XDream Skydiving: NewsNewshttps://xdsports.uk/Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:33:40 GMTurn:store:1:news:blog:51https://xdsports.uk/expo-offers-2024Expo Offers 2024See all of our online offers for the British Skydiving Expo 2024. These offers are online only, but please come and see us if you'd like to discuss a rig purchase or rental!urn:store:1:news:blog:50https://xdsports.uk/last-post-dates-2022Last Post Dates 2022<img style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;" src="/images/uploaded/Winter &amp; Christmas/Christmas tree.png" alt="XDream Tree" width="25%" /> Place your orders in time to receive them before Christmas!urn:store:1:news:blog:49https://xdsports.uk/website-upgradeWebsite Upgrade 2022Our website now has clearer stock availability displays, accurate shipping estimates on product pages, and loads faster.urn:store:1:news:blog:48https://xdsports.uk/terms-conditions-updateTerms & Conditions UpdateWe have made a few minor alterations to our terms and conditions. See the summary here.urn:store:1:news:blog:47https://xdsports.uk/temporary-store-closure-julyTemporary Store ClosureOur store at Headcorn is currently closed to walk in customers. We are still dispatching orders placed online, and orders placed online for collection can still be collected from us at the front door.urn:store:1:news:blog:44https://xdsports.uk/brexit-update-we-have-a-dealBrexit Update - We have a deal!This evening the UK and EU announced a post transition free trade deal. Here we cover briefly how this impacts our customers in the EU.urn:store:1:news:blog:43https://xdsports.uk/christmas-post-winter-hours-2020Christmas Post & Winter Hours 2020<img style="float: right; margin-left: 10px;" src="/images/uploaded/Winter &amp; Christmas/Christmas tree.png" alt="XDream Tree" width="25%" />This year's been strange for everyone and despite our limited opening hours, we can still get your orders shipped by last posting dates so they have the best chance of getting to you before Christmas.urn:store:1:news:blog:36https://xdsports.uk/updated-terms-conditions-2020-05Updated Terms & ConditionsWe've updated our terms and conditions to make them easier to read and understand.urn:store:1:news:blog:38https://xdsports.uk/covid-19-updateCOVID-19 UpdateA short update on our order processing during the pandemicurn:store:1:news:blog:35https://xdsports.uk/zip-itZip it!<img src="/images/uploaded/News/Zip Back Web.jpg" alt="Canopy Zip" style="width: 25%; float: right; margin-left: 10px;" /> Quick change canopy cells are the latest development in canopy maintenance and construction - we take a look at why this is a great option for the future of canopies.urn:store:1:news:blog:34https://xdsports.uk/going-greenGoing Green<img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="/images/uploaded/News/Green recycling logo.png" alt="Green recycling logo" width="25%" />A brief update on our environmental goals and why we removed the option for minimising plastic during checkout.urn:store:1:news:blog:33https://xdsports.uk/skydive-the-expo-2020Skydive the Expo 2020<img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="/images/uploaded/Expo/Expo 2020/BS STE Logo.png" alt="Expo Logo" width="20%" />Once again we'll be at British Skydiving's "Skydive the Expo" event at the East Midlands Conference Centre in Nottingham with demos, deals, and gear from the top manufacturers.urn:store:1:news:blog:32https://xdsports.uk/last-post-and-winter-opening-times-2019Last Post and Winter Opening Times 2019<img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="/images/uploaded/Winter &amp; Christmas/Snowy Post Box.png" alt="Snowy Post Box" width="15%"/>Know when our shop's open for the winter period and when to order to get your presents in time for Christmas.urn:store:1:news:blog:29https://xdsports.uk/new-website-featuresNew Website Features<img style="float:right; margin-left:15px;" src="/images/uploaded/XD-DarkX-1000px-Copy-1.png" alt="XD logo " width="20%" />We've been hard at work making some updates to our website recently to make your shopping experience even easier.urn:store:1:news:blog:30https://xdsports.uk/guten-tagGuten Tag!