My server has been a little flaky lately. I've lurked on Rec-Skydiving for quite a while now, and feel it's time to spark some discussion about the business of skydiving.
Safety takes a back seat to profit.
This is flat out wrong. This DZ does innumerable first jump students who no little about the equipment they use or whether or not the training they receive is sufficient. This is but one aspect of what happened. The RCMP have been investigating for some time now, and a decision will soon be reached as to whether Criminal Negligence charges will be filed. I believe that once the full story of what transpired that day comes out all Skydivers will be horrified.