Sky Diving Tips

Make a decision, make an investment
If you have reached your FAI A License and are starting to jump regularly than you should think about getting your own skydiving kit. Although most drop zones will allow you to rent parachuting gear, the combined cost of multiple hiring can quickly amount to more than the outlay required to purchase your own parachute equipment.

Keep on learning An FAI level A License is only the beginning, from here you can move onto FAI level B and so on. There is loads more to learn so keep your skills current and expand your horizons with new courses.

Two is company Solo jumping is great but jumping with a friend, or 10, can be even better. A Formation Skydiving coach is necessary to take you to this next level.

Send yourself packing Learning to pack your own parachute can save you a lot of money on those days when you are going up and down like a yo-yo. At 3 to five pounds per pack the price can really mount up. Packing your own parachute is also a great way to learn more about the sport, how to modify your parachute settings and how to identify problems.

Get down with the boogie
Parachute boogies are events where large numbers of parachutists get together for a couple of days or weeks and have as much fun as is possible while falling out of an airplane. World record attempts, competitions and simple fun stuff on the ground as well as in the air makes up a boogie. With this kind of intensive jumping, you can learn a huge amount (much of it for free) from more experienced skydivers and jump leader. Attending a boogie can only be a good thing for your skydiving skills!