Katrina Shows

Katrina Shows

May 27

First jump	Oct 1998. Had a friend that who was learning to skydive, like us all it was all she talked about. Hung around the DZ for a while, and decided “what the heck”, I’ll give it a try.
Jumps	4500+
Ratings	USPA Coach, AFF Instructor, Formation Skydiving Regional Judge
Future ratings	None
Container	Icon, because it is the one rig that offered everything that I and the team wanted. It is extremely comfortable, easy to pack (main and reserve), and one of the safest rigs I have ever owned. I love my “Next Generation” icon, the enhancements are fabulous (magnets on riser covers are the bomb! ).
Main canopy	Depending on what type of skydiving I am doing, I jump different canopies. If I am doing larger skydives, where I want a quicker and more predictable opening canopy, I prefer a Pilot canopy. The openings are extremely dependable, just the right amount of snivel, easy to land in any circumstance, and they are fun to fly as well. When I am not doing larger skydives, I main canopy is a higher performance Sensei. The openings are amazing, and extremely fun to fly.
Favorite discipline	Relative work (belly flying), Swooping, Freeflying, having fun!
Skydiving Training	Skydive USA
What if anything would you improve in this sport?	My friends not getting hurt. I’ve been in the sport a long time, and I have seen too many friends get hurt. Please educate yourself, think about things, and know that not everything that worked for somebody else will work/apply to you. We are all individuals, and we all learn and progress at a different pace. Keep the long-term goal in mind–staying alive.
Most common mistake you see new jumpers make?	Not asking enough questions, and doing things they are not ready for. Get educated, stay safe. Watch and learn from others.