Archive for October, 2007
Finding A New Thrill With Simulated Sky Diving
Friday, October 19th, 2007Do you long for the thrill of adventure? Want an adrenaline rush but aren’t quite the type that goes in for base-jumping? Then simulated sky diving may be the perfect solution for you! Available in virtually every state, and in dozens of countries, simulated sky diving has been offering thrill seekers around the world the […]
Skydiving Equipment Has Wide Market Range
Thursday, October 18th, 2007There is a hug market for used skydiving equipment usually the parachutes as some skydivers will either give up the hobby or graduate to smaller, more design specific shapes and designs. This is a plus for those just beginning to enter the hobby as the price of skydiving equipment can be relatively high. A person […]
So What Is Skydiving Anyway?
Wednesday, October 17th, 2007Skydiving, parachuting, base jumping… they are all extreme sports, but sometimes it can be hard for the lay person to tell the difference between them.
Asking “what is skydiving” is a fair question, because both skydivers and parachutists end up landing on the ground with the aid of a parachute after jumping from an aeroplane […]
Indoor Flight In A Skydiving Wind Tunnel
Tuesday, October 16th, 2007The first skydiving wind tunnel, capable of sustaining human flight, was erected at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in 1943. However, officials were unaware that it was capable of sustaining human flight until 1964. This was originally used to train paratroopers in the Army. Later, the Golden Knights, the Department of Defense’s demonstration team also […]
Yes, There Is Such A Thing As Extreme Skydiving
Monday, October 15th, 2007To most people who read, “extreme skydiving” is a redundancy. But there is a difference between skydiving and extreme skydiving. And yes, people still use parachutes. Perhaps the ultimate extreme skydiving would be to not use any kind of parachute, but so far that has not caught on.
Right, Then! […]
Indoor Skydiving Presents Freefall Experience
Sunday, October 14th, 2007Those wanting to experience the effects of freefall while skydiving, but hold onto a fear of jumping from an airplane, can experience the sensation with indoor skydiving sessions. Typically lasting about three minutes, the customer can climb into a vertical windtunnel and find out what all the fuss is about without having to leave the […]
