The evolution of boogies, behind the scenes of Summerfest, Rook’s first jump when he was 4 years old, lessons learned from competitive skydiving and JRuss “axing” people from record setting jumps

Chris, J Russ, and Lindsay Fener discuss their experiences at Summerfest and the friendships they made. Lindsay shares her journey from being selective about who she jumps with to becoming more open and trusting in the sky. They also touch on the challenge of saying no to jumps and the importance of setting boundaries. Lindsay expresses her desire to promote mixed formation skydiving and inspire others to continue progressing in the sport. We also debate the use of the word ninja, the dangers of dust devils, and the process of being sponsored by a company. We touch on the criteria for sponsorship and the importance of creating value for the companies involved. Chris also highlights the significance of personal character and how it influences companies' decisions to sponsor athletes. The conversation delves into their training methods, including planning jumps, engineering formations, and analyzing videos. They express the joy and benefits of training with the same people consistently.

Nick Fener joins The Krāv Show to discuss his skydiving journey, including his experience of landing with a collapsed parachute and the resulting injuries. Nick talks about his determination to walk again and his goal of getting back into skydiving. We discuss the power of choosing joy and gratitude and Chris and JRuss have a lively debate (it’s an argument) about the correct procedure for breaking off from an angle jump.

We discuss the value of having a written certification for movement leaders, the challenges of organizing at a large event like Summerfest, and when to nix a movement jump. We also talk about thermals in the landing pattern and piloting lightly loaded canopies.

We ponder the possibility of a utopian society without stealing or lying and the challenges of achieving such a society. We also discuss the concept of Neuralink and its potential impact on human behavior. We share some personal experiences of off-field landings and equipment issues, and conclude with Summerfest excitement!

Pete Allum discusses his experience as a skydiver and instructor, as well as his new course on the Krāv platform. We also discuss Pete’s work on the development of the mutant harness, coaching, safety improvements in the sport and sustainable aviation.

Chris and JRuss interview Rob Delaney, the co-founder of Manufactory Apparel, a clothing brand in the action sports industry. We discuss Rob's journey in the fashion industry and how he started his own business in the skydiving community. We talk about the innovation and quality of Chinese manufacturing, Asian hospitality, cultural differences, starting a business, and the future of skydiving gear and apparel. We also discuss the challenges and rewards of starting a business and what it means to persevere. Rob shares his experiences of traveling to China and the cultural aspects of sharing meals and showing respect. We also talk about an exciting collaboration between Manufactory and Krāv, including the release of a new course and a special Krāv jersey.

This discussion encompasses a wide array of topics: canopy etiquette, experiences at boogies, building a bus, LSD (Level, Slot, Dock) camps, safety culture, and the definition of 'big way' jumps. It explores flying techniques, gender dynamics, and the role of mindfulness in improving skills. Insights from Alethia's wellness retreats and challenges faced by female skydivers are shared, alongside JRuss' thoughts on gender's impact on flying and coaching. Chris emphasizes the importance of learning from others and how we can all work toward a positive culture of safety in skydiving.

John Bindel, a skydiver and programmer, discusses his app called Funjumper, which provides skydivers with weather information, jump run planning, and community features. The app allows users to see the weather conditions, winds aloft, and jumpability for each hour of the day. It also shows who is going to the drop zone, allowing users to connect with potential jump partners. The app includes a feature called the drift box, which predicts the drift under canopy based on winds aloft data. John has plans to add features for drop zone managers to help them administrate their drop zones more effectively. The conversation covers various topics related to the app's features including load organizing, movement groups, jump plans, historical weather data, GPS tracking, anemometer integration, and video sharing. The app aims to provide a comprehensive tool for skydivers to enhance safety, communication, and organization at drop zones.

We discuss JRuss’ bus conversion, why Keith says every skydiver should get involved in competition and what it’s like to own a drop zone. We also talk about some often neglected safety issues related to canopy flight and the need for proper training and awareness. Keith also talks about his experience as a tunnel instructor, the challenges faced by the tunnel industry and why just being friendly is one of the easiest and best things you can do to help your home DZ be successful.