Newbie 0 #1 July 7, 2005 I was reading about the Lodi freefly sequential and it said people were doing this stuff at breakoff, sounds cool. Anyone got any video they would like to share? "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anvilbrother 0 #2 July 7, 2005 sweet I never thought of tracking feet first before cool. Postes r made from an iPad or iPhone. Spelling and gramhair mistakes guaranteed move along, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bch7773 0 #3 July 7, 2005 i guess its physically possible... do they do it on their back or on their stomach? seems like on their stomach would work better. edit: 2000th post, pie time! MB 3528, RB 1182 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KevinMcGuire 0 #4 July 8, 2005 Isn't that called back sliding? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 2,434 #5 July 8, 2005 >Isn't that called back sliding? Yep. But a freeflyer will reinvent it and call it "reverse atmonauti" or something. It sounds so much better than backsliding, don't you think? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plowdirt 0 #6 July 8, 2005 Hit up jimmyhalliday.com send him an E-mail if he ain't seen this yet. If any one has it I'm sure he does, or something better. and if he don't I'm sure you'll see something like it in one of his upcomming videos. Yea those guy's and godesses in LODI. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbie 0 #7 July 8, 2005 Apparently they were doing both on back and front. "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbie 0 #8 July 8, 2005 They were moving at tracking speeds (according to the author of the article in Parachutist). "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkymonkeyONE 3 #9 July 8, 2005 Quote>Isn't that called back sliding? Yep. But a freeflyer will reinvent it and call it "reverse atmonauti" or something. It sounds so much better than backsliding, don't you think? Jimmy Tranter is the first person I know of who was leading tracking dives in reverse. I think he calls it the "Deland MoonSlide". It's definitely a flat track, not at all like Atmonutty. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #10 July 8, 2005 QuoteJimmy Tranter is the first person I know of who was leading tracking dives in reverse. I think he calls it the "Deland MoonSlide". It's definitely a flat track, not at all like Atmonutty. What sort of body position does he use for that, Chuck? Sounds really hard, since our CG is so far forward we're naturally suited for headfirst flight. I don't doubt what you've said, but I have a real hard time figuring out the logistics of it...www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tso-d_chris 0 #11 July 8, 2005 QuoteWhat sort of body position does he use for that, Chuck? Sounds really hard, since our CG is so far forward we're naturally suited for headfirst flight. I don't doubt what you've said, but I have a real hard time figuring out the logistics of it... I saw video from at least a hundred training jumps when Jimmy and The Freedom of flight were training for nationals. He could go feet first flatter than most can headfirst. It was pretty impressive. For Great Deals on Gear Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbie 0 #12 July 8, 2005 know where i could get any of that video? "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The111 1 #13 July 8, 2005 Was he on his belly or back? Were legs fully extended? Arms? I'm trying to picture the body position here. Thanks.www.WingsuitPhotos.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NeedToJump 0 #14 July 8, 2005 QuoteWas he on his belly or back? Were legs fully extended? Arms? I'm trying to picture the body position here. Thanks. Jimmy T can track head or feet first, on his belly or back as well or better than most people's standard "track." For feet first on his belly, his arms are straight out. His torso is flat with his legs down at around a 45 degree angle. It's fast as hell too.Wind Tunnel and Skydiving Coach http://www.ariperelman.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tso-d_chris 0 #15 July 8, 2005 I will try to track some down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tso-d_chris 0 #16 July 8, 2005 belly and back. Imagine a being in a T that is front/back sliding so badly you are near horzontal, and tracking accros the sky. Except the arms are more above the head than extended outwards. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newbie 0 #17 July 8, 2005 thanks "Skydiving is a door" Happythoughts Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ncrowe 0 #18 July 9, 2005 If there isn't any video of Jimmy T tracking feet first belly toward the ground, online anywhere someone needs to get some pronto.....its a trip to watch... he looks like ultraman. "Don't Mess Around With the Guy in Shades- Oh No!!! " Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HydroGuy 0 #19 July 11, 2005 Someone find some damn footage...I want to see it too!Get in - Get off - Get away....repeat as neccessary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #20 July 11, 2005 Quotebelly and back. Imagine a being in a T that is front/back sliding so badly you are near horzontal, and tracking accros the sky. Except the arms are more above the head than extended outwards. Makes sense, maybe in a freefly suit. Like forward motion by supermanning your arms forward and down. But with more surface area. Bet it cooks. Seems booties would make this harder as the legs would be even harder to keep down. Was he wearing booties? ... 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
tso-d_chris 0 #21 July 11, 2005 QuoteMakes sense, maybe in a freefly suit. Like forward motion by supermanning your arms forward and down. But with more surface area. Bet it cooks. Seems booties would make this harder as the legs would be even harder to keep down. Was he wearing booties? You've described it pretty accurately. They wore freefly suits, so there were no booties. I'm still trying to find video. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flefly 0 #22 July 14, 2005 check out Marco & Gi's website - www.atmonauti.com Gi can do it with style"Message from the dark side, there is" Yoda Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HydroGuy 0 #23 July 14, 2005 Talked to my freefly coach/guru John Chisholm. He can track feet first belly or back...just about as flat as his regular track. He said Gi is super sick at it. He also gave props to the Lodi boys. Said they were doing feet first tracking in a tracking competition dive a few years back but they got last place. He thinks they should have gotten first and that the only reason they didn't is that no one could comprehend what they were really doing... I'll get some vid of him doing it.Get in - Get off - Get away....repeat as neccessary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tso-d_chris 0 #24 July 14, 2005 QuoteHe also gave props to the Lodi boys. Said they were doing feet first tracking in a tracking competition dive a few years back but they got last place. He thinks they should have gotten first and that the only reason they didn't is that no one could comprehend what they were really doing... Are you sure he's not referring to Jimmy Trantor and Chris Hayes (Paxton Vinyard flying video)? Sounds a lot like what happened to them. I'm guessing that there is footage of that with the Nationals video, if anyone has it. (I don't) I haven't had any luck finding video. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WrongWay 0 #25 July 14, 2005 http://www.skydivewrongway.net/id60.htm Check out the Spring Expo 05 video. I have some great shots of Mike Wittenburg doing it. Wrong Way D #27371 Mal Manera Rodriguez Cajun Chicken Ø Hellfish #451 The wiser wolf prevails. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
