I’m going skydiving for the first time next weekend, and the company I’m with is gonna take pictures. I think it would be sick as hell if I wore a button down white shirt, a tie and khakis for the picture (Don’t laugh I’m broke and it’s the nicest outfit I have ?). Would that be too dangerous? submitted by /u/Sea_Relationship1605 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I blazed through AFF in about 3 weekends worth of jumping. Felt like it flew by! I am so excited and had so much fun on my first solo jump (although, I was a bit lonely without my great AFFIs flying with me). Just wanted to share my excitement. Plan on getting my own helmet and altimeter here soon. I’m a bit nervous now that I’m technically a solo diver because I know I have a lot to learn still and I still suck at landings. Want to learn to pack my own chute next. Blue Skies! submitted by /u/Bicuspids [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Tips for me not failing too many AFF levels are super welcome ?? submitted by /u/rashorana [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Probably gonna start some debate here. Finished AFF but no A Licence yet. Looking to start B-Rels in the next few months. What's the best digital alti to begin with. I'm kinda a stats nerd so GPS tracking and all that shizz just turns me on. I'd love to get a Dekunu One but uhh, there might be a bit of a wait on one. Looking at the Ares II, Viso II, Atlas II or the XON2. If money was no object I'd be leaning towards the XON2 paired with a Brilliant Pebble. But money is somewhat an object so probably an Ares II. Just kinda looking for opinions and personal experiences. DZ has no restrictions o ..read more

So after two tandems and months of deliberation, I plucked up the courage to book my AFF level 1. It’s on the 14th May. Now I have constant butterflies in my stomach and feel a little bit regretful. Why am I doing something that makes me feel this scared?! It’s the landing that scares me. Mostly I’m worried about the radio failing and misjudging the flare. Oh my god, why am I doing this?! ? You pros must get bored of these kind of posts so I’m really sorry. I just wanted to share my feelings with people who might understand how I’m feeling. submitted by /u/ExternalAstronomer17 [visit reddit ..read more

Are the fatality statistics on skydiving mostly solo jumpers? Or tandem? And what usually causes something like that to happen? submitted by /u/cosmic-skyz [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Apologies if this was already discussed. I couldn’t find the outcome online but I’d like some opinions. Key facts: - Rachel was on her first AFF jump - She had previously completed 5 tandem jumps - She had one instructor - Her equipment had a main handle, secondary handle on her left hip for the main chute, and a reserve handle. - The instructor recorded the entire jump on video. - Rachel’s family is suing for negligence, the drop zone is saying it was her own errors. - The instructor didn’t pull her main until 3,000 feet. Context: The instructor was on Rachel’s left side. The jump went a ..read more

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I try find people who can recommend drop zones in Slovakia? submitted by /u/tarasker [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Does anyone know whether the Cookie roller mount for Insta360 X3 will fit the new X4? submitted by /u/Dangerous-Hour6062 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more