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There’s no greater Halloween scare (or adrenaline rush) than skydiving. Recently 61 divers took to the skies above Perris, Calif. to create the largest diamond formation while in freefall and wearing wingsuits, breaking a world record. Skydiving grabs media attention when records are broken or deaths occur such as the California skydiving accident of MTV extreme sports star, Erik Roner, who died in Lake Tahoe when he struck a tree in September 2015.

Skydiving isn’t for everyone — if you like to play it safe skydiving experts all state that the sport is NOT without dangers. In 2013, there were 3.2 million jumps out of airplanes in the United States, and 24 people killed in the process. Injury statistics are harder to come by but there a many unpredictable things that can happen causing broken bones, fractures and more. Before you skydive you are required to sign a waiver stating you are 18 or older, in good health, weigh less than 250 pounds, and release the skydive company from responsibility for accidents and possible death. Hopefully you’ll have an expert instructor, equipment that works properly and your dive will be a positive lifetime memory.  As evidenced by the numerous companies in California offering jump experiences, the skydiving craze is not slowing down.