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. Leg-strap bungee necessity  

    By Colton Brown,
    • 4 replies
    • 3,660 views

  2. What causes only one riser to release in a cutaway  

    By sheeks,
    • 6 replies
    • 3,682 views

  3. Who writes reports to the USPA in case of incidents?  

    By pchapman,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,913 views

  4. Willing to travel for AFF  

    By Roofstomp,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2,397 views

  5. Frustrated with lack of skills at 100 jumps  

    By bdb2004,
    • 11 replies
    • 3,606 views

  6. First cut-away - line over and/or tension knot  

    By CoolBeans,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,531 views

  7. Avoiding Landing Traffic  

    By kkeenan,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,772 views

  8. AFF training in Canada - Quebec  

    By Sylvie,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,843 views

  9. Skydiving licence in Poland?  

    By Blackjack,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,723 views

  10. Family and friends advice  

    By Jak3slice,
    • 15 replies
    • 4,666 views

  11. how to give valuable feedback  

    By davenuk,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,368 views

  12. Wind speed indicator recommendations?  

    By ronwah,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2,814 views

  13. Jump #37 - Hop’nPop Double Malfunction *No Cutaway*  

    By raphaelistics,
    • 16 replies
    • 4,817 views

  14. Returning to skydiving after a Traumatic Brain Injury  

    By floorlagh,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,563 views

  15. 1st Cut-Away - Reserve entangled with Main  

    By Dionysos,
    • 17 replies
    • 5,166 views

  16. nil winds  

    By philh,
    • 12 replies
    • 5,273 views

  17. Big SOB:)  

    By Dewbee,   
    • 10 replies
    • 4,127 views

  18. Accuracy landing for students  

    By CoolBeans,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,991 views

  19. Preventing Hard Openings   1 2 3

    By skydivingmonk,
    • 70 replies
    • 17,761 views

  20. On opening, grab toggles or rear risers?  

    By sundevil777,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,263 views

  21. Helluva time deciding  

    By Dewbee,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,752 views

  22. Mard (skyhook) reserve opening issue  

    By Youradhere,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,844 views

  23. Canopy burn  

    By Dr.Surgicool,
    • 7 replies
    • 4,326 views

  24. AFF at sky dive the ranch  

    By bellyflopper,
    • 4 replies
    • 3,404 views

  25. The Deaf in AFF  

    By g3ninfinite,
    • 16 replies
    • 7,295 views

  26. Skyvan Air Force Fatal  

    By DBCOOPER,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,346 views

  27. Re: USPA responsibility for suicides [was: tandem incident]   1 2 3 4

    By Ron,
    • 89 replies
    • 17,036 views

  28. Email from an attorney .  

    By SStewart,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,662 views

  29. How to arch with scoliosis  

    By ghostdog,
    • 14 replies
    • 5,066 views

  30. Referral request: sports psychology for skydiving  

    By pr3d4t0r,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,259 views

  31. Drogue entanglement and reserve ride, Mesquite  

    By radical_flyer,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,430 views

  32. New heavy jumper wing loading and when to buy gear  

    By psykx,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,354 views

  33. When should you try rear riser landings??   1 2

    By jkwon,
    • 31 replies
    • 12,641 views

  34. Thread for "Checking in after jumps" (from Incidents)   1 2

    By DBCOOPER,
    • 30 replies
    • 10,280 views

  35. Spiraling In The Holding Area  

    By KBUDA,
    • 21 replies
    • 9,672 views

  36. Skyhook   1 2 3 4 6

    By base698,
    • 140 replies
    • 42,335 views

  37. Container flapping on back in free fall  

    By Dmullen85,
    • 11 replies
    • 4,567 views

  38. Leg strap sliding open on hop n pop.  

    By Bowie,
    • 22 replies
    • 9,463 views

  39. 182 engine failures   1 2

    By baronn,
    • 47 replies
    • 13,428 views

  40. practice test  

    By mmacro,
    • 12 replies
    • 14,198 views

  41. Drop Zone Emergency Preparedness   1 2

    By grimmie,
    • 30 replies
    • 7,480 views

  42. Fast spins (in freefall) after cutting away  

    By morris,
    • 18 replies
    • 8,198 views

  43. Are Earplugs Dangerous to Use in Freefall?   1 2

    By Westerly,
    • 40 replies
    • 14,965 views

  44. Does being a USPA GM DZ mean the DZ is safer than not being a GM member?   1 2

    By Hooknswoop,
    • 45 replies
    • 7,526 views

  45. Commercial balloon tandem skydives?   1 2

    By REDAKTOR,
    • 40 replies
    • 8,463 views

  46. Watch your back while leaving the plane  

    By cetti,
    • 9 replies
    • 5,466 views

  47. Why is it necessary to pull both handles  

    By Maddingo,
    • 24 replies
    • 7,375 views

  48. What advice would you give a new AFF instructor?  

    By shortyj,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,360 views

  49. Alternative to downsizing  

    By BeerRunner98,
    • 9 replies
    • 5,193 views

