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. Stuck on PLFs: How to Retrain the Brain?  

    By jumpgump,
    • 14 replies
    • 7,147 views

  2. advices for first static-line jump & injured back ?   1 2

    By drago76,
    • 38 replies
    • 8,326 views

  3. Riding on a biplane wing  

    By Bob_Church,
    • 13 replies
    • 7,733 views

  4. Pull at...whaaat?  

    By Tigerfly,
    • 21 replies
    • 13,552 views

  5. Tunnel time for AFF/STP  

    By MagnoMan,
    • 21 replies
    • 10,517 views

  6. Landing accuracy for beginners  

    By kcb203,
    • 23 replies
    • 10,741 views

  7. Student AADs  

    By Gary73,
    • 14 replies
    • 6,793 views

  8. Safety Concerns with a used rig  

    By zymrgst,
    • 9 replies
    • 6,455 views

  9. Scary near miss...! VIDEO   1 2

    By skydiverek,
    • 26 replies
    • 14,563 views

  10. Italian Skydiving Insurance  

    By dzaccheo,
    • 3 replies
    • 4,109 views

  11. (New Student) Dislocated My Shoulder Pulling...  

    By g2uypie,
    • 16 replies
    • 9,805 views

  12. High winds in Midwest - lessons learned  

    By peek,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,406 views

  13. Closing Loop tightness  

    By m529gft,
    • 9 replies
    • 6,211 views

  14. Cleared to Solo even better the second time!  

    By RunamukChuck,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,185 views

  15. Getting Behind  

    By Hooknswoop,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,948 views

  16. New student questions(General)  

    By Christopherg,
    • 22 replies
    • 10,919 views

  17. Friend needs advice on first first rig   1 2

    By ludikris,
    • 28 replies
    • 12,883 views

  18. Break Off and Tracking   1 2

    By Hooknswoop,
    • 31 replies
    • 13,541 views

  19. Chin mounted cameras  

    By unkulunkulu,
    • 10 replies
    • 9,781 views

  20. Landing small reserves - unfamiliarity with F-111 nowadays?  

    By pchapman,
    • 7 replies
    • 6,627 views

  21. Alternatives to S-turns on final  

    By Bignugget,
    • 11 replies
    • 8,536 views

  22. Choosing Eyeglass Frames for your Face: Things to you should know  

    By lucyraynott,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,035 views

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

    By Tigerfly,
    • 193 replies
    • 49,014 views

  24. My 3rd cutaway went not ideal, thoughts?  

    By unkulunkulu,
    • 20 replies
    • 20,413 views

  25. Factors to choose eyewear  

    By lucyraynott,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,226 views

  26. Using Eyewear With Healthy tips  

    By lucyraynott,
    • 0 replies
    • 917 views

  27. Trap System  

    By Meeker1128,
    • 3 replies
    • 5,865 views

  28. Re: [Deimian] Canopy Collision SDAZ 30 December 2016  

    By Pendragon,
    • 11 replies
    • 7,386 views

  29. Re: [billvon] Canopy Collision SDAZ 30 December 2016  

    By Pendragon,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,286 views

  30. Wake Turbulence - nice example :-0  

    By shorehambeach,
    • 4 replies
    • 6,500 views

  31. Silhoute 190  

    By Oliver1981,
    • 12 replies
    • 10,161 views

  32. Safety considerations for costume jump (full Tuxedo)  

    By JP_1337,
    • 8 replies
    • 7,911 views

  33. Think I just broke my neck??  

    By Icemann,
    • 15 replies
    • 13,262 views

  34. Safety day mock rig  

    By xijonix,
    • 17 replies
    • 14,992 views

  35. malfunctions and time shifting, was cutaways  

    By Bob_Church,
    • 8 replies
    • 9,199 views

  36. Aero Commander 500  

    By trabel,
    • 7 replies
    • 10,240 views

  37. Parachute Malfunctions  

    By derckert,
    • 5 replies
    • 8,212 views

  38. Anyone Know Where to Find Water Training in California in February?  

    By Lawndarter,
    • 9 replies
    • 9,428 views

  39. Refresher course  

    By Ragdoll,
    • 9 replies
    • 7,622 views

  40. Comments on the article "From Tunnel to Sky"  

    By peek,
    • 8 replies
    • 9,898 views

  41. Advice on cutaways   1 2 3

    By JohnMitchell,
    • 53 replies
    • 11,165 views

  42. First jumps on my own rig  

    By Sally81,
    • 11 replies
    • 6,700 views

  43. cutaway or rears?  

    By FastDaniel,
    • 21 replies
    • 11,761 views

  44. Fertilizing " a Darwin family tree with no leaves."  

    By patworks,
    • 2 replies
    • 4,388 views

  45. Seatbelt pictures   1 2

    By Baksteen,
    • 46 replies
    • 13,293 views

  46. Argue for your limitations, and sure enough, they're yours.  

    By patworks,
    • 4 replies
    • 4,457 views

  47. When to disconnect your RSL   1 2

    By xijonix,
    • 26 replies
    • 11,583 views

  48. AFF Student nervous about Emergency Procedures, 13 jumps   1 2

    By _shelbomb,
    • 40 replies
    • 12,525 views

  49. MarS AAD Service Bulletin 09/2016  

    By davenuk,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,756 views

  50. Logbook - Now or Later?  

    By FlyAddict,
    • 8 replies
    • 4,377 views

  51. 1st Night Jump!  

