Common Skydiving Malfunctions Explained

[@luigiganzleicht4604]

Thank you for this video, today I jumped for the first time and had a spin and knew from my practice how to help myself, I saw this video 12 hours before my jump and was up in the air without fear and was able to solve the problem.

[@Tickled]

Had a pretty nasty line over that I managed to fix by some miracle last June. It’s honestly important that I actually wanted to understand and learn how to act accordingly to malfunctions

[@SalvadorChangg]

Glad you got out of the Mal. Check out the description for the USPA manual or ask your local instructor

[@KeithBarrowsToday]

I've had several line twists, a couple closed end cells all handled without a chop. And one malfunction that required a chop as the main was torn in half. Yes sir - torn in half! Some great content and with Safety Day just behind us a great time to put it out there.

[@SalvadorChangg]

Thank you for sharing and the kind words. In half is wild! I couldn’t imagine pulling, looking up, and seeing that… wild!!

[@KeithBarrowsToday]

@@SalvadorChangg - I was test jumping an used canopy that was F111 for both top and bottom skin. It had been shipped out and the top skin treated to make it behave like a ZP skin (similar to the Silhouette I ended up with). Turns out: 1) The pilot chute was too big 2) The bridle too short 3) The ZP too unpourous for the parachute cell design 4) and! I was test jumping the container + reserve with NO AAD at the same time. Pitch out was set for 4k so I broke off from my little group and pulled at 4k - to have an instant open! Ever hit a brick wall at 120? 5 A lines, 4 B lines, 4 C lines and 3 D lines all snapped, 2 of the A Lines below the split also snapped (down by the harness), the center cell tore from front to about a foot short of the rear, I was flat on my back in a fast spiral watching mountains, Kansas, mountains, Kansas pass between my feet. (This was when I lived in Denver and jumped at Mile High). I had practiced my emergency procedures on every climb to altitude and that is what saved me. Muscle memory kicked in and I had chopped and pulled to see a bright neon pink Raven reserve above my head before I could think through what to do. I do remember looking "above my head" to see only ribbons fluttering hard as I was whipped around and knew this was going to be a cut-away - and I was in free fall with the reserve opening. Practice, practice, practice! It could save your life one day.

[@koek4539]

Sir, a main canopy torn in half is considered a minor malfunction. ;P

[@raypippin4061]

Congratulations, Sal! When you began this channel you began as most: talking on a video. This upload proves that you have now transcended the KZbinr threshold. You're now talking TO US through the edited images. I opened a beer while I watched this and I might as well have bought it downstairs as a wind hold sacrifice. This is why I trust your pack jobs. This is why I watch this channel when I can't be there. Skydive Radio is the podcast milestone for our sport and this channel is well on its way to being the same for this platform. "Eating it out the door". You speak for us all, sir. And best of all, to us. Honestly.

[@SalvadorChangg]

Truly appreciate the kind words and I’m glad you enjoyed the video! I’m just trying to help if I can along my journey. KZbin is challenging sometimes but extremely satisfying when I connect with individuals like yourself. The positivity and kind words means more to me than you know. Just a guy documenting his experience, and trying to make each video better than the last

[@ronaldonogueira74]

Great videos Sal, if you start facing the last 2 malfunctions frequently this could be a sign your lineset is out of trim and your canopy needs a reline.

[@SalvadorChangg]

Appreciate the feed back, I’ll keep that in mind!

[@Ijumpandfly]

That was brilliant to watch, i had line twist few times and now every time i pull - straight after that i put my hands between risers to stop line twist to occur, end cell closure also is not a big deal if you stay calm and you do flare few times till cells as you said get inflated, never had stuck slider but now i know how to deal with it😊🤙fly safe

[@levluck1755]

Awesome video! Hey, I don't know if it's something that others would enjoy, but Since you said that you're a Rigger I thought about a video of you packing a reserve because I really find that interesting and a lot of videos on Yt about that are kinda bad quality. But if its not possible I'll still love to watch your "normal" crazy content. 😁👍🏼

[@SalvadorChangg]

Thanks for the video idea. I’ll definitely consider it moving forward

[@headtrauma911]

The fact that these are "Common" is a bit scary 🤣

[@buffalosolider206]

Nah fr the odds of a malfunction are like 1 in 1000 and the odds of a malfunction resulting in injury and or death is like 1 in 225,000 compared to 1 in 400,000 in tandem I think those are right ? Lol it’s an extreme sport you have to be on point no room for indecision

[@WhatsupZak]

If my Sabre 2 didn’t have end cell closure, I would probably think I was having a malfunction. If it opened on-heading with the end cells inflated..... I don’t even know.

[@SalvadorChangg]

Lmfao 🤣 I’ve never jumped one so I can’t comment but sounds like fun

[@idiosyncrasy3315]

Same 100% of the time I’ve had end cell closers on my Sabre 2 210, 190, and Sabre 3 190. Every, single, jump. It’s complete muscle memory now for me to grab my rears and pull down on the left to stop the turning and wait for the right 1-2 cells to inflate.

