Skydiving Safety Essentials
The basics for skydiving safety you need to know before taking to the skies For everyone who loves to skydive, safety is the absolute top priority. While we should all be mindful of safety precautions in every facet of our lives, when it comes to extreme sports,...
The 10 Top Drop Zones in the World
We’ve scoured the web, spoken with veteran skydivers around the globe and evaluated our own experiences to come up with a definitive list of the best skydiving drop zones in the world. The team looked at factors such as weather, visibility averages, yearly...
Skydiving Gear – A Beginner’s Guide
So you’ve made those first few jumps, felt the unequalled exhilaration of freefall, the signature pump of adrenaline through your veins, landed back on earth but not quite the same and now… you’re hooked on skydiving. Whether you’ve been using rental or borrowed...
How to Become a Skydiver
Can’t get enough of that jump?! We know the feeling! At Downward Trend, we understand what you need as a new skydiver to both get started and grow in the sport. We’ve got over 20 years of experience and a set of experts ready to guide you no matter your level. If you...
Know Before You Go: Skydiving Terms Explained
Even for the most experienced of skydivers, there’s always something to learn when it comes to your gear. For newer divers, we know that the first step in getting the right gear is understanding it, which is why we’ve put together a list of the following critical...