The Krāv Show

In this episode of The Krāv Show, JRuss introduces his pet bird, Chicken Hawk, and Chris tells an embarrassing story from Summerfest. They discuss the Skydiving Hall of Fame, stem cell treatments and engage in a thoughtful conversation about voting and the USPA elections.

Skydiving legend Cheryl Stearns shares her incredible journey through over 52 years in the sport. With more than 22,000 jumps and numerous championships, Cheryl discusses her experiences, the evolution of skydiving techniques, and the importance of safety and respect in the sport. She reflects on her groundbreaking role as the first woman on the Army Parachute Team and offers valuable insights for...

We talk with Joey Baker and Laura Galdamez about their personal experiences with hypoxia, research findings, and the implications for skydiving safety.

The challenges of starting a family while skydiving, IVF and fertility treatments, what makes a good teammate, defeating Arizona Airspeed, U.S. Nationals, camera busts and jump-offs

College experiences, quantum physics, winning the lottery, the value of work, how to get on a world record jump, exit separation and Skyvan exit tips from Tommy

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 o...

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 breakin...

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...

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,...

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 fea...

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 i...

JRuss and Chris discuss a biltong drying machine, their bus conversion project, autonomous vehicles, and skydiving. They also talk about exit separation, knowing jump run, and where to fly your canopy after opening. They emphasize the importance of understanding exit separation and how it is calculated based on the ground speed of the aircraft as well as knowing jump run and being aware of other g...

What it's like being a tunnel instructor? Why Summerfest is so fun and a new course taught by Pete Allum that we'll be releasing soon.

4-way competition, building a good team and what it takes to be a professional skydiver. We also have a very interesting discussion about why it might not be a good idea to kick your legs at another skydiver when you’re under canopy.

Chris talks about a recent cutaway, we discuss differing ideas on how to safely deal with line twists and Dr. Ryan gives us some really great tips on how to effectively get rid of lower back pain.

Raj gives us a POV of his own personal progression into the world of big way skydiving and record setting jumps. We hear about what it takes to be a part of these jumps, how to progress your flying skills, and a very positive message of invitation for more of us to join in the fun!

Big way skydiving and record jumps look so fun! But, how do you get started? We talk about skills required for big way jumps, how to get involved in big way camps, and what big way organizers are looking for. We also connect with listener Brian Piper and offer up some coaching and feedback on an angle video he sent in.

We discuss the women’s head up world record, why flat-tracking is so important to your progression, the benefits of joining jumps that are “too easy” and personal growth.

Why you should high five a cutaway survivor, what makes for a good organizer and how to be a positive influence on the skydiving community.

We talk about some of our favorite movies from the 1980's and then get straight into vertical flying transitions. Head up to head down, head down to head up, back flip transitions, front flip transitions and even cart wheels transitions; we cover it all.

We hear a couple of embarrassing stories of Hero to Heal syndrome, we talk about what mixed formation skydiving is and how it can help you become a better flyer and we discuss Andy's simple but effective "Triangle of Progression" - sacrifice, time & money.