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...
Jun 07, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 14
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...
Jun 02, 2024•1 hr 39 min•Season 2Ep. 13
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...
May 24, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 12
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.
May 13, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 11
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 groups in the sky.
May 10, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 10
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.
May 07, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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.
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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.
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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!
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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.
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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.
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 32 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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.
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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.
Jan 20, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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.
Dec 26, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Tom Baker and Mike Brewer have done some pretty cool stuff. We hear some great stories, a harrowing tale of a comeback after a speed flying accident, and chat for a while about a new discipline in the world of skydiving. Who's leading the way? An amazing group of people over at Momentum Flight! https://fptower.org https://www.momentumflight.com/home/flockandflow
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Cameron McMahan and Ray Kubiak have some HUGE plans for the skydiving community!! They are building an amazing adventure resort near Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and it's all centered around a 14 ft. and a 17 ft. tunnel. They are excited to welcome in skydivers, pro flyers and outside coaches and hope to provide the skydiving community with something truly special and unique.
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 18
The beautiful, flowing locks, a humble spirit, a talented and accomplished skydiver and wingsuit pilot; Jack Lane is a joy to be around. We hear how Jack got into skydiving, we talk about his philosophy of coaching and we drool over the amazing capabilities of the Mutant harness. Jack shares some really interesting technical aspects of the Mutant and we talk about the theoretical possibilities of getting into a spiral lock or "G" lock.
Nov 11, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 17
The first of hopefully many to come Side Quest episodes of The Krāv Show. We leave the well-beaten path of skydiving and blaze a trail through a jungle of eclectic topics and ideas. In this episode JRuss shares a hilarious story about a visit to the doctor, we talk about pornography and we discuss the existence of God, good and evil and free will.
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 37 min•Season 1Ep. 16
We share quite a few laughs and hear a harrowing story about an AAD fire resulting in a two-out scenario during a high performance swoop. We also discuss canopy piloting and how gps data can keep you safe and help you progress; and we talk about big-way records, RW and being a part of a team.
Oct 21, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Ray Kubiak is the longest running tunnel instructor in the world. He has been coaching, teaching and instructing in the tunnel since 1996. That's actually not true, because when he first started instructing, all the "tunnels" were open-air and non-recirculating. In this episode you'll hear some hilarious stories, quite a few unique "Rayisms", a little bit of rambling, some great tips on how to be a good coach and all about the amazing adventure resort Ray is building in Tennessee with two wind t...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 58 min•Season 1Ep. 14
We tell some pretty funny stories, we talk about how JRuss got into skydiving and tunnel flying, JRuss gives us a crazy tip on how to better avoid dust devils and we have a good discussion about being a good organizer.
Sep 23, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 13
What things make for an effective coach or instructor? Are learning styles really a thing? Do videos of mistakes and bad outcomes really help us learn? Justin Wageman has a Phd. in Education and shares some pretty interesting insights, studies and theories about coaching, instructing, progression and learning.
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 49 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode we have a good old fashioned jaw sesh. Just a bunch of jibber jabber, tittle tattle and gum flappin'. We have fun talking about whatever is on our minds, from the recent world competition in Norway to helping out newly licensed skydivers and a little bit of everything in between.
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Jim Cowan may have more canopy wraps and entanglements than any other skydiver on the planet! He started skydiving when he was 16 years old and now has +24,000 jumps. In this episode we discuss canopy relative work, wraps and entanglements, how to get in to CRW safely, and lessons learned over 45 years of skydiving. Oh, and we hear a couple of pretty crazy stories!
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 10
We discuss a few tips for coaching and learning head down, how boogies have changed over the years and what makes a good boogie.We also chat with Andrea about a serious injury that left her as a paraplegic, her skydiving comeback and how she maintains such a positive outlook on life.
Aug 07, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 9
JRuss and Tex go over the ins and outs of exit order, how to maximize separation and why the first few seconds of a skydive might have more effect on group separation than you would think. We discuss why it's so difficult to create hard and fast rules for exit order, some of the varying factors we should all consider and why movement groups shouldn't necessarily always go first. We also dig into some of the intricacies of leading movement jumps and why leading and organizing is truly a bigger re...
Jul 30, 2023•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 8
JRuss shares a story of a recent in-air collision he had with another skydiver. We talk about the value of traveling the world, experiencing other cultures and appreciating other perspectives. Finally, we watch a harrowing video of a malfunction from one of our listeners. It was truly a near-death experience and a miracle he is still alive. High pull with insane line twists, diving and spinning canopy resulting in temporary blackout, a cut-away, reserve handle pull with NO RESERVE, an AAD Fire a...
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 1Ep. 7
We discuss South African Biltong, altimeters and jumping with an audible, we review a listener video and give some coaching on leading angle jumps, JRuss shares some tips on canopy accuracy and we talk about why it's important to always jump with a phone (just make sure it's in a zippered pocket :).
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 6
We review a listener video of a pretty hairy canopy collision, talk about humility and learning from others, and JRuss gives us his personal checklist for planning a safe angle jump and orienting new flyers to movement.
Jul 10, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 5
We discuss the Dunning Kruger Effect, what it is, how it shows up in skydiving and how to deal with it in others and yourself.
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 4
