DRFrancis 0 #1 October 16, 2013 Hi All, am a fairly inexperienced WS flyer with 40 WS jumps; 20 this year on a Phantom 3. Have had no difficulty at deployment time and all openings on heading and seems OK. But I would like to know if you have any advice on body position for deployment. I tend to arch and then drop my knees and then sit upright slightly so wash off all forward speed as I pull. (Spectre 170) 1950 jumps total. Tried to watch as many openings as I can on vimeo etc but anyone know of any instruction videos? I will ask WS coach next time I go , but any help appreciated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dthames 0 #2 October 16, 2013 I was taught, arch, legs together, feet together, feet on butt, arms against my sides, pitch, stay small, fly on your belly, and wait for inflation. I also have been pulling my legs up with knees slightly toward chest as I am stood up. It sounds like you have working system already.Instructor quote, “What's weird is that you're older than my dad!” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lurch 0 #3 October 17, 2013 You're doing it right. Keep doing it that way. -BLive and learn... or die, and teach by example. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 3 #4 October 17, 2013 http://skyvideo.wordpress.com/2011/12/11/skydive-elsinore-wingsuit-school-video-guides/ Fourth video down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Butters 0 #5 October 17, 2013 My personal technique ... at break-off I slowly increase performance until at/near max, flair, and then prior to "stall" I wave-off, bring knees up, legs together, arms to sides, pitch, and then hands to chest (so that during line twists I can reach the risers and attempt to keep them level or during a malfunction I can reach my cut-away and reserve handles). There are faults to this such as pitching at/near max (extra speed and hard opening) or after "stall" (no speed and no/slow opening). PS: Remember to keep your head on a swivel during break-off and check the airspace below and ahead of you while flying and behind and between your legs before pitching."That looks dangerous." Leopold Stotch Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeonLights 0 #6 October 18, 2013 I prefer to fly handheld. I just keep the pilotchute in my hand the entire flight and let it go when i want to deploy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DRFrancis 0 #7 October 23, 2013 Really..?!!!That sounds like a premature depackulation waiting to happen... You never had any problem with loose bridle? Interesting ....but not for me do many people do that ? Base perhaps? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mccordia 73 #8 October 23, 2013 Anyone ever explain to you what the concept behind humor and sarcasm is? JC FlyLikeBrick I'm an Athlete? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,314 #10 October 23, 2013 Really? I have some investment opportunities I'd love to talk to you about...Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
