Skydiving
Equipment
Before you go jumping out of
airplanes it is important that you get a good understanding about
the equipment you will be using. After all, don't you want
to know what will be helping you return safely to the ground?
* Even if your first skydiving
experience is a
tandem skydive, it is still important that you are familiar
with the skydiving equipment before you jump.
Outlined below is a list of some of
the skydiving equipment that will be available to you.
This is not an "end all be all list" but should help you get a
good understanding and start on your skydiving adventure.
Automatic
Activation Device (AAD)
An AAD is a
self-contained device that calculates rate of descent and altitude
and deploys either the main or reserve canopy at a preset
altitude. AADs are back-up devices required for student skydivers
and worn by most experienced jumpers.
Reserve
Static Line (RSL)
RSLs are
attached to the main parachute's risers to activate the reserve
parachute if the main parachute is jettisoned during an emergency.
Jumpsuit
Though
jumpsuits are not required, they have different functions
depending on the skydiving discipline. Specialized fabrics and
different tailoring help control descent speeds and give the
skydiver more freefall control. Tight jumpsuits made of slippery
materials allow for a faster fall rate for smaller people, while
large, canvas-like jumpsuits provide a slower fall rate for bigger
people.
Altimeters
Visual
altimeters show altitude and are typically worn either on the
wrist or front of the torso. Audible altimeters with pre-set
alarms are worn near the ears to aid in altitude awareness.
Helmets
Helmets are
required for student jumpers and worn by most experienced jumpers.
For experienced jumpers, they range from leather aviator-style
hats to full-coverage motorcycle-like hard helmets, made
especially for skydiving.
Goggles
Jumpers wear
goggles or sunglasses to protect their eyes from freefall speeds
ranging around 150 mph.
Skydiving equipment
on eBay
If you an experienced skydiver and looking for a good deal
on skydiving equipment then don't forget to take a look at eBay to see
what they have to offer. There is probably a good chance
that you will be able to purchase new and used equipment at a very
affordable price.
You can see what is available on eBay now by clicking on the link
below.
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