Skydiving Gear >>

It is very important to know and trust your gear. The best way to learn about gear to ask our friendly staff at Skydive Monroe, especially Joe Bennett - our S&TA and full-time rigger. We recommend that you watch our packers and ask questions.

Gear diagram - a picture of Joe competing in Venezuela

How a parachute works - USPA publication explaining the basics of a sport parachute.

Gear maintenance - Your rigger will only inspect and repack your reserve parachute every 120 days. Because you are responsible for your skydive, it is essential that you check your own gear very frequently!

Pro Packing - diagrams intended to help you remember how to pack your parachute. Skydive Monroe offers free packing lessons - just let Lisa know.

What gear should I buy?

* First, ask your AFF Instructors and Joe Bennett , for suggestions (this article is an advertisement by RI but offers some good information).

* Check out our our gear for sale page for helful links and information. Also, search for other internet resource and ask as many people as possible before making your purchases.

Choosing your canopy - click here to calculate your wingloading!

RSL - yes or no? -information provided by Relative Workshop regarding the RSL. Once you are off student status, the choice is yours. Another article/ opinion. Another option - the newly developed SkyHook.