-ftp- 0 #1 July 10, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=endscreen&v=ck9--Vt4Nds&NR=1 you can skip to about :57 to see it...why do this? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #2 July 10, 2013 Because being cool for the camera is more important than having enough time to deal with a malfunction. I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swoopfly 5 #3 July 11, 2013 because flips are fun didnt you know? i dont see much a problem with it, i might wait a second or two before deployment Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FataMorgana 0 #4 July 11, 2013 This is not a brand new concept. Stabile deployments can get boring for some people . Observe…. https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1017514085761 The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge. Stephen Hawking Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
councilman24 37 #5 July 11, 2013 Oh I know. I was taught how to do a back loop (not flip!) by a 3 time national/ 2 time world champion. From when RW comp was build a round, back loop and build the final formation. time started at break for back loop and ended at complete formation.I'm old for my age. Terry Urban D-8631 FAA DPRE Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Greell 0 #6 July 15, 2013 The student looked as if he half expected there to be some water 5 feet below him after he jumped based on that exit. I liked the "roll around" the instructor did to get him to his belly. To answer your question as to "Why" do a backflip before deployment.....complacency. What's the worst that could happen? He has plenty of altitude. a reserve, and a helmet, right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #7 July 15, 2013 councilman24 Because being cool for the camera is more important than having enough time to deal with a malfunction. Just an 'I' taking a couple seconds to have some fun... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cpoxon 0 #8 July 16, 2013 Hmm, I guess a pointed finger means something different to what it does where I instruct? Skydiving Fatalities - Cease not to learn 'til thou cease to live Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites