Stories
The Gorilla Exit That Changed Everything
How a group of fun jumpers in Lodi invented the most chaotic exit in skydiving history — and why every DZ in the world eventually tried it.
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Gear Review
The New Pilot 7 vs Crossbraced: A Canopy That Actually Delivers
We took both canopies to Eloy for a week. Here's what happened when you actually push them to the limit.
Safety
AAD Activation: What Really Happens at 750ft
A technical breakdown of Cypres, Vigil, and MARS — how they decide to fire, and what happens when they disagree.
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Dropzones
The 10 Best DZs for First-Time Visitors in 2025
From Perris to Empuriabrava, we asked 400 skydivers where to go. Here's what they said.
People
Interview: The Rigger Who Packed 80,000 Mains
Bob Hallett has packed more parachutes than almost anyone alive. He talked to us for two hours about what he's seen.
Wingsuit
BASE to Skydiving: The Transition Nobody Talks About
Three athletes share what crossing that line actually means — and why most people get it backwards.