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weather

Microclimates: Why Your Weather App Lies

Adrenaline Now27 Apr 2026

weather

How to Read a Wind Forecast

Learn how to read a wind forecast for skydiving. Upper winds, gusts, wind shear, and what to check before jump day — a complete guide for UK skydivers.

Adrenaline Now24 Apr 2026

skydiving

Skydiving Terms That Sound Like Sex Acts (But Aren’t)

A hilarious guide to real skydiving terms that sound outrageous but mean something completely legitimate. Learn the slang every jumper knows.

BlueSkiesBart19 Apr 2026

skydiving

Falling Back Into It: What It's Like to Return to Skydiving After a Long Break

What to expect from a recurrency skydive when returning to the sport after time away, refresher drills, and getting current again.

BlueSkiesBart30 Apr 2025

skydiving

Is Skydiving Safer Than Driving?

A rigorous comparison of UK skydiving and driving fatality rates using British Skydiving data through 2023, plus honest context on the 2025 and 2026 incidents.

Dr Rush17 Aug 2024

culture

The Physics of Bungee Jumping

Ever wondered what happens when you leap off a bridge with a bungee cord? In this article, Dr. Rush unpacks the science behind gravitational energy, kinetic energy, and elastic potential energy. From the thrill of freefall to the final bounce, discover the physics of bungee jumping in simple terms.

Dr Rush26 Dec 2024