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. What happens if...   1 2

    By skybytch,
    • 35 replies
    • 7,331 views

  2. Has anyone ever had a malfunction which...   1 2

    By fluidynamic,
    • 30 replies
    • 7,186 views

  3. What is the best thing to do when you are low?   1 2 3 4

    By crotalus01,
    • 81 replies
    • 7,558 views

  4. Canopy size for coming back into the sport  

    By SPAWNmaster,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,856 views

  5. USPA Skydiver Advisory  

    By tbrown,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,489 views

  6. Post Your Ches Judy Awards for 2010  

    By Andy9o8,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,316 views

  7. Bill Dause Recieves "Chesley H. Judy Safety award!!!"   1 2 3

    By DON321,
    • 56 replies
    • 10,620 views

  8. Question about Tandem Fatalities  

    By j_gouge,
    • 0 replies
    • 230 views

  9. What I saw the wind do to people today   1 2

    By peek,
    • 42 replies
    • 7,930 views

  10. C'mon folks  

    By airdvr,
    • 15 replies
    • 3,198 views

  11. Tips stopping a nosebleed that happens on way to altitude...  

    By mdrejhon,
    • 12 replies
    • 8,488 views

  12. aff course price  

    By joaog,
    • 14 replies
    • 14,028 views

  13. Sketchy final   1 2 3

    By Teigen,
    • 56 replies
    • 8,386 views

  14. Parenting and skydiving   1 2

    By skymama1,
    • 38 replies
    • 7,764 views

  15. Status of night tandem jumps...  

    By Guru312,
    • 0 replies
    • 206 views

  16. 1st static q   1 2

    By Groundbound,
    • 27 replies
    • 5,831 views

  17. help finding instruction in VA  

    By mac266,
    • 17 replies
    • 5,365 views

  18. Help Please  

    By sJumper,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,481 views

  19. Game: How many jumps do I have?  

    By skyjumpenfool,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,168 views

  20. Cypress cutter demo at Skydive Expo Deland  

    By captain1976,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,849 views

  21. Skydiving and Health   1 2

    By borimex,
    • 32 replies
    • 18,591 views

  22. A good reason for freefall suits.  

    By FFMedic,
    • 13 replies
    • 4,738 views

  23. When is enough enough?   1 2

    By DesertDevil,
    • 41 replies
    • 7,370 views

  24. Gear Check  

    By Marisan,
    • 11 replies
    • 5,588 views

  25. How the ?   1 2

    By JohnnyMarko,
    • 36 replies
    • 5,855 views

  26. "proper" way to fix a PC in tow?   1 2

    By emmiwy,
    • 32 replies
    • 8,242 views

  27. Newbie - safety of skydiving  

    By theriel,
    • 13 replies
    • 3,937 views

  28. Recent Experiences with Carry-On Bags in USA? (Feb 2009)   1 2

    By mdrejhon,
    • 29 replies
    • 7,662 views

  29. Differences in Packing Methods  

    By publiux,
    • 19 replies
    • 4,820 views

  30. Loose chinstrap burn  

    By DigitalDave,
    • 17 replies
    • 4,681 views

  31. (Old) picture of the premature opening in the aircraft door  

    By peek,
    • 22 replies
    • 4,304 views

  32. Skyhook on student gear - what should the student know?  

    By MartinOlsson,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,870 views

  33. Moved from Incidents - Ground cutaway issues with RSL   1 2

    By billvon,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,701 views

  34. Grip/method for full flare?   1 2

    By emmiwy,
    • 33 replies
    • 6,220 views

  35. USPA Safety Day advertisement POLL   1 2 3

    By riggerpaul,
    • 53 replies
    • 5,956 views

  36. USPA Safety Day advertisement   1 2 3 4 6

    By riggerpaul,
    • 144 replies
    • 12,064 views

  37. Dislocated shoulder during freefall - EMERGENCY PROCEDURE!   1 2

    By tumbleroll,
    • 27 replies
    • 7,215 views

  38. USPA BOD Age Waivers   1 2 3

    By skydived19006,
    • 52 replies
    • 7,938 views

  39. photos for training students  

    By Helix,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,326 views

  40. FAA and part 91  

    By TreeRat,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,217 views

  41. Senior Riggers Cert  

    By fendor1369,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,467 views

  42. Intentional breakaway requirements   1 2

    By nsh,
    • 43 replies
    • 6,350 views

  43. How to turn in High Lift Track?  

    By wxmechanic,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,426 views

  44. Night jump questions......   1 2 3 4 7

    By Rstanley0312,
    • 150 replies
    • 9,724 views

  45. Re: [The111] Fatality - Tampa Bay, FL - 20 Jan 2010   1 2 3 4 6

    By in2jumping,
    • 132 replies
    • 10,163 views

  46. Re: [billvon] Fatality - Tampa Bay, FL - 20 Jan 2010  

    By AggieDave,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,919 views

  47. Re: [The111] Fatality - Tampa Bay, FL - 20 Jan 2010  

    By robinheid,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,461 views

  48. Harness for training EPs  

    By jcbfly,
    • 4 replies
    • 4,714 views

  49. Back flip exit on tandem  

    By Vercha,
    • 0 replies
    • 285 views

  50. Hi, new to sport; how/where to post my mal video?  

    By sendy,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,845 views

  51. Floating reserve ripcord   1 2

