27 1/2 & Counting

05/08/2018

If you have questions about MARDs then read your Parachutist not just look at the cool photos.

Hey you, reading this … can you define the term “MARD”? Do you know what it does, how it works and what distinguishes it from similar systems? If you answered no to any of these questions, you are not alone! As it turns out, jumper knowledge of MARD systems is surprisingly marginal. (Or should...

04/03/2018

Another great tip.

12/19/2017

Icon owners please read.

Semi-Stowless Bags Exchange With the use of semi-stowless bags, there are variables that affect the controlled deployment of parachute suspension lines, including canopy size selection & materials, line types, packing techniques, etc. As more of our customers have ordered semi-stowless bags, we have...

10/22/2017

Some very good tips on how to keep your eyes on your lines.

10/13/2017

SKYDIVE PERRIS cordially invites you to a Black Tie FUNDRAISING DINNER & AUCTION

November 4, 2017 at 7:00 PM at the Bombshelter Restaurant

Tickets: Are limited and advanced purchase only, $50 per person. Contact Shazza at the Skydiving School or [email protected]. *Cash or Check accepted*

**All proceeds go directly to Mo Alkhalidi & his family**

We are also looking for raffle and auction items. If you have something that you can donate that we can include in the raffle or auction (does not have to be skydiving related), please contact Mary SantAngelo ([email protected]) or Shazza Kindsvater ([email protected])

**Black Tie is optional, we just want your money, let’s show Mo some LOVE**

10/03/2017

Another great tip from Performance Designs.

Tip Tuesday 😜 Try and avoid that giant, burning ball of gas in the sky.

One thing you can never avoid completely on your canopy is UV-light degradation. However, you can control whether you leave your canopy in the sun. Tip #5: Don't do it (well, at least any more than you have to). The suns UV rays reduce the strength of your fabric, fade its color and shorten your canopy's lifespan. This canopy failed a strength test 😥

09/26/2017

Please keep a eye on your lines. The loft is not the local fast food joint trying to get you to upgrade to a large fry or add a cherry pie to your order. No one can tell you how many jumps you will get on a line set. You need to look at the overall condition they are in.

Tip Tuesday 😉
A canopy's lines - unlike its fabric - will need replacement several times throughout its life, typically due to normal wear and tear from use.

Tip #4: Never push your sketchy lines beyond what is reasonable or try to squeeze a few extra jumps out of seriously worn lines. The cost of a new line set is nothing compared to the potential cost of losing your canopy due to a malfunction from broken lines or the hospital bills from injury.

Below are some examples of lines well beyond what is reasonable wear. Never, ever jump lines that look like these:

09/20/2017

09/15/2017

Check this out.

A guide to our new pilot chute and bridle design with adjustable kill line. New Features: - Internal kill line throughout - Larks head attachment to top of m...

08/29/2017

If you can help please do.

Dear Sky Family! Our good friend Mo ( Mohamed Al...) broke his back yesterday during a bad landing. As you know, this puts the whole family through adifficult time. Mo is a good husband and father of four beautiful children. We all know him as one of the most positive people on the drop zone. Alw...

07/20/2017