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Listen in on conversations with skydivers after the beer light comes on. We speak to influential jumpers and let them talk about their expertise, interests, and experiences. Crack open a beer with us and tune-in to hear what skydivers just like you have to say.
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This week we have a chat with James "JC" Crandall about the history of skydiving and how we got here. JC has been in the sport since the 1960's and he has seen first hand the progression of our sport in every area. Topics of Discussion:Drug Running in SkydivingCulture of Skydiving in the Early DaysBoogies in the 80'sParties in the Old DaysResourcesCaptain Hook Interview - YoutubeFreak Brothers Video - Youtube Skydiving Then & Now - Parachutist Article
Did you know that many European skydiving federations are regulating the size parachutes licensed skydivers can fly? This week we caught up with Julian Barthel, via a web call, to chat about important canopy skills. Julian loves Canopy Piloting, XRW and is a former member of the German Canopy Piloting Team. He is also an instructor with Flight-1, so he has a lot of great wisdom to share. Topics of Discussion:DownsizingCanopy Piloting TechniquesMutant HarnessXRW and Its FutureResources:Julian's XRW Project - YoutubeFlight-1 - Website The Parachute & Its Pilot - AmazonFlyinMynd - WebsiteShop with us at Fish Skydive Apparel
This week we got to catch up with Ron Bell, the Director of Safety & Training at the USPA. Ron is super passionate about educating the next generation of skydivers and giving them the tools they need to succeed. With over 13,000 skydives, he is a wealth of knowledge and wisdom. In the episode we cover the 2020 Non-Fatal Incident reports. You may be surprised (I was) to learn where most of the non-fatal incidents are occurring. Resources:2020 Non-Fatal Incident Report SummaryShop with us at Fish Skydive Apparel
This week we are featuring an interview with Jamie Leibert and Sandra Zinovyev, the purveyors of the @CaptainManicorn brand. They are on a mission to be the first man and woman to fly a parachute in every country! Kristina got on a Zoom call with them (from Greece) to chat about their past present and future. Jamie and Sandra have a very interesting story to tell about overcoming drug addiction, alcoholism, and incarceration. They've had a tough past, but managed to overcome these obstacles and now are living out their dream!Resources:Captain Manicorn Instagramcaptainmanicorn.comShop with us at Fish Skydive Apparel
This week we are having an in-depth conversation on canopy design with Tony Bourke. In this episode, you'll hear us chat about: major design considerations of ram-air parachutes, how they affect performance, how to classify them, and a lot more. We try to separate fact from myth and create more clarity around how parachutes fly. Resources:Tony's Youtube ChannelGirl's Cant Fly ParachutesJohn Leblanc at Skydive the ExpoShop with us at Fish Skydive Apparel
We know not everyone can make it to Safety Day, so we wanted to bring a little bit of the info presented at the 2021 Safety Day to you. This is not meant to be a replacement, (we could never cover all the DZ-specific topics) but a supplement. Kristina & I are going to cover the Incident reports from the 2020 season. There is much to learn from these reports, so grab a pen and notebook, and let's get started! Resources:USPA SAFETY DAY LINKShop with us at Fish Skydive Apparel
In this episode, we spoke with pro BASE jumper Matt Blank about how to get into BASE and what steps a new skydiver could take to get ready for the sport. Here are a few of the topics:Canopy WorkWingsuit TrainingMountaineering Micrometeorology Mindset Resources:Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills- Paperbacktopgunbase.ws - Website Understanding The Sky - PaperbackThe Great Book of Base - PaperbackShop with us at Fish Skydive Apparel
This week we have a great interview with Matt Blank. This discussion focuses on the problems with canopy piloting skill development and coaching. This is the first of two interviews with Matt. We will have another discussion about BASE next week. Resources:topgunbase.ws - Website Understanding The Sky - PaperbackThe Parachute & Its Pilot - AmazonThe Great Book of Base - PaperbackShop with us at Fish Skydive Apparel
An interview with the legendary Omar Alhegalan. A pioneer in the sport of skydiving who got his start in the United States in the early 90s. Now he has over 17,000 skydives and lives in Dubai. Omar tells us a bit about his past and some of the amazing things he's accomplished in his outstanding skydiving career, from jumping over Everest to setting records and pioneering new disciplines. Don't forget to subscribe!Shop with us at Fish Skydive Apparel
The January 2021 USPA Board of Directors meeting just wrapped up, so we got on the phone with Alix to discuss some of the issues addressed at the meeting. Here are a few of the points we discuss in the episode:Discussion of Coaches with less than 200 jumps using a cameraThe proposed "E License"Video endorsement for tandem Camera FlyersAngle Flying & “Movement Jumps” recommendation documentation added to SIM6-12. Balloon Tandems17 year old receiving a waiver to jumpCanopy Coach RatingAddition of Rookie 4 Way at Nationals AND MOREDon't forget to subscribe!Shop with us at Fish Skydive Apparel
This week we sat down with Justin to talk about his non-profit, Veterans Adventure Group! We met up with Justin in Moab for the Turkey Boogie, so we had to talk a little B.A.S.E. while we were there. If you've enjoyed this season, please give us a positive review on your listening platform, it helps new people find us.Don't forget to subscribe!https://veteransadventuregroup.orgShop with us at Fish Skydive Apparel
We sit down with Jake and Ashleigh Jensen to talk about ALL KINDS of skydiving things. From breaking records to what we believe the USPA could do for the sport.Don't forget to subscribe!Shop with us at Fish Skydive Apparel
This episode features an interview with the AMAZING Melissa Lowe. Melissa is running for the National Director's Role at the USPA, and she is uniquely qualified. Melissa has been skydiving for over 26 years and has done more than 11,000 skydives. She participates in almost every single discipline in skydiving and is a very active member of the community. I think you will be very impressed when you hear more about her and what she wants to do in the sport.Don't forget to subscribe!CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT VOTING FOR MELISSAMelissa's Athlete PageShop with us at Fish Skydive Apparel
We sit down with Jake and Ashleigh Jensen to talk about ALL KINDS of skydiving things. From breaking records to what we believe the USPA could do for the sport.Don't forget to subscribe!Shop with us at Fish Skydive Apparel
We sit down with Jake and Ashleigh Jensen to talk about ALL KINDS of skydiving things. From breaking records to what we believe the USPA could do for the sport.Don't forget to subscribe!Shop with us at Fish Skydive Apparel
This episode features an interview with Lia Wolfe, a nine time state record holder and an absolutely wonderful person. We chat about Team MagnifiSENT and their goals. Lia has a very unique perspective on mental health in skydiving, we believe that you'll find value in her story. Listen in to hear how this young woman was able to capture all those records!Don't forget to subscribe!Shop with us at Fish Skydive Apparel
This is a beer-light conversation with the legendary Aaron Kiser. We try to glean some wisdom from his vast experience in the sport and his strong focus on canopy. Needless to say, he had a lot of great things to share!Don't forget to subscribe!Discussion on canopyFlockingCRWHow to progress with canopy skillsShop with us at Fish Skydive Apparel
1Get to know Corbin & Kristina! Find out who they are, where they are from, and what's coming up next for them in 2020!Don't forget to subscribe!How we got Into skydivingWhere we jumpWhere you can find us nextShop with us at Fish Skydive Apparel
We sit down with Ellen Pulford to talk about team MagnifiSENT, and what records they are breaking. We also get to hear her thoughts on being a woman in skydiving.Don't forget to subscribe!Shop with us at Fish Skydive Apparel
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