Common questions · Risk and equipment
What happens if the main parachute does not open correctly?
A skydiving system includes an independent reserve packed and inspected by an appropriately certificated rigger.
Instructors train for emergency procedures, including releasing a malfunctioning main and deploying the reserve. An AAD provides an additional last-resort layer.
The exact configuration must be confirmed for the site and equipment used on the day.
Some points vary by site, contract, personal circumstances or date. Confirm the current written terms with the actual provider before booking.