Gear Check advice for Licensed Skydivers

[@BlueSkiesVinny]

Hi Dan, im a new jumper, but have been following your videos for awhile. Youre story is super inspiring, and helped me get on the plane even when i was terrified ! Hope to jump at Perris someday, and shake your hand! Thanks for all the fantastic safety videos, and blue skies!

[@catmando4448]

Somethings that I never did before but that I will start doing after watching this video are making sure there is slack in the reserve cable, checking that the bridle isn't caught on the closing flaps by adding some slack to both sides of closing pin and routing in correctly, making sure the reserve closing pin isn't bent at the end, and ensuring I do an undistracted gear check just before putting on my rig. I always appreciate knowing things that give me a piece of mind and that make the sport safer for this newbie. Thanks for the great tips, Dan!

[@danbrodsky-chenfeld2083]

Glad it was helpful!

[@danbrodsky-chenfeld2083]

There is also a lot more safety information in the Safety Day video on my page.

[@catmando4448]

​@@danbrodsky-chenfeld2083 Thank you! Watched it once a few days ago, but will definitely check it out again before I get back in the air. Love the "It's cool to be safe" philosophy in it! Glad to see someone with your experience getting this message out there! Thanks again!

[@jasonzac6272]

Much respect Dan for your knowledge. Could you please go into more detail for the new skydivers on cuts, abrasions and tracer threads. Also routing of bridle on the right side as that is what most students are used to seeing. Thank you Dan for your post on mined set and inflight emergencies. Good stuff:)

[@andyvagness4677]

Hey Dan , you might not remember me, I'm ex sgt Lobo from the 2nd airborne infantry unit in Honduras, you came here once years ago to give us some training, I remember your teaching was amazing and so new to us, I happened to find your channel today and decided to send My best wishes , Thanks for yo ur tips then! Good to know u are still doing what u love to do with so much passion, sky diving is such a wonderful Sport, take care !

[@danbrodsky-chenfeld2083]

Hi Andy! That was many years ago, and an amazing trip. Thank you for taking a look at my channel. Hope you're well.

[@christopherwood2796]

Is that the parachuting school?

[@Faicon9493]

Words to live by......literally!

[@JasonYergin]

Such a good video. Crucial advise

[@davidschilling5983]

Thanks Dan.....

[@Pervybilly]

Good one, thanks!

[@douggarr9095]

sage advice

[@iowacaveman4178]

Hey Dan, nothing but respect for you. I do have to ask, is it wise to have both your cutaway and reserve handles the same ? I've had mid air collisions that knocked my rig around so far that I couldn't find my main handle and wouldn't want to waste time pulling the cutaway on a high speed total. Maybe just personal preference but I like the shiny metal handle, easy to find and grab with just a thumb through the handle instead of a full grip and peel the velcro. I inspect my gear every time I pack it, I always pack my own and get to know my rig well. Untwist steering lines on every pack job and scan all the lines in general including the slider and grommets. I learned this from packing for students cuz everything needs to be perfect for them. If I miss something on my own rig it just costs me the price of a reserve repack. If I miss something on a student rig the price can be very high. It was my attention to detail that got me the job of packing the student gear. ps- I also check it again before putting it on, have a pin check buddy while waiting for the plane and feel of the routings and pins on the ride up. Pin check on jump run on the person in front of you cuz moving around in the plane is one of the most dangerous parts of a jump. I've seen the results of a loose canopy getting out the door, actually had my bag fall out onto the floor from moving students up to the door. It was a comfortable seat for the ride back down. A buddy offered to close it in flight but the jm said no.

[@Cameraflyer-]

Have seen skydivers' reserve handle pulled by accident by another jumper. It's too much of a risk for me. I have both pillow handles.

[@jimday666]

What? Was that a left-handed PC placement?

[@danbrodsky-chenfeld2083]

Yes, was having some right shoulder issues last year.

[@michaelsage74]

Thanks for asking that. I was scratching my head.

[@marcusmachado1242]

Stupid question here lol... i though all pilot chut would be located on the “right hand side” of the container ( when on the back and ready to go ) . If I’m not mistaking this one is on the left hand side , in another words, you pull with your left hand ?

[@danbrodsky-chenfeld2083]

Hi Marcus. Yes, because of damage to my right shoulder I have moved my BOC to the left side. Good eyes!!

[@BurninatorTheTrogdor]

What about a brand new rig? Is there anything i need to know before jumping a new system put together by my rigger?

[@Cameraflyer-]

Basically the same thing.

[@Cameraflyer-]

Frowny face closing pin going from left to right. That's a bad pack job.