Parachuting, The Skydiver's handbook is directed to those looking into the sport for the first time as well as the advance jumper. Every phase of skydiving, canopy flying, safety and equipment is covered. An appendix of skydiving terminology is included.
A free-falling parachuter, strapped onto a snowboard with a Cheshire grin and arms spread wide, graces the book's cover (as does his recently departed airplane, pitched at a rather precarious angle). Don't be misled: only a few pages of The Skydiver's Handbook are dedicated to skysurfing, one of the more radical aspects of parachuting. Instead, Dan Poynter and Mike Turoff's parachuting guide is exhaustive, addressing all levels and styles of skydiving, and providing a glut of like resources. The guide opens with a why-do-this analogy: "If riding in an airplane is flying, then riding in a boat is swimming. If you want to experience the element, get out of the vehicle." Novice skydivers will learn the basics, from tarmac preparation to the first static line jump. And yes, experienced jumpmasters will find enough advanced material to hold their interest: free fall and canopy progression, equipment updates, and emergency procedures. All readers will appreciate the glossary and the lists of skydiving centers, parachute equipment dealers, and literary material. --Rob McDonald
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
good for beginners:
i purchased the book only after i finished my a liscense on the look out for some help on how to proceed on improving my rw and/or freefly abilities. although the book offers a chapter on 'how to go on' it hasn't helped me too much since i live in germany and there is mostly references to clubs and dz in the u.s. in that chapter. it doesn't give advice on what is now important to practise or concentrate on. for all beginners however, it is a brilliant lecture since it prepares well for the first jumps and... more info
Advanced Primer:
Where Jump! is a basic introduction to parachuting the Skydiver's Handbook is a how-to book for the serious enthusiast. This book includes details on manuevering in freefall, technical details of rigs etc. There is also a chronology of parachutes and parachuting (which is not an actual history, but you can't have everything). This is a must-have for those thinking about taking up the sport and for those who are committed.
A Licensed:
I got a few books a week before ground school and read all of them. I wanted to pursue a sport which could have poor outcomes if not prepared. So I was going to come at it with as much of a background as I could. This book goes beyond anything you will need to know for your first 50 jumps. It tells you the outs for every possible situations and how not to get in these situations. Highly recommend if you plan on going through jump school or just need a refresher.
Recommended:
Jump by Tom Buchanan is also good. Skysurfing is where it's at! On it's tenth edition because it contains everything you need to know.
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