Solo Skydiving: The Greatest Adventure
There is a reason this quote is a staple amongst aviation enthusiasts, paragliders, BASE jumpers, hang gliders and skydivers: “Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth […]
There is a reason this quote is a staple amongst aviation enthusiasts, paragliders, BASE jumpers, hang gliders and skydivers: “Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth […]
This is our DZM and S&TA Vitaum’s ultimate two-cents on safety … no techniques, no tricks … just a clear notion of things. From our DZM and S&TA’s notes: My dear diary… naaah, scratch that… Stardate 200328.3...
Skydivers need to use parachutes because those are the apparatuses that give human beings the ability to reduce their falling speed enough that they are able to land safely on the ground. That’s the short version, so let’s look at the physics behind this answer from a scientific position.
Coronavirus Update for Skydivers There is a lot of information and misinformation regarding the recent coronavirus outbreak, so we at Skydive Hollister & Silicon Valley would like to share some knowledge and help keep you informed.
We hate, hate, hate that we need to makes last minute schedule changes and cancelations. Getting everyone the most up-to-date information is frustrating for all of us as not everyone...
The parachute rigger is a valuable member of the dropzone community whose job it is to inspect and maintain the most vital parts of your kit. Learn more about what they do to keep you safe.
Keeping up-to-date on everything over the next few weeks (hopefully not months) is going to be a challenge. After much deliberation, we said F-it and made the decision to put...
Paragliding Weather forecast for Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton areas, based on data available at 0800.
The mission of Skydive Paraclete XP is to offer a world-class skydiving experience utilizing elite instructors, aircraft, and equipment in order to enjoy life’s greatest adventure, safely. Undeniably, the world […]
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Skydive Hollister & Silicon Valley’s Couch Potato Hit List Stuck inside on a rainy day? Check out one of our favorite films or series, from this list lovingly curated by your California skydiving buddies.
David Axe
Security, Asia
The Japanese military is considering developing a hypersonic anti-ship missile with a special warhead for penetrating the decks of Chinese aircraft carriers.