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The first "skydivers" didn't do it for pleasure. With the invention of the hot air balloon, the parachute was invented as a means to safely return to earth in the event of trouble. The first recorded jump was by a Frenchman called Andre-Jacues Garnerin in 1759. John Hampton was the first Englishman to make a successful jump. In 1838 he leapt from a hot balloon at a height of about 2700 meters. The canvas chute had whalebone ribs, bamboo stretchers, and copper tubing attaching the chute to a wicker basket. The jump lasted over 2013 new North Face Women Denali Hooded Jacket Green online store 12 minutes and Mr. Hampton explained to the crowd that the initial leap and decent had literally taken his breath away.

The parachute continued to be used mainly as safety device until after the Great War Cool North Face Mens Hoodie Denali Fleece Jacket Brown fast shipping when barnstormers made skydiving part of the show. It was after WWII that recreational skydiving gained popularity. The combination of surplus chutes, plus the experience of servicemen who had found the experience thrilling ignited the sport as we know it today.So get out and get the heart pumping. Skydiving provides a rush that is difficult to match by other adventures. That first step into the void is unforgettable.