Author name: Jake Carlton

My passion originates from a deep interest in the technical aspects of human flight. With over 7,000 jumps, my expertise spans from competitive freestyle skydiving to the broader application of body flight principles into the minutiae details of team flying, both under canopy and in freefall. Beyond competition, I actively seek to advance the sport by exploring innovative techniques in human flight, mentoring others, and promoting safety and skill development in the skydiving community. Jake is sponsored by PARACLETE XP, UPT, TONFLY, PD, SSK, LB

RSLs in Flocking: Rethinking an Old Rule

Experienced Skydiver, Staying Alive / By Jake Carlton

Jake Carlton breaks down when disconnecting your RSL makes sense and when it doesn’t make sense in dynamic flocking.

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