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. Just another reminder - CHECK YOUR GEAR!  

    By jumper03,
    • 13 replies
    • 2,706 views

  2. COST of COACH COURSE??  

    By namgrunt,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,455 views

  3. Can your canopy be to big????  

    By jasonRose,
    • 20 replies
    • 3,826 views

  4. My new canopy v's my experience level   1 2

    By canedraw4,
    • 47 replies
    • 6,086 views

  5. SkyDive Taupo, New Zealand--Plane Smoking Forces Early Tandem Exit  

    By ltdiver,
    • 11 replies
    • 1,936 views

  6. Premature with a bag-lock  

    By Superman32,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,064 views

  7. Re: [696GrocuttT] Fatality: Texel - Adrian Nicolas - 17 September 2005  

    By indradhanush,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,514 views

  8. Appropriate canopy sizes for students  

    By Orange1,
    • 18 replies
    • 2,329 views

  9. Smoke jumps  

    By toronto_bill,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,679 views

  10. Balloon altitude   1 2 3

    By sukaidaiba,
    • 72 replies
    • 6,146 views

  11. How Low can you go?   1 2

    By ikebonamin,
    • 28 replies
    • 3,917 views

  12. Long hair and deployment dangers (risers).  

    By stanbridge,
    • 18 replies
    • 8,349 views

  13. A few questions about your DZ & equip  

    By ScottyInAus,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,528 views

  14. chop it or not?  

    By newguy1,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,243 views

  15. Price of Canopy Control Courses   1 2

    By tbrown,
    • 29 replies
    • 4,706 views

  16. Going AFF  

    By kdneo,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,849 views

  17. Optimal # of student jumps in a day?   1 2

    By Orange1,
    • 35 replies
    • 4,800 views

  18. Safety Check for November 2005 by Jim Crouch (Director of Safety and Training)  

    By AFFI,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,023 views

  19. hook knife  

    By Yossarian,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,637 views

  20. Another Static or AFF, advice please!  

    By noobie1,
    • 16 replies
    • 3,256 views

  21. Tandem student vs Chest Strap  

    By Trivial_Trekker,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,869 views

  22. double mal vid question from newbie!  

    By Smeger,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,042 views

  23. Should I have chopped?  

    By Hawkins121,
    • 22 replies
    • 4,532 views

  24. Main Flap open   1 2

    By apley,
    • 25 replies
    • 5,735 views

  25. NEVER let the toggles up if you flare high!!!! (pics)   1 2 3

    By Viking,
    • 60 replies
    • 7,164 views

  26. DZ Safety and how to recognize possible safety Problems.   1 2

    By RayLosli,
    • 32 replies
    • 7,564 views

  27. Getting an A license  

    By red13,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,919 views

  28. Donating blood and jumping??   1 2

    By sabre_jilly,
    • 32 replies
    • 9,185 views

  29. tunnel coaching  

    By Katrinka,
    • 14 replies
    • 3,187 views

  30. Low turns  

    By ikebonamin,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,727 views

  31. wingload question  

    By Jackpunx,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,259 views

  32. Gearing up before getting in (was: Tandem Fatality)   1 2

    By goofyjumper,
    • 43 replies
    • 6,137 views

  33. My level 2 accident (August 04)   1 2

    By rs2kmk5,
    • 33 replies
    • 5,687 views

  34. Throw-out versus ripcord   1 2

    By fensittr,
    • 32 replies
    • 11,691 views

  35. S&T News from USPA, 12/02/05  

    By livendive,
    • 0 replies
    • 970 views

  36. Training Books  

    By Trivial_Trekker,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,887 views

