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2026 Italian Skydiving Championship: Schedule and Disciplines

Everything instructors, athletes, and DZOs need to know about the 2026 Italian skydiving championship: disciplines, format, and deadlines.

19 Apr 20267 min read

A License Skydiving: Everything You Need to Know Before You Start

The full path, costs, requirements, and realistic timelines for earning your A license in Italy: a practical step-by-step guide.

19 Apr 20267 min read

Basic Pack Job: How to Pack Your Main Canopy Without Mistakes

A technical guide to packing the main canopy: the correct sequence, common mistakes, and the details that make the difference between a clean opening and a mess.

19 Apr 202610 min read
Attrezzatura

Full Face vs Open Face Helmet: Which to Choose for Skydiving

Full face or open face? At 50–200 jumps, your helmet choice matters more than you think. Here are the technical criteria to decide without regrets.

19 Apr 20269 min read

Canopy Malfunctions: Types, Frequency, and Emergency Procedures

From line twists to total malfunctions: a technical guide for newer skydivers on how to recognize, classify, and handle every type of canopy anomaly.

19 Apr 20268 min read

Skydive Fyrosand Sweden: Jumping at Midnight Above the Arctic Circle

Fyrosand, Sweden: where summer night never comes and freefall happens under a sun that never sets.

19 Apr 20267 min read

Weather for Skydiving: When You Can Jump and When You Can't

Wind, clouds, visibility: find out which weather conditions allow you to jump and how to learn to read them during your AFF course.

19 Apr 20266 min read
Attrezzatura

Skydiving Jumpsuits: How to Choose Between Materials, Sizing, and Used Gear

Materials, grippers, custom sizing, and the used market: a technical guide to choosing the right jumpsuit without wasting money.

19 Apr 20269 min read
Inizia

Your First Tandem: What Really Happens, Minute by Minute

From ground briefing to landing: here's what really happens during a tandem jump, without filters and without exaggeration.

18 Apr 20266 min read
Inizia

How to Choose Your First Tandem Skydiving School: A Practical Guide

Not all tandem jumps are created equal: here are the concrete criteria for choosing a certified and safe school in Italy.

18 Apr 20267 min read
Impara

How Much Does an AFF Course Really Cost in Italy in 2026

Prices, what's included, hidden costs, and how to plan your budget to earn your skydiving license through the AFF course.

18 Apr 20267 min read

Skydiving Boogies 2026: Events to Mark on Your Calendar Across Italy and Europe

From the Po Valley to Portuguese skies: the most interesting boogies of 2026 for skydivers with hundreds of jumps looking for something more.

18 Apr 20268 min read
Attrezzatura

Your First Canopy: How to Choose Without Getting Hurt

You have your license and want to buy your first canopy: here's how to choose wing loading, category, and size without rushing the process.

18 Apr 20269 min read
Impara

AFF Course: Complete Guide to Getting Your Skydiving License

The AFF (Accelerated Freefall) course is the standard pathway to obtaining a skydiving license in Italy. Here's everything you need to know before you start.

16 Apr 202614 min read
Inizia

How Much Does Skydiving Cost in Italy: 2026 Price Guide

From tandem jumps to AFF courses and complete gear: here are all the real costs of skydiving in Italy in 2026, region by region.

16 Apr 202610 min read
Inizia

Tandem Jump: Complete Guide for Your First Skydive

The tandem jump is the simplest and safest way to discover skydiving. Learn how it works, how much it costs, and what to expect from your first jump.

16 Apr 202612 min read
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