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Last Post On Skydiving Sites…

August 28th, 2006 at 1:11 am » Comments (0)

OK, it is currently defaced with the previously mentioned hacker’s tag, but the main index page for Sky Diving is www.skydiving-news.org . Next I’ll let you know about the other sites currently in place, try to contain your excitement until more details appear ;>



Skydiving Class 101

August 26th, 2006 at 11:25 pm » Comments (0)

A guide for the beginners out there - www.skydiving-news.org/skydiving_tutorial_how_can_we_learn_to_skydive.php



Reasons To Skydive

August 25th, 2006 at 5:13 pm » Comments (0)

What reason do others have for wanting to SkyDive? Who will ever understand the beauty, the freedom, the rush but someone who has been there already? Perhaps you, if you check out www.skydiving-news.org/why_do_people_skydive.php



Friction-Based Aeronautical Descent Instigator Revealed?

August 24th, 2006 at 6:52 pm » Comments (0)

The answer has been debated many times, make your own decision based upon the facts contained at www.skydiving-news.org/who_madethe_first_parachute_jump.php



Swooping Locations

August 23rd, 2006 at 6:15 pm » Comments (0)

Choosing the right location is CRITICAL to a safe swoop. If you’re thinking of giving this specialized area of SkyDiving a try, read on … www.skydiving-news.org/where_can_you_go_swooping.php



Stag Parties In The Air

August 23rd, 2006 at 12:01 am » Comments (0)

Stag nights can be so predictable - get hammered, end up crawling between night time venues of varying ill repute, or in my case, have a solo one in Amsterdam, and miss a few planes to meet up with your wife-to-be! You may want to consider another option, which is most likely to be healthier [...]



Swooping - How And When Did It Start?

August 21st, 2006 at 5:48 pm » Comments (0)

Despite the title, this page will also give you some basic background to the history of parachuting, as well as the more specific area of swooping - www.skydiving-news.org/the_history_of_swooping.php



Tandem Skydivng Explained

August 20th, 2006 at 8:37 pm » Comments (0)

If you’ve been reading through the other articles, you’ll no doubt come across the term Tandem SkyDiving. For more info, please read www.skydiving-news.org/the_feeling_of_tandem_skydiving.php



Water Landings

August 19th, 2006 at 10:30 pm » Comments (0)

Unless you’re in the military, or rescue services, www.skydiving-news.org/the_facts_of_water_jumps_with_powered_parachutes.php may not seem of immediate relevance to your average SkyDiver, but fore-warned is fore-armed, so if you ever intend to jump near a coast line or in-land water feature, PLEASE give this a quick glance over…



Parachuting For Beginners IV

August 19th, 2006 at 10:30 pm » Comments (0)

Similar to the “SkyDive To The End” article, this is a more complete breakdown, spread over four pages. This particular link will let you know about the part you’ll be most interested in - the jump itself :=) read on at www.skydiving-news.org/tandem_skydiving_your_first_parachute_jump_part_four.php



Parachuting For Beginners III

August 18th, 2006 at 1:46 am » Comments (0)

Similar to the “SkyDive To The End” article, this is a more complete breakdown, spread over four pages. This particular link will let you know about the journey up to jump-time in the plane. Interested? Click here www.skydiving-news.org/tandem_skydiving_your_first_parachute_jump_part_three.php then



Parachuting For Beginners II

August 16th, 2006 at 10:28 pm » Comments (0)

Similar to the “SkyDive To The End” article, this is a more complete breakdown, spread over four pages. This particular link will let you know about the process of preparation before you take off - www.skydiving-news.org/tandem_skydiving_your_first_parachute_jump_part_two.php



Parachuting For Beginners I

August 15th, 2006 at 11:42 pm » Comments (0)

Similar to the “SkyDive To The End” article, this is a more complete breakdown, spread over four pages. This particular link will let you know about the Arrival and SignUp process - www.skydiving-news.org/tandem_skydiving_your_first_parachute_jump_part_one.php



Buying Or Renting?

August 15th, 2006 at 12:13 am » Comments (0)

If you intend to rent your equipment, you may find yourself simply skim reading this info, however if you are looking at taking this up as a proper past-time, find out what you need to buy for yourself - www.skydiving-news.org/skydiving_equipment_and_supplies.php



Swooping For Honour

August 14th, 2006 at 5:54 pm » Comments (0)

Swooping - what is it and how do you have a competition in almost landing, and then not? Read more at www.skydiving-news.org/swooping_competitions.php …



How Does It Feel?

August 13th, 2006 at 11:06 pm » Comments (0)

A very well-worded piece of the sensations experienced during your first jump. If you can’t decide whether to ‘take the plunge’ this article may well swing your decision for you - www.skydiving-news.org/swimming_in_the_clouds.php



Skydiving For People With Disabilities

August 12th, 2006 at 5:50 pm » Comments (0)

Learn about the history of the Paralympics and confirmation of the fact that SkyDiving isn’t only open to able-bodied people - www.skydiving-news.org/sports_provide_a_welcome_outlet_for_the_disabled.php



Accidents - How To Avoid Them Whilst SkyDiving

August 10th, 2006 at 11:28 pm » Comments (0)

Despite what you see in the Hollywood movies, most accidents are now jumper based. That is to say, if YOU educate yourself properly, and prepare for each jump carefully, you will be a lot safer than the sky-divers of yester-year - www.skydiving-news.org/skydiving_accident_prevention_and_training.php



Skydiving - From The Beginning To The End

August 9th, 2006 at 6:41 pm » Comments (0)

This will take you through the process step by step, informing you what will happen when - www.skydiving-news.org/skydive_to_the_end.php



Namibian Parachuting

August 8th, 2006 at 11:27 pm » Comments (0)

It’s a thin link to be sure, but this ( www.skydiving-news.org/namibia_a_bountiful_harvest_awaits_the_adventure_traveler.php ) article provides an interesting view on the history and status of Namibia, whilst confirming that there is the possibility of viewing the country’s beautiful vistas whilst gracefully floating down to the ground. Can you think of a better way to take in such [...]