Big JumpsCan you skydive with glasses or contacts?
Yes, you can skydive in glasses or contacts. Learn what dropzones provide, what to tell your instructor, and how long to wait after LASIK.Your First SkydiveSee all
Jump FitnessSee all
How Much Vertical Do You Need to Dunk? The Formula, by Height
Vertical Jump Averages by Age and Sport
Is Rebounding Easy on the Knees?
Box Jumps: How to Start Without Getting Hurt
Jump Rope vs. Running for Fitness
Plyometrics for Beginners: Start Safe
Jump Rope Workouts: Beginner to Double-Unders
Rebounding: Mini-Trampoline Workouts for Beginners
The long read
Wingsuit Flying: How It Works and Who Can Do It
Wingsuit pilots glide through the sky at highway speeds in a suit with fabric wings. How wingsuits fly, how skydivers progress to them, and why proximity flying is so dangerous.
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Bounce Houses
How much does a large combo bounce house cost to rent?
Combo bounce house rentals typically cost $200 to $550 in October 2026. Learn what raises the price, the common fees, and how to get a quote.
Bounce Houses
If you rent bounce houses, what does your Halloween-weekend weather rule need to say?
Learn what your bounce house Halloween-weekend weather rule must cover: wind limits, rain and lightning, temperature floor, forecast logs, and refunds.
Bounce Houses
How cold is too cold for an outdoor bounce house on Halloween?
Most bounce house manuals set 40°F as the minimum. Learn the cold, wind, and wet-weather limits to check before your Halloween party.
Bounce Houses
Pumpkin-patch bounce house: a one-minute check before your kids climb on
Know what to check at a pumpkin patch bounce house in just one minute before your kids jump.
Places to JumpSee all
How deep does the water have to be for a cliff dive?
Learn why no water depth makes a natural cliff dive safe, what the rough rule-of-thumb figures are, and how to check a spot first.
Can your child jump in a costume at a trampoline park?
Find out which trampoline park costumes are allowed, which pieces must come off, and what Sky Zone, DEFY, and other parks require before you go.
Do you need a time slot for a trampoline park on Halloween weekend?
Sky Zone and Altitude need timed slots booked ahead for Halloween weekend, while Urban Air admits by capacity. Check hours for Oct 30 to Nov 1.
Backyard TrampolinesSee all
Where to SkydiveSee all
Do People Skydive Up North in Winter? Where Northern Skydivers Jump When It's Cold
Skydiving Safety & GearSee all
Reserve Parachutes and AADs: Skydiving's Backup Systems Explained
- Is Skydiving Safe? What the Numbers Say
- Navigating the Sky: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing the Perfect Parachute and Harness for Your Next Jump
- Gear Up and Jump Off: The Skydiving Equipment That Actually Keeps You Alive
- Freefalling with Safety: Understanding the Causes of Skydiving Accidents and How to Avoid Them
