#FreefallSafety

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Do You Need to Wear a Helmet When Skydiving?

Some people wonder: “why do skydivers wear helmets?” After all, no helmet in the world will be able to protect a skydiver’s head when his parachute fails. However, many people overlook that a helmet saves its wearer’s life in many situations.

Read the article here: https://enjoyfreefall.com/do-you-need-to-wear-a-helmet-when-skydiving/

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The 3 Underestimated Risks Of An Early Parachute Deployment

Everyone knows that opening a parachute too low can result in extreme injuries for skydivers. However, have you ever asked yourself about the opposite? About what happens if the skydiver opens the parachute too early? Read the article here: https://enjoyfreefall.com/the-3-underestimated-risks-of-an-early-parachute-deployment/

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Likelihood of A Double Parachute Failure On A Skydive

Skydiving is quite scary for most people because you jump out of an airplane at 12,000ft and trust the parachute – basically a piece of nylon – to land safely. If the parachute and the back-up parachute do not work properly you will most certainly die. But how often do both parachutes actually fail?

Read the article here: https://enjoyfreefall.com/likelihood-of-a-double-parachute-failure-on-a-skydive/