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.

6,252 topics in this forum

  1. Unnecessary cutaway. Very Dangerous and stupid   1 2 3 4 6

    By pj_jumper,
    • 147 replies
    • 13,220 views

  2. Apology to Lousie and Don Naggas Continued   1 2

    By gregpso,
    • 45 replies
    • 10,648 views

  3. Tandem Toggle Lock ... quasi-incident  

    By MotherGoose,
    • 0 replies
    • 188 views

  4. Split D bag. Why?  

    By shah269,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,547 views

  5. Book Recommendation  

    By tyro,
    • 7 replies
    • 1,774 views

  6. Self-regulation under fire by.....  

    By chuckakers,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,385 views

  7. AFF2 repeat....much better than last time, thank you!  

    By Lazarus_762,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,265 views

  8. "Oh, I'll never downsize beyond xxx sqft."  

    By Lindenwood,
    • 22 replies
    • 7,470 views

  9. Altitude Awareness - A training video  

    By jinlee,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,601 views

  10. I'm stupid, but YOU can learn from it.  

    By Maxx,
    • 16 replies
    • 6,628 views

  11. Short of Breath  

    By shibu,
    • 20 replies
    • 6,429 views

  12. First solo jump....dang that was ugly!   1 2

    By Lazarus_762,
    • 27 replies
    • 5,754 views

  13. I just had to steal this training photo...  

    By peek,
    • 10 replies
    • 4,483 views

  14. 1:1 glide/speed?  

    By shah269,
    • 16 replies
    • 6,008 views

  15. Two out from a static line.   1 2

    By castrodavidd,
    • 38 replies
    • 9,210 views

  16. Pet your PC  

    By format,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,509 views

  17. Whats wrong with this picture?  

    By SEREJumper,
    • 24 replies
    • 9,154 views

  18. Scary Stuff.. misrouted reserve closing loop  

    By shibu,
    • 13 replies
    • 4,395 views

  19. Canopy coaching course  

    By nigel99,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,219 views

  20. When does a Tourist become a skydiver?   1 2 3 4 5

    By Rogersmoke,
    • 113 replies
    • 11,429 views

  21. Advice for beginning camera jumping  

    By Divalent,
    • 12 replies
    • 5,384 views

  22. Quiz covering the entire SIM?  

    By Namowal,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,027 views

  23. Can someone explain this to me? Ed Scott's message in Parachutist  

    By jinlee,
    • 23 replies
    • 8,126 views

  24. B License Written Test  

    By kmcguffee,
    • 12 replies
    • 8,881 views

  25. Is swooping pushing the envelope?   1 2 3

    By bigbearfng,
    • 54 replies
    • 9,481 views

  26. 11 Jumps in: doing my first coached jump this weekend; any tips on "diving?"  

    By Lindenwood,
    • 10 replies
    • 3,798 views

  27. Additional reasons to not jump camera   1 2 3 4

    By billvon,
    • 99 replies
    • 9,551 views

  28. Jumping with objects in freefall (e.g. flag, bandana..)  

    By sunkenstate,
    • 13 replies
    • 6,309 views

  29. elderly skydivers   1 2 3

    By nigel99,
    • 69 replies
    • 11,704 views

  30. AFF Helmet Radio - Ghetto rigged  

    By rico1931,
    • 16 replies
    • 9,249 views

  31. Not current...what to do.  

    By HALOjmpr,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,965 views

  32. A Licence jumping with others  

    By adamhildreth,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,035 views

  33. Rear riser landings?   1 2 3

    By shah269,
    • 68 replies
    • 9,635 views

  34. Am I going to bounce?   1 2

    By FastRodriguez,
    • 32 replies
    • 6,668 views

  35. 1st time tandem landing, broken ankle, would solo landing be easier?  

    By bochen280,
    • 0 replies
    • 277 views

  36. Quick AFF Stability question  

    By CookieMonsta,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,794 views

  37. New Zealand Skydiving School   1 2

    By jumper156,
    • 42 replies
    • 10,247 views

  38. Indestructibles - Michael Holmes - Parachute Question  

    By naarepus74,
    • 7 replies
    • 5,534 views

  39. Can you have soft stand up landing on rears??   1 2 3

    By stayhigh,
    • 67 replies
    • 5,911 views

  40. Sky Diving Facts  

    By hollysurly,
    • 14 replies
    • 5,904 views

  41. Canopy coaching in Lodi, CA  

    By axelandr,
    • 10 replies
    • 5,869 views

  42. After AFF ???  

    By BigDreams32,
    • 19 replies
    • 17,638 views

  43. aff in poland  

    By smiksou,
    • 5 replies
    • 5,189 views

  44. Demo vs "off DZ jump" (was: Fatal/S Ga)   1 2 3

    By chuckakers,
    • 57 replies
    • 6,662 views

  45. new skydiver  

    By jumpforfun,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,509 views

  46. Incorrectly stowed brake -> minor malfunction & damage  

    By sunkenstate,
    • 19 replies
    • 5,000 views

  47. New Skydiver Questions  

    By at987,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,843 views

  48. Gear choices and safety  

    By Chris3D,
    • 15 replies
    • 3,006 views

  49. Surrealism  

    By UliToo,
    • 12 replies
    • 3,912 views

  50. AFF loops and flips- noob question   1 2

    By Namowal,
    • 27 replies
    • 7,926 views

  51. what do if pilot becomes unconscious?   1 2 3 4

    By 5.samadhi,
    • 82 replies
    • 12,544 views

  52. PD 101 Canopy flying course  

    By Sky_doggy,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,824 views

  53. Calculating the "spot"   1 2 3

    By rifleman,
    • 56 replies
    • 11,340 views

  54. clear and pull- safety   1 2

    By bernard,
    • 29 replies
    • 9,570 views

  55. Our Safety in Their Hands  

    By lorenzomiguel26,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,960 views

