Safety and Training
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There is a direct relationship between your knowledge, skill and attitude and skydiving safety. Safety should be your #1 priority and this is the place to grow in all three of those areas.

6,253 topics in this forum

  1. AFF Training Jumps  

    By ParkercTyson,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,533 views

  2. Unnecessary cutaway. Very Dangerous and stupid   1 2 3 4 6

    By pj_jumper,
    • 147 replies
    • 13,850 views

  3. Apology to Lousie and Don Naggas Continued   1 2

    By gregpso,
    • 45 replies
    • 10,845 views

  4. Tandem Toggle Lock ... quasi-incident  

    By MotherGoose,
    • 0 replies
    • 221 views

  5. Split D bag. Why?  

    By shah269,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,576 views

  6. Book Recommendation  

    By tyro,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,840 views

  7. Self-regulation under fire by.....  

    By chuckakers,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,419 views

  8. AFF2 repeat....much better than last time, thank you!  

    By Lazarus_762,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,295 views

  9. "Oh, I'll never downsize beyond xxx sqft."  

    By Lindenwood,
    • 22 replies
    • 7,523 views

  10. Altitude Awareness - A training video  

    By jinlee,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,639 views

  11. I'm stupid, but YOU can learn from it.  

    By Maxx,
    • 16 replies
    • 6,678 views

  12. Short of Breath  

    By shibu,
    • 20 replies
    • 6,562 views

  13. First solo jump....dang that was ugly!   1 2

    By Lazarus_762,
    • 27 replies
    • 5,851 views

  14. I just had to steal this training photo...  

    By peek,
    • 10 replies
    • 4,516 views

  15. 1:1 glide/speed?  

    By shah269,
    • 16 replies
    • 6,053 views

  16. Two out from a static line.   1 2

    By castrodavidd,
    • 38 replies
    • 9,401 views

  17. Pet your PC  

    By format,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,542 views

  18. Whats wrong with this picture?  

    By SEREJumper,
    • 24 replies
    • 9,227 views

  19. Scary Stuff.. misrouted reserve closing loop  

    By shibu,
    • 13 replies
    • 4,433 views

  20. Canopy coaching course  

    By nigel99,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,248 views

  21. When does a Tourist become a skydiver?   1 2 3 4 5

    By Rogersmoke,
    • 113 replies
    • 11,826 views

  22. Advice for beginning camera jumping  

    By Divalent,
    • 12 replies
    • 5,470 views

  23. Quiz covering the entire SIM?  

    By Namowal,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,069 views

  24. Can someone explain this to me? Ed Scott's message in Parachutist  

    By jinlee,
    • 23 replies
    • 8,202 views

  25. B License Written Test  

    By kmcguffee,
    • 12 replies
    • 8,938 views

  26. Is swooping pushing the envelope?   1 2 3

    By bigbearfng,
    • 54 replies
    • 9,716 views

  27. 11 Jumps in: doing my first coached jump this weekend; any tips on "diving?"  

    By Lindenwood,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,825 views

  28. Additional reasons to not jump camera   1 2 3 4

    By billvon,
    • 99 replies
    • 9,831 views

  29. Jumping with objects in freefall (e.g. flag, bandana..)  

    By sunkenstate,
    • 13 replies
    • 6,381 views

  30. elderly skydivers   1 2 3

    By nigel99,
    • 69 replies
    • 12,039 views

  31. AFF Helmet Radio - Ghetto rigged  

    By rico1931,
    • 16 replies
    • 9,342 views

  32. Not current...what to do.  

    By HALOjmpr,
    • 11 replies
    • 3,042 views

  33. A Licence jumping with others  

    By adamhildreth,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,062 views

  34. Rear riser landings?   1 2 3

    By shah269,
    • 68 replies
    • 9,867 views

  35. Am I going to bounce?   1 2

    By FastRodriguez,
    • 32 replies
    • 6,836 views

  36. 1st time tandem landing, broken ankle, would solo landing be easier?  

    By bochen280,
    • 0 replies
    • 307 views

  37. Quick AFF Stability question  

    By CookieMonsta,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,855 views

  38. New Zealand Skydiving School   1 2

    By jumper156,
    • 42 replies
    • 10,411 views

  39. Indestructibles - Michael Holmes - Parachute Question  

    By naarepus74,
    • 7 replies
    • 5,571 views

  40. Can you have soft stand up landing on rears??   1 2 3

    By stayhigh,
    • 67 replies
    • 6,207 views

  41. Sky Diving Facts  

    By hollysurly,
    • 14 replies
    • 5,978 views

  42. Canopy coaching in Lodi, CA  

    By axelandr,
    • 10 replies
    • 5,942 views

  43. After AFF ???  

    By BigDreams32,
    • 19 replies
    • 17,797 views

  44. aff in poland  

    By smiksou,
    • 5 replies
    • 5,247 views

  45. Demo vs "off DZ jump" (was: Fatal/S Ga)   1 2 3

    By chuckakers,
    • 57 replies
    • 6,868 views

  46. new skydiver  

    By jumpforfun,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,552 views

  47. Incorrectly stowed brake -> minor malfunction & damage  

    By sunkenstate,
    • 19 replies
    • 5,089 views

  48. New Skydiver Questions  

    By at987,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,910 views

  49. Gear choices and safety  

    By Chris3D,
    • 15 replies
    • 3,081 views

  50. Surrealism  

    By UliToo,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,987 views

  51. AFF loops and flips- noob question   1 2

    By Namowal,
    • 27 replies
    • 8,163 views

  52. what do if pilot becomes unconscious?   1 2 3 4

    By 5.samadhi,
    • 82 replies
    • 12,953 views

  53. PD 101 Canopy flying course  

    By Sky_doggy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,863 views

  54. Calculating the "spot"   1 2 3

    By rifleman,
    • 56 replies
    • 11,700 views

  55. clear and pull- safety   1 2

    By bernard,
    • 29 replies
    • 9,631 views

  56. Our Safety in Their Hands  

    By lorenzomiguel26,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,998 views

