USPA BSRs recommends a beginner should have the following qualifications before engaging in CRW :-

• At least 20 jumps on a ram-air canopy.
• Thorough knowledge of canopy flight characteristics, to include riser maneuvers and an understanding of relative compatibility of various canopies.
• Demonstrate accuracy capability of consistently landing within five meters of a target.

Initial training would be conducted with two jumpers - the beginner and an Instructor experienced in CRW. The instructions should include lessons in basic docking and break-off procedures as well as emergency procedures.

USPA BSRs has the following recommendations on equipment :-

1. The following items are essential for safely doing CRW :
   • hook knife -- necessary for resolving entanglements
   • ankle protection -- adequate socks prevent abrasion from canopy lines. If boots are used, cover any exposed metal hooks
   • short bridle cords -- short, single attachment point bridle cords are essential to reduce the danger of entanglement. Retracting bridle pilot chute systems are desirable
   • cross connectors -- are essential for building planes. The should be connected between front and rear risers only.
2. The following items are strongly recommended for safely doing CRW :-
   • altimeter -- provides altitude information for dock, abort and entanglement decisions
   • protective headgear -- must allow adequate hearing capability for voice commands, in addition to collision protection
   • soft toggles -- provide less possibility of entanglement than hard toggles and better flight control
   • trim tabs (go toggles) -- helpful for equalizing decent rates and increasing control envelope
   • cell crossporting (two rows) -- is recommended (when done per manufacturer's specs) to minimize the likelihood of canopy collapse
   • cascades -- recommended to be removed from the two center A lines.