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Sep 22
3 min

What are the best shoes for skydiving?

The best shoes to wear for skydiving should provide good heel and ankle support for landing, and remain secure on your feet at 120mph.

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Can you tandem skydive on commercial flights?

Skydive Hollister

Jul 9
3 min

Can you tandem skydive on commercial flights?

Tandem skydiving on a commercial flight sounds ridiculous, right? It is, for a number of reasons. Here are some.

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Skydive Hollister

Jul 2
3 min

Why don't airplanes have parachutes?

Believe it or not, a lack of parachutes on commercial flights is safer than if rigs were available. Here's why.

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Skydive Hollister

Feb 6
5 min

My First Tandem Skydive

Then 1, 2, 3, jump! All I remember from those initial first moments out of the plane was looking down thinking, “Wow, that's beautiful."

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How We Skydive Safely - Tandem Skydiving Equipment Part 1: The Harness

Skydive Hollister

Jan 28
2 min

How We Skydive Safely - Tandem Skydiving Equipment Part 1: The Harness

In this article we will teach you a bit about your four-point harness system that you will use on your first skydive. Safe!

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Skydive Hollister

Jan 15
2 min

Our Favorite Reviews from December 2019

"I had the most amazing time today!" ...said our happy guest. Read more of our favorite reviews here!

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Skydive Hollister

Dec 23, 2019
1 min

Tandem Pricing Explained

At Skydive Hollister, we offer then most competitive rates for skydiving in the bay area and all of Northern California. Here is a breakdown

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Best Gift Idea For Those That Have Everything

Skydive Hollister

Dec 20, 2019
2 min

Best Gift Idea For Those That Have Everything

Last-minute shopping for presents? Stumped? If you're ready to be this year's best gift-giver, read on! Talking about gift cards.

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Skydive Hollister

Dec 14, 2019
1 min

Is There An Age Limit To Skydive?

Is there an age limit or minimum to go on a tandem skydive?

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Skydive Hollister

Dec 11, 2019
1 min

Top Things To Do in the South Bay Area

There are plenty of fun activities and destinations to see in the Bay Area, and I'd like to share a couple of my favorites.

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SKYDIVING NEAR ME - The Search For a Skydiving Center

Skydive Hollister

Nov 22, 2019
2 min

SKYDIVING NEAR ME - The Search For a Skydiving Center

How do I find a skydiving center near me? We know this is completely about you, about YOUR life changing experience, an experience that w...

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Skydive Hollister

Nov 21, 2019
2 min

A Very Personal Experience

Subway, McDonalds, Wendy’s, Burger King, all great places for a quick cheap meal, but that’s it. Now, can you picture the same business m...

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