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. 1st malfunction--probably due to hard inserts in pillows   1 2 3

    By robconway,
    • 56 replies
    • 9,388 views

  2. Tempo reserve malfunctions?  

    By bdqpdx2000,
    • 16 replies
    • 13,341 views

  3. How long before jumpers are able to train / take tandem jumps?  

    By untoldfox,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,862 views

  4. Pro rating school  

    By CISSCO101,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,762 views

  5. In Flight Emergency Training  

    By GreenLight,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,957 views

  6. what's the primary way you got to your current skill level?  

    By countzero,
    • 21 replies
    • 4,577 views

  7. do coaches do 2 for 1?  

    By countzero,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,607 views

  8. Safety issue when you have not jumped in 4 years  

    By afmom,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,687 views

  9. let's talk about going low, breakoff etc...   1 2

    By airdvr,
    • 33 replies
    • 4,719 views

  10. Arch - The theory  

    By ShadowCount,
    • 20 replies
    • 4,451 views

  11. Video "Main Canopy Packing Demo" by PD  

    By jockerfly,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,644 views

  12. Cypress Fire, 2 out, 2 cutaways, one near tail strike and 2 reserve rides   1 2

    By Bolas,
    • 28 replies
    • 10,798 views

  13. Which dropzones are using ISP?  

    By Gary73,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,812 views

  14. Static line training in Boston area?  

    By kAndy,
    • 0 replies
    • 322 views

  15. Student freak'n out!   1 2 3

    By laughn_gas,
    • 52 replies
    • 10,529 views

  16. Avoiding "Step Through"  

    By Beckert,
    • 17 replies
    • 5,127 views

  17. On the Same Page?  

    By popsjumper,
    • 15 replies
    • 3,959 views

  18. In search of old FAA 8700.1  

    By fcajump,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,759 views

  19. downsizing  

    By hopnpopper0429,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,911 views

  20. Need IAD Rating  

    By psychoswooper,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,970 views

  21. Requirement for full face helmet in YOUR country   1 2

    By RandomLemming,
    • 38 replies
    • 5,573 views

  22. Question on excess cable on reserve handle.  

    By Lastchance,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,107 views

  23. Student helmet  

    By MomDaBomb,
    • 19 replies
    • 5,140 views

  24. Reserve Size   1 2 3

    By davjohns,
    • 72 replies
    • 8,339 views

  25. Advice for an AFF Student RE: Early flare  

    By hechz,
    • 16 replies
    • 4,800 views

  26. Crossbraced tandem canopy?   1 2 3 4 5

    By phoenixlpr,
    • 119 replies
    • 15,448 views

  27. Canopy size after injury  

    By FreeflyIndian,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,901 views

  28. 4th AFF jump.....HELP  

    By twoweeks,
    • 18 replies
    • 4,161 views

  29. Advice Please / Starting Over  

    By SkydiverFL,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,454 views

  30. RSL disconnect or no  

    By Fullonmother,
    • 18 replies
    • 4,596 views

  31. drill dive day(s), input plz.  

