Technical knowledge of a skydiving operation
Our sport is influenced by various external factors that can affect its safety and normal development. Being an outdoor activity, it is completely dependent on weather conditions and their interaction with the specific geographical environment in which it takes place. For example, the presence of winds can cause turbulence...
Read morePreparing for our jump
One of the factors that makes our sport very particular compared to most others is that the time we have for practice is limited by the laws of physics associated with movement in a gravitational field (laws of free fall and aerodynamics). This makes our practice, in a way,...
Read moreBASIC ACCESSORIES FOR EVERY SKYDIVER: WHAT ARE THEY, HOW DO YOU CHECK THEM, AND WHEN SHOULD YOU WEAR THEM?
Although thoroughly checking our container before gearing up for each jump is of primary and fundamental importance to minimize safety risks, it is crucial to remember that there are also other elements that play a significant role in our safety and performance during the jump. These should be inspected...
Read moreHow often should we check our skydiving gear and when?
As skydivers, we’ve probably been asked at some point: “How many times should you check your gear before a jump?” To which we’ve likely responded: “A lot! The more, the better.” Or even something more specific, like: “At least ten times.” This answer reflects how valuable redundancy is in...
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