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.

6,250 topics in this forum

  1. Skydiving licence in Poland?  

    By Blackjack,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,325 views

  2. Family and friends advice  

    By Jak3slice,
    • 15 replies
    • 4,276 views

  3. how to give valuable feedback  

    By davenuk,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,194 views

  4. Wind speed indicator recommendations?  

    By ronwah,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2,600 views

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

    By raphaelistics,
    • 16 replies
    • 4,379 views

  6. Returning to skydiving after a Traumatic Brain Injury  

    By floorlagh,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,845 views

  7. 1st Cut-Away - Reserve entangled with Main  

    By Dionysos,
    • 17 replies
    • 4,676 views

  8. nil winds  

    By philh,
    • 12 replies
    • 4,493 views

  9. Big SOB:)  

    By Dewbee,   
    • 10 replies
    • 3,862 views

  10. Accuracy landing for students  

    By CoolBeans,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,668 views

  11. Preventing Hard Openings   1 2 3

    By skydivingmonk,
    • 70 replies
    • 16,557 views

  12. On opening, grab toggles or rear risers?  

    By sundevil777,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,069 views

  13. Helluva time deciding  

    By Dewbee,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,553 views

  14. Mard (skyhook) reserve opening issue  

    By Youradhere,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,604 views

  15. Canopy burn  

    By Dr.Surgicool,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,916 views

  16. AFF at sky dive the ranch  

    By bellyflopper,
    • 4 replies
    • 3,194 views

  17. The Deaf in AFF  

    By g3ninfinite,
    • 16 replies
    • 7,022 views

  18. Skyvan Air Force Fatal  

    By DBCOOPER,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,201 views

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

    By Ron,
    • 89 replies
    • 15,934 views

  20. Email from an attorney .  

    By SStewart,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,344 views

  21. How to arch with scoliosis  

    By ghostdog,
    • 14 replies
    • 4,599 views

  22. Referral request: sports psychology for skydiving  

    By pr3d4t0r,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,095 views

  23. Drogue entanglement and reserve ride, Mesquite  

    By radical_flyer,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,269 views

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

    By psykx,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,986 views

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

    By jkwon,
    • 31 replies
    • 11,879 views

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

    By DBCOOPER,
    • 30 replies
    • 9,686 views

  27. Spiraling In The Holding Area  

    By KBUDA,
    • 21 replies
    • 9,307 views

  28. Skyhook   1 2 3 4 6

    By base698,
    • 140 replies
    • 39,653 views

  29. Container flapping on back in free fall  

    By Dmullen85,
    • 11 replies
    • 4,367 views

  30. Leg strap sliding open on hop n pop.  

    By Bowie,
    • 22 replies
    • 9,160 views

  31. 182 engine failures   1 2

    By baronn,
    • 47 replies
    • 12,729 views

  32. practice test  

    By mmacro,
    • 12 replies
    • 13,744 views

  33. Drop Zone Emergency Preparedness   1 2

    By grimmie,
    • 30 replies
    • 6,740 views

  34. Fast spins (in freefall) after cutting away  

    By morris,
    • 18 replies
    • 7,791 views

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

    By Westerly,
    • 40 replies
    • 13,995 views

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

    By Hooknswoop,
    • 45 replies
    • 6,504 views

  37. Commercial balloon tandem skydives?   1 2

    By REDAKTOR,
    • 40 replies
    • 7,556 views

  38. Watch your back while leaving the plane  

    By cetti,
    • 9 replies
    • 5,149 views

  39. Why is it necessary to pull both handles  

    By Maddingo,
    • 24 replies
    • 6,955 views

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

    By shortyj,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,115 views

  41. Alternative to downsizing  

    By BeerRunner98,
    • 9 replies
    • 4,938 views

  42. Questions and clarifying for the A-license Test  

    By sunflower92,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,663 views

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

    By Westerly,
    • 70 replies
    • 13,547 views

  44. Easiest Stability Exits   1 2

    By sunflower92,
    • 34 replies
    • 7,453 views

  45. So embarrassing. Need to repeat aff2  

    By DjangoWorldWide,
    • 16 replies
    • 6,718 views

  46. 182 engine failures  

    By baronn,
    • 0 replies
    • 571 views

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

    By virgin-burner,
    • 258 replies
    • 34,680 views

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

    By Westerly,
    • 31 replies
    • 10,117 views

  49. Notifications Testing  

    By d4skydive,
    • 16 replies
    • 641 views

