| Luckily, it is very rare that skydiving accidents occur, | | | | the investigators cannot find a reason. But a type of |
| but it is a fact that they do happen. We all know by | | | | accident that is easily preventable is an accident that |
| now that, statistically speaking, it is safer to take a trip | | | | results from the negligent operations of the skydiving |
| by airplane than in the family car, and by the same | | | | company. To avoid this risk, make sure you don't have |
| token, skydiving accidents rarely occur. Greater | | | | a hasty decision about which company to do your |
| knowledge about systems, proper diving heights and | | | | jumps with. |
| choices of landing regions have made the sport safer | | | | Research as much as you can, and get personal |
| than ever. | | | | recommendations from people who have worked with |
| In order to be as safe as possible, a skydiver should | | | | them already. Make sure the company is properly |
| know the wind speed and be able to make | | | | licenced and has a reputation for maintaining their |
| calculations about how the height of the jump as well | | | | equipment properly. Be proactive when you pick the |
| as the wind speed and currents will affect where he | | | | company that you want to skydive with: look at all of |
| lands. Experienced skydivers are well versed in how | | | | the choices available and know as much as you can |
| to make these kinds of calculations, and good | | | | to make the right choice. |
| instructors will make sure their students are too. This | | | | Once you have chosen the right company, learn what |
| has lead to everyone in the sport being safer. | | | | you need to do to prepare yourself for skydiving. |
| This kind of information is very important to a safe | | | | Learn what is the standard equipment you need to |
| dive, but having the right equipment is just as important. | | | | have, when you should jump (and when you shouldn't), |
| Diving correctly, and aiming at a safe landing area will | | | | and what the basics of jumping and landing properly |
| not help if there is a technical problem with the | | | | are. |
| parachute, for example. Having the best equipment | | | | No matter how many times you have skydived, never |
| such as parachutes, goggles, gloves and altimeters | | | | become overconfident. Each and every time you jump, |
| and having it well maintained is mandatory to safe | | | | you should check the equipment, do the calculations |
| skydiving. Get the best equipment in the first place, and | | | | about the conditions, and review all of the basic |
| keep it in shape, check it after each jump and make | | | | precautions. You will have your best chance of |
| sure you store it in a clean, dry location. | | | | avoiding any accidents in this way. |
| Very rarely, a skydiving accident may occur for which | | | | |