GoPro-Ductions Presents: Wheels UP!
It’s that time of year when all of the fun year-end videos start popping up. This edit from Parachute Montreal is a bit long, but it’s got everything from sit flying to head down, FS to swooping, a few malfunctions, and a little Gangnam Style! Perfect for a hump day lunch break. Watch Video »
The Presidential Skydiving Debate: Obama vs. Romne...
President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney change things up and flip the 2012 U.S. Presidential Debate on its head. Literally. The candidates yell and point fingers at each other while flying head down from 12,000 feet. The USPA coordinated this timely stunt in honor of competition at the 2012 USPA National Skydiving Championships, Oct.... Watch Video »
Life On The Edge: Exclusive Interview With Felix B...
Prior to Felix Baumgartner’s world record skydive from 128,000ft, this exclusive interview with the Red Bull Stratos pilot highlights his extensive BASE jumping and skydiving history as he prepared himself for the final mission. Felix relives the challenges he has already successfully accomplished and reveals the philosophy that drives him to push himself further and... Watch Video »
Friday Freakout: Parachute Explodes In Half. Aww, ...
Aww, shitty. Don’t you just hate when your parachute explodes in half! I’m not entirely sure why he chopped though. I mean, it’s there, it’s square (sort of), and can probably flare. Wouldn’t you try to land this? (that’s a rhetorical question) Watch Video »
Skydiving Cow Milks Itself In Freefall. True Story...
A cow costume for Halloween? Meh. A cow milking itself in freefall? Now that’s something new! Happy Halloween everyone! Have a good Halloween costume for skydiving or BASE jumping? Send us your videos and pics and we’ll feature the best on ILS. Watch Video »
Rodeo Gone Wrong? Try Head Down Carving. In A Wing...
Ever had a fun wingsuit rodeo not work out, turning the rest of the jump into a boring solo? Why not keep the party going with some head down carving… in your wingsuit! Jarno Cordia of team Fly Like Brick sure makes it look easy. Check out Fly Like Brick in the first artistic wingsuit... Watch Video »
Freefalling Through 3,000 Feet Of Clouds
So, what does freefalling through 3,000 feet of clouds look like, you ask? Now you know. And no need for alarm, there was a hole in that thick industrial haze (at least at some point on the climb to altitude :-). For all you naughty skydivers out there, let’s give a thumbs up for GPS. Watch Video »
Kristal Sequentials II: Skydiving + Skysurfing
As skydivers, there are two certainties in life: 1) gravity, and 2) the Kristal Sequentials being a kickass event. Team Kristal organized their second sequentials event for the 2012 season at Skydive Pamiers in France. Not only was there impressive sequentials and tracing flocks, but some skysurfing action too! I haven’t seen much skysurfing since…... Watch Video »
Red Bull Stratos: Raw Chest Cam Footage Of Superso...
Here’s video from the Red Bull Stratos skydive that we’ve all been waiting for — raw headcam footage from Felix Baumgartner’s record breaking skydive from 128,000ft, where he breaks the sound barrier and recovers from a faaaaast flat spin at supersonic speed. Mach 1.24 in a spacesuit… just another day at the office for Felix. Watch Video »
Official Video: Felix Baumgartner's World Record S...
Mission accomplished! After flying to an altitude of more than 128,000 feet (39,000 meters) in a helium-filled balloon, Red Bull Stratos pilot Felix Baumgartner completed a record breaking skydive on October 14, 2012 from the edge of space (I know, I know… it’s not actually the edge of space, but their marketing team deserves to... Watch Video »
Red Bull Stratos: Historic Skydive From 128,000......
Red Bull Stratos made history on October 14, 2012 when professional BASE jumper Felix Baumgartner set a new world record as the first human to skydive from 128,000 feet. Or was that inches? Whatever. I can’t confirm this is official footage, but I can confirm this is a 1:350 scale recreation of the historic jump.... Watch Video »
Friday Freakout: Skydive Instructor Hangs From Pla...
Seatbelts are a great idea when you’re taking off in a plane. Not so much when you’re exiting a plane. This skydive instructor forgets to unbuckle his seatbelt before exit, and ends up hanging from the plane as his student exits alone on his first (unplanned) solo jump. We all make mistakes, and the key... Watch Video »
New Skydiving Aircraft... A Toyota
Imagine a car suspended underneath a helicopter. Imagine 3 skydivers jumping out of it in dramatic fashion and equally dramatic outfits, hahaa. THEN, imagine those same skydivers frefalling with this car and a big parachute saving it from a wicked impact. If you’re looking for another cool commercial, check out the Chevy Sonic’s first test... Watch Video »
The Boogie Monster
A collection of David Schwartz’s best moments in 2012 — Summerfest at Skydive Chicago, the Invasion at Skydive Sebastian, UPT Flight Camp, Mustang Beach’s Fall Fandango and the Eloy record camp, just to name a few. As far as I’m concerned, having the opportunity to travel and participate in these great events is “living the... Watch Video »
Friday Freakout: Scary Horseshoe Malfunction + Ent...
If there’s ever a time you’d soil your pants from a scary parachute malfunction, I’d say this is it — when your closing pin pops on exit, you have a horseshoe malfunction, and then get entangled in said horseshoe. Holy shit! Luckily Matt Englehart landed safely after clearing through the lines and chopping that mess.... Watch Video »
REAL Skydiving Porn: Coming Together
If you’re a skydiving virgin, avert your eyes, there’s nothing to see here. Now, down to business with some real skydiving porn. I’m not sure what’s sexier: the toggle poking through the cat’s eye at the 0:35 mark, or the thought of a skydiving rig that packs itself (happy ending optional). Huge thanks to John... Watch Video »
Fly Like Brick: Artistic Wingsuit Competition 2012
Rebooting with 2 new members, team Fly Like Brick hit the 5th International Artistic Wingsuit Competition again this year to display their wingsuit flying skills. With only minimal training, but a strong focus on the free round, Fly Like Brick managed to score 3rd place overall. Well done Jarno and Benoit! Watch Video »
New Skydiving Exit: The Hot-Dog
This is a first: the hot-dog exit. Four people link together as the “bun” and one lucky guy or gal squeezes in the middle as the “street meat.” Now you have something new to try this weekend. Give it a shot and report back to us on Monday with the outcome. Watch Video »
Funny Farm 2012: The Australian Outback
You love boogies, I love boogies, we all love boogies. Funny Farm is a skydiving invitational boogie that takes place at Roger Mulckey’s farm in the Australian Outback. He brings in the planes, people and supplies (including heeps of beer) which sets the stage for a very interesting week of jumping and partying. Thanks to... Watch Video »
Friday Freakout: Trapped Altimeter, Hard One-Hande...
Some days things just don’t go your way. This poor skydiver was having one of those bad days. First, the freefly tube was spinning him around like a top. Then, his altimeter gets trapped in his risers on deployment. And finally, he steers one-handed and lands super hard in a ditch. In a situation like... Watch Video »