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gimpboogie Sep 6, 2011, 7:34 AM Post #1 of 3 (727 views) Shortcut Skyventure Montreal coaches paralyzed skydiver RW skills Can't Post Hi, Thought I`d share these videos, in case they come of any use in the future for anyone. This was my 2nd time at Skyventure Montreal, where I`d completed an hour 2 months prior to these videos. Went back to the same coach, Olga- very comfortable flying with me and working with the tunnel staff around any gear issues we faced. Basically it involved ensuring there were NO possible ways for any of my knee braces and other `gear`to damage the tunnel. The 1st 5 min. in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3pSI3KceCQ (lots of backsliding and problems with levels) Then I learned a little by the next session: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuZAPuP676E (better with levels and proximity) Finally, fun & games using skills learned. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzqwBpUOvvA ( Basically this was the toughest exercise for me- yet was merely a game ) It was these sessions that taught me enough to start coached RW jumps towards my RW endorsement. Further learning to eventually fly with others in 5,8, & up to a 14 way formation.

Sadist Sep 6, 2011, 7:35 PM Post #2 of 3 (559 views) Shortcut Re: [gimpboogie] Skyventure Montreal coaches paralyzed skydiver RW skills [In reply to] Can't Post Thanks you very much for posting! Very inspirational. Have you heard of Dale Elliott? http://www.daleelliott.com/Skydiving____.html Good luck with the RW!

gimpboogie Sep 7, 2011, 12:53 PM Post #3 of 3 (454 views) Shortcut Re: [Sadist] Skyventure Montreal coaches paralyzed skydiver RW skills [In reply to] Can't Post Thanks, yes I know Dale (not personally, due to distance). He began skydiving the year after I did, from what I recall, almost to the month. Interesting to see now 4 or 5 paraplegics skydiving solo. (skydivers with disabilities forum is where we mostly hang out ) I`ve been an `incident` this summer -tib./fib. so the RW has been on hold and seems perhaps a winter tunnel trip is in order if possible.

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