Author name: Luis Adolfo Lopez-Mendez

Luis has been skydiving for 26 years and has more than 22000 jumps, having competed in freefly and canopy piloting in World meets and he is a freefly, angle and tunnel coach. He has organized the vertical Head Down and Head Up records in Europe for the last 12 years and co-organized 2 Head Up World records, has run countless vertical camps around the world. His main focus has always been on safety, he tries to bring awareness of the dangers of being complacent in the sport. He travels the world teaching flying and safety.

Why The Hook Knife Is Not Optional

Experienced Skydiver, Gear, Staying Alive / By Luis Adolfo Lopez-Mendez

Why the hook knife is essential safety equipment in skydiving. Real-world scenarios show how this simple tool can save lives.

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Intentionally Misrouted Chest Straps

Experienced Skydiver, Gear, Staying Alive / By Luis Adolfo Lopez-Mendez

A growing number of chest strap failures in freefall is linked to intentional misrouting. Luis Adolfo Lopez-Mendez urges awareness.

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