» by ChrisM 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 ...more »

» by ChrisM 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 more »

» by ChrisM 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 ...more »

» by ChrisM 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 more »

» by ChrisM 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 more »

» by ChrisM 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, ...more »

» by ChrisM 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 more »

» by ChrisM 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 more »

» by ChrisM 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 ...more »

» by ChrisM 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 ...more »

» by ChrisM 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 ...more »

» by ChrisM 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 ...more »

» by ChrisM 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 ...more »

» by ChrisM 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 ...more »

» by ChrisM 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 ... more »

» by ChrisM 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 ...more »

» by ChrisM 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 more »

» by ChrisM 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 ...more »

» by ChrisM 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 more »

» by ChrisM 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 ...more »