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 passenger airplanes don’t have parachutes. Nervous travelers may feel exposed and fixate on their perceived...
Skydivers need to use parachutes because those are the apparatuses that give human beings the ability to reduce their falling speed enough that they are able to land safely on the ground. That’s the short version, so let’s look at the physics behind this...
Coronavirus Update for Skydivers There is a lot of information and misinformation regarding the recent coronavirus outbreak, so we at Silicon Valley Skydiving & Silicon Valley would like to share some knowledge and help keep you informed. Here are some important...
The Gear That Keeps You Safely Attached On Your First Jump There is a lot of thought and a lot of preparation that goes on to make skydiving an enjoyable activity that anyone can enjoy, and safely. One major component of that is having the right gear and keeping it...
How much does it cost to sky dive in California? At Silicon Valley Skydiving, we offer then most competitive rates for skydiving in the bay area and all of Northern California. Here is a breakdown of our tandem sky diving prices. Tandem Jump How high? Freefall time...
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 many younger people value experiences over things? Some people in your life will drop hints...
