Brian425 0 #1 November 11, 2003 Well, I am off AFF status and I am doing my coach jumps. I still need to work on my exits. For some reason, I put my head down on about half of my exits. For some reason I cannot break this habit. I have been working on my exits in the mock up. I still cannot seem to get it right consistently in the plane. I know that the ground is there and I will not miss it. Does anyone have any advice? I will be working with my coaches this weekend. I just want to try to work some of it out before going up to jump. Thanks, Brian The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #2 November 11, 2003 forget about it.... arch... have a good time.. relax... watch the plane fly away as you fall it is a cool sight that most peeps dont get to see in there life Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinfarmer 0 #3 November 11, 2003 What kind of plane you jumpin from? My exits suck to, but there getting better. I've had the best luck with the rear floater position. when you do get a good exit you will be stable so quick you won't know what to do next. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian425 0 #4 November 11, 2003 I'm jumping from a twin otter. I always get stable quickly; but, I want to work had on this part as I feel it's important. I have already passed my AFF requirements; so this is just a personal goal. I always see the plane, the problem is it's usually a case of see green, see plane, see ground, get stable. Oh well, I'll keep working on it. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpinfarmer 0 #5 November 11, 2003 When warm weather returns come up to Frontier then you can see Lake Ontario as you flip on exit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #6 November 11, 2003 Quote Well, I am off AFF status and I am doing my coach jumps. I still need to work on my exits. For some reason, I put my head down on about half of my exits. For some reason I cannot break this habit. This is actually very common, so don't worry too much about it -- you'll get over it. Typically what happens is that for the first second or two out the door the person is slightly disoriented, in a sort of mental haze and isn't truly aware of his body position. I think this has to do with a couple of things; maybe a little residual nervousness at skydiving in general and the sudden change from standing inside the plane on something solid to not having full support as well as the change from near zero to 100 mph winds. It's just a little disorienting. With experience will come a bit more relaxation and with more relaxation will come a better awareness of what it is you're actually doing.quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian425 0 #7 November 11, 2003 Quade, My instructors have passed me on every level. My exits are acceptable by student standards. I just feel that it's the one thing where I need the most improvement. I did two hop and pops Sunday. I find that I focus on my exit MUCH more on the hop and pops. My coach said she wouldn't let me do H/Ps if she did not think I could do them safely. My goal is to use these coach jumps and pre A jumps to work on this. Relaxation is a big part of it. Eventhough I feel confident that I can complete my dives safely, I still get a little nervous going to the door. I guess it's just a matter of more jumps to get comfortable. So I think my plan is right. Work in the mock up to try to get good form; then jump as much as possible to work on it. Thanks, Brian The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 3 #8 November 11, 2003 I'm not saying you're unsafe, simply that the issue is common -- even among experienced skydivers, folks with say 100 jumps or even more. I could show you pictures! Pictures of very experienced and safe skydivers that for some reason, have a little tiny -moment- right when they exit the plane. If you want, you can use the excuse I used to use . . . "Wheel Burble". You must have caught the "Wheel Burble" on exit and it "stole your air". quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian425 0 #9 November 11, 2003 Quade, Sorry if I sounded a little defensive. I did not mean that. I just wanted to say that my instructors feel I am safe and can move forward. It's just that I have watched a few other people exit and they are the picture of a perfect exit. My goal is to get as close to that as possible. Especially since I am paying for people to help me work out these things. I will definitely use the "wheel burble" I might get a kick in the ass from my coach but I think it will make them laugh. Thanks for the advice and a new excuse for why my exits aren't perfect. Brian The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy2 0 #10 November 11, 2003 two things that helped my exits: 1) try to see if you can hang out the door on rear float and get yourself out into the airstream, then exit. It helps prepare yourself for the jump from inside the plane to outside. It helped me. 2) someone told me this when I was having trouble with my hop/pops after AFF. Imagine you're riding a motorcycle for the first few seconds after exiting (hands up in an arch though obviously ). The air will be coming at your chest and your feet will be pointed toward the ground. Feel yourself slide off the hill, it's fun! (not to mention asking your instructors/coaches!) --------------------------------------------- let my inspiration flow, in token rhyme suggesting rhythm... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cruzit 0 #11 November 11, 2003 I have to agree with Quade...disorientation for the first few seconds is perfectly normal in a new skydiver. Personally, I was never so excited in my life as I was the first time I actually "saw" the plane as I was exiting (jump #30 or so). As your instructors have indicated you are not having real specific problems on exit (your muscle memory is kicking in), I think it becomes important to focus on a specific task at the moment of exit. Talk with your coaches. They may suggest you focus on maintaining eye contact with them throughout the exit...or perhaps it may be more helpful for you to focus on seeing the plane. Either way...hang in there. Learning to skydive well takes a little time. And remember, if it were easy...everyone would do it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brian425 0 #12 November 11, 2003 I will defintely stick with it. I've been working in the mock up to build up muscle memory. Hopefully it will work. I have hit two exits that were very good so I know the feeling. I just want to be able to repeat it at will. I actually enjoy going out unstable. On my solo, I was told to dive out and grab my legs. It was the most fun. Thanks for advice and support. