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5 Skydiving Gear Check Mistakes You're Probably Making (And How to Fix Them)

Most skydivers do gear checks before every jump — but most of us are doing them wrong. Not the mechanics, the mindset. If you're walking up to a gear check assuming everything is fine, confirmation bias means you're going to miss something. In this video, we cover the five most common gear check mistakes we see over and over at the drop zone — and the simple two-part fix that the Japanese railway system figured out 100 years ago. In this video, you'll learn: → Why confirmation bias causes you to miss problems on gear checks → The "pointing and calling" technique that reduces errors by 85% → Why hands-on checks catch what your eyes don't → 5 specific mistakes that a proper gear check would have caught → The real-world consequences of each mistake (horseshoe malfunctions, failed cutaways, unexpected reserve rides) The 5 mistakes: → Chest strap misrouted — improperly routed or wrapped around the main lift web → Missing accessories — no altimeter, goggles, or helmet → RSL misrouted — hooked to the wrong ring → Pilot chute or bridle exposure — fabric or bridle working its way out of the BOC → Closing pins not fully seated — main or reserve pin partially out ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The mindset mistake: confirmation bias 0:29 - The fix: expect to find something wrong 0:45 - Pointing and calling: the Japanese railway method 1:32 - Why hands-on checks matter 1:51 - The 5 most common gear check mistakes 2:06 - #1: Chest strap misrouted 3:11 - #2: Missing accessories 4:16 - #3: RSL misrouted 5:06 - #4: Pilot chute & bridle exposure 6:16 - #5: Closing pins not fully seated 7:09 - Recap & key takeaways 🎥 RELATED VIDEO: → Gear Check Process (How & When):    • AFF Gear Checks: Complete Skydiving Gear C...   📚 FREE SKYDIVING RESOURCES: → AFF Quick-Start Guide: https://www.skydivefundamentals.com/a... → B-License Study Guide: https://skydivefundamentals.com/b-lic... → All Free Resources: https://skydivefundamentals.com 🎓 ABOUT CHRISTINA: USPA AFF Instructor and Coach Examiner who has been jumping since 2001. Passionate about helping skydivers build safe habits that last. 📱 CONNECT WITH SKYDIVE FUNDAMENTALS: → Website: https://skydivefundamentals.com → Instagram: @skydivefundamentals → Facebook: Skydive Fundamentals