  37. Speed of flare  

    By Mike111,
    • 20 replies
    • 3,465 views

  38. Quick question on overload  

    By Firephoto,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,787 views

  39. Re: First reserve ride TERMINAL   1 2

    By palejo,
    • 35 replies
    • 5,008 views

  40. Set a good example   1 2

    By squirrel,
    • 41 replies
    • 6,015 views

  41. Anatomy of a Baglock   1 2

    By popsjumper,
    • 31 replies
    • 7,420 views

  42. Packing Question  

    By assoutjohnnie,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,243 views

  43. Pilot chute in tow mal  

    By Scottyb,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,929 views

  44. Potential dangers of doing hybrids?  

    By apixel,
    • 14 replies
    • 3,685 views

  45. Demo Canopies  

    By ncfitzge,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,296 views

  46. Looking for a Twin Otter Safety Card image  

    By Ossi,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,699 views

  47. Static Line training ???  

    By Firephoto,
    • 22 replies
    • 4,265 views

  48. Unwarranted Concern?  

    By Superman32,
    • 0 replies
    • 210 views

  49. SIM Changes 2005 - 2006  

    By exnavykds,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,051 views

  50. Something to think about.   1 2

    By mjosparky,
    • 35 replies
    • 5,476 views

  51. Brian Germain's Skydive Radio Interview  

    By tdog,
    • 9 replies
    • 1,784 views

  52. Femuring???  

    By Witelli,
    • 12 replies
    • 6,684 views

  53. Canopy colapse  

    By wayne8577,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,015 views

  54. Anyone disconnected their RSL during an emergency?  

    By UDSkyJunkie,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,477 views

  55. Skydiving After Taking a Cross-Country Flight  

    By FCipollo,
    • 13 replies
    • 11,332 views

  56. Opinions wanted about a 2-step RSL procedure   1 2 3 4 9

    By borg2050,
    • 205 replies
    • 8,369 views

  57. Does anyone even look?  

    By davelepka,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,987 views

  58. Cypress SAVE   1 2 3 4 11

    By MrJones,
    • 267 replies
    • 13,870 views

  59. Hit the step of a C182   1 2

    By skydivermom,
    • 26 replies
    • 3,207 views

  60. EP's with 2 pillow handles   1 2

    By The111,
    • 27 replies
    • 4,422 views

  61. Night Jump Briefing  

    By dragonfyr,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,306 views

  62. AFF 1 - How to calm nerves?   1 2

    By kirrz,
    • 34 replies
    • 8,060 views

  63. In this month's Parachutist   1 2 3 4 5

    By JohnMitchell,
    • 108 replies
    • 6,458 views

  64. AFF Progression  

    By kirrz,
    • 9 replies
    • 3,070 views

  65. Land with/against the wind ...  

    By speedy,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,485 views

  66. Book Author  

    By Ruskin,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,241 views

  67. how do you stop a low radical turn from killing you when you know it is probably going to?   1 2 3 4

    By Newbie,
    • 76 replies
    • 13,361 views

  68. Incident threads  

    By Superman32,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,214 views

  69. First downwind landing  

    By rasmack,
    • 11 replies
    • 3,378 views

  70. The tale of my 1st chop... (long)  

    By AdrenalineBluez,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,572 views

  71. My first reserve ride  

    By mazevedo,
    • 22 replies
    • 4,491 views

  72. Illegal to overload a reserve?   1 2

    By Mark4,
    • 30 replies
    • 5,179 views

  73. How long does it take for your reserve to open?  

    By docjohn,
    • 19 replies
    • 7,265 views

  74. There I was  

    By Poczynek,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,816 views

  75. Does anyone else constantly see video with flat flyers who can't track at break off for love nor money?   1 2 3

    By Newbie,
    • 62 replies
    • 5,597 views

  76. Suggested opening direction for hop'n'pop(subterminal)?   1 2

    By phoenixlpr,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,207 views

  77. Exit order with a tracking dive on the load  

    By skymiles,
    • 14 replies
    • 2,284 views

  78. Watching the plane fly away  

    By Jeff.Donohue,
    • 19 replies
    • 3,985 views

  79. Skydive season for beginners...  

    By Katrinka,
    • 12 replies
    • 1,872 views

  80. Lessons I Learned from My First Chop   1 2

    By JENNR8R,
    • 33 replies
    • 6,025 views

  81. Bitin' it  

    By Pitbull83,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,624 views

  82. Overcoming freefall anxiety on SL training   1 2

    By skydivermom,
    • 39 replies
    • 2,766 views

  83. Starting to freefly?  

    By skyllama29,
    • 18 replies
    • 4,323 views

  84. Maintian ALL your gear!!  

    By moonglo,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,162 views

  85. packing help please  

    By martimarr,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,787 views

  86. bad landing  

    By pmw515,
    • 17 replies
    • 1,808 views

  87. Check your gear, check your Buddy's gear or die!  

    By dbattman,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,747 views

  88. Eye problems  

    By mrt,
    • 11 replies
    • 3,984 views

  89. S&T News from USPA, 10/28/05  

    By livendive,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,227 views

  90. Memory loss  

    By Andybilly,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,051 views

  91. Good discipline for new jumper  

    By Scoop,
    • 15 replies
    • 2,455 views

  92. Using Swoop cords   1 2

    By Clownburner,
    • 25 replies
    • 7,671 views

  93. Full Faced helmets > 100 jumps  

    By g3ninfinite,
    • 13 replies
    • 1,613 views

  94. Full face or open face helmet?   1 2

    By Scoop,
    • 27 replies
    • 7,457 views

  95. Student Deployment  

    By 1969912,
    • 14 replies
    • 4,029 views

  96. Cypres Swooping Idea   1 2

    By Floats18,
    • 26 replies
    • 2,939 views

  97. Do you jump with an AAD  

    By CanuckInUSA,
    • 19 replies
    • 2,778 views

  98. Brain Malfunction 11/09/2005   1 2

    By Silverchic,
    • 37 replies
    • 4,808 views

  99. Airline jet fly under during freefall   1 2 3 4

    By dixieskydiver,
    • 76 replies
    • 10,767 views

  100. impossible to kick out linetwists   1 2

    By perse,
    • 27 replies
    • 5,133 views
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