  50. Questions and clarifying for the A-license Test  

    By sunflower92,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,838 views

  51. EPs: Look up before pulling reserve?   1 2 3

    By Westerly,
    • 70 replies
    • 14,799 views

  52. Easiest Stability Exits   1 2

    By sunflower92,
    • 34 replies
    • 8,096 views

  53. So embarrassing. Need to repeat aff2  

    By DjangoWorldWide,
    • 16 replies
    • 7,144 views

  54. 182 engine failures  

    By baronn,
    • 0 replies
    • 685 views

  55. Watching out for newbies [was - hard impact at Nats]   1 2 3 4 11

    By virgin-burner,
    • 258 replies
    • 37,400 views

  56. Is there any point in me downsizing further?   1 2

    By Westerly,
    • 31 replies
    • 10,803 views

  57. Notifications Testing  

    By d4skydive,
    • 16 replies
    • 758 views

  58. Injury recovery and returning to jumping.  

    By Judah,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,747 views

  59. Exit Separation  

    By TJQ41190,
    • 12 replies
    • 7,278 views

  60. exit order  

    By iranianjumper,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,615 views

  61. Any SAFE full-face helmets out there?   1 2 3

    By IamAdam,
    • 50 replies
    • 20,048 views

  62. Disadvantages to the 'alternate' bridle routing method?   1 2

    By 20_kN,
    • 30 replies
    • 13,954 views

  63. Video: Pilot Chute in Tow on your Reserve?   1 2

    By Westerly,
    • 38 replies
    • 9,491 views

  64. Heavy DSLRs on your helmet?  

    By Westerly,
    • 24 replies
    • 8,599 views

  65. Falling out of a Harness   1 2 3 4 6

    By migliore,
    • 129 replies
    • 36,710 views

  66. Test Forum Topic  

    By d4skydive,
    • 0 replies
    • 480 views

  67. When my landing pattern does not align with their landing pattern.  

    By GoGoGadget,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,853 views

  68. Rebuilding a 182  

    By baronn,
    • 16 replies
    • 7,301 views

  69. Currency: When does being current no longer help?  

    By Westerly,
    • 5 replies
    • 4,385 views

  70. Cause of my cutaway (I posted video 6 month ago)  

    By nicsoew,
    • 1 reply
    • 3,227 views

  71. Reserve PC Hesatation?  

    By 20_kN,
    • 9 replies
    • 6,157 views

  72. Follow "first down" or landing direction indicator?   1 2 3

    By fcajump,
    • 53 replies
    • 11,094 views

  73. Actual time to steerable canopy  

    By RockSkyGirl,
    • 6 replies
    • 4,747 views

  74. Attaching the leg loops for FF?  

    By Westerly,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,851 views

  75. Skysurfing, what I need and how too!  

    By Pegazus,
    • 2 replies
    • 3,374 views

  76. Gear Check!   1 2

    By Cathbern,
    • 29 replies
    • 10,307 views

  77. Two canopy out.. to release or not release?   1 2 3 4

    By CloudyHead,
    • 76 replies
    • 18,339 views

  78. Malfunctions below your hard-deck?   1 2

    By 20_kN,
    • 32 replies
    • 9,108 views

  79. Microraven 150 @ 1.25 WL   1 2

    By EOCS,
    • 43 replies
    • 12,668 views

  80. Descendent with jumpers  

    By Gaper,
    • 11 replies
    • 4,749 views

  81. What is "Low" for a planned pull altitude (not you, but an "other" experienced jumper)   1 2

    By fcajump,
    • 34 replies
    • 14,855 views

  82. Landing Pattern Seminar for Safety Day - Need Presentation Material  

    By DJL,
    • 4 replies
    • 3,113 views

  83. emergency procedures--keeping handles   1 2

    By mbohu,
    • 40 replies
    • 10,537 views

  84. A license jumping camera....   1 2 3 4 8

    By Tigerfly,
    • 193 replies
    • 49,912 views

  85. Canopy Control or Just Bad Luck  

    By Channman,
    • 1 reply
    • 3,020 views

  86. Best skydiving education  

    By bmm,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,997 views

  87. Buy Stolen and Genuine made; passports from (puredocumentation@gmail.com) with ID cards, working permits, drivers license and much more!  

    By 33kkgkozlov,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,083 views

  88. Do Canopies Naturally Turn Upwind?   1 2 3

    By shadeland,
    • 71 replies
    • 9,617 views

  89. is it safe to downsize from 230 to 190 ???   1 2

    By shaun1010,
    • 28 replies
    • 6,499 views

  90. Follow up on incidents  

    By Skytroubadour,
    • 4 replies
    • 4,607 views

  91. Wind Turning Canopy?   1 2

    By mickle1,
    • 48 replies
    • 8,440 views

  92. Open letter to all DZO's  

    By hardhatpat,
    • 21 replies
    • 9,048 views

  93. AAD Activation heights  

    By NiroSwiss,
    • 13 replies
    • 8,849 views

  94. Barrel roll to check for clear airspace?   1 2 3

    By peek,
    • 64 replies
    • 13,963 views

  95. Non-Incident analysis   1 2

    By fcajump,
    • 35 replies
    • 12,043 views

  96. Skysurfing checklist?  

    By wildernessmedic,
    • 5 replies
    • 5,774 views

  97. Pilot-chute In Tow (its just the PITs)   1 2

    By fcajump,
    • 40 replies
    • 7,197 views

  98. Tethers for Hook Knives?  

    By mzr36,
    • 14 replies
    • 6,015 views

  99. Front riser straight-ins and line tension  

    By mzr36,
    • 15 replies
    • 7,054 views

  100. AFF in the cold months? Im in NC  

    By jbelanger86,
    • 17 replies
    • 9,440 views
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