The Sky Is Falling
Cristian Vasari and Marco Tiezzi of the Atmonauti Top Patrol skydiving at sunset over Italy. Photo by Marco Tiezzi. Check out the Real Human Flight edit from the ATP. View Photo »
Walking On Water (DIPC)
Marat Leiras making it look easy at the 3rd annual Dubai International Parachuting Championship (DIPC) at Skydive Dubai. Photo by Danny Jacobs. View Photo »
Formation Skydiving: Powerful Women Breaking Recor...
On this same day last year, the Arizona women’s 27-way formation skydiving state record was set during the Holidays Boogie at Skydive Arizona — 32 years after the 20-way formation skydiving record was set back in 1978. Well, it’s that record-breaking time of year again. They’re having another go at it today to beat last... Watch Video »
Old School Skydiving: Don't Try This At Home
This is an old school shot before my time, so I’m not really sure what’s going on here. But it seems like a great way to squeeze in a few more skydivers on a full load. Anyone know more details about this shot? Photo via Jeremy Renkil. View Photo »
Who Are These Guys?
I think this is Stacey, Lynette, Kelly, Christine, and Helen. Or is it Angela, Chris, Todd, Brett and Luke of STF 4Loko? Whatever. You can call them all Susan if it makes you happy. Just watch this, cuz it’s another sick edit from Jonathan Pears — the man behind UPT’s popular promo video and STF... Watch Video »
Friday Freakout: Wingsuit Flat Spin + Double Malfu...
A little ground rush is fun from time to time, unless you just had a flat spin in your wingsuit followed by a cutaway and reserve pilot chute in tow. A double malfunction can really mess up your day. If you were in this situation, would you have given up on the line twists that... Watch Video »
Parachuting Over The Dubai Skyline (DIPC)
Team Hayabusa under canopy after a 4-way formation skydiving round at the third annual Dubai International Parachuting Championship (DIPC) at Skydive Dubai. Photo by Danny Jacobs. View Photo »
Going The Distance (DIPC)
Deane “Smudge” Smith of Jump4Heroes — the man behind the Poppy Proximity Flying video from Veterans Day — competing in one of the distance rounds at the third annual Dubai International Parachuting Championship (DIPC) at Skydive Dubai. Photo by Bruno Brokken. View Photo »
Hayabusa: The Best Of The Best
Team Hayabusa, one of the best 4-way formation skydiving teams in the world, practicing at Skydive Empuriabrava in Spain. Hayabusa was stronger and faster than ever in 2011; I’m looking forward to following their progress and accomplishments in 2012. Another stunning shot by Danny Jacobs. View Photo »
For the Love of Skydiving
If you love skydiving, stop reading and click the ‘LIKE’ button right now! This is UPT’s 2011 promo video, and it’s just too good not to like. If you disagree, then I think we should see other people. Big thanks to Jonathan Pears of Back To Awake for the monster edit. Watch Video »
Wish You Were Here
With plenty of aircraft to choose from and world-class organizers from all levels, the Summerfest boogie at Skydive Chicago is the place to be. Photo via STF 4Loko. View Photo »
Skydiving Blizzard
A creative blown-out shot of Tiago Amorim Cobra’s skydiving exit. Tiago also snapped another cool shot of his wingsuit exit. View Photo »
Friday Freakout: Crunch! 60 MPH Parachute Collisio...
At 60 MPH (about 100 km/h), the crunching sound of this gnarly parachute collision is like watching a car crash… minus the airbags and bumpers. I’m sure both of these skydivers wish they’d tracked just a little bit further apart for more separation. Remember to keep your head up, eyes open, and cover yourself with... Watch Video »
40th Anniversary: Formation Skydive Over the Palm ...
A demo jump over the Palm Islands at Skydive Dubai to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the United Arab Emirates during the 3rd annual Dubai International Parachuting Championship (DIPC). Photo by Danny Jacobs. View Photo »
Distance Battles in Dubai (DIPC)
Following the Mad Swooping Skills video I posted earlier this week, here’s a mix of the canopy formation, formation skydiving, and canopy piloting rounds from Day 3 of the third annual Dubai International Parachuting Championship (DIPC) at Skydive Dubai. Keep your eyes peeled at 4:43 for some swooping carnage. Oh, and a rant from the... Watch Video »
Stacking Storms (DIPC)
Canopy Formation teams from France stacking a dozen PD Storms on a practice run for the closing ceremony at the 3rd annual Dubai International Parachuting Championship (DIPC) at Skydive Dubai. Photo by Bruno Brokken. View Photo »
In The Zone (DIPC)
Nick Batsch committing to his landing in the first Zone Accuracy round at the third Dubai International Parachuting Championship (DIPC) at Skydive Dubai. Nick took 2nd place overall. Congrats buddy! Photo via Icarus Canopies. View Photo »
Plane Does Barrel Rolls Around Wingsuit Flock
Kirby Chambliss knows a thing or two about flying planes and aerobatics. And the Red Bull Air Force knows a thing or two about skydiving and wingsuit flying. That’s a great combo for a skydiving stunt… like a plane doing barrel rolls around a wingsuit flock. Watch Video »
Mad Swooping Skills in Dubai (DIPC)
After two weeks of intense competition (and a few injuries), the third annual Dubai International Parachuting Championship at Skydive Dubai is a wrap. The stakes were high this year with a staggering purse of $775,000! This is Benjamin Forde’s edit from the last day of the comp. Congrats to Curt Bartholomew for taking the overall... Watch Video »
Put Your Hands In The Air
Eloy Cruz having some fun on a heli jump at Nitro City in Panama. Photo via Eloy Cruz. Have you ever been to Panama? View Photo »