The feat saw wingsuit pilot Elijah Weber cover nearly six miles during a three-and-a-half-minute flight, while skydiver Slade Sokol clocked a state-record speed of 198.9 mph. These jumps utilized oxygen-equipped aircraft capable of maintaining performance despite the severe density altitude that typically grounds or limits operations during summer heatwaves. The event builds upon the facility's history of record-setting, which includes previous benchmarks for canopy and wingsuit formations.
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Idaho Skydivers Shatter State Records at 18,000 Feet
With ground temperatures topping 100°F in Parma, DZONE Skydiving pushed its specialized aircraft to the legal limit, reaching 17,999 feet to set a series of new Idaho state skydiving records. The high-altitude mission, conducted on July 25, tested the endurance of both the equipment and the elite athletes involved.
Official ratifications are currently being processed by USPA judges Abbie Mashaal and Jenifer Gordon to ensure compliance with national standards. Among the preliminary results, Caitlin Cross, Dan Melody, Slade Sokol, and Susan Umberger reached an absolute altitude of 18,848 feet MSL. Jordan Kerr also established new marks in freefall distance and duration. As these records await final entry into the state books, DZONE continues to cement its standing as the primary hub for advanced skydiving disciplines in the Pacific Northwest.
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