Skydiving no no's

[cbrown1311 0]

As a new skydiver, I was just wondering what are the big things you should never do, like for instance deploy on your back? I know this is a question for my instructor and believe me, he will get this question as well but I'm a big fan of getting multiple opinions.

Thanks for any replies
Craig

[wolfriverjoe 1,340]

Don't ever forget that the rules and recommendations were the result of someone (or many someones) getting hurt or killed.

Don't think that you are different or special when someone tells you that you need more experience when you want to do something.

If 5 people give you advice that you don't want to hear (presuming that they are knowledgable enough to give that advice) don't go looking for someone else to tell you what you want to hear.

Don't get complacent. Shit can happen in an instant.

Last - NEVER EVER tell your instructor "But someone on DZ.com said..."

"There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy

"~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo

[cbrown1311 0]

Haha my instructor has 15000 jumps. Needless to say, I listen to what he says.

[GLIDEANGLE 1]

Farting on the plane!

The choices we make have consequences, for us & for others!

[skydiverkeith 1]

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As a new skydiver, I was just wondering what are the big things you should never do, like for instance deploy on your back? I know this is a question for my instructor and believe me, he will get this question as well but I'm a big fan of getting multiple opinions.

Thanks for any replies
Craig

If you find yourself on your back under your hard deck, PULL ON YOUR BACK!

Blue skies,
Keith Medlock

[JohnRich 4]

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As a new skydiver, I was just wondering what are the big things you should never do...

Pull.
Pull at a safe altitude.
Pull at a safe altitude while stable.

And don't fuck the drop zone owner's daughter.

[drewcarp 0]

I deployed on my back last week. Opened fine. Never forget your pull priorities, altitude is more important than stability. Granted I was at 12k so I probably should have rolled over first but now I know you can pitch on your back so if I am ever low and need something out quick I know what I'll do.

There are lots of no no's in skydiving, most of them are described in the incidents forum. The biggest one is don't turn into a lesson for others

[deltron80 0]

when you get a new electronic gadget, you still have to remember to put on your rig.

[NWFlyer 2]

Never say never. For (almost) all situations where there's a "never" there's probably also a damn good exception.

But here's a couple:

Never lose altitude awareness.
Never stop trying to save your life.

"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke

[Jumpdude 0]

You should never,,, Ever patronize in any way, a DZ that is either owned by, accepts gift certificates, or affiliated in any way with 1 800 Skyride, Adventure Sports/Skydiving, Plutian.com or any other alias of these company names. By doing so, you enable sLyride to further their scam!

There's your skydiving no no, and it's your damn good exception!!

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[jdathome 0]

Don't talk smack about your "rigger" behind his back! By him/her lunch and sodas often!

Marriage is like a deck of cards. You start with two harts and a diamond only to discover you wish you had a club and a spade!

[popsjumper 2]

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... I'm a big fan of getting multiple opinions

These people scare me. They are the ones who usually throw out the opinions until they find one that is what they want to hear.

Here's one...
Don't let your ego try to out-fly your ass.

My reality and yours are quite different.
I think we're all Bozos on this bus.
Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239

[quade 3]

Never approach a plane from the front or a helicopter from the rear. Behave as if all props and rotors are spinning even if you can see they aren't. Make it a habit.

Never cross a runway without looking -- a LOT.

If you see that old timers are pulling off and sitting out a few loads, find out why. There's probably a good reason like wind or dust devils.

quade -
The World's Most Boring Skydiver

[champu 1]

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what are the big things you should never do

Never hit anything (an aircraft, another jumper, trees, the ground, etc.) going really fast.

[feuergnom 22]

simple: don't die from a skydiving related accident

The universal aptitude for ineptitude makes any human accomplishment an incredible miracle

dudeist skydiver # 666

[headoverheels 291]

Never say "hey, watch this!" Even to yourself.

[CMiller 1]

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You should never,,, Ever patronize in any way, a DZ that is either owned by, accepts gift certificates, or affiliated in any way with 1 800 Skyride, Adventure Sports/Skydiving, Plutian.com or any other alias of these company names. By doing so, you enable sLyride to further their scam!

There's your skydiving no no, and it's your damn good exception!!

That's really hard to do in Southern California, seeing as how all DZs here accept those. Sorry, but I'm not going to drive 300 miles out of my way just because Elsinore and Perris take skyride.

[Sangi 0]

Stay away from dorkzone.

"Dream as you'll live forever, live as you'll die today." James Dean

[Jumpdude 0]

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Stay away from dorkzone.

Dorkzone? You mean www.astskydiving.com?


Edited to remove link to sLyride website.

Refuse to Lose!!!
Failure is NOT an option!
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[rehmwa 2]

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Haha my instructor has 15000 jumps. Needless to say, I listen to what he says.

Just listen to Hashemi - he's a heck of a guy and a great instructor.

Soon enough, you'll get the opportunity to talk to other instructors too and learn from them as well.

(I'd rather a student focus on skydiving "do's" instead of "no's" - we practice what we think, so why not mentally practice doing things correctly).

...
Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants

[Jumpdude 0]

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You should never,,, Ever patronize in any way, a DZ that is either owned by, accepts gift certificates, or affiliated in any way with 1 800 Skyride, Adventure Sports/Skydiving, Plutian.com or any other alias of these company names. By doing so, you enable sLyride to further their scam!

There's your skydiving no no, and it's your damn good exception!!

That's really hard to do in Southern California, seeing as how all DZs here accept those. Sorry, but I'm not going to drive 300 miles out of my way just because Elsinore and Perris take skyride.

Start a boycott of the DZ's that take sLyride's tickets! They don't need them, especially DZ's like Perris. They have a really nice website and it comes up everywhere because they've done their SEO homework.

Refuse to Lose!!!
Failure is NOT an option!
1800skyrideripoff.com
Nashvilleskydiving.org

[spootch 0]

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Don't talk smack about your "rigger" behind his back! By him/her lunch and sodas often!

I like this kid!

[CSpenceFLY 1]

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Stay away from dorkzone.

Says the (fill in the blank) that is posting here.

SF

[Psychonaut 0]

Never ask questions like this on the internet.

Stay high pull low

[billeisele 122]

If you choose to ignore good advice and you smack the ground - no whining.

Give one city to the thugs so they can all live together. I vote for Chicago where they have strict gun laws.