<img style="float:right; margin-left: 15px;" src="/images/uploaded/News/German-UK Flag.png" alt="German/UK Flag" width="15%" />We are learning German and translating our website! / Wir lernen Deutsch und übersetzen unsere Webseite!urn:store:1:news:blog:28https://xdsports.uk/2020-changesA New Direction for 2020<img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="/images/uploaded/News/IMG_20190804_230003 (1).jpg" alt="Outside stall" width="22%" /> As another busy season comes to a close, we have a few major changes coming ahead of 2020.urn:store:1:news:blog:24https://xdsports.uk/brexit-preparationsBrexit Preparations<img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="/images/uploaded/News/brexit-referendum-uk-1468255044bIX.jpg" alt="GB and EU flags" width="30%"/>There's still no plan for 29th March 2019 and beyond, but we're hoping we can provide some insight into the potential impacts that may affect your skydiving gear purchases.urn:store:1:news:blog:23https://xdsports.uk/bpa-expo-2019BPA Expo 2019<img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px; width: 15%;" src="/images/uploaded/News/expologo.png" alt="Expo logo" > Join us at the East Midlands Conference Centre on 26th Jan 2019 for BPA Skydive the Expo: the biggest UK skydiving exhibition of the year.urn:store:1:news:blog:22https://xdsports.uk/charity-supportCharity Support<img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px; width: 15%" src="/images/uploaded/News/Crisis-logo.png" alt="Crisis Logo"> <img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px; width: 15%" src="/images/uploaded/News/Mindlogoblue.png" alt="Mind Logo"</p> From 2019 onwards, 5% of our annual profit will be donated to Crisis and Mind.urn:store:1:news:blog:21https://xdsports.uk/winter-opening-and-postWinter Opening Hours and Last Post<img src="/images/uploaded/News/Winter Icon.png" alt="Winter snowflake" style="float: right; width: 25%; margin-left: 15px;" /> As we move into the Christmas period, we are shutting down our store fronts for the winter break but our online store is still open.urn:store:1:news:blog:20https://xdsports.uk/plastic-reductionPlastic Reduction<img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px; width: 25%;" src="/images/uploaded/News/Recycle.png" alt="recycling" > We are starting to reduce the amount of single use plastic in the packaging of our products in favour of more sustainable options.urn:store:1:news:blog:19https://xdsports.uk/pd-canopy-price-increasePD Canopy Price Increase<img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px; width: 35%;" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/Manufacturers/PD-Wings-Colour.png" alt="Performance Designs" /> Prices for PD canopies will be increasing on Sunday 18th February. Order now to take advantage of the current prices!urn:store:1:news:blog:18https://xdsports.uk/paypal-paymentsPaypal Payments<img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px; width: 35%;" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/General/Payments/logo.png" alt="Paypal payments" /> We regret to announce that from today we will no longer be able to accept Paypal as a payment method for orders placed through our website.urn:store:1:news:blog:17https://xdsports.uk/bpa-expo-2018BPA Expo 2018<img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/Expo2018/logotrans.png" alt="Performance Designs" width="25%" /> <p>Back again for the biggest skydiving exhibition in the UK, with new freebies and the usual great discounts on gear from Parachute Systems, Square1, Alti-2, Airtec, Flysight, and more!</p> <p>Come and see us to find out more about what we do or grab yourself a bargain on various reduced items.</p>urn:store:1:news:blog:15https://xdsports.uk/contactless-paymentsContactless Payments<img src="/Content/Images/uploaded/News/ContactLessWhite.png" alt="Contactless" width="25%" style="float:right; margin-left: 15px;" /> We're always looking for ways to improve the customer experience - so we're pleased to announce that we can now take contactless payments in store, alongside ApplePay, Amex and a variety of other new payment methods.urn:store:1:news:blog:12https://xdsports.uk/performance-designs-dealershipPerformance Designs Dealership<img style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" src="/Content/Images/uploaded/Manufacturers/PD Wings Colour.png" alt="Performance Designs" width="35%" /> We are pleased to announce we are now an authorised dealer for leading canopy manufacturer Performance