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites funks 1 #13 November 12, 2003 When you leave the plane look up to see what is written on the underside of the plane...might just surprise you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Mad47 0 #14 November 12, 2003 I will probably repeat what has been already said but anyway. It is absolutely natural to look down because we always tend to look in the direction we are going. Do not try to tell yourself "do not look down" Instead, try to look up, at the wing tip as you leave the plane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites webracer 0 #15 November 12, 2003 Just keep trying. The less you worry, the less it'll happen. Pretty soon you'll be trying out for Airspeed. Put the problems behind you and concentrate on your successes.Troy I am now free to exercise my downward mobility. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites marks 0 #16 November 13, 2003 QuoteQuade, My instructors have passed me on every level. My exits are acceptable by student standards. I just feel that it's the one thing where I need the most improvement. I did two hop and pops Sunday. I find that I focus on my exit MUCH more on the hop and pops. My coach said she wouldn't let me do H/Ps if she did not think I could do them safely. My goal is to use these coach jumps and pre A jumps to work on this. Relaxation is a big part of it. Eventhough I feel confident that I can complete my dives safely, I still get a little nervous going to the door. I guess it's just a matter of more jumps to get comfortable. So I think my plan is right. Work in the mock up to try to get good form; then jump as much as possible to work on it. Thanks, Brian ok i got it... is your coach cute?.. try pictureing her naked just as you let go of the plane... your a guy so i bet you will want a second look.. so take a look up at her watching you exit...."she's naked remember".. and i bet your exit will go just fine then... you may even laugh at how well your exit goes... ohh and trust me.. im not kidding... try it.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites selbbub78 0 #17 November 13, 2003 just stay arched until you see the plane above you. Besides once you start jumping with other people, you will be anything but stable on exits. Being unstable is fun"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Brian425 0 #18 November 13, 2003 I'm going to work on them; but, I will not worry about them. When they come, they come. Until then I'll just relax and enjoy the ride. Bubbles, Go to the Ranch on Saturday. I have things to do so it should be sunny and warm. Have the carbide and rain gear ready for Sunday, I'll be up early. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Brian425 0 #12 November 11, 2003 I will defintely stick with it. I've been working in the mock up to build up muscle memory. Hopefully it will work. I have hit two exits that were very good so I know the feeling. I just want to be able to repeat it at will. I actually enjoy going out unstable. On my solo, I was told to dive out and grab my legs. It was the most fun. Thanks for advice and support. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funks 1 #13 November 12, 2003 When you leave the plane look up to see what is written on the underside of the plane...might just surprise you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mad47 0 #14 November 12, 2003 I will probably repeat what has been already said but anyway. It is absolutely natural to look down because we always tend to look in the direction we are going. Do not try to tell yourself "do not look down" Instead, try to look up, at the wing tip as you leave the plane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
webracer 0 #15 November 12, 2003 Just keep trying. The less you worry, the less it'll happen. Pretty soon you'll be trying out for Airspeed. Put the problems behind you and concentrate on your successes.Troy I am now free to exercise my downward mobility. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #16 November 13, 2003 QuoteQuade, My instructors have passed me on every level. My exits are acceptable by student standards. I just feel that it's the one thing where I need the most improvement. I did two hop and pops Sunday. I find that I focus on my exit MUCH more on the hop and pops. My coach said she wouldn't let me do H/Ps if she did not think I could do them safely. My goal is to use these coach jumps and pre A jumps to work on this. Relaxation is a big part of it. Eventhough I feel confident that I can complete my dives safely, I still get a little nervous going to the door. I guess it's just a matter of more jumps to get comfortable. So I think my plan is right. Work in the mock up to try to get good form; then jump as much as possible to work on it. Thanks, Brian ok i got it... is your coach cute?.. try pictureing her naked just as you let go of the plane... your a guy so i bet you will want a second look.. so take a look up at her watching you exit...."she's naked remember".. and i bet your exit will go just fine then... you may even laugh at how well your exit goes... ohh and trust me.. im not kidding... try it.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
selbbub78 0 #17 November 13, 2003 just stay arched until you see the plane above you. Besides once you start jumping with other people, you will be anything but stable on exits. Being unstable is fun"Women fake orgasms - men fake whole relationships" – Sharon Stone "The world is my dropzone" (wise crewdog quote) "The light dims, until full darkness pierces into the world."-KDM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brian425 0 #18 November 13, 2003 I'm going to work on them; but, I will not worry about them. When they come, they come. Until then I'll just relax and enjoy the ride. Bubbles, Go to the Ranch on Saturday. I have things to do so it should be sunny and warm. Have the carbide and rain gear ready for Sunday, I'll be up early. The only time you should look down on someone is when you are offering them your hand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
