There are many types of skydiving. There are Canopy relative skydiving, Swoop & Chug skydiving, and Formation skydiving. Each has its benefits and drawbacks, but whichever type you choose, you’re sure to have a great experience.
Canopy relative work
The term “canopy relative work” is used to describe the work that skydivers do when they exit the aircraft. In this type of skydiving, skydivers are in the air for very little time, and the parachutes are deployed seconds after exiting the aircraft. The canopy relative work involves being in a low altitude and working with other skydivers or other objects.
There are many types of canopies that are used in skydiving. Each one is designed to help divers survive. The relative work of the canopy is to avoid rapid deceleration or loss of control by operating the canopy in a smooth and predictable manner.
The canopy relative work does not mean hanging on to a canopy. It is about using the canopy to perform tricks. When skydivers are freefalling, they often perform a variety of tricks and poses. This makes freefall more interesting and helps skydivers experience new sensations. They also have a better understanding of where they are in space.
Swoop & Chug
Swoop and chug skydiving are two types of skydiving that involve high-performance canopy piloting. Both types of skydiving involve series maneuvers that increase speed and distance. Both types of skydiving have names that are strangely similar.
A snooper will generally cause a surge that drives the canopy towards the ground. They will then stall for a short time, allowing them to strategically dive and regain control of the canopy before ‘leveling out’. At this point, the canopy will stop and they will land on water or a floating buoy.
Another type of skydiving is tracking. This type of skydiving involves participants tracking each other during freefall and trying to stay close to the leader. The group will be led by an experienced tracker who will keep the group’s speed steady. The leader will be focusing on leading the group while the others will work to maintain their relative positions.
Stuff jumps are a popular type of sky diving. The skydiver will exit the aircraft holding a heavy object. Some popular items to throw out of aircraft include cars, vacuum cleaners, water tanks, and inflatable companions. After the parachute has deployed at a certain altitude, the jumper breaks free of the object. The reserve parachute is then deployed by a spring-loaded pilot-chute.
Formation skydiving
Formation skydiving involves a group of skydivers jumping from the same plane together. Skydivers attach themselves by grasping each other’s jumpsuits and limbs. They then free-fall through the air. This is an adrenaline rush that you will never forget.
Freefall requires that team members keep their heads together and ensure they don’t fall over each other. The formations can be either head up or down. The freefall takes around 35 seconds for teams. Teams must remember ten to twelve points. This can be challenging for teams that have never done it before.
Internationally recognized and sanctioned, formation skydiving competitions by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the FAI (Federation Aeronautical International) are. The United States Parachute Association (USPA) also recognizes the sport and sanctions competitions in it. Competition disciplines include 4-Way, 8-Way, and 16-way disciplines.
Four-Way Formation Skydiving ranks among the most popular competition disciplines. A team is made up of four pilots and a videographer. The 4-Way Formation Skydiving competition requires that four people to complete a set amount of freefall formations within the shortest time possible. Each formation is worth 1 point. Each member of the team must complete the formation as fast as possible to win. Each team is given a time limit of 35 seconds from the moment they take off. The winner is the team with the most points.