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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....

Why do people skydive? The answers might surprise you.

For some, the prospect of skydiving is terrifying. The idea of plunging thousands of feet after jumping from a moving plane seems like madness. However, it might surprise you to hear that it is that element of risk that makes it such an attractive prospect....

New Orleans Bucket List Ideas

We all have a few items on our bucket lists that we want to do sooner rather than later. New Orleans has so many unique events and attractions that it's possible to tackle two or three in a single weekend! Jazz Fest New Orleans's Jazz Fest...