The essence When you start your jumping day, you have to switch your AAD on. Do this yourself. At the end of the day you have to switch it off. If you are in any doubt whether you switched your AAD on, switch it off and switch it on again. The long version If you […]
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Tandem BASE began in 2009 when we started extensive testing before taking the general public. Since 2009 I have done over 550 Tandem BASE jumps all over the world. Most of the jumps are at the Perrine Bridge, over the Snake River, located at Twin Falls, Idaho. However I also do Tandem BASE in
Thought of Raising your AAD Altitude? It could save your life! Why did Cypres change their settings so the user can raise the activation altitude? Why did the PIA Technical Committee recommend raising AAD firing altitudes? Why haven’t most of us taken this advice? History of AAD activation altitude Cypres, the ground-breaking AAD for
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Sandy Reid of Rigging Innovations shows us around the CPX, a model based on the popular Curv but adapted for accuracy. The shape of the CPX accommodates accuracy canopies, – generally much larger than regular sport canopies – in an ergonomic profile; short, deep and held into the body tightly with the Curv-based shape, and
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David Laffargue – Alone on the Eiger! David Laffargue – Funny, full of joie de vivre and great one-liners. “This morning I was supposed to do a jump from the Eiger with my friend Dominik, but he hasn’t shown up! Bastard! However, I went solo and had a good time anyway. The hike was nice
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“You’re not building my confidence….” I saw a Facebook comment where a potential new jumper wrote that being at the DZ during several recent malfunctions and cutaways was making him worry about the safety of the sport. “You’re not building my confidence” Being present when other jumpers survive malfunctions can be a great learning experience
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The 2-way sidebody exit explained Sidebody 2-way Exit Floater and diver positions explained and demonstrated. Communication through the count. Synching the exit. Keep flying the launch even if it’s not perfect. Visualize yourself flying the exit perfectly. More Rhythm How-to Videos Previous video: Solo Float & Dive Exits Next video: 2-way Star Exit All videos
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Rhythm describes the solo floating and diving exits, with video… Solo Float Keep your chest close to the door, brace into the wind, take a deep breath before you count, launch up, out and away – arms and legs strong but relaxed. Boom! https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLxHplfP8vWYCCdKEkfkaNV1t0m2KiXCQt&v=yzSk88w1Sgs Solo Dive Take your time getting into a strong, confident stance.
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Brian Germain’s interview with Skydive Radio about dealing with aircraft emergencies Aircraft Emergencies Tips Don’t Panic! It’s probably not as bad as you think Remain calm, keep quiet, and stay still (unless you are the jumpmaster or in a position of authority) Respect the pilot in command and open up the channels of communication More
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“That’s it, we got it!” After a tense moment of watching the 16th jump on the big screen in the hangar, those were the enlightening words spoken by David Nimmo. After that, cheering, hugging, kissing and relief. We did it. A new head up European record of 43 people! Getting to this final moment did
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