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Are you just out of AFF? Got your A license and are buzzing to get stuck in? Or have you been devoting all your time […]
Read moreAs a baby skydiver, beginner of the sport and newb to all things falling from planes, making mistakes and learning from them is part and […]
Read moreSkydive gear hook up mistakes happen. And when you consider this gear is gonna save your life, you’d think it would be a rare occurrence, […]
Read moreOur Icarus (now JYRO) Testies have been putting together their top tips on how to get current in skydiving. We’ve had the first 6 lessons […]
Read moreAs the world, skies and dropzones keep opening up to the new normal, the Chris’s have put together a wee #BackToSky lesson plan for any […]
Read morePushing the boundaries can often lead to skydivers taking unnecessary risks. We asked 10 experienced canopy pilots to give examples of mistakes they made and […]
Read moreWe recently saw a lot of threads on social media about canopy choices, wingloadings, downsizing and specifically the challenges faced by ladies. We decided to […]
Read moreWe’ve all been there. That moment you land your parachute and think “I shouldn’t have done that”. Do you think about your emergency procedures before […]
Read moreYour shiny new canopy has arrived on your doorstep. You open the package eagerly, pull out the canopy and give a little squeal of delight! […]
Read moreAftermarket linesets can be an attractive option when you start adding up the price of skydiving. But is it worth it? We asked our Team […]
Read moreLots of people decide to quit skydiving because of their canopy skills—they’re afraid of injury or perhaps just the embarrassment of a bad landing. And statistics show that the most hazardous part of a skydive begins once a jumper is under a fully functioning canopy. But don’t let a lack of knowledge or skill keep you from the sport that you love—there are many ways to improve your confidence and safety under canopy. Even the people who win medals and dazzle crowds will tell you that they, too, have room for improvement.
Read more“So I came up with a downsizing checklist of canopy control skills everyone should have before downsizing. Some are survival skills – being able to […]
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