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    A Brief History of Skydiving

    The very first concept on the use of parachutes can be directly credited to the great Leonardo da Vinci and the ancient people of China. This ushered the creation of parachutes way back in the 18th Century. However, it was a Frenchman by the name of Andre Jacques Garnerin who made the very first parachute drop from a gas filled balloon in 1797. Since then a number of people have followed suit and made some modifications to the rather primitive form of parachutes and made countless of jumps that seem to have been that seem to hold a certain attraction for some people.

    Over the years, parachutes have become an important tool in many military operations, especially during the World War II where the military used some paratroopers. One of the most famous uses of the parachute was during the D-day, or what was known to be the invasion of Normandy. The paratroopers landed in the area right before sunrise and secured the place to make it easier for the soldiers who came by boats to penetrate the specific region and catch the enemy off guard. The excess of nylon parachutes after the World War have helped ordinary civilian to take advantage of the highly exciting and breathtaking sport.

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