fun jumpers visited Jumptown on April 2nd to get their annual refresher on Safety. In a recent club survey, members agreed that safety was the number one
Top 6 DZ Dance Off Challenge
About a two months ago, Melanie Curtis, Jorge Alonso and our friends at Skydive Carolina were all sitting around the dropzone waiting for the clouds to clear when they had an idea – create a dance, and challenge the rest of the skydiving world to beat them! They had no