Unstable 8 #1 July 14, 2008 The bug has been itching at me for a few months now - and I want to get into Classic Accuracy. I think it's the rush of competition or maybe the desire to be a bit different, but this is a dicipline I want to dip my feet into and see if I can take it to the competitive level. It's a challenge though - Where to begin? My dropzone is a Freefly-RW type place where the general idea is to Downsize your canopy. I Have a closet full of gear I will be able to put together a Classic Accuracy Rig - Does anyone have any good resources or know anyone willing to mentor a little (I'm willing to travel..)? Any good advice on a first Accuracy canopy? I'm about 185 out the door... Thanks!=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #2 July 14, 2008 http://www.styleandaccuracy.com/ I don't do it (though I've been trying all year to get someone to sell me his old accuracy rig), but there's a bunch of accuracy jumpers at my DZ. It's definitely something you'll want to find a mentor for... Very different... looks like fun, in that geezer sort of way. Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #3 July 14, 2008 Well, I get a big kick out of RW with old people, I've owned several Racers, and I like to land rounds. I just figured it fit in.... =========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #4 July 14, 2008 http://www.styleandaccuracy.com/ Skydive Spaceland is going to be the closest to Kansas with good mentors that compete regularly. http://www.skydivericks.com/component/option,com_wrapper/Itemid,69/ Skydive Rick's has an active forum board that focuses on S&A. Don't get one of the latex suits if you do style, no one EVER looks good in one of those. Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
howardwhite 5 #5 July 14, 2008 QuoteDon't get one of the latex suits if you do style, no one EVER looks good in one of those. Not even Nancy LaRiviere of Jump Shack? HW Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peek 20 #6 July 14, 2008 Shaun, anyone that you see doing an accuracy approach and landing in a pea gravel pit very often will at least get you started, but going to a single accuracy event will fill your head with knowledge, because accuracy jumpers are very good about giving you tips. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #7 July 14, 2008 Quote Not even Nancy LaRiviere of Jump Shack? LOL I just got off the phone with her literally 30 seconds ago. She's scouting out a used canopy for me. =========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 8 #8 July 14, 2008 I need to drive my butt down to spaceland or something and bribe a mentor. Do any folks in your neck of the woods play with parafoils?=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Broke 0 #9 July 14, 2008 It is more the canopy pilot than the canopy. Read this article, and you can use it to set up your patterns. I was able to land 3 feet out of the peas at a dropzone I had never been to before on the first jump there because I used the Accuracy trick to set my pattern up. http://www.dropzone.com/cgi-bin/safety/detail_page.cgi?ID=31 It takes a while to train you eye on it, but it does workDivot your source for all things Hillbilly. Anvil Brother 84 SCR 14192 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peek 20 #10 July 14, 2008 QuoteDo any folks in your neck of the woods play with parafoils? A few. If you were to be there at the right time you would find Lew Sanborn landing in the pea gravel on about 99% of his jumps. But going to a meet would be the best bet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
