rehmwa 2 #26 February 25, 2013 Quote > (legs come down) ... (shoulders come down, belly comes up.) This is what those body parts are doing relative to the jumper, of course, not to the earth or the base.... (legs come down = legs 'push' down - relative to the earth, that'll actually lift the legs up..... as the amplified force on the lower body rotates the entire body....thus 'up and out'. Frame of reference in verbal descriptions is an odd thing) ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,623 #27 February 26, 2013 Quote > All the slow, "get big" turn does is increase drag while providing no forward drive. Yes. And this is EXACTLY what you should be doing as you turn away from any large formation. You start by getting as big as possible as you undock; this prevents you from dropping below the formation. . First time I drop below the formation with my technique I will agree that yours is better. So far it has not happened. ... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites