kitof1976 0 #1 December 16, 2003 My question is fairly simple and might sound dumb. How do you define a stand up landing? Does it mean the mere fact of landing on your feet regardless of form and not eating it? Or is a stand up landing a gracefull tip toe landing that doesn't need to be walked off... "We see the world just the way we are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #2 December 16, 2003 I define it as when no body part other than my feet contacts the ground. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mfrese 0 #3 December 16, 2003 If I roll to my feet at the end of the PLF, that counts, right? Seriously, stand up means standing...you may have to take a few steps, you may have to run like hell, but you end up on your feet. The graceful, tippy-toe landings are pretty rare, depending on your preferred mode of transportation...Doctor I ain't gonna die, Just write me an alibi! ---- Lemmy/Slash Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sducoach 0 #4 December 16, 2003 "Stand" : to be at rest in or assume an upright position. "Up" : in or to a higher position or level. Blues, J.E.James 4:8 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airgord 1 #5 December 16, 2003 if you are able to walk away without a noticeable limp, able to hide any pain, able to crack a joke, not scare EVERYone watching and do not need to replace the divot you probably can count it as a standup, of sorts. ps if you're not wearing any part of the planet it was probably a standup. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kitof1976 0 #6 December 16, 2003 That is what I thought... The reason I am asking is because I have landed on my feet on 65 out of 66 jumps I have made so far ( the one miss was jump number 3 where my instructor told me to land in a specific direction that also happened to be downwind ) Sure some of my landing were not super gracious but never ended on my ass nonetheless. Reading that so many people try to stand up there landings I tought the standards were higher. "We see the world just the way we are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pilotdave 0 #7 December 16, 2003 Sounds like this sport's too easy for ya! Dave Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kitof1976 0 #8 December 16, 2003 No not really!!! I still can't freefall for shit , but at least it seems I can land somewhat decently and safely. I think I like it like that. It's better than the other way around. "We see the world just the way we are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #9 December 16, 2003 QuoteIt's better than the other way around. Eh, I survived being better in freefall than I was at landing a canopy. And the side benefit was I got real good at PLF's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanuckInUSA 0 #10 December 16, 2003 Hey that's great that you've had success with your landings. Keep up the good work. Just don't get too cocky as even some of the really experienced have been known to mess up their landings. Try not to worry about the things you have no control over Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kitof1976 0 #11 December 16, 2003 Thanks! I hear you about not getting too cocky/confident. I know that letting your ego run away in this sport is a bad deal! There is a fine line between self confidence and letting your balls get in the way of staying safe. I think if more people were aware of this, injuries would be reduced... "We see the world just the way we are... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nightjumps 1 #12 December 16, 2003 QuoteIf I roll to my feet at the end of the PLF, that counts, right? Bigun's crackin up... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #13 December 16, 2003 QuoteEh, I survived being better in freefall than I was at landing a canopy. And the side benefit was I got real good at PLF's Unfortunately i'm a master of the butt slide. Damn near 800 jumps and i still have trouble landing on my feet. The good news is i have a "coach" lined up in January to help me work on my landings. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #14 December 17, 2003 QuoteThe reason I am asking is because I have landed on my feet on 65 out of 66 jumps I have made so farif you want to fall down more, let someone video one of your landings if they ask, that worked wonders for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 1,679 #15 December 17, 2003 QuoteNo not really!!! I still can't freefall for shit , but at least it seems I can land somewhat decently and safely. I think I like it like that. It's better than the other way around. I dunno about that. A friend of mine has a Nationals RW medal and was on the womens' RW world record, and she PLFs about 20% of the time. I don't think she'd swap her world record for a 100% stand up performance.... 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
flygirl03 0 #16 December 17, 2003 In my lowly 10 jumps I have only had one I would claim as a stand up landing... sort of a deep knee bend... BUT I stayed on my feet. That counts in my book...especially since the one just prior to that was in a gravel parking lot ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ earthbound misfit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelel01 1 #17 December 17, 2003 2 standups in 32 jumps! All hail the queen of not landing on her feet! And I'm still walking! Kelly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
captainpooby 0 #18 December 17, 2003 QuoteMy question is fairly simple and might sound dumb. How do you define a stand up landing? Does it mean the mere fact of landing on your feet regardless of form and not eating it? Or is a stand up landing a gracefull tip toe landing that doesn't need to be walked off... As long as no one see's you eat dirt...its a stand up. Get up fast before they look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #19 December 17, 2003 seek formal canopy coaching if you're having problems with your landings. Hell, get canopy coaching even if your landings are fine! Theres a lot a canopy coach can help you with that just the experienced guys at your DZ might not be able to notice in your landings. --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
panzwami 0 #20 December 17, 2003 QuoteI still can't freefall for shit Actually, I'm guessing you can freefall just fine. Most people don't really have a problem with that part. Now doing so in a controlled manner, that's another story..... Matt ----- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregaae3 0 #21 December 17, 2003 Stand up = Any landing that doesn't involve reaching and spiriling into the ground. Thankfully I'm over that. The technique I used for my first few good landings was half brake it in and flare. Then as you get better a few times and gain better judgement, let it all the way out like you are supposed to and then flare. I've got 14 jumps now and the last 8 have been perfect. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
twnsnd 1 #22 December 17, 2003 Graceful tip toe landings are friggin lame. Leave that to the style freaks. -We are the Swoophaters. We have travelled back in time to hate on your swoops.- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bshl 0 #23 December 17, 2003 Quoteif you want to fall down more, let someone video one of your landings if they ask, that worked wonders for me. Classic! Blue skies and happy landings! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 259 #24 December 17, 2003 QuoteAs long as no one see's you eat dirt...its a stand up. Get up fast before they look. ROFLMAO!! Yeah, I used to define 'em that way.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdgregory 0 #25 December 18, 2003 I have done this really cool as slide landing where just before I come to a complete stop I lift up my left foot and plant my heel and the momentum lifts me back up and I am standing. Kind of like a baseball slide but on my ass not my hip. The first time I did it was because I goofed up the landing, but then I did it cause it was just downright fun. Of course every thought I looked like a goober but hey I was enjoying it and since I ended up ON my feet I call it a stand up landing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