[@navyplumberboy8274]

Dude, just jumped my first rig sabre 2 and my first jump i was like ohh shit, end cell closure. Nope. Thats just how they are. A few pumps to the rears and all good. Or i just turn and let the wind open it up. Great flying canopy though. I have the 210

[@madogg1066]

Thank you for all that info on malfunctions. You made it fun to watch. Stay safe bro 😎

[@SalvadorChangg]

Will do and thanks for the kind words. Hope you enjoyed

[@shockwave6416]

Nice. I'm trying to get the balls to do my first solo.

[@SalvadorChangg]

JUST. DO. IT.

[@shockwave6416]

@@SalvadorChangg ahhh! I know I know!!! I play the just do it when I'm thinking about going.

[@stevenroberts5740]

Love the informative videos keep them coming please!

[@SalvadorChangg]

Possibly, I’m here for the send mostly. Going to get back to my wild and fun videos

[@ediangarcia817]

You’re so funny. I enjoy your videos so much hahaha

[@SalvadorChangg]

Just trying to have fun and keep it real 😂🤷🏻‍♂️ I appreciate all the support, hope y’all in DR doing well!!

[@robertpowell5447]

Great channel,well done Visited your DZ about this time last week nice facility

[@SalvadorChangg]

I personally think Deland is the best DZ but I’m biased 😂🤷🏻‍♂️ thanks for the positive vibes! Hope you’re doing well Robert

[@chrisanytime1]

Great job as always homie! Keep it real, keep it fun🤘🤘

[@SalvadorChangg]

Trust me my next video is going to be plenty of fun!!

[@RsKD34]

Just in time for my 1st AFF jump that will come, hopefully this weekend. 😁

[@SalvadorChangg]

Nicceee always listen to the pros though, I don’t know anything compared to them!!

[@fcwolfx1123]

I remember my CAT-A. It can be pretty intense, but really fun. Just don't forget to pull! 😉

[@RsKD34]

@@fcwolfx1123 yeah, it would be nice to remember to pull. 😅 Hopefully I'll remember everything and also relax enough to learn how to be stable fast. Unfortunately for me, I have no tunnel time and no chance to get any.

[@fcwolfx1123]

Don't worry to much about it. You'll have 2 instructors with you. They won't let anything happen. Just remember to keep your body arched, legs at a 45, and head up! Just go out there and have fun! Blue skies friend.

[@RsKD34]

@@fcwolfx1123 Blue skies mate! Thank you for the encouragement! I'm confident I'll do well! :D

[@IDALBOE]

awesome video sal love the info! my opinion even before this video the scariest mal for me is a a bag lock! Love the video! mr shades Lol 😂

[@SalvadorChangg]

Agreed, a bag lock would be wild!! Appreciate the support Dallas. You’re a real one!! Hope you’re doing well buddy!! I’m going to get back to sending it here soon. Fun wild jumps coming at you soon 😉

[@dudeismo5360]

The line twist happened to me my first 3 every AFF SKYDIVING

[@SalvadorChangg]

Yeah it happens… glad you’re ok bud. It’s common

[@the_nicest_guy]

Great advices it's clearer now !

[@SalvadorChangg]

Glad I could help!!

[@onthemoney7237]

Great vid ! ! ! Thanks Can you do one sometime on probable cause for malfunctions maybe do some interviews that’s always cool ya 👍🥂

[@SalvadorChangg]

You can always refer to the uspa manual uspa.org/SIM/5-1?fbclid=IwAR3ZIoWWiNhN8ZpguVZrmWav0qIInwocaZxpGoxhSYoEkSCp7wtUw3jHYd0

[@onthemoney7237]

@@SalvadorChangg hey thanks I’ll check it out 👍

[@onthemoney7237]

@@SalvadorChangg saved it good stuff

[@bezior]

Great film, love it, you got my sub 🤟

[@SalvadorChangg]

Glad you enjoyed the content 🙏🏼 this is just the start

[@bezior]

@@SalvadorChangg hope to see more, thanks for those advices, 29 April I'll make AFF course (second time😁)

[@Auzastas]

I thought hard deck was the altitude you go directly to the reserve and decision altitude is when you must decide whether to cutaway or land it

[@jbremerman4690]

Your vid is good, but 20+ years 11000 skydives s&ta aff and Tandem Instructor closed end cells is a common opening sequence on lightly loaded canopies aka students and by far the least thing from a malfunction

[@AuroraClair]

T*fck you mean these are common? xD I though any malfunction was rare, even minor. Trying my first tandem next season. Was hoping for AFF but dang, I didn't think these were common, thanks for calming my nerves xD Oh, and greeeat content! Loved the presentation (actual footage) beside the theory :D loved it

[@R1Krzysiek]

Nice video Salvador! What's your opinion about pilot chute in tow? 1.Cut away and deploy reserve or 2. Do not cut away, just deploy reserve?

