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ChutingStarAugust 21, 2026

NEW Parasport Z2 Helmet!

Emerging as a natural evolution of the ZX full-face helmet, the Z2 has been crafted based on field feedback. While it retains the ZX’s base shell, its visor has been redesigned for a more compact look. Equally comfortable and quiet as the ZX, the Z2 features a UV-filtering visor that offers distortion-free views from all angles. Check out or order your ZX Helmet at the link below. https://www.chutingstar.com/skydive/helmets/full-face-helmets/parasport-zx-skydiving-helmet ---------------------...

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Skydive MagAugust 15, 2026

PIA Symposium Heads to Cincinnati in 2027

If you’ve never attended a PIA Symposium, it’s one of the few places where nearly every corner of the skydiving industry comes together under one roof. From February 8–11, 2027, manufacturers, riggers, DZ operators, athletes and fun jumpers will gather in Cincinnati, Ohio, for four days of networking, education and the latest developments in skydiving […] The post PIA Symposium Heads to Cincinnati in 2027 appeared first on Skydivemag.

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ChutingStarAugust 14, 2026

The Cookie C45 PreOrder is OPEN!

The New Cookie C45 Is Here… Sort Of... Cookie Composites has done it again and dropped a brand-new helmet into the skydiving world: the C45. And before you start throwing your credit card at your computer… YES, IT’S REAL. YES, WE’RE TAKING PRE-ORDERS. NO, IT’S NOT SITTING ON OUR SHELF WAITING FOR YOU. Because apparently we can’t just have nice things immediately. In this video, we take a look at the new Cookie C45, what makes it interesting, and why this new addition to the Cookie lineup migh...

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The Skydiving ChannelAugust 11, 2026

PURE MADNESS or Real Skill? Upside Down Parachute Flying | The Skydiving Channel

Is this pure madness or real skill of Skydiving? Watch as professional instructors from Abu Dhabi Skydive dropzone pull off one of the most dangerous high-level skydiving stunts! ​In this intense canopy piloting maneuver, one skydiver flies upside down while holding another jumper’s high-speed parachute by hand. This extreme trick requires years of training in CRW (Canopy Relative Work) and absolute trust in the air. ​Don't try this by yourself! This is extreme skydiving, canopy control, and ...

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The Skydiving ChannelAugust 10, 2026

174-Way Freefly Head Down Formation World Record! | The Skydiving Channel

Skydiving Formation World Record | Head Down 174 freefly skydivers forming the official Head-Down Vertical World Record at Skydive Chicago! Reaching speeds over 240 KM/H (150 MPH) in freefall. Pure human precision and extreme freeflying! 🪂🔥 In this video: • 174-Way Head-Down Vertical World Record • Skydive Chicago freefly record • Big-way vertical formation skydiving Subscribe to #TheSkydivingChannel for more extreme skydiving, big-way formations, and aerial footage! #skydiving #freefly #fo...

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The Skydiving ChannelAugust 9, 2026

Guess the streamer length!? Beach parachute landing in Abu Dhabi | The Skydiving Channel

Demo skydiving jump over Abu Dhabi beach with professional instructors Abu Dhabi Skydive! Watch this extreme parachute landing and canopy piloting with a massive streamer. 🪂🇦🇪 Can you guess the exact length of this streamer? Leave your comment below! The first person to guess correctly wins an official custom jersey shipped anywhere in the world! 👕✈️ In this video: • Abu Dhabi beach demo jump • Parachute landing and canopy piloting • Skydiving demonstration and parachute flying Subscribe ...

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The Skydiving ChannelAugust 8, 2026

Swoop Freestyle Championship 🏆 Trick: Switch Blade | The Skydiving Channel

Experience the intensity of swooping—high-speed landings performed on extreme, high-performance miniature parachutes at incredible speeds. ​In this video, we feature the Swoop Freestyle discipline: an artistic branch of Canopy piloting where judges evaluate style, maneuver execution, cleanliness, and the length of the water slide. Much like figure skating in the sky, pilots blend extreme precision with breathtaking artistry! ​Subscribe to #TheSkydivingChannel for more extreme skydiving and ca...

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The Skydiving ChannelAugust 8, 2026

Canopy Piloting & Swoop Training: Extreme 810° Turn | The Skydiving Channel

Swoop and Canopy Piloting Distance Training in Abu Dhabi Skydive. ​Discover the adrenaline of Canopy Piloting (also known as swoop/swooping), one of the most technical and exhilarating disciplines in modern skydiving and skydive sports. In the distance discipline, training runs can be practiced on land, but official competitions always take place over water. To score points, the athlete must touch the water before the entry gates, fly through a 10-meter corridor at a height of no more than 1....

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ChutingStarAugust 7, 2026

Learn more, stay informed about all things jumpie jumpie...

Episode 19 of This, That and The Other. Where we basically tell you what's going on, here, there and everywhere. Rigging Courses Info: https://www.chutingstar.com/skydive/parachute-rigging/education-and-testing/senior-parachute-rigger-certification-school Cookie Helmets: https://www.chutingstar.com/skydive/helmets/full-face-helmets?manufacturer=Cookie Altimeters: https://www.chutingstar.com/skydive/altimeters If you like to read, you are a different breed (The good kind) Check out our blog: h...

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The Skydiving ChannelAugust 6, 2026

🎯 Red Bull Wingsuit Flyers Target Hit! 🎈 BASE Jumping & Skydiving

Crazy Red Bull wingsuit flying precision! Pro skydivers and BASE jumping athletes fly at extreme speeds, smashing straight through a target suspended below a hot air balloon. Ultimate proximity flying! Subscribe to #TheSkydivingChannel for more epic air action! 🪂💥 ​#skydiving #wingsuit #wingsuitflying #basejumping #parachute #extreme #extremesports Video credit: Instagram @_marcowaltenspiel_

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USPAAugust 4, 2026

Perris 4ever - 4-way Op Formation Skydiving -2024 USPA National Skydiving Championships

About 4-Way Formation Skydiving: Official rules can be found by reading the Skydiver's Competition Manual Chapter 9. https://www.uspa.org/SCM Objective: to complete as many scoring formations as possible within the working time, while correctly following the sequence for the round. Teams: Each team has 4 members and a designated videographer who captures video evidence of each competition jump. An alternate member is also allowed. Scoring: Judges review the video from each jump immediately af...

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USPAAugust 4, 2026

Don't Run Into Anything - 4-way Op. Formation Skydiving - 2024 USPA National Championships

About 4-Way Formation Skydiving: Official rules can be found by reading the Skydiver's Competition Manual Chapter 9. https://www.uspa.org/SCM Objective: to complete as many scoring formations as possible within the working time, while correctly following the sequence for the round. Teams: Each team has 4 members and a designated videographer who captures video evidence of each competition jump. An alternate member is also allowed. Scoring: Judges review the video from each jump immediately af...

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USPAAugust 4, 2026

XP Furies - 4-way Op. Formation Skydiving - 2024 USPA National Championships

About 4-Way Formation Skydiving: Official rules can be found by reading the Skydiver's Competition Manual Chapter 9. https://www.uspa.org/SCM Objective: to complete as many scoring formations as possible within the working time, while correctly following the sequence for the round. Teams: Each team has 4 members and a designated videographer who captures video evidence of each competition jump. An alternate member is also allowed. Scoring: Judges review the video from each jump immediately af...

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