Skydiver Longevity – 7 Tips to Prolong Your Skydiving Career
SKYDIVER LONGEVITY7 Tips to Prolong Your Skydiving Career You might think of skydiving as a young man’s game, but you’d be surprised. The largest demographic of licensed skydiver is 30-39 years old, making up 25% of United States Parachute Association Membership. The 2nd largest demographic, making up 23% of membership is 60+ years of age!…
Read MoreWhy is Skydiving So Expensive?
WHY IS SKYDIVING SO EXPENSIVE? The average cost of a tandem skydive across the industry nationwide is between $250-300. So why is skydiving so expensive? This may seem like a lot of money but the profit margin in the average skydiving business is less than 10%. Skydiving and any aviation-based business for that matter, is…
Read MoreSkydiving Vs Indoor Skydiving
Admittedly, we are a teeny bit biased in the debate between skydiving vs indoor skydiving. However, we stand firmly behind the fact that there is absolutely NOTHING like jumping from an airplane from 14,500 feet and accelerating to speeds over 120mph! Then, taking in the gorgeous views of Lake Michigan, Chicago and Milwaukee while you parachute gently back to our big, blue planet. We’re not bragging, it’s just a fact- there’s nothing else like it and indoor skydiving is a pale and pathetic substitute. That being said, there are some “similarities” we can admit to and some good reasons to try both skydiving and indoor skydiving.
Read MoreSkydiving Group Discounts: The More The Merrier
GROUP DISCOUNTS When it comes to skydiving, the more the merrier! You’ve always wanted to go skydiving with a group of your closest friends. Or you’ve been skydiving already and can’t wait to bring your favorite people with you. You know what they say, and it’s true for skydiving as well – the more the…
Read MoreWhat’s Next? The Benefits of Getting Your Skydiving License
What’s Next?The Benefits of Getting Your Skydiving License You’ve taken the leap and now you’re hooked! You’ve told everyone you know about your exhilarating experience and now you’re wondering – What’s next? And when can I jump again? You can jump as often as you’d like and we’ll gladly bring you up for another tandem…
Read More10 Skydiving Insider Tips
10 SKYDIVING INSIDER TIPS (Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy a Ticket) Skydiving is one of the most exhilarating experiences a human can have. The skydive itself is unlike anything else. But when you’re new to an extreme sport like skydiving – you want to know what to expect. So we’ve come up…
Read MoreSkydiving Explained: The Types, Orientations & Disciplines
Skydiving Explained: The Types, Orientations & Disciplines There is so much more to skydiving than tandem jumping. True, tandem skydiving is the gateway into this incredible sport but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. There are all kinds of skydivers, all kinds of ways to fly and a multitude of activities and disciplines within…
Read MoreIs Skydiving Safe: Five Things to Know Before You Jump
Is Skydiving Safe: Five Things to know before you Jump If you’re thinking about skydiving, you’re probably wondering, is skydiving safe? The answer is: Tandem skydiving is one of the safest ways to skydive. However, skydiving is an extreme sport. Like any extreme sport, there are inherent risks. That’s why it’s crucial to work with…
Read MoreMegan George
Name: Megan George Total Jumps: 3000+ Years in Skydiving: 12 Certifications: AFF Instructor, Coach, 4-Way Coach Primary Dropzone Function: Drop Zone Owner, Sponsored Athlete Sponsored by: Skydive Midwest, Sun Path Products, Performance Designs, Paraclete XP Indoor Skydiving, Cookie Helmets, Hypoxic, Xcel Skydiving. Achievements: 5x State Record Holder, 2x National Skydiving Champion 4-Way FS, 1x National Champion 4-Way…
Read MoreKeith George
Name: Keith George Total Jumps: 11,000+ Years in Skydiving: 20 Certifications: Tandem Instructor, AFF Instuctor, Videographer, S&TA, FAA Licensed Rigger, Commercial Pilot with Multi-Engine and Instrument Ratings, FAA Licensed Airframe & Powerplant Mechanic. Primary Dropzone Function: Dropzone Owner, Chief Pilot Achievements: State Record Holder Why we love Keith: After 20 years in the sport, Keith is STILL passionate…
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