    By countzero,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,471 views

  32. AFP Or S/L(I know it's been talked about before but your opinion helps alot)  

    By Skyhighbird,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,275 views

  33. Eloy Holiday Boogie 2007 - Let us not have another fatality  

    By tdog,
    • 20 replies
    • 4,249 views

  34. AFF student without helmet  

    By Deyan,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,073 views

  35. Locating Lost Jumpers   1 2

    By kkeenan,
    • 35 replies
    • 5,149 views

  36. still scared after all these years   1 2

    By eml,
    • 26 replies
    • 8,974 views

  37. Research on Injuries Sustained from Hard Openings.   1 2

    By patrickweldon,
    • 26 replies
    • 10,299 views

  38. Aerodyne Pilot - Novice wingloading  

    By VincentVL.,
    • 22 replies
    • 8,479 views

  39. tunnel time count for instructor  

    By spencer,
    • 23 replies
    • 6,065 views

  40. Low Opening w/ Line Twists; Chop   1 2

    By Mikhail,
    • 45 replies
    • 4,256 views

  41. Gear checks  

    By voltage,
    • 19 replies
    • 6,059 views

  42. New technique for a pilotchute in tow???   1 2 3

    By dgw,
    • 56 replies
    • 10,966 views

  43. No belts!   1 2

    By denete,
    • 40 replies
    • 6,239 views

  44. EXAMINE THE LANDING ZONE!  

    By GLIDEANGLE,
    • 11 replies
    • 4,091 views

  45. Found Skydiving video, terrible cutaway  

    By jplaca,
    • 23 replies
    • 4,775 views

  46. We say this sport is self policing....  

    By funjumper07,
    • 24 replies
    • 4,087 views

  47. Main re-pack  

    By northcave,
    • 20 replies
    • 3,264 views

  48. to cut-away or not?   1 2

    By Feeblemind,
    • 40 replies
    • 5,670 views

  49. skyHook  

    By jorgande,
    • 19 replies
    • 6,430 views

  50. Interesting way to deal with a pilot chute in tow  

    By skydance1954,
    • 1 reply
    • 4,225 views

  51. Have I just entered a dangerous phase in jumping?  

    By Ruffles,
    • 12 replies
    • 4,435 views

  52. Injury Research  

    By Taffy,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,197 views

  53. couldn't find handle  

    By ranger28,
    • 10 replies
    • 4,194 views

  54. Finger trap !!!!!  

    By sky-pimp,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,208 views

  55. Pulled too low...  

    By hongkongluna,
    • 18 replies
    • 4,672 views

  56. Cut away with one hand or two?  

    By steve1,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,957 views

  57. When is it "just another skydive"?  

    By Orange1,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,845 views

  58. Fibula, femur, or fatality (105 elliptical 1.3 PSF 127 jumps)   1 2 3 4 7

    By DrewEckhardt,
    • 170 replies
    • 11,587 views

  59. 40 foot downsize.   1 2

    By mrmanta,
    • 31 replies
    • 6,701 views

  60. Gear checks and dirty looks....   1 2

    By frazeebd,
    • 48 replies
    • 5,677 views

  61. Improving Landing Skills.  

    By imarquez,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,372 views

  62. Clear & Pull versus 5 Second Delay   1 2

    By pchapman,
    • 36 replies
    • 3,819 views

  63. Thanks Jumper03!!!  

    By KNewman,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,275 views

  64. Riggers liability  

    By lilchief,
    • 24 replies
    • 9,553 views

  65. AFF Completion Time?  

    By Shepp,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,510 views

  66. Training DVDs for Newbie  

    By Deckard,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,735 views

  67. Off DZ landings  

    By grimmie,
    • 17 replies
    • 2,780 views

  68. How to recover your lost main and freebag   1 2

    By Cutaway01,
    • 49 replies
    • 5,305 views

  69. Long snivel on a Sabre2 210  

    By smears,
    • 22 replies
    • 5,607 views

  70. Line Dump cause   1 2

    By mmittelman,
    • 37 replies
    • 7,044 views

  71. Do experienced skydivers jump without AAD?   1 2 3

    By Hagen,
    • 55 replies
    • 6,363 views

  72. First cutaway/reserve ride  

    By jacketsdb23,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,150 views

  73. Safety Question  

    By sipi,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,927 views

  74. Sky Dive Tahoe  

    By sipi,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,636 views

  75. VIDEO: Self wrap - has this ever happened?  

    By skydiverek,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,864 views

  76. Pulling cut-away cables fully out of the housings   1 2 3

    By denete,
    • 53 replies
    • 3,679 views

  77. Vigil late fire or Reserve PC stuck? 22.07.07, Russia  

    By fariz2000,
    • 16 replies
    • 6,607 views

  78. Practice, practice, practice  

    By frazeebd,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,820 views

  79. downsizing question...  

    By ranger28,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,923 views

  80. How many lines breaking/snapping would cause you to cutaway   1 2

    By Mark24688m,
    • 29 replies
    • 4,302 views

  81. Smoking in the packing area?   1 2 3

    By hackish,
    • 56 replies
    • 8,177 views

  82. International Jumping....  

    By FTP_07,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,760 views

  83. Recently heard at the DZ  

    By johnboy,
    • 13 replies
    • 3,224 views

  84. Wind gust limitation   1 2 3

    By Conquest150,
    • 52 replies
    • 10,751 views

  85. Radio instruction - can you tell them to cut away?   1 2 3

    By CanEHdian,
    • 73 replies
    • 7,874 views

  86. High speed Mal   1 2 3

    By skydivermom,
    • 69 replies
    • 6,281 views

  87. Coach Course: Skydive Cross Keys Oct 29 - Nov 1  

    By FFAdventures,
    • 0 replies
    • 212 views

  88. potentially dangerous practice?  

    By frazeebd,
    • 19 replies
    • 4,112 views

  89. Jumpships down   1 2

    By stratostar,
    • 48 replies
    • 6,314 views

  90. line twist first jump  

    By minmal,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,934 views

  91. Sky Hook RSL - the discussion   1 2 3

    By mountainman,
    • 53 replies
    • 8,558 views

  92. AFF  

    By dwayne_hurd2007,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,244 views

  93. This "brake fire" thing....   1 2

    By peek,
    • 43 replies
    • 5,877 views

  94. Another "chop or don't chop"  

    By Beachbum,
    • 24 replies
    • 5,285 views

  95. Plane Crashes and Stats  

    By me2,
    • 12 replies
    • 5,845 views

  96. Riser Twists with camera  

    By Lastchance,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,710 views

  97. Tandem Progressive only available...  

    By SPAWNmaster,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,981 views

  98. DZO's Opinions - Yes, AFF or SL, again!  

    By Gato,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,429 views

  99. AAD Misfires?  

    By frazeebd,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,348 views

  100. Should I ?   1 2 3

    By elias123,
    • 51 replies
    • 5,527 views
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