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. Who is first to exit the plane?   1 2

    By format,
    • 48 replies
    • 11,123 views

  2. First Night Jump?   1 2

    By Reginald,
    • 32 replies
    • 7,695 views

  3. Front risers - how much do they need to move?   1 2

    By PixieUK,
    • 31 replies
    • 10,759 views

  4. Jumped without gloves, how long is this going to hurt?  

    By ajctraveler,
    • 15 replies
    • 7,853 views

  5. Learn on/off for every AAD.  

    By jacketsdb23,
    • 24 replies
    • 6,548 views

  6. know where I could buy these videos online, i.e. download straight away?  

    By mixedup,
    • 9 replies
    • 6,313 views

  7. How to deal with high speed flat spins   1 2 3

    By mcstain,
    • 61 replies
    • 15,243 views

  8. Prepping for coach jumps with fun jumps? Also a downsizing question..  

    By Bethaney,
    • 9 replies
    • 3,168 views

  9. Post accident First Aid/CPR/AED   1 2

    By JerseyShawn,
    • 34 replies
    • 8,169 views

  10. Advanced canopy training video?  

    By SFBayArea,
    • 13 replies
    • 5,105 views

  11. Which should be my next canopy?  

    By FastRodriguez,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,737 views

  12. Paying for Not Jumping Through Clouds   1 2

    By Psycho1iam,
    • 39 replies
    • 10,438 views

  13. Getting current again (student status)  

    By frogerina,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,750 views

  14. Statistical approach to PC in tow cutaway decision   1 2

    By unkulunkulu,
    • 40 replies
    • 7,863 views

  15. T3-no stumble/no altimeter problems  

    By Jerseywoman61,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,781 views

  16. A licence sample test. Your answers/opinions please.  

    By obelixtim,
    • 13 replies
    • 6,139 views

  17. T2-Stumble with altimeter and missed rip cord pull  

    By Jerseywoman61,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,971 views

  18. Picking a DZ in spain.  

    By ego,
    • 12 replies
    • 4,709 views

  19. Little debate going on here... Cutaway and go to reserve on a PC in tow or just go to reserve???   1 2

    By NoShitThereIWas,
    • 41 replies
    • 10,028 views

  20. Ground School days earlier than the first jump?  

    By peek,
    • 17 replies
    • 6,441 views

  21. Centrifugal forces on skydivers during plane spin/stall  

    By shorehambeach,
    • 9 replies
    • 6,135 views

  22. "Hanging" harness initial/recurrent training  

    By fcajump,
    • 23 replies
    • 12,877 views

  23. Weight Loss and Downsizing   1 2

    By SkydiverShawn,
    • 28 replies
    • 11,100 views

  24. Jumprun Calculator // beta  

    By Skytrooper,
    • 6 replies
    • 3,395 views

  25. What would YOU do?  

    By Remster,
    • 22 replies
    • 8,763 views

  26. Glasses/Contacts/Prescription Goggles/Bifocals Advice for Newbie  

    By AimeeCat,
    • 20 replies
    • 7,411 views

  27. Finished AFF L3 Monday, but seeking advice.  

    By Bethaney,
    • 14 replies
    • 4,781 views

  28. No hackey at pull time = reserve ride   1 2

    By shorehambeach,
    • 32 replies
    • 11,637 views

  29. Canopy decision for a once expert jumper returning to the sport. Spectre or Katana?   1 2

    By NoShitThereIWas,
    • 36 replies
    • 10,866 views

  30. How to Heal Faster After Being Stupid  

    By photognat,
    • 7 replies
    • 6,555 views

  31. Am I downsizing too fast?   1 2

    By Kalrigan,
    • 26 replies
    • 10,099 views

  32. PD Optimum 143 reserve in Javelin Odyssey NJK...??? Safely fits or not?  

    By kemaljump,
    • 6 replies
    • 5,671 views

  33. AFF student...two hard openings...one hard landing!  

    By mikamas,
    • 8 replies
    • 5,415 views

  34. R44 as a Jump Ship  

    By wildcard451,
    • 17 replies
    • 9,963 views

  35. Tandem Mal  

    By skydived19006,
    • 9 replies
    • 4,262 views

  36. Avoiding Neck Injury  

    By ManagingPrime,
    • 19 replies
    • 12,628 views

  37. UK Medical Insurance for USA AFF Holiday  

    By Badflaw,
    • 10 replies
    • 4,044 views

  38. USPA requirements - night jumps, CA ??  

    By 5kyd1vergav,
    • 14 replies
    • 6,145 views

  39. Exit order for tracking groups   1 2

    By giffnyc,
    • 42 replies
    • 14,224 views

  40. Learn from this....   1 2

    By chuckakers,
    • 38 replies
    • 11,163 views

  41. Cat-D Aff Jumps  

    By CalBear,
    • 4 replies
    • 4,514 views

  42. Great article about separation  

    By wmw999,
    • 16 replies
    • 6,438 views

  43. Snag Hazard!   1 2

    By unkulunkulu,
    • 33 replies
    • 13,355 views

  44. AFF 1 Complete :D  

    By Conspiracy,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,791 views

  45. What canopy should I buy?   1 2 3

    By -Joey-,
    • 55 replies
    • 15,670 views

  46. Separated Landing Areas  

    By escott0699,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,454 views

  47. 1st chop = BEER  

    By dirty_red,
    • 14 replies
    • 6,069 views

  48. I packed myself a malfunction...  

    By Nataly,
    • 14 replies
    • 7,106 views

  49. Unhook or not to unhook RSL with two canopies out?   1 2

    By Safelandings,
    • 31 replies
    • 10,462 views

  50. Body Postition  

