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Top 5 Gifts for Skydivers
Stocking Have a skydiving buddy who needs something special? Need some inspiration to send to your whuffo friend? Here is a list of our top 5 gift ideas for skydivers (and a few extras for good luck).
Keeping Warm at Altitude
Cold dropzoneAs winter creeps up on us, so does the cold and it's not difficult to be caught out with freezing hands and feet in the plane or air. While definitely uncomfortable, the cold can have a substantial effect on your performance in the air as it affects the ability of muscles to perform well. There's also a safety risk to hands numbed by the cold when it comes to deploying your main, flying your canopy, or doing reserve drills.