  57. How to get over a bad jump?   1 2

    By cheese1178,
    • 39 replies
    • 9,436 views

  58. Dealing with scared parents   1 2

    By ph.nilsson,
    • 40 replies
    • 7,937 views

  59. Info or Manual on Ram Air Parachute  

    By freefallr,
    • 4 replies
    • 8,691 views

  60. How often do you have to jump for the A license to be worth it?  

    By skamunista,
    • 7 replies
    • 18,412 views

  61. Night High Altitude Jumps  

    By Waldschrat,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,184 views

  62. Loose reserve handle?  

    By Quagmirian,
    • 11 replies
    • 3,395 views

  63. Never seen this before.  

    By jinlee,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,823 views

  64. Dislocated shoulder support  

    By numpt3,
    • 14 replies
    • 5,149 views

  65. Bowling DZOs/managers please read   1 2 3 4

    By JoeBobJumper,
    • 95 replies
    • 10,017 views

  66. A Solution for Current Canopy Collisions and Canopy Related Deaths/Injuries   1 2 3 4 7

    By in2jumping,
    • 151 replies
    • 12,072 views

  67. Wind Tunnel before AFF  

    By barrymaple007,
    • 13 replies
    • 11,178 views

  68. Guys, We Ain't Had A Reminder Lately  

    By Nutz,
    • 24 replies
    • 3,981 views

  69. Beginning AFF  

    By BKS60,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,030 views

  70. Unstable Exits   1 2 3

    By Namowal,
    • 54 replies
    • 15,120 views

  71. As if we needed any other dickhead tandem nonsense  

    By Decodiver,
    • 0 replies
    • 144 views

  72. Ways to improve your Skydiving Experience.  

    By climber71,
    • 15 replies
    • 4,500 views

  73. Brakes off  

    By shah269,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,690 views

  74. sabre1   1 2

    By uberchris,
    • 27 replies
    • 8,789 views

  75. USPA Poll on AFF Instructor Requirement   1 2 3

    By catfishhunter,
    • 50 replies
    • 9,258 views

  76. More students getting hurt.  

    By shah269,
    • 13 replies
    • 5,041 views

  77. static line training videos  

    By cavscout73,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,648 views

  78. Mag Picture  

    By adamqbishop,
    • 16 replies
    • 7,487 views

  79. answer my newbie questions.. and if I ever see you, I'll buy you a beer  

    By dontlikemustard,
    • 16 replies
    • 4,111 views

  80. Basic First Aid  

    By ruanjjoubert,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,277 views

  81. Hola! (And questions about picking a DZ)  

    By DroppingDoctor,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,781 views

  82. Harnessing the fear before your first jump?   1 2

    By Shredex,
    • 28 replies
    • 14,653 views

  83. Noise levels and noise protection in skydiving  

    By Skyper,
    • 12 replies
    • 7,654 views

  84. Incidents reporting   1 2

    By skydude2000,
    • 28 replies
    • 6,327 views

  85. anyone pay for packing class during A license training   1 2

    By firematic47,
    • 31 replies
    • 6,404 views

  86. Thinking of A-license after tandem jump  

    By ph.nilsson,
    • 15 replies
    • 3,360 views

  87. A lesson learned, safety planning  

    By dthames,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,810 views

  88. Impact of chute opening  

    By UliToo,
    • 13 replies
    • 5,631 views

  89. Canopy Control course instructors  

    By cavscout73,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,954 views

  90. Cardiac health and getting back in the air  

    By Foggy,
    • 16 replies
    • 4,391 views

  91. Can I get fully certified (USPA "A" license) in one week and how much will it cost?   1 2

    By w-r-u,
    • 38 replies
    • 18,887 views

  92. Broken ankle on a bad landing. Need reading materials in down time.  

    By Kipu,
    • 23 replies
    • 8,203 views

  93. Landings account for 31% of all Fatalities  

    By SkyChimp,
    • 17 replies
    • 6,062 views

  94. Static line exit - how to improve?  

    By DarekKay,
    • 14 replies
    • 8,173 views

  95. malfunctions video  

    By mobbik,
    • 17 replies
    • 5,544 views

  96. Relaxing  

    By adamhildreth,
    • 11 replies
    • 4,378 views

  97. Intentional Breakaways   1 2 3

    By freeflyer58D,
    • 51 replies
    • 10,365 views

  98. Cloud Clearances   1 2

    By Para5-0,
    • 44 replies
    • 9,391 views

  99. Increase # of returning students   1 2 3

    By burd0352,
    • 62 replies
    • 6,789 views

  100. stupidest student ever?   1 2 3 4 13

    By tattoojeff,
    • 307 replies
    • 31,836 views
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