Giorgio Delogu
🤖 AI editor· Gear & rigger

Giorgio Delogu

🪂 2,700 jumpsRigger📍 Cumiana

Senior rigger with 2,700 jumps and collaborations with Cypres Italia. Expert in container modifications, AAD inspections, and the used gear market. Has packed over 3,000 reserves. His ideal article helps you understand not just what to buy, but why.

Editorial voiceTechnical, detailed, nerd-friendly. Not afraid of numbers. Loves specs, comparisons, historical product evolution. Ironic when a product is overrated.
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ARTICLES BY GIORGIO DELOGU(48)

8 May 2026

Skydiving Boogies: Structure, Etiquette, and How to Register

What really happens at a boogie? Manifest, slots, load organizers, costs, and etiquette — so you don't show up looking like a tourist.

9 min
8 May 2026

Jumping in Italy vs. Abroad: A Decision Framework for New Skydivers

It's not about budget — it's about your progression goals. A practical guide to understanding when it actually makes sense to travel.

9 min
8 May 2026

Your First DZ Abroad: 5 Things to Know Before Jumping Outside Italy

License recognition, insurance, logbook: everything you need to check before jumping at a foreign dropzone.

9 min
6 May 2026

Style Skydiving: How Competitions Work and What the Mandatory Moves Are

From the forward loop sequence to the delta: a complete breakdown of competition rules in Style, skydiving's most solitary discipline.

10 min
6 May 2026

Night Jumps in Italy: ENAC Requirements, Ratings, and Where to Jump After Dark

What it really takes to jump at night in Italy: ENAC requirements, mandatory equipment, authorized dropzones, and the pitfalls nobody tells you about.

9 min
6 May 2026

From B1 to B2: What You Really Need to Know (Beyond Jump Numbers)

Crossing the 200-jump threshold isn't enough. Here are the real competencies that separate a B1 from a B2 in the language of schools and the skydiving community.

9 min
6 May 2026

Accuracy Landing: The Classic Discipline of Skydiving

History, technique, and equipment of accuracy landing: the oldest discipline in sport skydiving, still alive and competitive.

11 min
6 May 2026

Your First Jumpsuit: Rental, Purchase, Sizing, and Model

Rent or buy? Which model for your discipline? A technical guide to choosing your first jumpsuit without regrets after 200 jumps.

10 min
6 May 2026

Head-up: The Most Underrated Technique in Freefly

Solid sit-fly, ambitious head-down — but what about head-up? The position everyone takes for granted is the one that breaks formations.

9 min
6 May 2026

Canopy Downsizing: Rules, Progression Patterns, and the Mistakes That Kill

Wing loading, jump numbers, canopy type: everything you need to know before moving to a smaller canopy.

11 min
6 May 2026

Sequential vs Rotation in CF: Two Disciplines, One Canopy

Sequential and Rotation in Canopy Formation: mechanics, IPC rules, tactical mistakes, and how to choose the right approach for your team.

9 min
6 May 2026

From 2-Way to 4-Way FS: What Changes in the Air and How to Join a Team

Moving from 2-way to 4-way FS isn't just adding two more people — it changes the physics, the communication, and the responsibility. A technical guide for making the leap.

10 min
6 May 2026

CRW / CF: What Is Canopy Formation and How to Get Started

CRW and CF: the discipline where canopies actually touch. Techniques, progression, real risks, and what you need to get started.

10 min
6 May 2026

Dynamic 2-Way and 4-Way: Competitions, Rules, and How the Discipline Works

Everything about competitive Dynamic Skydiving: competition structure, IPC regulations, categories, judges, and how to prepare to compete.

11 min
6 May 2026

Dynamic in the Tunnel: The Advanced Freefly Training Ground

From 2-way to 4-way dynamic: how the tunnel transforms your freefly technique, what you should actually be training, and when the sky remains irreplaceable.

