Afraid of heights? Many jumpers find the fear doesn't show up at 13,500 feet. Here's why, where nerves do hit, and when to check with a doctor first.
It feels more like flying than falling. Here's what freefall, the parachute opening and landing really feel like on a tandem skydive, with no stomach drop.
Real skydivers rank 11 skydiving movies, from Point Break to The Gypsy Moths, by how accurate they are, and call out what Hollywood gets wrong about freefall.
What to eat before a skydive and when, what to skip, the real FAA alcohol rule, and what to do when nerves have killed your appetite.
Is skydiving safe? Explore current skydiving safety statistics, tandem risks, parachute systems, instructor training, and how to choose a safe dropzone.
Compare bungee jumping vs skydiving, including the experience, fear factor, safety, cost, age and weight requirements, and which adventure to try first.
Skydiving floods your brain with adrenaline, dopamine, and serotonin — but what does that actually do to you? Here's the real mental, physical, and emotional impact, the downsides included.
Do you meet the requirements to go skydiving for the first time? Check out the minimum age for skydiving, along with height, weight, health, and other tandem skydiving requirements.
Nervous about your first jump? Get expert first time skydiving tips on what to wear, how to prepare, what freefall feels like, and what to expect on jump day.