The Meeting of Minds – ESS 2026
It was like the Who’s Who and the What’s What of skydiving
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Interview: Raymond Adams
From fashion and hairstyling to skydiving photography, Raymond Adams shares the people and moments that shaped his journey through the sport.
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Mixology III: Where Dynamic Bigways Come to Life
Mingo takes us inside Mixology III, one of the sport’s most ambitious dynamic bigway events, and shares what it’s like from the inside.
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We Asked Pro Skydivers: What Habit Made You Better?
What habits make the best skydivers better? Pro flyers share the routines, mindsets and practices that have had big impact on their success.
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Three Mexican Skydiving Records in Two Days
The Skydive Monkey Head airfield hosted an event unprecedented in the history of national skydiving, with three new records set in a single event. This record event sets a significant milestone for the skydiving in Mexico, showcasing the talent and dedication of our athletes. Prior to the records, an opening event was held in a
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Five Records for Finland’s Female Freeflyers
Nine Finnish women, five head-up records and a project that proved the best part of record skydiving isn’t always the record. “Thank you, you wonderful women. I still stand by my opinion that there is absolutely nothing fun about record skydiving, but with you, it was as little horrible as it possibly could be.” Hanna
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Spotting, Second Passes and the Pressure to Exit
When the spot or conditions aren’t good, getting out isn’t your only option. Three major US dropzones share their thoughts on second passes.
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Weather Tools Every Skydiver Should Know
Every skydiver should understand how to check the weather and why. Here are a few useful weather tools and apps every skydiver should know.
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PIA Symposium Heads to Cincinnati in 2027
If you’ve never attended a PIA Symposium, it’s one of the few places where nearly every corner of the skydiving industry comes together under one roof. From February 8–11, 2027, manufacturers, riggers, DZ operators, athletes and fun jumpers will gather in Cincinnati, Ohio, for four days of networking, education and the latest developments in skydiving
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How to Land Off Without Making It Worse
Learn how to land off safely in skydiving by making better canopy decisions and avoiding the common mistakes that lead to serious accidents.
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