{"id":1720,"date":"2025-01-20T09:32:05","date_gmt":"2025-01-20T14:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/longislandskydiving.com\/?p=1720"},"modified":"2025-01-20T09:53:12","modified_gmt":"2025-01-20T14:53:12","slug":"nervous-about-skydiving-here-are-our-top-6-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/longislandskydiving.com\/blog\/nervous-about-skydiving-here-are-our-top-6-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Nervous About Skydiving? Here Are Our Top 6 Tips!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are considering \u2013 or have already booked \u2013 that first skydive<\/a>, you\u2019re probably feeling uncertain about the unknowns. It\u2019s completely normal to be nervous about skydiving. In fact, NOT being nervous is what should make you worry! Skydiving with anxiety<\/a> is something that every single skydiver, new and experienced, knows something about. You\u2019re jumping out of an airplane mid-flight, for Pete\u2019s sake!<\/p>\n\n\n

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We get it. You\u2019ve got the jitters. A big factor in getting yourself to the dropzone and into that airplane is to be well informed. Here are our top 7 tips for skydiving for the first time, anxiety, and making your day at the dropzone as relaxed as it can possibly be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Practice Self Care<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Everyone has personal techniques and habits for dealing with nerves and stress \u2013 trust that you know how to take care of yourself best, and employ those tactics the day of your jump. But there are certain tried and true methods that you can include in your prep for the big day.

It\u2019s extremely important to show up to the dropzone hydrated and well rested. Make sure you\u2019ve eaten something<\/a>, and pack snacks and water. Wear comfy, athletic clothing<\/a> appropriate for the weather that you can easily move around in.

You can also decide before the big day if you want to purchase photos and\/or a video package<\/a> to relive and share your adventure so you don\u2019t have to make that decision at the dropzone. (But don\u2019t worry, you can also add a media package when you get to the dropzone.) And, if it helps, rally a team of friends and family to support you or, even better, have them jump with you!

<\/a>Take some time to visualize your jump going well and how much you\u2019re going to love the experience \u2013 you\u2019ll be surprised at the power of your brain in high stress moments like this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Visit the Dropzone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have never been to a dropzone or seen real-life skydivers in action, make the time to visit before your jump. Take in the layout and the general area, see all of the people enjoying themselves, and get an idea of the flow of a regular jump day.

If possible, spend some time at the dropzone a few weekends ahead of your jump. Being a spectator is a great way to understand that EVERYONE is nervous on their first jump. Watching the tandem skydivers getting ready as they load into the plane will help you understand some of what you will be experiencing. Even better is seeing those tandems come in for landing and feeling the shared sense of celebration and excitement on the field. That will be YOU, celebrating in just a few days or weeks!

Sometimes, just finding the location is the biggest hurdle when it comes to trying new things. Long Island Skydiving Center happens to be super easy to access \u2013 here are directions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Review the Risks of Skydiving<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Probably the biggest source of skydiving related anxiety for most people is the risk associated with jumping out of an airplane<\/a>. That\u2019s just natural human self preservation at work, and will actually help you make good decisions about your skydive, so use it to your advantage.

Take the time to research skydiving statistics and compare them to other things you do in your  normal life, like driving. You\u2019ll quickly realize that the statistics<\/a> are on your side for a successful and awesome experience.

Something to keep in mind is that there will be a lot of forms to fill out when you first arrive at the dropzone. Some of them might make you want to reconsider your jump. Yes, there are risks. And you will be asked to sign your name to acknowledge that you accept the risks of jumping out of an airplane. Comfort yourself with the research you\u2019ve done and the reality that skydiving goes on all day, every day, all over the world. <\/p>\n\n\n

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If you have questions or concerns, just ask. And if you decide skydiving is not for you after all, that\u2019s OK too. No pressure. This is your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Watch Tandem Skydiving Videos<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In addition to visiting the dropzone and researching statistics, you can familiarize yourself further by watching videos<\/a> of other people\u2019s experiences. Make an effort to fill some of your spare time with fun videos of skydivers doing their first tandem jump and you\u2019ll notice that your mindset will begin to change.
Leading up to your first jump, you can only imagine<\/em> yourself in those scenarios. Videos help you visualize what the experience will be like \u2013 and help you calm the jitters by being in the know. There are lots of YouTube videos out there for your viewing pleasure (a bunch of them on our YouTube Channel<\/a>), so dig in!
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