1. Skydiving? Isn't that like really really dangerous?

Although no one's going to deny that there are risks inherent in skydiving (as with any sport) it is probably not as dangerous as you'd think. Modern parachute systems go through extensive testing and are very, very reliable. Equipment failure is very rare and will only really occur with equipment that is misused. Also, equipment is checked at several stages before each and every jump by a qualified instructor (at least until you become qualified) who will be very experienced at the job. Most accidents within our sport are by experienced skydivers who are pushing themselves beyond their limits. However the most common types of injury beginners experience are in the form of ankle injuries. Nearly all accidents can be avoided by listening to the training your instructors give you.