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Skydiving Equipment And Supplies
Skydiving Supplies What You Need To Know
When you attend a skydiving certification course you will be able to hire all the skydiving supplies you need for the duration. However if you are serious about the sport you are going to need to equip yourself for action. Your basic equipment needs to begin with are a jump suit, goggles, and helmet. You may also like to buy your own altimeter and gloves.
Some of the equipment you will come across when shopping for skydiving supplies explained:
Altimeter – This is a device used by skydivers to measure the altitude above a landing area.This lets the diver known when its time to release the canopy.
Audible Altimeter – This sounds an alarm when the diver reaches a pre-set altitude
Canopy – This is the major component of a parachute.It is the material that is connected by lines to the harness that provides wind resistance and makes deceleration possible.
Pilot Chute – This is a small chute that works in conjunction with the main chute to speed up or initiate deployment.
Harness – What connects the diver to the chute and restrains the diver in position.
Automatic Activation Device – An Electro-mechanical devise that automatically deploys the reserve chute at a pre set time or velocity.
Containers – This is the bag that holds the chute until deployment.
Depending on your level
of experience you can look into varying types of canopies and other devices that will affect the speed and control of your jumps. Some of the major suppliers of canopies include Icarus, Precision Aerodynamics and Aerodyne. You might also use other equipment such as knives, creepers, drag mats and windsocks. Skydiving supplies range from beginner products to professional and custom designs.
There are other components that you will come across when learning about equipment that are more advanced. Components such as rigging and static lines will effect your ability to control and maneuver your parachute. You will also be using toggles these are the mechanisms that are attached to the lines that allow you to slow your speed when you are about to land. They act as a break mechanism so that you can cont-rol your descent.
About the author:
Andrew Caxton contributes adding articles and reviews to http://www.skydiving-parachuting-guide.comA free online magazine that carries articles on skydiving equipment( http://www.skydiving-parachuting-guide.com/skydiving-equipment.html), and a guide on the best drop zones, including Las Vegas and New York
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