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. What causes only one riser to release in a cutaway  

    By sheeks,
    • 6 replies
    • 3,591 views

  2. Who writes reports to the USPA in case of incidents?  

    By pchapman,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,845 views

  3. Willing to travel for AFF  

    By Roofstomp,   
    • 4 replies
    • 2,327 views

  4. Frustrated with lack of skills at 100 jumps  

    By bdb2004,
    • 11 replies
    • 3,504 views

  5. First cut-away - line over and/or tension knot  

    By CoolBeans,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,456 views

  6. Avoiding Landing Traffic  

    By kkeenan,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,694 views

  7. AFF training in Canada - Quebec  

    By Sylvie,
    • 12 replies
    • 2,733 views

  8. Skydiving licence in Poland?  

    By Blackjack,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,619 views

  9. Family and friends advice  

    By Jak3slice,
    • 15 replies
    • 4,508 views

  10. how to give valuable feedback  

    By davenuk,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,308 views

  11. Wind speed indicator recommendations?  

    By ronwah,   
    • 2 replies
    • 2,751 views

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

    By raphaelistics,
    • 16 replies
    • 4,691 views

  13. Returning to skydiving after a Traumatic Brain Injury  

    By floorlagh,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,468 views

  14. 1st Cut-Away - Reserve entangled with Main  

    By Dionysos,
    • 17 replies
    • 5,009 views

  15. nil winds  

    By philh,
    • 12 replies
    • 5,154 views

  16. Big SOB:)  

    By Dewbee,   
    • 10 replies
    • 4,041 views

  17. Accuracy landing for students  

    By CoolBeans,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,949 views

  18. Preventing Hard Openings   1 2 3

    By skydivingmonk,
    • 70 replies
    • 17,295 views

  19. On opening, grab toggles or rear risers?  

    By sundevil777,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,226 views

  20. Helluva time deciding  

    By Dewbee,
    • 6 replies
    • 2,691 views

  21. Mard (skyhook) reserve opening issue  

    By Youradhere,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,769 views

  22. Canopy burn  

    By Dr.Surgicool,
    • 7 replies
    • 4,231 views

  23. AFF at sky dive the ranch  

    By bellyflopper,
    • 4 replies
    • 3,321 views

  24. The Deaf in AFF  

    By g3ninfinite,
    • 16 replies
    • 7,182 views

  25. Skyvan Air Force Fatal  

    By DBCOOPER,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,287 views

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

    By Ron,
    • 89 replies
    • 16,736 views

  27. Email from an attorney .  

    By SStewart,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,595 views

  28. How to arch with scoliosis  

    By ghostdog,
    • 14 replies
    • 4,944 views

  29. Referral request: sports psychology for skydiving  

    By pr3d4t0r,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,199 views

  30. Drogue entanglement and reserve ride, Mesquite  

    By radical_flyer,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,380 views

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

    By psykx,
    • 8 replies
    • 3,261 views

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

    By jkwon,
    • 31 replies
    • 12,427 views

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

    By DBCOOPER,
    • 30 replies
    • 10,078 views

  34. Spiraling In The Holding Area  

    By KBUDA,
    • 21 replies
    • 9,556 views

  35. Skyhook   1 2 3 4 6

    By base698,
    • 140 replies
    • 41,340 views

  36. Container flapping on back in free fall  

    By Dmullen85,
    • 11 replies
    • 4,484 views

  37. Leg strap sliding open on hop n pop.  

    By Bowie,
    • 22 replies
    • 9,385 views

  38. 182 engine failures   1 2

    By baronn,
    • 47 replies
    • 13,096 views

  39. practice test  

    By mmacro,
    • 12 replies
    • 14,099 views

  40. Drop Zone Emergency Preparedness   1 2

    By grimmie,
    • 30 replies
    • 7,270 views

  41. Fast spins (in freefall) after cutting away  

    By morris,
    • 18 replies
    • 8,069 views

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

    By Westerly,
    • 40 replies
    • 14,722 views

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

    By Hooknswoop,
    • 45 replies
    • 7,251 views

  44. Commercial balloon tandem skydives?   1 2

    By REDAKTOR,
    • 40 replies
    • 8,163 views

  45. Watch your back while leaving the plane  

    By cetti,
    • 9 replies
    • 5,366 views

  46. Why is it necessary to pull both handles  

    By Maddingo,
    • 24 replies
    • 7,235 views

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

    By shortyj,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,273 views

  48. Alternative to downsizing  

    By BeerRunner98,
    • 9 replies
    • 5,096 views

  49. Questions and clarifying for the A-license Test  

    By sunflower92,
    • 7 replies
    • 3,761 views

