The year 2008 celebrated our 40th year in the parachute equipment manufacturing industry.  It all started back in 1968 with Lofty Thomas producing the first Thomas Sports container the 'Slipstream' followed by the 'Jetstream'.  The popular Chaser began its production in 1980.  The hugely sucessful Tear Drop turned up in its 2 pin version in 1988.  Onto the scene in 1991 was the innovative 1 Pin Tear Drop.  Production at Thomas Sports included the Zerox, which has great success in both its sport and student versions.  All this adding up to over 20,000 containers manufactured. 

Thomas Sports is owned and operated   by Chris Thomas.  Chris was first introduced to skydiving at the age of 9 by his father and began his skydiving   career at the age of 16.  He has  represented Britain skydiving in competition at World Championship level.  A qualified AFF Instructor, he has now done over 7500 jumps, a mixture of FS, head down, tandem, AFF and test jumps including the rigs he manufactures!   Also a qualified Advanced Rigger and Packer ensures all bases are covered. 

Included in the Thomas Sports Team are the fully qualified services of Albert Hooker BEM, Advanced Rigger Examiner #1 and FAA  Master Parachute Rigger.

As well as indivduals qualifications the Company holds its own set of qualifications.  Civil Aviation Authority Approval Production Organistion UK.21G.2286, FAA TSO C023d and ISO 9001:2008, ensuring strict procedures and controls for quality throughout the business.

The Company's focus is to offer skydivers constant development of equipment, high quality workmanship, with an ability to react promptly to equipment needs, price, reliability and speedy delivery.

Our 40 years in business gives a wealth of extensive experience and knowledge to offer every skydiver.  We are committed to provide our customers with the finest products backed by the highest quality and a first class customer service.