Mobile phones and us are almost inseparable these days. I’ve seen phone bonded AFF students looking like they were having a separation anxiety crisis when their beloved gadget had to be away from their touch. Buuut…. My recommendation is, take your phone with you whenever you skydive. Why? It’s definitely not for that last selfie at the 2 min. call. The main reason is to preserve the communication ability if you happen to land off the drop zone. Bad spotting, malfunction or brain farting, whatever led you to land away from home, that’s how you let us know you’re OK! We also want your coordinat ..read more

How To Book a First Time Tandem Skydive Booking a tandem skydive is very simple and similar to booking a commercial flight. Most skydiving centers offer online booking options but you can always call to book, especially if you have other questions about the experience. You’ve decided to book a jump at Skydive Silicon Valley? GREAT CHOICE! Now you’re wondering how to actually get yourself into the system. You can give us a call at 1800FUNJUMP (800-386-5867) and we'll take care of setting your appointment over the phone. Another option is to do it online by following the instructions below or by ..read more

How to choose the best skydiving shoes The best shoes to wear for skydiving should provide good heel and ankle support for landing, remain secure on your feet at 120mph, and be in usable condition. Sneakers work best, while shoes that can easily come off like sandals, high-heels, flip-flops and others are prohibited. There are thousands of options and a constant stream of new shoes being released all the time. Luckily for you, we have set up a guide with everything you need to know about how to choose skydiving shoes that suit your style and needs, whether you’re a ,,first time tandem skydiver ..read more

Tandem skydiving on a commercial flight It sounds ridiculous, right? It is. For a number of reasons. One: everyone would have to pay double. Passenger airplanes are designed for long distance flights, not short ones where people are required to move around and fly with an open door. Each tandem student would need to pay for two seats, one for them and another for the tandem instructor. That’s at least one extra seat per person (remember, dual-harness parachute systems are really big and heavy). Two: there’s not enough time for everyone to get out. The sheer number of passengers alone is enough ..read more

Why aren’t there any parachutes on my plane? Although commercial air travel has become much safer over the years, some attentive flyers may still notice that Car manufacturers install airbags and seatbelts in every vehicle, so why wouldn’t airlines provide these emergency safety devices for their passengers? Believe it or not, a lack of parachutes on commercial flights is safer than if rigs were available. Here's why. Are you and everyone else on board trained skydivers? Imagine yourself being handed a backpack full of intricately interwoven fabrics and lines with a pamphlet on how to properl ..read more

HOLLISTER SKYDIVERS HAVE THE BEST EXPERIENCE We've been reading reviews and thought, why not let our customers brag for us? Skydive Hollister Best Google Reviews Edward Malimban 1 review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ All the staff were extremely informative and easy to talk to. My instructor Gustavo was freaking awesome and was amazing at calming me down. I was freaking out cause it was my first time. He calmed me down by explaining how fun it would be and by walking me through the whole process. I could tell he loved what he was doing and it showed. If I could give Gus more stars I would. Thank you all at Skydive Ho ..read more

BAY AREA DAY TRIP IDEAS There are plenty of fun activities and destinations to see in the Bay Area, and I'd like to share a couple of my favorites. Whether you're a traveler looking for things to do in San Francisco and the Bay Area, or a curious local looking to expand your horizons, these are two places you should definitely add to your day trip itinerary. Winchester Mystery House Architecture Museum, History Museum, Haunted House In 1884, after her husband, gun manufacturer William Wirt Winchester, passed away, Sarah Winchester bought the house. With nothing but time, a $20 million inherit ..read more

How do I find a skydiving center near me? We know this is completely about you, about YOUR life changing experience, an experience that will remain on you memory forever. So ask yourself this: how extensive would the search be if you were: planning a surprise proposal? Or if you were choosing what to wear for your wedding? Buying your first car? Forgive all the rhetorical questions, it's just that we believe the same mentality applies to everyone considering a skydive experience. Choosing the company and professionals who will take you on this ultimate experience is a very important decision ..read more

What does it cost to go skydiving? So you’re wondering how much skydiving costs. We’ll say it upfront – we try to give access to skydive to the largest possible amount of people – and we do offer some very cost attractive jump options, but keep in mind that those options are usually limited to our low altitude jump from 8,000 feet with only 10 seconds of free fall. But if you are looking to learn how to jump solo, Back to tandem jumping, in short, skydiving is a very affordable experience considering it’s something that has the power to create some amazing everlasting memories on you, memories ..read more

TOP REASONS TO GIFT A SKYDIVE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON Last-minute shopping for presents? Stumped? Some people are harder to shop for than others, but did you know that these days Some people in your life will drop hints or have specific answers when you ask, "What do you want for Christmas (or another holiday!) this year?" Others leave you stumped year after year with an, "I don't know, anything is fine! Don't worry about it!" But you worry about it. If you're ready to be this year's best gift-giver and turn, "You shouldn't have." into, "Holy crap this is awesome!", read on. I'm talking about skyd ..read more