{"id":20509,"date":"2018-12-14T15:11:55","date_gmt":"2018-12-14T15:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skydiveperris.flywheelsites.com\/?p=20509"},"modified":"2025-07-15T09:54:05","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T16:54:05","slug":"how-to-skydive-like-a-boss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/blog\/how-to-skydive-like-a-boss\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Skydive Like A Boss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/experienced-perris.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/experienced-perris.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/experienced-perris-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/experienced-perris-1760x1173.jpg 1760w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/experienced-perris-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/experienced-perris-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/experienced-perris-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/experienced-perris-1120x747.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/experienced-perris-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/experienced-perris-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/experienced-perris-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/experienced-perris-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/experienced-perris-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/experienced-perris-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/experienced-perris-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/experienced-perris-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/experienced-perris-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/experienced-perris-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to skydive is a simple thing indeed: gear up in your lifesaving parachuting gear, find a plane willing to take you up to altitude, open the door and get out. In practice, how to skydive is considerably more nuanced, as you\u2019ll need to learn how the gear works, carefully sketch out the jump as far as maneuvers are concerned and pre-determine a landing area and flight plan.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/67746557_1224573384381167_4769500004693835776_n.jpg\" alt=\"Marie Clark exits from a hot air balloon at Skydive Perris\" class=\"wp-image-26543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/67746557_1224573384381167_4769500004693835776_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/67746557_1224573384381167_4769500004693835776_n-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/67746557_1224573384381167_4769500004693835776_n-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/67746557_1224573384381167_4769500004693835776_n-1760x1173.jpg 1760w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/67746557_1224573384381167_4769500004693835776_n-1600x1066.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/67746557_1224573384381167_4769500004693835776_n-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/67746557_1224573384381167_4769500004693835776_n-1280x853.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/67746557_1224573384381167_4769500004693835776_n-1120x746.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/67746557_1224573384381167_4769500004693835776_n-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/67746557_1224573384381167_4769500004693835776_n-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/67746557_1224573384381167_4769500004693835776_n-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/67746557_1224573384381167_4769500004693835776_n-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/67746557_1224573384381167_4769500004693835776_n-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/67746557_1224573384381167_4769500004693835776_n-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/67746557_1224573384381167_4769500004693835776_n-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/67746557_1224573384381167_4769500004693835776_n-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/67746557_1224573384381167_4769500004693835776_n-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/67746557_1224573384381167_4769500004693835776_n-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Terry Clay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As you can see, skydiving like a boss requires a bit more<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> je ne sais quoi <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">than skydiving like an average Joe. But no worries! We\u2019ll help you nail it, no matter what boss level you\u2019re going for. We have some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/tips-for-first-time-skydiving-experience\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">first time skydiving tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for you, with some bonus material for boss eyes only.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Tandem Skydive Like A Boss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re skydiving for the first time and you\u2019re like most people with a burning interest in the sport, you\u2019ll be joining us for a tandem skydive. No worries! You can <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">totally<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tandem skydive like a boss. Here\u2019s how:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Arrive rested, moderately fed and well hydrated.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear season-appropriate clothing, with extra close-fitting, long-sleeved layers just in case.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wear athletic shoes that tie securely.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bring what you need to wait out a weather hold (for instance: snacks and a phone charger)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take motion sickness medication if you know you get motion-sick.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t jump on a day you\u2019re not feeling well.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan to spend at least half the day with us.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-skydiving-tandem-freefall-perris-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-skydiving-tandem-freefall-perris-3.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-skydiving-tandem-freefall-perris-3-640x427.jpg 640w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-skydiving-tandem-freefall-perris-3-1120x746.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-skydiving-tandem-freefall-perris-3-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-skydiving-tandem-freefall-perris-3-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-skydiving-tandem-freefall-perris-3-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-skydiving-tandem-freefall-perris-3-320x213.jpg 320w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-skydiving-tandem-freefall-perris-3-240x160.jpg 240w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-skydiving-tandem-freefall-perris-3-160x107.jpg 160w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-skydiving-tandem-freefall-perris-3-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-skydiving-tandem-freefall-perris-3-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-skydiving-tandem-freefall-perris-3-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/tandem-skydiving-tandem-freefall-perris-3-120x80.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Solo Skydive Like A Boss<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your first jump can be either tandem or solo&#8230; but if you really want to skydive like a boss, you\u2019ll want to go solo. (Obviously!) At Perris, we can facilitate your first skydive as the first jump of a <a href=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/skydiving\/learn\/\">solo skydiving course<\/a>, so you never have to go for a tandem if you don\u2019t want to. Here\u2019s how to skydive like a boss on your first AFF level.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See all those bullet points up above? Do that stuff.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t make any other plans on the day of your first skydive. We have a lot of ground to cover &#8212; literally!<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that you\u2019re a boss <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">because you pursue a challenge<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Learning to skydive ain\u2019t easy, or everyone would do it. Trust the process.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try not to celebrate your triumphant first jump with a solid few rounds of drinks. Tomorrow is another big day. There\u2019ll be time for that at your first big boogie.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/skydive-perris-experience-learn-to-skydive.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/skydive-perris-experience-learn-to-skydive.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/skydive-perris-experience-learn-to-skydive-320x320.jpg 320w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/skydive-perris-experience-learn-to-skydive-1120x1120.jpg 1120w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/skydive-perris-experience-learn-to-skydive-960x960.jpg 960w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/skydive-perris-experience-learn-to-skydive-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/skydive-perris-experience-learn-to-skydive-640x640.jpg 640w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/skydive-perris-experience-learn-to-skydive-480x480.jpg 480w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/skydive-perris-experience-learn-to-skydive-240x240.jpg 240w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/skydive-perris-experience-learn-to-skydive-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/skydive-perris-experience-learn-to-skydive-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/skydiveperris.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/skydive-perris-experience-learn-to-skydive-40x40.jpg 40w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Become a Certified Skydiver (And Totally Lock Your Boss Status)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips for first-time skydivers have their place &#8212; but you\u2019re a boss, right? And so you\u2019re looking for a way to learn to skydive like one. Look no further! Skydive Perris can teach you not only <\/span><a href=\"\/blog\/complete-guide-to-skydive-solo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to skydive solo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, we can take you quite literally all the way to national (even world!) champion status. We do it all the time! 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