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Stunt Doubles2 - 4-way Int. 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. 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...

8 jumps, 2 days, ZERO distractions = optimal learning

Deep & Steep Insight GPS Altimeter Backorders.

If you currently have an Insight GPS Altimeter on order with ChutingStar, you might have to wait a little longer! We know it is annoying, but just visualize how amazing it will be wen you get that shipping notification that your order is coming!

Turbulent Landings and How to Handle Them

Learn how to recognize and handle turbulent landings under canopy. Angie Aragon explains wind shear, thermals, dust devils and canopy skills.

USPA B license in 8 Jumps, 2 Days, ZERO distractions

Getting from USPA A-lic to B-lic with AXIS—explained

Things I Wish I’d Known Before BASE Jumping

What do experienced BASE jumpers wish they'd known before they started? Read these lessons from some of the sport's most respected jumpers.

That all-important canopy ride, though... Master your descent skills!

Get from A to B with AXIS, and you get more than a B-license: you get *mastery*.

Ladies and gentlemen, Quan Gan

Curious? This is what a speed skydiving coaching jump looks like. Telemetry don't lie. Get in touch. Let's go fast......

Instruction vs Coaching Unlock Your Potential

Checking boxes gets you a B-license. Getting personalized coaching gets you GOOD. Which one do you really want?

Gravity Dayz Europe 2026

Hosted at the beautiful Skydive Skåne in southern Sweden, the five-day camp brought together 35 participants from 17 countries for an unforgettable week of progression, friendship, and coaching. Organized by Option Gravity and led by Option Gravity CEO Andy Sbarato. The Jumps Supported by eight experienced coaches and two professional camera flyers, every jump was

Skydiving's Unsolicited Opinions Department.

Every sport has opinions. Skydiving just has louder ones. This, That & The Other is where we tackle the questions, controversies, myths, and random topics that don't fit anywhere else. Some episodes are educational. Some are entertaining. Some may bruise a few egos. Whether you're a student, weekend jumper, instructor, rigger, or just here for the chaos, welcome aboard. Interested in the next rigging courses? For Aerodyne Linesets, either order at the link below and wait for eternity. Or shoo...

Understanding Relative Wind: The Foundation of Better Skydiving

Freefly coach Dani Gallego explains relative wind, belly exits and the fundamentals for safer, more controlled exits.

Building a Stronger Core for Better Flying

Build better stability, control and body awareness in the tunnel and sky with core training exercises designed specifically for skydivers.

STARHOPP 2026: Honoring D-Day from the Skies of Normandy

Commemorative skydives, historic landmarks and the legendary DC-3 Gruesome come together as STARHOPP 2026 honors D-Day across Normandy.

Achieving Your Goals in Skydiving: Wanting It Isn’t a Plan

Learn how SMART goal setting can help you achieve your skydiving goals. Melanie Curtis shares practical advice for building lasting progression.

Mixology III: Where Dynamic Bigways Come to Life

Mingo takes us inside Mixology III, one of the sport's most ambitious dynamic bigway events, and shares what it's like from the inside.

48 Hours at AXIS: From A to B-License Like a Boss

You just cleared the first major hurdle and earned your USPA A-license. Congratulations. But the moment you exit student status, the game changes. Your generic student canopy education was designed for survival, not mastery. Without professional coaching, buying or renting new gear often puts newer jumpers under parachutes that vastly exceed their actual skill level. The USPA B-License Canopy Course was meant to fix this—but most courses out there barely clear the absolute minimum requirement...

112 Jack Peploe, Wingsuit National Champion & Leading Edge Initiative

• Jack Peploe, Wingsuit National Champion • Leading Edge community initiative • Leading Edge podcast - go listen to it • Front Cover of the Jack flying alongside a plane by Tomek Nowicki • School of Hard Knocks with Jack Peploe • Wingsuit progression • Listener Submissions... thanks Joël! • Listener Submissions... thanks Marshall. We think. • Skydive Isle of Man opens • Amber doesn't cross the channel? • World Skydiving Day • Fuel surcharges being dropped - thank you dropzones! • Icon volatil...

Angelo’s School of Bigway: The 7 Stages of Progression

Learn the seven stages of bigway formation skydiving, from the basics to earning a place on world record attempts and large formations.

Welcome to the Skydiver's Anxiety Club!

Have you ever driven to the drop zone, geared up... and then spent the next hour trying to convince yourself not to get on the airplane? Or maybe you've gone a few months without jumping, and suddenly you're asking yourself: "Do I even like skydiving anymore?" If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. And here's something that almost nobody talks about... This doesn't just happen to students. It happens to experienced skydivers too. The Psychology of a Skydiver (It's Weird)-...

From Fun Jumps to Five Wingsuit Formation Records

What began as a few fun jumps evolved into five official FAI wingsuit formation records. Michał Brosig shares the story behind the project.

ChutingStar: Gear. Knowledge. Service. Since 1999

Whether you're making your very first skydive or have thousands of jumps, ChutingStar is here to help you fly with confidence. For over two decades, we've been more than just a skydiving gear store. We've built our reputation on expert advice, honest recommendations, exceptional customer service, and a commitment to helping every skydiver make informed decisions. At ChutingStar you'll find: * Premium skydiving gear from the industry's leading manufacturers * Educational videos, gear reviews, ...

When To Upsize Your Wingsuit

Before moving to a bigger wingsuit, make sure you're truly ready. A practical guide to safe wingsuit progression and upsizing.

Risk Management in Skydiving and BASE Jumping

Drawing on years as a firefighter, paramedic, helicopter pilot, and skydiver, Tyler Gilbert explores how better judgment and risk management can help skydivers and BASE jumpers build longer, safer careers