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How Do Parachutes Work?

Every parachute is designed for one critical purpose: to slow the speed of an object undergoing the effects of gravity. Although this object is often a person such as a skydiver, I can also take the form of important cargo or supplies delivered via air....

Can I See the Curvature of the Earth when Skydiving?

Skydiving is an exhilarating experience for those who want the ultimate thrill. Along with the adrenaline rush, you also experience one of the most amazing views. Dropping from thousands of feet up allows you to see the earth from a new perspective. Many...

Does a skydiving landing hurt?

Many new skydivers question how the landing works. Does it hurt? Is it dangerous? While skydiving is always a risk, the landing is controlled by the parachute, so you should not experience any pain. Most skydiving landings are gentle, and the skydiver...

09 Oct

Paragliding on the Couch

Gold Coast Skydiving is known to attract people from all over Louisiana. For many, sky diving is the ultimate thrill and on many bucket lists. A close second to sky diving might be paragliding. Thrill-seekers will either applaud or gasp in...

Forget a Couple's Massage- Make Memories that Last a Lifetime!

Finding a gift for your significant other isn't always easy. You want to give them something they wouldn't get themselves, but that they will still enjoy. While couples' massages and those types of gifts are great, why not do something completely...

The science behind the "rush"

Wondering just what happens to your brain and body when you go sky diving? Any adrenaline junkie knows just how much jumping out of a plane can make them feel a whole lot different! The release of serotonin, adrenaline, and dopamine all contribute to...

Face Your Fears with a Skydiving Experience

Whether you're the kind of person who feels uncomfortable on a tenth-story balcony or the very idea of being anywhere above ground level sends you into a cold sweat, overcoming the fear of heights can be a difficult and prolonged process. But if you're...

When is the Best Time to go Skydiving?

If you are just getting started out skydiving it is natural that you would approach it with an excess of caution. One of the most common concerns we hear from beginning skydivers is that they may think that it is the wrong time of year to attempt a jump....