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. 1st static q   1 2

    By Groundbound,
    • 27 replies
    • 5,736 views

  2. help finding instruction in VA  

    By mac266,
    • 17 replies
    • 5,256 views

  3. USPA Safety Day advertisement   1 2 3 4 6

    By riggerpaul,
    • 144 replies
    • 11,859 views

  4. Loose chinstrap burn  

    By DigitalDave,
    • 17 replies
    • 4,607 views

  5. Game: How many jumps do I have?  

    By skyjumpenfool,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,136 views

  6. Status of night tandem jumps...  

    By Guru312,
    • 0 replies
    • 180 views

  7. Cypress cutter demo at Skydive Expo Deland  

    By captain1976,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,806 views

  8. Help Please  

    By sJumper,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,445 views

  9. A good reason for freefall suits.  

    By FFMedic,
    • 13 replies
    • 4,656 views

  10. Gear Check  

    By Marisan,
    • 11 replies
    • 5,518 views

  11. Skydiving and Health   1 2

    By borimex,
    • 32 replies
    • 18,354 views

  12. When is enough enough?   1 2

    By DesertDevil,
    • 41 replies
    • 7,215 views

  13. Differences in Packing Methods  

    By publiux,
    • 19 replies
    • 4,724 views

  14. NEWBIE AFP NEEDS LANDING IN-PUT   1 2

    By Airhead,
    • 41 replies
    • 6,663 views

  15. How the ?   1 2

    By JohnnyMarko,
    • 36 replies
    • 5,654 views

  16. (Old) picture of the premature opening in the aircraft door  

    By peek,
    • 22 replies
    • 4,262 views

  17. USPA BOD Age Waivers   1 2 3

    By skydived19006,
    • 52 replies
    • 7,876 views

  18. How many ways can you....   1 2 3 4 6

    By chuckakers,
    • 132 replies
    • 11,812 views

  19. Newbie - safety of skydiving  

    By theriel,
    • 13 replies
    • 3,847 views

  20. Senior Riggers Cert  

    By fendor1369,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,434 views

  21. no reserve pull after cutaway ?   1 2

    By alain,
    • 49 replies
    • 9,604 views

  22. Grip/method for full flare?   1 2

    By emmiwy,
    • 33 replies
    • 6,103 views

  23. Skyhook on student gear - what should the student know?  

    By MartinOlsson,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,828 views

  24. Dislocated shoulder during freefall - EMERGENCY PROCEDURE!   1 2

    By tumbleroll,
    • 27 replies
    • 7,102 views

  25. Moved from Incidents - Ground cutaway issues with RSL   1 2

    By billvon,
    • 39 replies
    • 3,649 views

  26. USPA Safety Day advertisement POLL   1 2 3

    By riggerpaul,
    • 53 replies
    • 5,886 views

  27. photos for training students  

    By Helix,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,289 views

  28. Re: [The111] Fatality - Tampa Bay, FL - 20 Jan 2010   1 2 3 4 6

    By in2jumping,
    • 132 replies
    • 9,868 views

  29. (R)STEERING LINE BROKE TODAY,,WHAT WOULD YOU DO.   1 2 3

    By vortexr1,
    • 50 replies
    • 13,039 views

  30. Intentional breakaway requirements   1 2

    By nsh,
    • 43 replies
    • 6,170 views

  31. winds aloft history  

    By mfuller,
    • 10 replies
    • 10,836 views

  32. FAA and part 91  

    By TreeRat,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,186 views

  33. How to turn in High Lift Track?  

    By wxmechanic,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,393 views

  34. Harness for training EPs  

    By jcbfly,
    • 4 replies
    • 4,665 views

  35. Re: [The111] Fatality - Tampa Bay, FL - 20 Jan 2010  

    By robinheid,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,441 views

  36. Re: [billvon] Fatality - Tampa Bay, FL - 20 Jan 2010  

    By AggieDave,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,900 views

  37. Floating reserve ripcord   1 2

    By Travman,
    • 28 replies
    • 7,450 views

  38. Chasing your main   1 2 3

    By eightate8at8,
    • 58 replies
    • 8,746 views

  39. Whats this mal. called?   1 2

    By scdiver89,
    • 34 replies
    • 7,356 views

  40. Back flip exit on tandem  

    By Vercha,
    • 0 replies
    • 253 views

  41. Hi, new to sport; how/where to post my mal video?  

    By sendy,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,780 views

  42. flare turn ???  

