BrianSGermain 1 #1 September 24, 2011 Fear is a factor In skydiving safety, especially when we are trying something new. Here is a short video on the topic. Brian [url]http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=US#/watch?v=GCiGqz1vddY[/URL]Instructional Videos:www.AdventureWisdom.com Keynote Speaking:www.TranscendingFEAR.com Canopies and Courses:www.BIGAIRSPORTZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianSGermain 1 #2 September 24, 2011 If you know of any students who are wrestling with fear in skydiving, please forward this video to them. Thanks Everybody. Be safe out there. BriInstructional Videos:www.AdventureWisdom.com Keynote Speaking:www.TranscendingFEAR.com Canopies and Courses:www.BIGAIRSPORTZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RevvyAiny 0 #3 September 24, 2011 LOVE your stuff. I am a minister of the gospel and a new skydiving student and you managed to speak to my whole heart. Just wanted to say I think you are awesome. Blessings and peace to you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wiplash 0 #4 September 24, 2011 I'm hours away from taking my first plunge. Your videos hit the spot!!! Excellent vids man, especially liked "learning to ground launch". Looks like you guys had a blast! Fly safe, Todd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianSGermain 1 #5 September 24, 2011 I love that one too. It was a perfect day. Here is a link for anyone else who wants to watch it: [URL]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fp-V8CFIiys&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/URL] If that doesn't work, just visit my Channel: [url]http://www.YouTube/BSGermain[/URL] Enjoy! BriInstructional Videos:www.AdventureWisdom.com Keynote Speaking:www.TranscendingFEAR.com Canopies and Courses:www.BIGAIRSPORTZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olmed 0 #6 September 24, 2011 I am 38 and just took up skydiving again...23 jumps so far this summer.. Read your book "The parachute and its pilot"..and noticed the term "DG" or "dead guy"... How do you draw the line between being the DG and being in a state where you deal with fear/nervousness by visualizing the positive outcome instead of everything that could go bad? Thanks for a great book and also an interesting video. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianSGermain 1 #7 September 24, 2011 It is a constant balancing act between perceived ability and perceived risk. The appraisal is subjective, but one thing this sport has going for it is community. Listen to your friends. They know more about you than you realize, perhaps more than you know about yourself. Keeping your ears open to everything that makes you a safe skydiver is the best way to become an old one. Blue Skies! BrianInstructional Videos:www.AdventureWisdom.com Keynote Speaking:www.TranscendingFEAR.com Canopies and Courses:www.BIGAIRSPORTZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olmed 0 #8 September 24, 2011 QuoteIt is a constant balancing act between perceived ability and perceived risk. The appraisal is subjective, but one thing this sport has going for it is community. Listen to your friends. They know more about you than you realize, perhaps more than you know about yourself. Keeping your ears open to everything that makes you a safe skydiver is the best way to become an old one. Blue Skies! Brian I have already learned that my instructors say what they do for a reason! It is my most important lesson so far.. Best regards R Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BrianSGermain 1 #9 September 25, 2011 In the end, we have to trust ourselves, and make our decisions from a happy grounded state.Instructional Videos:www.AdventureWisdom.com Keynote Speaking:www.TranscendingFEAR.com Canopies and Courses:www.BIGAIRSPORTZ.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #10 September 25, 2011 Quote In the end, we have to trust ourselves, and make our decisions from a happy grounded state. Perhaps a different way of phrasing it. quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olmed 0 #11 September 25, 2011 Is it possible that positive visualization can make others perceive you as not nervous before and during jumps? If thats the case...could this "calmness" give the false impression that you are not aware of the situation and infected with the DG-syndrome?? (Despite the fact that you are 100% focused on what you are about to perform even if you not necessary let ALL the impressions from your senses give growth to fear and possible negative outcomes?). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tatetatetate 0 #12 September 25, 2011 Slightly OT Its funny, because when I did my AFF I learnt with a girl who was a clinical psychologist. Her sat on the ground mind knew what to do to conquer her fears. But on the plane she was very panicky. She'd sit and meditate for a moment before running for the plane. She conquered her fear eventually. OTOH you get odd people like me who have damaged amygdala who don't feel the fear much. (its the reason why I'm such a douche apparently too) The pain however is very very real, thus why I've learnt to land v softly after many crunch type landings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