  56. How to get over a bad jump?   1 2

    By cheese1178,
    • 39 replies
    • 9,228 views

  57. Dealing with scared parents   1 2

    By ph.nilsson,
    • 40 replies
    • 7,759 views

  58. Info or Manual on Ram Air Parachute  

    By freefallr,
    • 4 replies
    • 8,621 views

  59. How often do you have to jump for the A license to be worth it?  

    By skamunista,
    • 7 replies
    • 18,298 views

  60. Night High Altitude Jumps  

    By Waldschrat,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,152 views

  61. Loose reserve handle?  

    By Quagmirian,
    • 11 replies
    • 3,332 views

  62. Never seen this before.  

    By jinlee,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,797 views

  63. Dislocated shoulder support  

    By numpt3,
    • 14 replies
    • 5,028 views

  64. Bowling DZOs/managers please read   1 2 3 4

    By JoeBobJumper,
    • 95 replies
    • 9,670 views

  65. A Solution for Current Canopy Collisions and Canopy Related Deaths/Injuries   1 2 3 4 7

    By in2jumping,
    • 151 replies
    • 11,498 views

  66. Wind Tunnel before AFF  

    By barrymaple007,
    • 13 replies
    • 11,097 views

  67. Guys, We Ain't Had A Reminder Lately  

    By Nutz,
    • 24 replies
    • 3,876 views

  68. Beginning AFF  

    By BKS60,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,986 views

  69. Unstable Exits   1 2 3

    By Namowal,
    • 54 replies
    • 14,957 views

  70. As if we needed any other dickhead tandem nonsense  

    By Decodiver,
    • 0 replies
    • 115 views

  71. Ways to improve your Skydiving Experience.  

    By climber71,
    • 15 replies
    • 4,417 views

  72. Brakes off  

    By shah269,
    • 10 replies
    • 2,657 views

  73. sabre1   1 2

    By uberchris,
    • 27 replies
    • 8,644 views

  74. USPA Poll on AFF Instructor Requirement   1 2 3

    By catfishhunter,
    • 50 replies
    • 8,906 views

  75. More students getting hurt.  

    By shah269,
    • 13 replies
    • 5,000 views

  76. static line training videos  

    By cavscout73,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,608 views

  77. Mag Picture  

    By adamqbishop,
    • 16 replies
    • 7,383 views

  78. answer my newbie questions.. and if I ever see you, I'll buy you a beer  

    By dontlikemustard,
    • 16 replies
    • 4,017 views

  79. Basic First Aid  

    By ruanjjoubert,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,235 views

  80. Hola! (And questions about picking a DZ)  

    By DroppingDoctor,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,745 views

  81. Harnessing the fear before your first jump?   1 2

    By Shredex,
    • 28 replies
    • 14,469 views

  82. Noise levels and noise protection in skydiving  

    By Skyper,
    • 12 replies
    • 7,584 views

  83. Incidents reporting   1 2

    By skydude2000,
    • 28 replies
    • 6,165 views

  84. anyone pay for packing class during A license training   1 2

    By firematic47,
    • 31 replies
    • 6,256 views

  85. Thinking of A-license after tandem jump  

    By ph.nilsson,
    • 15 replies
    • 3,270 views

  86. A lesson learned, safety planning  

    By dthames,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,760 views

  87. Impact of chute opening  

    By UliToo,
    • 13 replies
    • 5,578 views

  88. Canopy Control course instructors  

    By cavscout73,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,924 views

  89. Cardiac health and getting back in the air  

    By Foggy,
    • 16 replies
    • 4,317 views

  90. Can I get fully certified (USPA "A" license) in one week and how much will it cost?   1 2

    By w-r-u,
    • 38 replies
    • 18,683 views

  91. Broken ankle on a bad landing. Need reading materials in down time.  

    By Kipu,
    • 23 replies
    • 8,148 views

  92. Landings account for 31% of all Fatalities  

    By SkyChimp,
    • 17 replies
    • 5,983 views

  93. Static line exit - how to improve?  

    By DarekKay,
    • 14 replies
    • 8,081 views

  94. malfunctions video  

    By mobbik,
    • 17 replies
    • 5,475 views

  95. Relaxing  

    By adamhildreth,
    • 11 replies
    • 4,324 views

  96. Intentional Breakaways   1 2 3

    By freeflyer58D,
    • 51 replies
    • 10,179 views

  97. Cloud Clearances   1 2

    By Para5-0,
    • 44 replies
    • 9,198 views

  98. Increase # of returning students   1 2 3

    By burd0352,
    • 62 replies
    • 6,439 views

  99. stupidest student ever?   1 2 3 4 13

    By tattoojeff,
    • 307 replies
    • 30,735 views

  100. what packing technique is this?  

    By mixedup,
    • 23 replies
    • 7,631 views
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