New Skydiver Archives

New Dropzone? What to Check Before You Jump

Heading to a new dropzone? This guide will help you get oriented so your first jumps in a new location go smoothly.

From “just having fun” to standing on a world podium, Karine Joly shares how clear goals changed everything in her skydiving journey.

A reflection on injuries, experience, and how taking canopy coaching earlier could have prevented mistakes and improved safety under canopy.

Struggling to progress? Elite competitor & PD Rep Rich Madeley shares proven goal-setting strategies for skydivers.

Buying your first skydiving helmet? A practical guide to open-face vs full-face helmets and what factors to consider before you buy.

Christy West explains when tracking toward jump run is okay, addressing common concerns and clearing up misconceptions for skydivers.

Goal setting in skydiving, explored through the experience of elite leaders. Mason Corby shares the framework that shaped his career.

What to focus on in your first 100 skydives, from jump planning and canopy skills to mindset, routines, and building safe progression early.

A practical look at skydiving and tunnel flying progression, setting goals, choosing coaches, and making the most of your training time.

Learn how to choose the right dropzone for your first skydive, from safety standards and reviews to facilities and progression options.