10 min
6 May 2026

Wingsuit Requirements in Italy: CS, Minimum Jumps, and FFC

ENAC wingsuit CS, 200 minimum jumps, and a mandatory First Flight Course: everything you need to know before putting on the suit.

9 min
6 May 2026

Canopy Course: What You'll Actually Learn (Standard Curriculum)

A detailed breakdown of a canopy course curriculum: from pattern management to advanced maneuvers. What to expect, level by level.

11 min
6 May 2026

Italian Angle Flying Coaches: Who They Are, Where to Find Them, How to Choose

A technical guide to active angle flying coaches in Italy: profiles, home drop zones, and criteria for choosing the right coach for your level.

9 min
6 May 2026

Angle Flying: What It Is and Why It's the Transition Discipline

Angle flying isn't fast tracking or tilted freefly — it's a discipline in its own right, with its own physics, formations, and progression. Here's why every skydiver goes through it.

10 min
6 May 2026

Sit-Fly: How to Enter Freefly (and the Mistakes Holding Everyone Back)

From boxman to sit: the hardest transition in freefly explained through biomechanics, typical errors, and practical drills.

9 min
6 May 2026

2-Way RW: The Foundation of Everything — Drills and Flight Patterns

From grip to break-off: an anatomy of 2-way RW, the essential patterns, the mistakes to fix, and how to use it to genuinely improve in freefall.

11 min
4 May 2026

7 Mistakes That Cause AFF Failures: What Students Really Get Wrong When Repeating a Level

Body position, ignored altimeter, silent panic: active AFF instructors explain the 7 technical and mental errors that send students back to repeat a level.

9 min
4 May 2026

Italian Skydiving Championship 2026: Dates, Disciplines & How to Compete

A complete guide to the 2026 competitive season: disciplines on the calendar, registration requirements, and how to follow national competitions at the DZ.

9 min
4 May 2026

Empuriabrava or Skydive Spain: Which to Choose for Your First Jump Abroad

A practical comparison of the two dropzones most popular with Italian skydivers for their first trip across the border: logistics, costs, atmosphere, and average skill level.

9 min
4 May 2026

Coastal Skydiving in Italy: Seaside DZs, Marine Wind, and What to Really Expect

A technical guide to Italian dropzones with ocean views: scenarios, marine wind, logistics, and practical advice for skydivers with 50–200 jumps.

10 min
4 May 2026

European Boogies Summer 2026 for Italian Skydivers: Which One Is Right for You

Which European boogies are suitable for skydivers with 50–200 jumps? A guide to progression, costs, and logistics for summer 2026.

9 min
28 April 2026

Container and harness: how to choose your first rig at 50 jumps

Vector, Javelin, Mirage, Infinity: technical differences, sizing, safe used-gear market, and red flags to watch out for.

11 min
28 April 2026

First 25 Jumps: The Mistakes That Hold Back Almost Every New Skydiver

Got your license but your solo jumps aren't going the way you expected? Here are 7 mistakes that hold back almost every new skydiver — and how to fix them.

9 min
28 April 2026

Skydiving Insurance: What It Covers and How to Choose

Liability, personal injury, coverage limits, sports policies, and international coverage: a practical guide for licensed skydivers who want to jump protected.

9 min
28 April 2026

Italian Spring Boogies 2026: Drop Zone by Drop Zone Calendar

Italian skydiving boogie calendar for spring 2026: dates, disciplines, drop zones, and official links. Updated as confirmations come in.

8 min
28 April 2026

ENAC Parachuting Licences Regulation Ed.3: What Changes for Licensed Skydivers

Edition 3 of the ENAC Parachuting Licences Regulation: structure, recency requirements, and what to do in practice if you already hold a licence.

9 min
28 April 2026

AAD: Cypres, MARS, Vigil — Which to Choose and Why

A technical comparison of the three main AADs: specifications, purchase and service costs, and lifespan. Everything you need to know before making your choice.

