Check out Nik’s latest publication in the Skydive the Mag App (British Skydiving). In the “Smarter Every Day” section, he shares his experience recovering from a neck injury—and how to prevent future issues.
The video below is a compilation of Nik’s first production after coming back from that injury in 2014. It’s…illuminating.
Fun, true story: a less-than-stellar opening once landed me in the ICU with a spinal cord injury. Sure, there were other factors in play—but I probably would have been fine had it not been for the amount of weight that was on my head that day.These days, safety recommendations have resulted in skydivers being generally more aware of the considerations involved in jumping a camera. You inarguably already know that, if you’re strapping one to your helmet—even “just” a GoPro—you’re adding risk. From there, as your passion for skydiving photography grows, so will your gear. The best time to build safe habits is now, before you’re tempted by the bigger, heavier setups that advanced camera jumping will require…
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