    By karel,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,704 views

  43. 2009 fatalities   1 2

    By jclalor,
    • 34 replies
    • 8,584 views

  44. Safety Day  

    By awagnon,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,191 views

  45. Winter Gloves   1 2

    By skyjumpenfool,
    • 25 replies
    • 9,639 views

  46. AAD required in Norway  

    By paul87,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,917 views

  47. Falling out of your rig? Ever heard of this?   1 2

    By ridestrong,
    • 46 replies
    • 8,904 views

  48. How Scary Is This!?   1 2 3

    By liftedtitan,
    • 65 replies
    • 8,922 views

  49. 2 of last 3 jumps RESERVE RIDES.   1 2

    By vortexr1,
    • 35 replies
    • 7,429 views

  50. Non Injury Reserve Canopy Tree Landing, St. Marys, GA, USA, Jan 1, 2010  

    By leewilcox,
    • 20 replies
    • 11,139 views

  51. Do AFF jumps count towards your A License?  

    By AStack75,
    • 19 replies
    • 18,054 views

  52. T.I. constantly unstable  

    By tat2guy,
    • 0 replies
    • 255 views

  53. Scarey malfunction   1 2

    By jwynne,
    • 29 replies
    • 4,439 views

  54. decision altitude  

    By adietkin,
    • 15 replies
    • 10,533 views

  55. Newbie Main Size?  

    By mwk1976,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,695 views

  56. Reading Incident Reports  

    By Marisan,
    • 12 replies
    • 4,103 views

  57. Practice your PLF's????  

    By skyjumpenfool,
    • 23 replies
    • 8,640 views

  58. AFF during HOLIDAYS  

    By italianman,
    • 8 replies
    • 2,019 views

  59. Passed AFF7 today!!!  

    By Mad_Jasper,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,301 views

  60. Just completed AFF. Are the bruises normal?  

    By NM767,
    • 21 replies
    • 8,058 views

  61. Too long reserve closing loop  

    By ribizligizi,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,292 views

  62. Woofo How to Skydive  

    By skyjumpenfool,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,799 views

  63. Landing off the dropzone   1 2

    By e.a.hernandez,
    • 27 replies
    • 7,172 views

  64. Hoping to complete AFF training Sunday - A little anxious  

    By Mad_Jasper,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,625 views

  65. What's a reserve look like?   1 2

    By Pele2048,
    • 34 replies
    • 6,681 views

  66. 1 season, 69 jumps, few lessons learned  

    By sebinoslo,
    • 22 replies
    • 7,047 views

  67. worst nightmare!  

    By sparkie,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,071 views

  68. Noob. Wants to have another go. Best approach?  

    By Pele2048,
    • 15 replies
    • 4,035 views

  69. Smallest Tandem passenger?  

    By Southern_Man,
    • 0 replies
    • 230 views

  70. 1000+ jumps, 4 years no jumping what 2 do?  

    By YakkoWarner,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,556 views

  71. AFF at Non-USPA dropzone  

    By k2everest,
    • 20 replies
    • 14,416 views

  72. first solo tomorrow  

    By vortexr1,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,823 views

  73. Jumping @ different DZ's while on solo status  

    By Eagleeye,
    • 11 replies
    • 3,779 views

  74. AFF3 and AFF4 - Passed!!  

    By Mad_Jasper,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,598 views

  75. TI's: Tandems and Helmets (your typical use)?  

    By fcajump,
    • 0 replies
    • 244 views

  76. AFF2 Today - It was GREAT!!!  

    By Mad_Jasper,
    • 10 replies
    • 1,807 views

  77. hook knife/single riser cut away  

    By jf951,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,669 views

  78. Need help with a big stuent looking for gear  

    By bigway,
    • 14 replies
    • 4,490 views

  79. Who is wrong in this video? near canopy collision  

    By liftedtitan,
    • 15 replies
    • 4,736 views

  80. Common First AFF Mistakes   1 2

    By bqmassey,
    • 25 replies
    • 11,184 views

  81. dont trust it...   1 2

    By apt3studiodiver,
    • 46 replies
    • 7,123 views

  82. Did I make the right choice? Down wind landing..   1 2

    By Tuna-Salad,
    • 28 replies
    • 6,458 views

  83. Mirror?  

    By neoocm,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,538 views

  84. My buddies first round jump  

    By Bodhisattva420,
    • 18 replies
    • 3,117 views

  85. When someone is a complete "dick" about advice.   1 2 3

    By labrys,
    • 50 replies
    • 8,039 views

  86. Jumping with Piercings   1 2

    By hcsvader,
    • 25 replies
    • 33,657 views

  87. Requirements for canopy downsizing for beginners?  

    By ridestrong,
    • 6 replies
    • 3,244 views

  88. When do YOU wear flotation gear?   1 2

    By GLIDEANGLE,
    • 36 replies
    • 9,071 views

  89. Really learning to fly...  

    By gusto77,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,774 views

  90. winter water training?  

    By boilthemonkey,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,024 views

  91. lapsed A license  

    By ajs339,
    • 5 replies
    • 2,050 views

  92. Did I make the right decision not to cut away?   1 2 3 4

    By midlifecrisis,
    • 89 replies
    • 7,549 views

  93. How to get yourself current?  

    By voltage,
    • 7 replies
    • 2,240 views

  94. uncontrolled turns in level 4 aff :problem solved!  

    By pilotpilot57,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,158 views

  95. Total Mal - Damaged Reserve  

    By tbrown,
    • 14 replies
    • 6,877 views

  96. Bridle mis-routing/pin checks  

    By strop45,
    • 10 replies
    • 5,149 views

  97. What was your lowest intended hop & pop?   1 2 3

    By Parafoil27,
    • 70 replies
    • 10,321 views

  98. Packing video  

    By Burrc,
    • 17 replies
    • 7,474 views

  99. looking for two pictures   1 2

    By IanHarrop,
    • 29 replies
    • 7,050 views

  100. On board camera footage of a beginner canopy landing?  

    By shah269,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,891 views
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