--- title: Skydive Blog | Chicagoland Skydiving Center (5) description: See things from our point of view with the latest news and happenings around Chicagoland Skydiving Center. (5) --- [![CSC_logoDarker](https://www.skydivecsc.com/hs-fs/hub/351592/file-658314519.png?width=360&height=216&name=file-658314519.png "CSC_logoDarker")](https://www.skydivecsc.com) # CSC Blog [![](https://www.skydivecsc.com/hubfs/Frame-04-07-2023-05-59-49%20(1).tiff) ](https://www.skydivecsc.com/blog/new-blue) There are many reasons why you might be considering traveling to jump at a new DZ. Perhaps like us, you’re dealing with winter weather in a spot that just isn’t all that conducive to jumping out of an airplane. A nice cool breeze is great, but being able to feel your hands on deployment is always a big plus, right? So perhaps you’ve decided you’re up for a destination kind of experience. Or, maybe you’re searching for new avenues to pursue in the sport and the best coaches have yet to reach your DZ. Regardless of why you’re looking to expand the skies you fly, there are a few things to think about before heading off. [![](https://www.skydivecsc.com/hubfs/IMG_7966-2-1.jpg) ](https://www.skydivecsc.com/blog/gearing-up) You’ve done it. You’re a licensed skydiver. You’ve spent the last season (or perhaps even two) working your way through the growing pains involved with starting out in the sport. You’ve either been jumping rental gear and racking up pretty impressive spending habits each weekend, or you’ve cobbled together a decent fitting container, a workable main, reserve, and an AAD with some life left in it. You’re a lifer now, and you know it.  [![](https://www.skydivecsc.com/hubfs/IMG_7914_2-3.jpg) ](https://www.skydivecsc.com/blog/state-of-readiness) You’re a proper jumper. Your gear bag is filled to the hilt with absolutely everything you need to have a great day/week/month/season of skydiving. But how can you make sure you're gear stays in good condition? Whether you're a new jumper or you've been at it for years, it's always a good idea to think about about maintenance, especially as some of us head into the winter season or start migrating to warmer climates for events.  [![](https://www.skydivecsc.com/hubfs/IMG_7717.jpg) ](https://www.skydivecsc.com/blog/competing-in-skydiving) There isn’t a skydiver out there who hasn’t watched a competition of some type and wondered what it would be like to stand on the podium or train and compete alongside the best of the best.  [![](https://www.skydivecsc.com/hubfs/REVEZ_IndependenceBoogie2023_006-3-1.jpg) ](https://www.skydivecsc.com/blog/winter-is-coming) Tis almost the season… already? Yup, that’s right. It’s almost time to start planning that last minute Halloween costume and carving pumpkins, and next thing you know it’ll be sleigh bells ringing. Along with the kids on Christmas night, those babies that we call our rigs will be lovingly tucked away for at least some, if not all of the winter. 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