What to expect on your first skydive
WHAT TO EXPECT ON YOUR FIRST SKYDIVE Your first tandem skydive is easier than you might think. You’ll check in, meet your instructor, complete a short training session, gear up, […]
World Skydiving Day 2025 – Let’s Make History at Jumptown
The sky’s not the limit, it’s the starting line. And on July 12, 2025, skydivers worldwide are suiting up, zipping in, and sending it for one reason: World Skydiving Day […]
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: […]
What Should I Wear Skydiving?
WHAT SHOULD I WEAR TO GO SKYDIVING? You have figured out what to wear for school or work. You know what to wear when you are running, biking, or hiking, […]
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 […]
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!! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]