    By Travman,
    • 28 replies
    • 7,569 views

  52. Whats this mal. called?   1 2

    By scdiver89,
    • 34 replies
    • 7,513 views

  53. Safety as a practice; survival is an art   1 2

    By patworks,
    • 33 replies
    • 10,482 views

  54. Safety Day  

    By awagnon,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,217 views

  55. Non Injury Reserve Canopy Tree Landing, St. Marys, GA, USA, Jan 1, 2010  

    By leewilcox,
    • 20 replies
    • 11,228 views

  56. T.I. constantly unstable  

    By tat2guy,
    • 0 replies
    • 292 views

  57. Newbie Main Size?  

    By mwk1976,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,740 views

  58. 2009 fatalities   1 2

    By jclalor,
    • 34 replies
    • 8,724 views

  59. decision altitude  

    By adietkin,
    • 15 replies
    • 10,596 views

  60. Falling out of your rig? Ever heard of this?   1 2

    By ridestrong,
    • 46 replies
    • 9,039 views

  61. Scarey malfunction   1 2

    By jwynne,
    • 29 replies
    • 4,555 views

  62. AAD required in Norway  

    By paul87,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,975 views

  63. Passed AFF7 today!!!  

    By Mad_Jasper,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,335 views

  64. Reading Incident Reports  

    By Marisan,
    • 12 replies
    • 4,172 views

  65. Too long reserve closing loop  

    By ribizligizi,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,327 views

  66. Woofo How to Skydive  

    By skyjumpenfool,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,842 views

  67. Practice your PLF's????  

    By skyjumpenfool,
    • 23 replies
    • 8,678 views

  68. AFF during HOLIDAYS  

    By italianman,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,076 views

  69. Do AFF jumps count towards your A License?  

    By AStack75,
    • 19 replies
    • 18,166 views

  70. worst nightmare!  

    By sparkie,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,123 views

  71. Smallest Tandem passenger?  

    By Southern_Man,
    • 0 replies
    • 254 views

  72. 2 of last 3 jumps RESERVE RIDES.   1 2

    By vortexr1,
    • 35 replies
    • 7,570 views

  73. Landing off the dropzone   1 2

    By e.a.hernandez,
    • 27 replies
    • 7,239 views

  74. 1000+ jumps, 4 years no jumping what 2 do?  

    By YakkoWarner,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,605 views

  75. Just completed AFF. Are the bruises normal?  

    By NM767,
    • 21 replies
    • 8,126 views

  76. (R)STEERING LINE BROKE TODAY,,WHAT WOULD YOU DO.   1 2 3

    By vortexr1,
    • 50 replies
    • 13,218 views

  77. International assurance!!!!  

    By G.A.S.,
    • 18 replies
    • 4,454 views

  78. Hoping to complete AFF training Sunday - A little anxious  

    By Mad_Jasper,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,675 views

  79. What's a reserve look like?   1 2

    By Pele2048,
    • 34 replies
    • 6,785 views

  80. TI's: Tandems and Helmets (your typical use)?  

    By fcajump,
    • 0 replies
    • 285 views

  81. AFF3 and AFF4 - Passed!!  

    By Mad_Jasper,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,637 views

  82. hook knife/single riser cut away  

    By jf951,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,699 views

  83. Noob. Wants to have another go. Best approach?  

    By Pele2048,
    • 15 replies
    • 4,097 views

  84. Winter Gloves   1 2

    By skyjumpenfool,
    • 25 replies
    • 9,758 views

  85. winter water training?  

    By boilthemonkey,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,052 views

  86. AFF2 Today - It was GREAT!!!  

    By Mad_Jasper,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,848 views

  87. Need help with a big stuent looking for gear  

    By bigway,
    • 14 replies
    • 4,551 views

  88. lapsed A license  

    By ajs339,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,100 views

  89. Chasing your main   1 2 3

    By eightate8at8,
    • 58 replies
    • 9,034 views

  90. How many ways can you....   1 2 3 4 6

    By chuckakers,
    • 132 replies
    • 12,350 views

  91. How to get yourself current?  

    By voltage,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,339 views

  92. Requirements for canopy downsizing for beginners?  

    By ridestrong,
    • 6 replies
    • 3,287 views

  93. Did I make the right decision not to cut away?   1 2 3 4

    By midlifecrisis,
    • 89 replies
    • 7,986 views

  94. My buddies first round jump  

    By Bodhisattva420,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,217 views

  95. Jumping @ different DZ's while on solo status  

    By Eagleeye,
    • 11 replies
    • 3,840 views

  96. uncontrolled turns in level 4 aff :problem solved!  

    By pilotpilot57,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,199 views

  97. Did I make the right choice? Down wind landing..   1 2

    By Tuna-Salad,
    • 28 replies
    • 6,544 views

  98. Mirror?  

    By neoocm,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,587 views

  99. When do YOU wear flotation gear?   1 2

    By GLIDEANGLE,
    • 36 replies
    • 9,396 views

  100. Really learning to fly...  

    By gusto77,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,814 views
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