  50. Injury recovery and returning to jumping.  

    By Judah,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,520 views

  51. Exit Separation  

    By TJQ41190,
    • 12 replies
    • 6,857 views

  52. exit order  

    By iranianjumper,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,423 views

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

    By IamAdam,
    • 50 replies
    • 18,791 views

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

    By 20_kN,
    • 30 replies
    • 13,044 views

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

    By Westerly,
    • 38 replies
    • 8,956 views

  56. Heavy DSLRs on your helmet?  

    By Westerly,
    • 24 replies
    • 8,185 views

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

    By migliore,
    • 129 replies
    • 34,967 views

  58. Test Forum Topic  

    By d4skydive,
    • 0 replies
    • 399 views

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

    By GoGoGadget,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,620 views

  60. Rebuilding a 182  

    By baronn,
    • 16 replies
    • 7,011 views

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

    By Westerly,
    • 5 replies
    • 4,183 views

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

    By nicsoew,
    • 1 reply
    • 3,067 views

  63. Reserve PC Hesatation?  

    By 20_kN,
    • 9 replies
    • 5,954 views

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

    By fcajump,
    • 53 replies
    • 10,029 views

  65. Actual time to steerable canopy  

    By RockSkyGirl,
    • 6 replies
    • 4,516 views

  66. Attaching the leg loops for FF?  

    By Westerly,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,667 views

  67. Skysurfing, what I need and how too!  

    By Pegazus,
    • 2 replies
    • 3,234 views

  68. Gear Check!   1 2

    By Cathbern,
    • 29 replies
    • 9,701 views

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

    By CloudyHead,
    • 76 replies
    • 16,850 views

  70. Malfunctions below your hard-deck?   1 2

    By 20_kN,
    • 32 replies
    • 8,389 views

  71. Microraven 150 @ 1.25 WL   1 2

    By EOCS,
    • 43 replies
    • 12,095 views

  72. Descendent with jumpers  

    By Gaper,
    • 11 replies
    • 4,457 views

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

    By fcajump,
    • 34 replies
    • 14,241 views

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

    By DJL,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,953 views

  75. emergency procedures--keeping handles   1 2

    By mbohu,
    • 40 replies
    • 9,908 views

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

    By Tigerfly,
    • 193 replies
    • 46,964 views

  77. Canopy Control or Just Bad Luck  

    By Channman,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,883 views

  78. Best skydiving education  

    By bmm,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,855 views

  79. Buy Stolen and Genuine made; passports from ([email protected]) with ID cards, working permits, drivers license and much more!  

    By 33kkgkozlov,
    • 0 replies
    • 909 views

  80. Do Canopies Naturally Turn Upwind?   1 2 3

    By shadeland,
    • 71 replies
    • 8,570 views

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

    By shaun1010,
    • 28 replies
    • 5,911 views

  82. Follow up on incidents  

    By Skytroubadour,
    • 4 replies
    • 4,453 views

  83. Wind Turning Canopy?   1 2

    By mickle1,
    • 48 replies
    • 7,772 views

  84. Open letter to all DZO's  

    By hardhatpat,
    • 21 replies
    • 8,629 views

  85. AAD Activation heights  

    By NiroSwiss,
    • 13 replies
    • 8,065 views

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

    By peek,
    • 64 replies
    • 12,738 views

  87. Non-Incident analysis   1 2

    By fcajump,
    • 35 replies
    • 11,536 views

  88. Skysurfing checklist?  

    By wildernessmedic,
    • 5 replies
    • 5,488 views

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

    By fcajump,
    • 40 replies
    • 6,737 views

  90. Tethers for Hook Knives?  

    By mzr36,
    • 14 replies
    • 5,742 views

  91. Front riser straight-ins and line tension  

    By mzr36,
    • 15 replies
    • 6,871 views

  92. AFF in the cold months? Im in NC  

    By jbelanger86,
    • 17 replies
    • 9,089 views

  93. AFFI Job Description  

    By Hooknswoop,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,017 views

  94. guidelines for landings in wrong places  

    By alopatenko,
    • 17 replies
    • 7,938 views

  95. How To: canopy model suggestions for various skill levels according to KNVvLPA  

    By the.Legend,
    • 21 replies
    • 10,265 views

  96. Tandom baglock  

    By Cutaway01,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,111 views

  97. I did my first cutaway and it feels bad   1 2

    By Airhugger,
    • 26 replies
    • 12,824 views

  98. Chin mounted cameras  

    By unkulunkulu,
    • 10 replies
    • 9,660 views

  99. Camera Jumps.  

    By jclalor,
    • 8 replies
    • 5,754 views

  100. Flare turns and flat turns   1 2

    By billvon,
    • 34 replies
    • 28,160 views
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