Skydiving involves jumping from an aircraft and descending to the ground using a parachute. It provides an incredible adrenaline rush and sights like no other. Skydiving requires courage and can be competitive, but also involves risk. The high-speed free fall is thrilling. However, the last few feet before landing is the most dangerous part.
While skydiving is extreme, it is accessible compared to other aerial sports. Novices can tandem jump with an instructor. Skydivers trust their equipment and skills. There are many competitions and evolving techniques to master.
Veteran skydivers take on sky surfing, which uses a smaller board attached during free fall for tricks. The board offers maneuvers not possible unassisted. Sky surfing requires skill to remove the board smoothly before parachute deployment.
Ultimately, skydiving attracts adventure seekers willing to flirt with danger. The equipment could fail, but skydivers continue to push the sport’s limits. The rare breed drawn to skydiving thrill-seeks by risking life itself.