The easy ‘off button’ to end your wingsuit flight After years of development, hard work, and dedication PD are delighted to announce their first wingsuit specific canopy, Horizon, is now being sold through PD’s dealer network. In 2013 Performance Designs began development on a wing with emphasis on eliminating deployment problems caused by the large […]

Last issue, Martial Ferré explained the technique for Block 7 (HERE). This week, Block 6, Star – Star, including a video of him describing each stage of the block – you may like to go straight to the end for the video… General Block Talk Block 6 looks simple. It is simple. The fact is

Respect! Amazing Climb and BASE “John Verbeck is one of the best people to suffer with and it’s a good thing that he is since he seems to seek out suffering, even when non suffering options are available. Here we are climbing the North Chimney of Castleton last winter and B.A.S.E jumping off the top.”

Wingsuiting out of a balloon has become a popular way for people to practice their wingsuit BASE exits without the risk of hitting the more commonly jumped cliffs and terrain. Jumping into dead air from a balloon resembles a Base exit and allows for wingsuiters to learn how to start flying their wingsuit in an

Angle of Attack Part 2: Real World Observations Part 1 (HERE) explored the What, Why and How of Angle of Attack. Part 2 (below) takes a look at four case studies of Wingsuit AOA, and steps you through techniques for improving your AOA eye. These four Real-World Observations should help you wrap your head around the obscure

EUROPEAN 28 and 50-way Sequential from the giant Antonov-72 KHARKOV, UKRAINE Dates: 21- 25 August 2017 Arriving date – 20 August (Sunday), Skydive days (21 ,22 ,23, 24 August) Departure – 25 August (Friday). Host – Skydive Kharkov The event will be held in aerodrome Korotich http://aeroclub.net.ua/airdrome.html – (10 km from city Kharkov), with all

Earlier this month we published a photo and description of going up in a wingsuit (here). Some said it was faked – watch this video and see the altimeter gains for yourself! https://vimeo.com/217519079 ​

SDC Rhythm go through a gear check to start your day and before every jump Gearing Up Rhythm describes a logical gear checklist, how to gear up safely, pre-boarding checks – you’re ready to skydive! More Rhythm How-to Videos First video: Turning up at a new DZ Previous video: Dive Preparation Next video: Gear checks

A great series by SDC Rhythm 4-way team taking the new jumper through all the basics you need to know. Things to do if turning up at a new DZ Rhythm describes what you should think about when visiting a DZ for the first time. Calling ahead, taking docs, renting gear, safety brief and more.

Planning a dive – walkthrough, technique, exit, mockup, goals & break-off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLxHplfP8vWYDO_kBZFDkCS-thkcsyslZC&v=m44EZOEOKJ0 Rhythm describe the steps in preparing a dive from start to finish More Rhythm How-to Videos Previous video: Turning up at a new DZ Next video: Gearing up Video 4: Gear checks in the plane All videos in the series ​