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

    By Westerly,
    • 70 replies
    • 14,319 views

  51. Easiest Stability Exits   1 2

    By sunflower92,
    • 34 replies
    • 7,893 views

  52. So embarrassing. Need to repeat aff2  

    By DjangoWorldWide,
    • 16 replies
    • 6,995 views

  53. 182 engine failures  

    By baronn,
    • 0 replies
    • 649 views

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

    By virgin-burner,
    • 258 replies
    • 36,338 views

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

    By Westerly,
    • 31 replies
    • 10,559 views

  56. Notifications Testing  

    By d4skydive,
    • 16 replies
    • 708 views

  57. Injury recovery and returning to jumping.  

    By Judah,
    • 5 replies
    • 3,649 views

  58. Exit Separation  

    By TJQ41190,
    • 12 replies
    • 7,164 views

  59. exit order  

    By iranianjumper,
    • 3 replies
    • 2,552 views

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

    By IamAdam,
    • 50 replies
    • 19,661 views

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

    By 20_kN,
    • 30 replies
    • 13,731 views

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

    By Westerly,
    • 38 replies
    • 9,301 views

  63. Heavy DSLRs on your helmet?  

    By Westerly,
    • 24 replies
    • 8,454 views

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

    By migliore,
    • 129 replies
    • 35,976 views

  65. Test Forum Topic  

    By d4skydive,
    • 0 replies
    • 442 views

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

    By GoGoGadget,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,752 views

  67. Rebuilding a 182  

    By baronn,
    • 16 replies
    • 7,200 views

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

    By Westerly,
    • 5 replies
    • 4,307 views

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

    By nicsoew,
    • 1 reply
    • 3,167 views

  70. Reserve PC Hesatation?  

    By 20_kN,
    • 9 replies
    • 6,085 views

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

    By fcajump,
    • 53 replies
    • 10,775 views

  72. Actual time to steerable canopy  

    By RockSkyGirl,
    • 6 replies
    • 4,654 views

  73. Attaching the leg loops for FF?  

    By Westerly,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,791 views

  74. Skysurfing, what I need and how too!  

    By Pegazus,
    • 2 replies
    • 3,319 views

  75. Gear Check!   1 2

    By Cathbern,
    • 29 replies
    • 10,120 views

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

    By CloudyHead,
    • 76 replies
    • 17,793 views

  77. Malfunctions below your hard-deck?   1 2

    By 20_kN,
    • 32 replies
    • 8,900 views

  78. Microraven 150 @ 1.25 WL   1 2

    By EOCS,
    • 43 replies
    • 12,514 views

  79. Descendent with jumpers  

    By Gaper,
    • 11 replies
    • 4,648 views

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

    By fcajump,
    • 34 replies
    • 14,666 views

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

    By DJL,
    • 4 replies
    • 3,060 views

  82. emergency procedures--keeping handles   1 2

    By mbohu,
    • 40 replies
    • 10,317 views

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

    By Tigerfly,
    • 193 replies
    • 48,912 views

  84. Canopy Control or Just Bad Luck  

    By Channman,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,968 views

  85. Best skydiving education  

    By bmm,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,920 views

  86. Buy Stolen and Genuine made; passports from (puredocumentation@gmail.com) with ID cards, working permits, drivers license and much more!  

    By 33kkgkozlov,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,025 views

  87. Do Canopies Naturally Turn Upwind?   1 2 3

    By shadeland,
    • 71 replies
    • 9,228 views

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

    By shaun1010,
    • 28 replies
    • 6,277 views

  89. Follow up on incidents  

    By Skytroubadour,
    • 4 replies
    • 4,546 views

  90. Wind Turning Canopy?   1 2

    By mickle1,
    • 48 replies
    • 8,041 views

  91. Open letter to all DZO's  

    By hardhatpat,
    • 21 replies
    • 8,856 views

  92. AAD Activation heights  

    By NiroSwiss,
    • 13 replies
    • 8,749 views

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

    By peek,
    • 64 replies
    • 13,573 views

  94. Non-Incident analysis   1 2

    By fcajump,
    • 35 replies
    • 11,802 views

  95. Skysurfing checklist?  

    By wildernessmedic,
    • 5 replies
    • 5,671 views

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

    By fcajump,
    • 40 replies
    • 6,998 views

  97. Tethers for Hook Knives?  

    By mzr36,
    • 14 replies
    • 5,899 views

  98. Front riser straight-ins and line tension  

    By mzr36,
    • 15 replies
    • 6,997 views

  99. AFF in the cold months? Im in NC  

    By jbelanger86,
    • 17 replies
    • 9,279 views

  100. AFFI Job Description  

    By Hooknswoop,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,085 views
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