[@SalvadorChangg]

Reference the USPA manual in the description below :)

[@KaitlynnHunsberger]

I am a fan of the mini dance party moment😂

[@SalvadorChangg]

My favorite part of the whole video 😂

[@basevol9646]

Thank you! this helps

[@SalvadorChangg]

I hope it did, always talk to the pros though. I don’t know anything lol

[@ashkan_km]

hey buddy, thankyou for your great video and effort to make them! can you explain you spot the landing zone and how you prepare your self to land on that spot? I did my first tandem jump and i screamed to death when i exit the plane but after that i enjoyed the jump a lot and want to do it again. but i see people also jumping alone for the A license and i am damm scared speciality for the first jump. is this normal to be scared for the first jump alone?

[@SalvadorChangg]

It’s normal to be scared for sure. I have a video on my channel about fear and skydivers overcoming it. You should check it out.

[@buu2936]

Just out of curiosity if your main gets twisted and you end up using your reserve is it possible for it to get twisted aswell?

[@SalvadorChangg]

Anything is possible my friend

[@buu2936]

@@SalvadorChangg I would assume at this point you hoped you jumped with other people. 👍

[@joeachberger3455]

Thanks again for great videos,....I look forward to meeting you someday. I've experienced a lot of S#!%$ in my short time as a skydiver , nothing I would talk about in a public forum , but we all learn from the mistakes. Keep up the great work

[@SalvadorChangg]

Looking forward to meeting you as well and I’m glad you found value in the video. Just trying to help

[@ectomonstro2028]

Love the Brazilian flag on the back 🇧🇷❤️

[@SalvadorChangg]

We represent all nations

[@Barry851]

OK you pack your parachute right following all the directions why The tangles like a swing is it because the wind?

[@SalvadorChangg]

🤷🏻‍♂️

[@andrewpotenza740]

No sunglasses Sal >>

[@SalvadorChangg]

That’s what I’m saying 🙏🏼📈

[@DJInclined]

Lol he said croch with the sun glasses on

[@SalvadorChangg]

That’s how you know it’s serious business 😂

[@ryanr421]

Love the shades brotha! Lmfao way more entertaining than the video in the FJC ground class. 🤘🪂🤘

[@SalvadorChangg]

Haha just trying to keep it real without pissing people off at the same time

[@nebulaorion716]

TY

[@SalvadorChangg]

Thank You!

[@Fox666ification]

Man i love your videos.... oohhhh yeeeeehh ahaha😁😁

[@SalvadorChangg]

Glad you enjoyed them!! Which is your favorite?! How’d you find out about me?

[@Fox666ification]

Well I found you on Instagram and last week I realized you have this you tube channel and idk sal I just enjoy the experience you share with us in video

[@onthemoney7237]

Hey I saw my comment cool thanks 👍👍👍

[@SalvadorChangg]

Had to include it!! Hope you enjoyed the video!! Many more to come

[@DylanoTheWizard]

i just had my 5th jump and i got my SL license

[@SalvadorChangg]

Heck yeah!! Hyped for you!! 💯🤘🏼📈

[@thesuperiorbench6307]

Banging energy :)

[@SalvadorChangg]

Damn… that bench is pretty Superior to all the other benches… I would sit on that bench if I had the opportunity

[@thesuperiorbench6307]

@@SalvadorChangg thats the kindest thing anyone has ever said to me. Thank u ;)

[@robertwatson818]

If these are COMMON problems---why have they not beed resolved or mods made to prevent these?? The local jump school has bounced a couple of folks in the last few years. NONE of these issues were found in the earlier type parachutes. Admitting these are common prevents me from even considering skydiving.

[@rossmacleod4245]

Why would you jump a base rig on a skydive, have a malfunction and your done

[@nebulaorion716]

wish i started aff 4yrs ago after my first tandem id be so far by now..

[@SalvadorChangg]

Focus on the present, not the past

[@nebulaorion716]

@@SalvadorChangg I needed that thanks..

[@nebulaorion716]

thankgod you put on those shades for the haters i feel safer

[@SalvadorChangg]

Hahaha that made me smile, thanks for that comment 😂

[@nebulaorion716]

@@SalvadorChangg yw dude

[@phar-syed6864]

I’ve only had spinning line twists once but it was on a high pull 14k so I fought that hoe down to 9k and got it. First hand I know if it’s any other jump cut that thing😂

[@JohnFairchild-w3i]

Bob13. On. Minor. Pull and release. Pull and release. If it isn't better. Go with it. Or. Cut and go to. Reserve. Bob13. You. Have to. Be. Responsible. For. Yourself. Cause. In the end. It,s. Your. Choice. Not mine. Completely. Yours

[@nwsmoat2674]

#knowledge

[@SalvadorChangg]

Appreciate you buddy, much love always

[@babyklaws]

Politely request that you remove this video as it could be dangerously confusing for new skydivers. Clear guidance (not opinions) on how to recognise and deal with malfunctions is taught by experienced qualified rated instructors worldwide, a excited newbie on youtube is not the place for crucial safety information. Sorry dude appreciate your enthusiasm but please talk to your instructors and ask for a refresh on malfunction procedures.

[@SalvadorChangg]

Thanks for your feedback