    By UpstateBonehead,
    • 14 replies
    • 5,571 views

  52. Sabre 2 170: GAINED WEIGHT - WINGLOAD  

    By joewreilly,
    • 2 replies
    • 2,800 views

  53. Safety equipment for cameras   1 2

    By PeterLisica,
    • 26 replies
    • 9,752 views

  54. Safety watch outs jumping in costume  

    By timrf79,
    • 20 replies
    • 8,263 views

  55. Coaches/riggers recommend smaller first canopy than CSPA manual. Who do I listen to?   1 2

    By TheRealDBish,
    • 46 replies
    • 14,360 views

  56. Finding the sweet spot.  

    By Kbell1985,
    • 22 replies
    • 10,179 views

  57. Any Skysurf instructors left?  

    By renedlog,
    • 8 replies
    • 7,122 views

  58. Intentional Reserve Rides   1 2

    By Amster_damnit,
    • 38 replies
    • 10,257 views

  59. So you think you're a TI? Are you sure?  

    By Remster,
    • 4 replies
    • 7,242 views

  60. Pilot Chute Wrap on Brake Line  

    By ryanjohn,
    • 6 replies
    • 4,131 views

  61. Should I worry about this...   1 2 3

    By spacetrance,
    • 60 replies
    • 16,965 views

  62. planes & safety  

    By Flavius,
    • 13 replies
    • 6,610 views

  63. First Rig Safety   1 2

    By OXN,
    • 28 replies
    • 7,913 views

  64. Paperwork for exiting an aircraft without a TSO harness/reserve?  

    By base935,
    • 9 replies
    • 6,282 views

  65. Jumping without a parachute?  

    By hopnhook,
    • 11 replies
    • 5,756 views

  66. Quadriplegic needs skydiving advice!  

    By apenny4yothawts,
    • 6 replies
    • 5,022 views

  67. Military specific canopy course  

    By Fanello1775,
    • 12 replies
    • 5,925 views

  68. Lost stability , why ?  

    By Freefallin66,
    • 1 reply
    • 2,204 views

  69. Control lost after stability , why ?  

    By Freefallin66,
    • 9 replies
    • 5,393 views

  70. The cost of becoming a pro  

    By sombra2,
    • 9 replies
    • 6,619 views

  71. Should there be more wingsuit regulations?  

    By Coleman,
    • 10 replies
    • 5,176 views

  72. 24th Jump cutaway  

    By London86,
    • 12 replies
    • 8,245 views

  73. Landed on my rear risers  

    By PeteW,
    • 22 replies
    • 7,780 views

  74. Altitude awareness  

    By Grayhawk,
    • 21 replies
    • 9,864 views

  75. Shoes and equipment for softer landing   1 2 3

    By nikaru,
    • 69 replies
    • 13,616 views

  76. Briefing a young jump-pilot?  

    By riggerrob,
    • 9 replies
    • 5,495 views

  77. Flying a flag?  

    By wildernessmedic,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,945 views

  78. AFF student: having huge problem with kicking.   1 2

    By jjoll,
    • 25 replies
    • 9,349 views

  79. How should i go about getting my A license?  

    By philmackay28,
    • 7 replies
    • 4,276 views

  80. Introducing Project Hercules: A research study into skydiving education  

    By cbuffalino,
    • 0 replies
    • 1,619 views

  81. AFF level D, learn arm turns and spins out  

    By superplumber,
    • 14 replies
    • 5,974 views

  82. Helmet on for take off?   1 2

    By JohnMitchell,
    • 49 replies
    • 11,677 views

  83. AFF 1 Jitters   1 2

    By anu1786,
    • 29 replies
    • 10,520 views

  84. What are the qualifications to operate the ground radio for students?   1 2

    By steveorino,
    • 26 replies
    • 10,316 views

  85. Replacing Spectra Lines  

    By rsb5267,
    • 4 replies
    • 2,804 views

  86. Looking for B License Canopy Instruction in FL within next month (b4 5/23)  

    By thecalm,
    • 6 replies
    • 3,954 views

  87. Help convincing my wife that jumping isnt a death wish   1 2 3

    By Ploy,
    • 67 replies
    • 12,682 views

  88. Malfunctions  

    By zcohen13,
    • 16 replies
    • 10,615 views

  89. What would you do protect your knees when you land?  

    By malorie721811,
    • 20 replies
    • 8,548 views

  90. [please review] how to propack a parachute video  

    By vintxrgr,
    • 3 replies
    • 3,420 views

  91. New Tandem, Student, Re: wingsuit BSR   1 2 3 4

    By gowlerk,
    • 92 replies
    • 15,070 views

  92. Safe break-offs  

    By GLIDEANGLE,
    • 0 replies
    • 2,409 views

  93. insurance puzzle UK - AFF training  

    By flyingwallop,
    • 10 replies
    • 4,921 views

  94. Is there a source for accident statistics?  

    By AKcharger,
    • 4 replies
    • 4,716 views

  95. Reasonable downsize + model change?  

    By yeyo,
    • 18 replies
    • 8,369 views

  96. What the hell? Here's an interesting one...  

    By flyfastc,
    • 3 replies
    • 5,274 views

  97. Repack time? Share with a noob. :)   1 2

    By JohnMitchell,
    • 41 replies
    • 12,752 views

  98. Really BAD spot...  

    By skydiverek,
    • 17 replies
    • 11,736 views

  99. Jumpsuit Advice: AFF Student  

    By LifeIsTooShort,
    • 10 replies
    • 7,378 views

  100. FREE First Aid course specific to skydiving/PG - Feb 28, 2016; Newburyport, MA   1 2

    By DrDom,
    • 28 replies
    • 8,479 views
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