Skydiving

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toc History
The Chinese attempted parachuting in the 10th century, a thousand years before americans did. As an active sport, however, parachuting is much more recent. The first person to attempt to parachute was Frenchman Jacques Garnerin, who jumped from his air balloon at the end of the 18th Century and did tricks on the way down and stupefy the crowds by landing safely on the ground. In the 19th century, an intrepid woman, Kathie Paulus became famous for skydiving in Germany at the end of the 19th Century and is now famous for her demonstrated skills.

Once the airplane was invented, skydiving took on a whole new form. The airplane made it possible to dive from greater heights at greater speeds, allowing for more range in the movements in the air. A woman named Tiny Broadwick became the first woman to jump from a plane (in 1913) and to dive free fall (in 1914).

Skydiving was not called skydiving until the middle of the 1950's, when Ronald Young created the phrase.

After World War II, this form became more and more of a hobby and less and less of a military maneuver. Soldiers were now trained in parachuting and enjoyed the thrill so much they continued on for fun. From this, teams and competitions were formed. Skydiving schools started popping up in the late 1950s and now it is a recognized extreme sport enjoyed by many.The Chinese attempted parachuting in the 10th century, a thousand years before we did. As an active sport, however, parachuting is much more recent. The first person to attempt to parachute was Frenchman Jacques Garnerin, who jumped from his air balloon at the end of the 18th Century and did tricks on the way down and stupefy the crowds by landing safely on the ground. In the 19th century, an intrepid woman, Kathie Paulus became famous for skydiving in Germany at the end of the 19th Century and is now famous for these feats and her demonstrated skills.

Once the airplane was invented, skydiving took on a whole new form. The airplane made it possible to dive from greater heights at greater speeds, allowing for more range in the movements in the air. A woman named Tiny Broadwick became the first woman to jump from a plane (in 1913) and to dive free fall (in 1914).

Skydiving was not called skydiving until the middle of the 1950's, when Ronald Young created the phrase.

After World War II, this form became more and more of a hobby and less and less of a military maneuver. Soldiers were now trained in parachuting and enjoyed the thrill so much they continued on for fun. From this, teams and competitions were formed. Skydiving schools started popping up in the late 1950s and now it is a recognized extreme sport enjoyed by many.

Equipment
Skydiving helmets are the most basic and most necessary skydiving equipment that one must get on a top priority before going skydiving. The skydiving helmets are usually made from Carbon fiber. It is a protective gear that protects the head of the skydiver from injuries in case of accidents during the fall or during landing.

The Parachute - Who would be stupid enough to engage in skydiving without a parachute? Skydiving doesn't actually involve you merely diving -you need to make sure that you reach the ground safely, right? When you get a parachute, you might want to get some professional help. Most skydiving centers actually give you certified and regularly inspected equipments. This option is a whole lot cheaper and safer than going out and buying your own chute.

Jumpsuits - You cannot make a jump wearing jeans and a t-shirt. You need a jumpsuit. What is the importance of having a jumpsuit? Well, you have to realize that during a jump, you are exposed to the elements. You experience strong winds and other forces of nature. Because of this, you need to be well protected. A good jumpsuit will help buffer your body from the strong air resistance and prevent your clothes from being torn apart by the winds.

AAD - This is the automatic activation device - one of the most essential pieces of skydiving equipment you need. This device actually releases your parachute when you can't do it manually. The AAD works by detecting the speed of your descent. By making sure that the descent speed matches with what is predicted, the AAD can detect whether you have opened your chute properly. If not, the AAD automatically releases the auxiliary chute or your back-up chute. This device definitely saves lives.

Altimeter - If you are on a freefall, you need to remember to open your parachute at a specific altitude. Open it too late and the parachute may not be able to slow your descent enough to enable you to land safely. Open it too early and the canopy could be ripped by the strong air resistance. An altimeter tells you whether it is the right time for you to release your chute. If you are jumping at night, the altimeter can be the only thing to serve as your eyes and tell you if you are about to hit the ground.

Protective gear - Of course, you need to have A helmet, padding and other types of protective gear to help prevent any injuries. The helmet is the most basic protective gear you can get, but you should also thinK about getting a spinal protector. This piece of skydiving equipment will protect your spine if you fall on your back when landing on the ground.