Designs who produce canopies including the popular Optimum reserve and Silhouette main.urn:store:1:news:blog:14https://xdsports.uk/direct-debits-now-availableDirect Debits Now Available<img src="/Content/Images/uploaded/News/DirectDebitLogoWhite.png" alt="Direct Debit" width="25%" style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" /> As part of our efforts to simplify our rental processes for AADs and rigs, we have introduced payments by Direct Debit, allowing automatic monthly payments and reducing administration overheads for us and for you.urn:store:1:news:blog:13https://xdsports.uk/bpa-expo-2017BPA Expo 2017For the third year running we will be exhibiting at BPA Skydive The Expo this year - back with our bigger stand, great freebies and even more demos & stock. Come and see us to find out more about what we do or grab yourself a bargain on various reduced items.urn:store:1:news:blog:11https://xdsports.uk/bpa-elections-2017BPA Elections 2017Voting is now open for BPA Council 2017. All full BPA members can vote and we encourage you to use your vote wisely!urn:store:1:news:blog:9https://xdsports.uk/supporting-crisis-at-christmasSupporting Crisis at Christmas<img src="/Content/Images/uploaded/News/christmas_tag.png" alt="Crisis" width="25%" style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;" /> For a second year, we will be donating profits to Crisis, supporting the homeless this Christmas.urn:store:1:news:blog:10https://xdsports.uk/christmas-opening-and-last-postChristmas Opening and Last PostDates for winter opening hours at our DZ store and deadlines for orders and shipping dates over December 2016 / January 2017urn:store:1:news:blog:8https://xdsports.uk/new-jumper-rebateNew Jumper RebateParachute Systems are offering discounts on new containers and canopies to support skydivers who recently attained their A licenceurn:store:1:news:blog:7https://xdsports.uk/sife-dealershipSife Dealership<img src="/Content/Images/uploaded/Manufacturers/SIFE.png" alt="SIFE" width="25%" style="float: right; margin-left: 15px;"/> We are pleased to announce that we are now an official dealer for the Austrian Sife container.urn:store:1:news:blog:6https://xdsports.uk/xdream-welcomes-alexXDream Welcomes Alex PotterMeet Alex, the newest member of our customer service team who will be working at our Dunkeswell store at weekends and responding to your emails. Alex has a commitment to giving back to the community and currently sits on committees for Southampton University and the BCPA.urn:store:1:news:blog:5https://xdsports.uk/website-updates-summer-2016Website Updates Summer 2016Once again we've been busy improving our website both with improved navigation, data, and feature set. These changes are all designed to make it easier for you to find what you need on our site. As always we welcome your feedback or suggestions on further improvements.urn:store:1:news:blog:4https://xdsports.uk/new-dunkeswell-shopXDream Gear Store Now OpenWe're happy to announce the new shop is fully set up and open for business! After a period of refitting since we moved into the new premises, the store is now fully stocked with day-to-day essential skydiving gear, demo Kiss helmets, and rigs available for rental and demo.urn:store:1:news:blog:3https://xdsports.uk/new-shop-setupNew Shop SetupTo accommodate the rapidly growing demand, both online and at the dropzone, we are setting up a dedicated shop at the dropzone for the 2016 season. We will be located in the old right hand bunkhouse room next to the fire pit.urn:store:1:news:blog:2https://xdsports.uk/bpa-expo-2016BPA Expo 2016We will once again be exhibiting at BPA Skydive The Expo this year- come and see us to find out more about what we do or grab yourself a bargain on various reduced items.urn:store:1:news:blog:1https://xdsports.uk/new-websiteNew Website December 201513 months after the launch of our first e-commerce website, we've made a significant update to our website to further improve customer experience. The site is now more mobile device-friendly, quicker, and more streamlined to help you find information or checkout quicker. You can even log in with your Facebook account to avoid filling out a registration form! If you notice any issues (however small) or have suggestions on how we could improve further, we'd love to hear from you.