Skydive Live
20 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 28 ratingsListen 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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Skydiving Built on Drug Money? - James JC Crandall
June 22, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MBThis 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 Skydiving Culture of Skydiving in the Early Days Boogies in the 80's Parties in the Old Days Resources Captain Hook Interview - Youtube Freak Brothers Video - Youtube Skydiving Then & Now - Parachutist Article
Downsizing, The Road to Nowhere - Julian Barthel
June 08, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBDid 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: Downsizing Canopy Piloting Techniques Mutant Harness XRW and Its Future Re...
Why Skydivers Get Injured - Ron Bell
May 18, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBThis 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 Summary Shop wit...
Overcoming Adversity - Captain Manicorn
March 31, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 63.1 MBThis 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 obstacle...
Canopy Design - Tony Bourke
March 23, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 60.5 MBThis 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 Channel Girl's Cant Fly Parachutes John Leblanc at Skydive the Expo Shop with us at Fish Skydive Apparel
Safety Day - 2020 Incident Reports
March 13, 2021 08:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBWe 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 LINK Shop with us at Fish Skydive Apparel
Getting Into Wingsuit B.A.S.E - Matt Blank
March 02, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBIn 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 Work Wingsuit Training Mountaineering Micrometeorology Mindset Resources: Mountaineering: Freedom of the Hills- Paperback topgunbase.ws - Website Understanding The Sky - Paperback The Great Book of Base - Paperback Shop with us at Fish Skydive Apparel
Learning to Fly Your Canopy - Matt Blank
February 23, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MBThis 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 - Paperback The Parachute & Its Pilot - Amazon The Great Book of Base - Paperback Shop with us at Fish Skydive Apparel
Living Like a Legend - Omar Alhegalan
February 09, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBAn 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
Update on the USPA - Alix Raymond
February 02, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 66.5 MBThe 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 camera The proposed "E License" Video endorsement for tandem Camera Flyers Angle Flying & “Movement Jumps” recommendation documentation added to SIM6-12. Balloon Tandems 17 year old receiving a waiver to jump Canopy Coac...
B.A.S.E. & V.A.G. - Justin Matejcek
December 08, 2020 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBThis 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.org Shop with us at Fish Skydive Apparel
The Jensens Pt 3 - Jake & Ashleigh Jensen
December 01, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBWe 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
USPA & It's Mission - Melissa Lowe
November 23, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBThis 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 ...
The Jensens Pt 2 - Jake & Ashleigh Jensen
November 17, 2020 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBWe 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
The Jensens Pt 1 - Jake & Ashleigh Jensen
November 10, 2020 11:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBWe 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
A Life Saving Community - Lia Wolfe
November 03, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThis 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
Canopy Progression - Aaron Kiser
October 27, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBThis 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 canopy Flocking CRW How to progress with canopy skills Shop with us at Fish Skydive Apparel
The Story of Korbina - Get to Know Us
October 26, 2020 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBGet 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 skydiving Where we jump Where you can find us next Shop with us at Fish Skydive Apparel
Records are Meant to Be Broken - Ellen Pulford
October 21, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBWe 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
Records are Meant to Be Broken
October 21, 2020 06:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBWe 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.