Best Tandem Skydiving Moments of 2018
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We have had an incredible, amazing, fantastic year here at Skydive Cross Keys! Thousands of brave souls took their first leap and expanded their lives’ boundaries.
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Holiday Gift Guide For Skydivers
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What do you get that friend that one friend that only talks about skydiving? Everything skydiving related, of course!
Here is our official guide to making your favorite skydiving junkie so EXTREMELY happy this holiday season!
Read MoreSkydiving and Weather: What’s Good, What’s Bad and How Can We Tell?
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To a skydiver, even just the thought of blue skies and calm air invoke a daydream whose cheesiness could rival that of a princess fairy tale. But weather and skydiving can be confusing, and sometimes, even for a licensed jumper, hard to grasp. So here is your guide to the mysterious weather explained through everyone’s favorite (or not so favorite) - Disney Cartoons.
Read MoreOur Biggest Black Friday Sale!
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Don’t miss the crazy sale - $40 off tandem skydiving gift cards only available during Black Friday weekend, limited quantity of 100!
Read MoreThe Most Inspiring Skydiving Videos of 2018
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These will want you to stop doing what you’re doing and head to the nearest dropzone.
Read MoreSkydiving in Timelapse
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For a change of perspective, we mounted a GoPro on the tail of our Cessna Caravan, and filmed some time lapse on a full jump run, take off to landing!
Read More4 Reasons October Is Great For Skydiving
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No, our airplane doesn’t smell like pumpkin spice in October.
But there are some things that make it one of the best months to skydive!
Read MoreRemember Your First?
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This is a great edit of all the magical moments that happen on your first time skydive. Thanks Tim for putting it together!
Read MoreSo You Got Your A License, What’s Next?
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Congratulations, you got your "A" license! Whether it took you weeks or a couple years, getting that "A" stamp pushed into your forehead is oddly one of the most accomplished feelings. You feel fully embraced by the sport you have become obsessed with!
Read MoreMeet Our Manifest!
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Manifest (that's what we call the "office" at the dropzone) is the coordinating center of all of the skydiving operations. It's the team on the ground that makes sure all the cogs in the skydiving wheel are oiled up and running smoothly. Today we're giving you a peek behind the scenes of our operation and the life of Team Manifest!
Read MorePeople of Skydive Cross Keys: Mikey Douthwaite
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First jump - May 2012, Skydive Cross Keys
Jumps - 1,197+
How to find him - You can't. Mikey just appears and disappears as he pleases. He is a supercharged Houdini.
So You Want To Fly A Wingsuit?
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We don’t blame you - it is mesmerizing. We all have fallen into the rabbit hole of wingsuit videos, but sitting on your couch won’t get you closer to doing the real thing. We talked to some of Cross Keys’ own wingsuit specialists to learn more about the fascinating discipline and what you need to do to get there. Here’s what they told us.
Read MoreAfraid of Heights? Jump Out of a Plane!
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This seems a bit counter-intuitive, but bear with me.
Skydivers always want to tell others about how exhilarating it is to jump out of a perfectly good airplane. We get a variety of responses, but one I hear frequently is “I would love to, but I am afraid of heights.” If this sounds like you, not to worry, you absolutely can skydive. Not only will you be able to take the leap, it will help you push through other fears in life!
Read MoreMovies That Will Get You Pumped To Skydive!
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Even on film, skydiving is beautiful, heart-racing and exhilarating. Our beloved sport can seem quite mysterious to the outside world, and this leads to some fairly ridiculous films filled with movie magic and overdramatized plot lines. But even if those movies don't always depict skydiving accurately, they're still fun, breathtaking and inspiring in their own ways.
Read MorePeople of Skydive Cross Keys: Taylor Hines
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First Skydive - May 2014, Skydive Danielson CT
Jump numbers - 1000 plus!
How to find him - Follow the sound of “Yee-aah Buddy”
90 Seconds of Bliss: What to Know About HALO Jumps at Skydive Cross Keys!
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For most licensed jumpers this is a big one on the Skydivers bucket list. Sixty seconds of freefall is fantastic but, like all adrenaline junkies, we always want more.
On July 7th and 8th, Skydive Cross Keys invites Everest Skydive’s Tom Noonan to lead HALO jumps from 23,000 feet! That’s a whole 90 seconds of free fall! That’s extra time to add points to your bigway, show off your super cool freefall moves, or soar the airways in your wingsuit.
Read MoreTips For Planning Your First Skydive The Smart Way
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Deciding to take your first skydive is a huge step. Taking a little extra effort in planning your first skydive can ensure an amazing and life-changing adventure!
First, of course, comes research. You want to find the right skydiving center (also referred to as dropzone) near you that has a good safety record, great customer service and strictly adheres to all safety related regulations. How do you check for that, you ask? Read on.
Read MoreWeather Hold Book Club: Mental Training for Skydiving and Life
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Skydiving extends far beyond that thrilling time in the air. We spend a lot of time on the ground waiting for loads, waiting out weather holds, and just plain old goofing around. Why not use that time to improve your skydiving knowledge? We’re here to help! Introducing our Weather Hold Book Club, where we will review skydiving books to better our skills and training and make each jump even more amazing!
Read MorePeople of Skydive Cross Keys: Mike Volk
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First Jump: May 2010 Cross Keys
Jumps to date: a little over 1600
Where you will find him: Scheming around the dropzone
How skydiving changes our lives
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Why do people skydive?
Some are in it for the rush, some want to push their limits, some are working on their bucket list. These are great reasons. But here’s an even better one, and any of the sport skydivers will tell you: skydiving changes lives.
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