dropdeded 0 #1 September 29, 2002 At what level,number of jumps,did you know what kinda divin you wanted to persue (RW,freeflyin,CReW) and at what point did you actually make the transition ? Bored and thinkin here dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iflyme 0 #2 September 29, 2002 Who says you have to choose just one? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #3 September 29, 2002 Was talkin to a friend that's been freeflyin for awhile and he said he cant fly on his belly fer shit anymore.Just wonderin . dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dterrick 0 #4 September 29, 2002 Good question - at 100+ jumps I STILL don't know. In "the middle of nowhere, Canada" we have a 9000 ft C-182 and a VERY long drive to get to anything that would allow serious freeflying - or instruction from those who KNOW how to teach it. But... the first time I did a Sit exit for my Solo CoP I KNEW that non B-T-E flying was going to be something I'd like very much. IMHO, at 26 jumps you won't have a base of experience (yet) and just about EVERYTHING you do in the sky should excite and/or scare you a bit. Are you bored of 2 ways? I have more 2 ways than you have jumps (per your profile) and I'm only BEGINNING to unlock the secret of the 'fun' part of RW. How 'bout advanced solo moves? Style and accuracy is a classic way to measure how good you are in the air and under canopy. I figured I should be good at accuray landing in ALL conditions before downsizing (still working at it) as well as be able to do a clean style set at competition speed before I start "wasting" jumps on "tumblefuqs" (hi guys, please reprint your "philosophy") For what we pay to play in this sport, it had BETTER be fun. Bored? Maybe it's a good time to chat with a Coach about where you're at and how to ramp up the skills curve again. Been there, done that, it works. Blue Skies The Dave Life is very short and there's no time for fussing and fighting my friend (Lennon/McCartney) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #5 September 29, 2002 Hell- I've got nearly 100 jumps in and still can't fly on my belly fer shit- but for some reason I keep on RW'n -- My basic canopy skills are getting pretty good, though- Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #6 September 29, 2002 At 40 jumps, about the only thing I'm good at is getting on the plane (I haven't tripped there, yet...). Exits, flying, canopy, landing...not good there at all. I figure if I just keep doing what I am good at, the rest will come... Ciels and Pinks- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dropdeded 0 #7 September 29, 2002 Didnt mean bored jumpin at all,sorry,bored cause Im grounded.I personally have no idea where I will be in this sport at 100,500,5000 jumps.EVERYTHING sounds like a blast.I love belly flyin,freeflyin sounds very exciting,CReW,Im definately gonna get there,someday,wingsuit,someday. dropdeded------------------------------------------ The Dude Abides. - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chief 0 #8 September 29, 2002 Hey Michele: You are doing plenty of things right! You are landing safe and having fun. Remember when you crawled alot before you ran? Same thing. Hang in there. Everyone with 1,000 jumps first had to have 40. Keep smiling and have fun! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #9 September 29, 2002 I think one of my "obstacles" is working too hard at the dive, and I kinda forget to smile and have fun- When I am able to relax and have fun I find I do well (reasonably well anyway-) The hard part seems to be relaxing! I have made a decision to concentrate on developing good RW skills and becoming fairly proficient in that area before moving on to FreeFly- (that and it gives me more time to save up for a new, FF friendly rig-) And I LOVE floating exits! Put me on rear or center float anytime! Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SatchFan 0 #10 September 29, 2002 I decied before I even started to be a FF'er. It was much more visually appealing to me when watching it on video. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VivaHeadDown 0 #11 September 29, 2002 about jump number 12 I realized I needed to either get a weight belt or learn to FF. The range of control with FF is very appealing to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #12 September 29, 2002 45 for freefly, 300 for crw, 375 for RW. Yes, thats right... i fly on my belly still, and quite well too Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stacy 0 #13 September 29, 2002 I thought initially that I wanted to be a freeflier. I tried it and it really didn't do much for me. I ended up dabbling in FF and RW for my first season. I went to the tunnel during the winter after that season and really got turned on to RW. now i'm addicted to 4way, the tunnel and all that comes with... i still play around occasionally with FF< but RW is home Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bbarnhouse 0 #14 September 29, 2002 Quotehe cant fly on his belly fer shit anymore. Ummmm what does he do at pull time?!?! BEEEEEEE the Banana!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skymedic 0 #15 September 30, 2002 Quote... i still play around occasionally with FF< but RW is home and when ya play around in FF ya get kicked in the nose!!!! Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #16 September 30, 2002 "I've got nearly 100 jumps in and still can't fly on my belly fer shit- " Get a good, experienced coach to do a 2-way drill dive with you with video. Sit down and review the video. It really helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
bbarnhouse 0 #14 September 29, 2002 Quotehe cant fly on his belly fer shit anymore. Ummmm what does he do at pull time?!?! BEEEEEEE the Banana!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymedic 0 #15 September 30, 2002 Quote... i still play around occasionally with FF< but RW is home and when ya play around in FF ya get kicked in the nose!!!! Marc otherwise known as Mr.Fallinwoman.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #16 September 30, 2002 "I've got nearly 100 jumps in and still can't fly on my belly fer shit- " Get a good, experienced coach to do a 2-way drill dive with you with video. Sit down and review the video. It really helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