    By JasonNC,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,434 views

  51. What size canopy to get the GF   1 2

    By MADPROPS,
    • 38 replies
    • 7,888 views

  52. Landing a parachute is a team sport!   1 2

    By Feeblemind,
    • 28 replies
    • 9,603 views

  53. freefliers out first??   1 2 3 4 5

    By skygirl1,
    • 111 replies
    • 11,326 views

  54. Looking for 2 weeks of coaching  

    By b3ndech0,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,482 views

  55. "Clustering" of cutaways  

    By Deimian,
    • 12 replies
    • 7,061 views

  56. Long weekend, NOT the good kind. My first cutaway.   1 2

    By TracyS,
    • 29 replies
    • 8,889 views

  57. Malfunction - entangled lines  

    By UnknownEntity,
    • 21 replies
    • 9,376 views

  58. Any canopy control courses being held in Toronto or Montreal?  

    By Keithor,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,724 views

  59. Danger of butt landing?   1 2

    By AviationTD,
    • 27 replies
    • 14,066 views

  60. Accelerated instruction  

    By vans2,
    • 18 replies
    • 6,532 views

  61. Skydiving, reported stress and physical stress   1 2

    By adamUK,
    • 43 replies
    • 15,961 views

  62. I almost died today.   1 2 3 4

    By vanessalh,
    • 86 replies
    • 22,434 views

  63. ear safety and proper breathing   1 2

    By shailesh,
    • 27 replies
    • 15,107 views

  64. Old-Style Static Line Training  

    By ripcord4,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,363 views

  65. Students jumping at different DZ's (Semi long post)   1 2

    By cashflow,
    • 28 replies
    • 9,244 views

  66. Gym training for skydiving,base jumping and wingsuiting.  

    By Talldarknkiwi,
    • 23 replies
    • 11,937 views

  67. near miss? your thoughts?  

    By phoenixlpr,
    • 20 replies
    • 6,649 views

  68. AFF: Do it now or wait until Spring 2014  

    By xluckynumber7x,
    • 16 replies
    • 4,133 views

  69. FreeFlying and Swooping  

    By johnG325,
    • 11 replies
    • 4,920 views

  70. Online Altitude Awareness Trainer  

    By Althezad,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,186 views

  71. Coach Jump Definition   1 2

    By MakeItHappen,
    • 35 replies
    • 13,204 views

  72. Do we need AFFIC improvement at this time?   1 2

    By popsjumper,
    • 42 replies
    • 7,303 views

  73. Australian Videos  

    By NorrinRadd,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,588 views

  74. Australian Parachute Federation - "Cutaway"   1 2

    By Quagmirian,
    • 32 replies
    • 17,039 views

  75. Pilot Chute gets wrapped around your arm or leg  

    By wicodefly,
    • 11 replies
    • 7,866 views

  76. pilot chute in tow procedure   1 2

    By joebrunning,
    • 40 replies
    • 10,934 views

  77. Thoughts on No flaps or No cuts for H&P ??   1 2

    By stayhigh,
    • 25 replies
    • 10,779 views

  78. What a Cutaway....  

    By CRASH1,
    • 16 replies
    • 9,875 views

  79. what kind of stuff can you do on AFF solo jumps?   1 2

    By chemist,
    • 49 replies
    • 6,823 views

  80. AFF Training Aids  

    By Deisel,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,298 views

  81. Snatch Force question (related to back injury)  

    By NorrinRadd,
    • 15 replies
    • 7,173 views

  82. Skydiving is inherently dangerous   1 2

    By wmw999,
    • 49 replies
    • 16,739 views

  83. Tips on improving arching, mainly legs  

    By Caipirinha,
    • 21 replies
    • 10,031 views

  84. Packing rating and Coaching  

    By Keithor,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,077 views

  85. Pilot 140 to Crossfire 139 or 129?  

    By sebinoslo,
    • 13 replies
    • 12,099 views

  86. really need advice-long post  

    By kmg365,
    • 15 replies
    • 5,360 views

  87. Hook knife training   1 2

    By unkulunkulu,
    • 33 replies
    • 14,132 views

  88. Looking for packing lessons in my area  

    By Safelandings,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,135 views

  89. Off heading openings and line twist on tandems  

    By flipexit,
    • 14 replies
    • 5,049 views

  90. AFF 1/2 line twist  

    By mrbang,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,614 views

  91. How many repairs are too many?   1 2

    By xijonix,
    • 25 replies
    • 6,443 views

  92. Small Reserves in Student/Rental Gear  

    By xijonix,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,078 views

  93. My AFF Spin Test gone horribly wrong (Video)  

    By ajctraveler,
    • 11 replies
    • 7,075 views

  94. Breaking a bad habit?  

    By nigel99,
    • 22 replies
    • 5,995 views

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

    By patworks,
    • 33 replies
    • 10,480 views

  96. Turning over a new leaf  

    By -Joey-,
    • 23 replies
    • 13,684 views

  97. Why are high performance wings available in "large" sizes?  

    By 3mpire,
    • 16 replies
    • 5,371 views

  98. Reserve bridle through main riser  

    By DSE,
    • 17 replies
    • 6,674 views

  99. Looking Up at Deployment Time? (to minimise deceleration stress on body?)  

    By mixedup,
    • 19 replies
    • 5,762 views

  100. SCARY CUTAWAY   1 2

    By bovosh,
    • 28 replies
    • 10,189 views
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