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Best Skydiving Views in the World
Skydiving near Chicago, at Skydive Midwest, offers the iconic skylines of Chicago and Milwaukee against the gorgeous expanse of Lake Michigan. Skydiving is a unique way to enjoy once-in-a-lifetime beauty almost anywhere in the world. If you like to travel AND you like to skydive, here are our recommendations for some of the top skydiving views in the world.
Read MoreYoung at Heart
Kim Knor had dreamed of floating under a parachute since she was 5 years old. She became immediately fascinated with the idea when her uncle showed her a military parachute from WWII. She began skydiving in 1959, forging her parent’s signature in order to jump under the legal age. During her time as an active skydiver (License Number D-221), she accumulated 550 jumps. After a 37-year break from skydiving she has returned to the skies in pursuit of reaching 1,000 skydives.
Read MoreThe 2nd Fastest Man in America
Until recently, many SDMW locals were unaware that fast-falling actually IS a competitive event. When hometown hero, Colin Conway, decided to compete in Speed Skydiving at the Skydiving National Championships, our community sat up and took a passing interest in this largely ignored discipline. In one of the biggest upsets of the year, Colin “Dark Horse” Conway, earned a 2nd place finish in an event he didn’t even train for.
Read MoreSkydiving Parachutes
Modern parachutes are an absolute marvel of engineering. Tandem skydiving parachutes are expertly designed with safety, consistency, and heavy workloads in mind. They take the slow and steady approach. On the far end of the spectrum, parachutes designed for competitive canopy piloting take things to a whole new level. These parachutes and their pilots can do an absolutely incredible number of unbelievable maneuvers at mind-blowing speeds.
Read MoreStaff Spotlight: Elliot Byrd
Perhaps one of the most accomplished skydivers to call SDMW home is Mr. Elliot Byrd. You might know him from the absolutely incredible photos he takes as Byrd’s Eye Studio. For him, the end product of every project is more than just a memento for the memory book, it’s about capturing an experience in which people are genuinely having a good time and sharing that energy with the world.
Read MoreDress for Success (Tandem Students)
DRESS FOR SUCCESS (TANDEM STUDENTS) 6 TIPS TO MAKE FOR A BETTER SKYDIVE Wondering how to dress for success on your first skydiving experience? We’ve got some great tips and information to help you make sure your jump is as comfortable as it can be. The most obvious factor is temperature but there are a…
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