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Skydive Galaxy

Welcome to Skydive Galaxy. This page aims bring you a unified global directory of all skydiving drop zones, wind tunnels, jumpsuit makers, and famous/legal BASE jumping locations, along with everything you need to know to do your first tandem and start jumping solo. Browse Skydive Galaxy's map and find a location that you are interested in, and then check out reviews left by other Google, Dropzone, and Yelp users.

If you are new to skydiving, there are two other great resources on the web that also contain drop zone (DZ) locators:

The DZ locators on these sites are good for finding specific DZs in your area. But many skydivers also enjoy traveling and jumping at new DZs. Skydive Galaxy allows skydivers to better plan for their road trips, and trips abroad.

Skydive Galaxy also differentiates itself by showing the location of jumpsuit makers. Experience has shown us that your jumpsuit will come out the best if the tailor that is sewing the jumpsuit is the same person that is measuring it. Now with Skydive Galaxy, you can easily locate a jumpsuit manufacturer and jump at a couple of the local DZs while you are in the area.

First Timers

Whether you are taking your first skydive as a tandem or as an accelerated freefall (AFF) student, here are some tips to make your day more enjoyable. If you are new to skydiving, these are some things you should bring (contact your local DZ for specifics):

• Patience - skydiving can be time consuming when you are waiting for weather, prepping the plane, organizing who is one which load, etc. Think about it. If you are risking your life, you do not want to be in a stressed and rushed environment. So take your time, bring some things to keep you occupied, and be ready to make a day of it.
• Food - bring whatever it takes to stay full and hydrated. Some coffee or an energy drink for added alertness is a plus.
• Clothing - depending on the weather skydivers can wear anything ranging from nothing but shorts to boots, multiple layers, jumpsuit, and gloves. But if you are new to the sport, you should wear comfortable jeans that you would not mind getting grass stains on. Wear a t-shirt and bring a couple of long sleeve layers (preferably without hoods). A pair of running shoes should work well for most locations.
• It would also be wise to bring a camera since there is unique scenery, as well as many memorable moments with friends and like minded adventurers. You will not get to take pictures while skydiving for safety reasons, but most drop zones offer still photographs or videos of your jump.

Warning: There is broker called Skyride that advertises with an 800-number and fake addresses in major cities to lure customers in, but they have no physical location. They simply over-charge you and call the nearest DZ and schedule your jump for less. Please select a dropzone from the map above and call them directly.

Learning to Jump Solo

So you want to jump by yourself? Avoid some of the pitfalls before making this major investment in time, money, and your physical well being. You should go to a couple DZs in the area and see which has a vibe that matches you best. All DZs should have an AFF (accelerated free fall) course, and it should be a little over $1k. This course is typically a seven jump course where you jump with instructor(s) holding onto you, requiring you to perform specific tasks and maneuvers during your jump.

Do the seven jumps of the AFF on rental gear. If you make it through, then try and buy your own gear as soon as possible. Your first rig will run you anywhere from $2-5k. Find out more about the different gear and skydiving disciplines by asking around the DZ and reading online, and see if you would like to progress to RW (relative work), VRW (vertical relative work, or free flying), wingsuiting (WS), CRW (canopy relative work, or "crew"), swooping, or BASE jumping. Once you know what discipline you are interested in, you can pick the parts of your first rig to better suit a specific discipline.

For example, my first container was a Javelin3 with a Pilot168 canopy which was perfect for relative work as a student. After 'outgrowing' it and wanting a smaller canopy and container for better performance canopy piloting, my old Javelin3 was easily modified to become the perfect wingsuiting container. And I'm not pushing one brand over another, because an Infinity container with a Sabre2 canopy would work just as well, for an affordable price.

So that covers the basics you need to start jumping. Remember, "Safety is no accident." Blue skies!

Drop Zones, Wind Tunnels, and Jumpsuit Manufacturers:

Skydive Galaxy is a continuous project. All known businesses will be included in this directory, but not all businesses have been reviewed by Delta Gear, Inc. DGI funds all reviews found on Skydive Galaxy and does not give preferential reviews.

• Do want to be included in the directory? Add your business to Google Maps and email us your link.
• Would you like to have your business reviewed by Delta Gear? Have us come out to your facilities for at least three days, and we will be happy to write a review and make a video review.
• How do you go from being a blue marker to a red marker? USPA Training Centers are DZs that have pledged to follow USPA basic safety requirements and to offer first-jump courses taught by current USPA-rated instructors. Visit USPA's site and learn how to become a designated USPA Training Center.