steveorino 7 #1 January 23, 2006 Okay, not my best, but my most recent. Let's see pictures of those instructors EARNING their money! steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OATSF14 0 #2 January 23, 2006 I can only imagine the amount of adrenaline flowing thru the veins of these three. (not to mention the poop of the student) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #3 January 23, 2006 it was quite a ride! Actually, the student finally got stable and was able to proceed. Made for an interesting video though! steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 0 #4 January 23, 2006 That's the best shot of an "OH MY GOD" expression I've seen in a long time. For those who advocate doing a tandem or a couple S/L before AFF, this shot could be used to illustrate the point. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MB38 0 #5 January 23, 2006 Quoteit was quite a ride! Actually, the student finally got stable and was able to proceed. Made for an interesting video though!So now the real question... did the student graduate to the next level? I really don't know what I'm talking about. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #6 January 23, 2006 Yes, his exit SUCKED, but he did "ok" on everything else. They figure they're stil gripping him on exit on level 2. His exits will get better. ... I guess. Truthfully, I believe he was a one-shot skydiver from the word go. He took his 1st jump course MONTHS ago and had to be retrained. He seemed clueless to me when we dirt dived, but what do I know? I'm only a coach and vidiot. steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kelpdiver 2 #7 January 24, 2006 QuoteYes, his exit SUCKED, but he did "ok" on everything else. They figure they're stil gripping him on exit on level 2. His exits will get better. ... I guess. Is that unusual? My diveflows didn't have them letting go of me until midway thru level 3, and no ungripped exits until 5. Was that pic taken on the hill? I never quite inverted, but the sensation of being vertical at that point was very confusing to me. Nice sharpness, btw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reginald 0 #8 January 24, 2006 Just looks like a fun ride to me and a chance to practice a roll over too!"We've been looking for the enemy for some time now. We've finally found him. We're surrounded. That simplifies things." CP Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #9 January 25, 2006 It is in the old levels (not sure about the new categories off the top of my head) Level 3 (or 4??) they let go. Yes, it was on the hill. steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #10 January 25, 2006 QuoteNice sharpness, btw. A higher resolution is posted under "Jack's pic" in my Xtreme-visuals.com website steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #11 January 28, 2006 Okay, not my best, but my most recent. (quote) Ditto. ~you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
altichick 0 #12 January 28, 2006 Hehe - and the student is oblivious to the two guys doing headstands on his back and is just doing what he's been taught...checking his alti! Nice picture Don't sweat the petty things... and don't pet the sweaty things! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #13 January 28, 2006 All my "earning the money" shots are on the Skydive Paris Tn web page. Can't get them to attach here though. I am the TM in dark blue, royal blue and in the tie dye freefly suit.An Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trae 1 #14 January 29, 2006 Them shuttle cocks are real stable too. Student wondering where the I's have gone and dumps? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #15 January 29, 2006 Thanks for the flowers altichick. Trae, Student see's "arch signal" when checking his dial, so as trained he arches harder.Too bad the signal wasn't from the instructors ! (see photo again) ~you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mdrejhon 8 #16 January 29, 2006 Quote Okay, not my best, but my most recent.It looks like he arched and then fell like an anvil unexpectedly. Did you all funnel after you did handstands (it sure looks close to that) and if so, what happened to the student after that? Just curious about details. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stratostar 5 #17 January 29, 2006 Yea he arched and took them for a ride for about 1800 ft just like in the photo, then both jm's popped into their slots for a stable 3-way, the chunk was stable the whole dive, just made for a good shot, so I took it.Really I was laughing and just happened to bite my trigger. (just kidding) ~you can't pay for kids schoolin' with love of skydiving! ~ Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #18 January 30, 2006 I think it was great that the middle guy kept those other two wings under control. Good student. ... 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
livendive 8 #19 January 30, 2006 QuoteI think it was great that the middle guy kept those other two wings under control. Good student. Hah ... I thought the almost the same thing, "Well at least ONE of them is stable!" Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Floats18 0 #20 January 31, 2006 Thats a good one dude! I'm going to have to give Joe a hard time about snacking on the bill rig in mid air... I've worn that thing and I don't think I got as cozy with it as he is Who's the right side jm? And when did we start doing freefly demo's on level I?--- and give them wings so they may fly free forever DiverDriver in Training Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
efs4ever 3 #21 January 31, 2006 Had to fight this one all the way. I believe Turtlespeed shot this.Russell M. Webb D 7014 Attorney at Law 713 385 5676 https://www.tdcparole.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steveorino 7 #22 January 31, 2006 Russell. I don't know how many times guys do this on the tandem jumps. And of course they always do it with 140# TM! Made me work my 220# butt off to stay below them! steveOrino Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sid 1 #23 January 31, 2006 QuoteRussell. I don't know how many times guys do this on the tandem jumps. And of course they always do it with 140# TM! Made me work my 220# butt off to stay below them! it's not just guys....... (pic by Jeff Colley!)Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #24 February 1, 2006 Quote it's not just guys....... (pic by Jeff Colley!) I'm impressed at the professionalizm though... she may be forcing you to work extra hard but... you've got a huge smile on your face still... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sid 1 #25 February 1, 2006 Quote I'm impressed at the professionalizm though... she may be forcing you to work extra hard but... you've got a huge smile on your face still... That's not professionalism, I'm just a ham whenever there's a camera around! Pete Draper, Just because my life plan is written on the back of a Hooter's Napkin, it's still a life plan.... right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