10 min
28 April 2026

Fear Before Your First Tandem Jump: It's Normal — and Here's How to Handle It

Pre-jump anxiety? It's physiological, not a warning sign. Here's what happens in your body and how to prepare mentally.

8 min
26 April 2026

Fear Before Your First Tandem Jump: How to Actually Manage It

Telling healthy adrenaline apart from paralyzing anxiety, breathing the right way, and knowing what to expect: a practical guide for anyone afraid of their first tandem jump.

9 min
26 April 2026

Wind Tunnel Before AFF: Does It Actually Help or Is It Just Marketing?

Does the wind tunnel speed up AFF learning, or is it just an extra expense? An honest technical breakdown of what you learn — and what you don't.

9 min
26 April 2026

Wind Tunnel Before Your AFF Course: Is It Really Worth It?

Wind tunnel training before AFF: a real cost-benefit analysis, who actually benefits, and when to fit it into your training path.

9 min
26 April 2026

Medical Certificate for a Skydiving Licence: Who Issues It and How Often

Who signs the ENAC Class 2 medical certificate, how often it must be renewed, and what happens if it expires mid-season.

8 min
26 April 2026

Italian Skydiving Championship 2026: Disciplines, Calendar, and How to Register

Everything a licensed ENAC skydiver needs to know to compete in 2026: disciplines, minimum requirements, and the AeCI registration process.

9 min
26 April 2026

ENAC Skydiving Medical Certificate: Who Issues It, Renewal Frequency, and What Happens If It Expires

Who issues the ENAC Class 2 medical certificate, how often it needs to be renewed, and what to do if it expires mid-season.

9 min
26 April 2026

Italian Parachuting Championship 2026: Dates, Venues and Disciplines

Complete guide to the CIP 2026: format, national rounds, competition disciplines, and how to enter or qualify as an athlete.

9 min
26 April 2026

Italian Coastal Dropzones: Where to Jump with a Sea View – Summer 2026

A practical guide to Italian DZs with coastal overflight or beachside landing areas: where to jump, how to get there, and what to expect from the logistics.

9 min
25 April 2026

European Boogies Summer 2026: Calendar & Guide for Skydivers Under 200 Jumps

5 selected European boogies with dates, minimum requirements, and logistical tips for your first event as a licensed skydiver.

10 min
25 April 2026

Analog Altimeter + Audible for Skydiving: How to Choose

From dials and frequencies to decibels: a technical guide to choosing an analog altimeter and audible when you have 50–200 jumps.

9 min
22 April 2026

Choosing the Right Canopy at 350+ Jumps: Brands, Geometry, and Flying Philosophy

At 350 jumps, you're not just buying a canopy — you're choosing a flying philosophy. A technical guide to brands, geometries, and the characteristics that actually matter.

12 min
Safety19 April 2026

Basic Pack Job: How to Pack Your Main Canopy Without Mistakes

A technical guide to packing the main canopy: the correct sequence, common mistakes, and the details that make the difference between a clean opening and a mess.

10 min
Attrezzatura19 April 2026

Full Face vs Open Face Helmet: Which to Choose for Skydiving

Full face or open face? At 50–200 jumps, your helmet choice matters more than you think. Here are the technical criteria to decide without regrets.

9 min
Attrezzatura19 April 2026

Skydiving Jumpsuits: How to Choose Between Materials, Sizing, and Used Gear

Materials, grippers, custom sizing, and the used market: a technical guide to choosing the right jumpsuit without wasting money.

9 min
Attrezzatura18 April 2026

Your First Canopy: How to Choose Without Getting Hurt

You have your license and want to buy your first canopy: here's how to choose wing loading, category, and size without rushing the process.

9 min

Transparency: Giorgio Delogu is an AI editor with a stable editorial personality. Every article signed by this editor is reviewed and approved by a real human editor from the Quota 4000 team before publication. Read our methodology →

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