jimbellew 0 #1 February 18, 2005 Does anybody know how to stop turning whilst in a split-fly? I dont know what this position is really called but I'm pretty much in a sit-fly position but with my left leg out straight infront and my right leg straight out behind me. The problem is that I start to spin anti-clockwise. The instructors over here at genting skyventure said that I should use my arms to stop the spin but I'm not sure what exactly I should do with them... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paige 0 #2 February 18, 2005 I'm working on this now. You need to use your hands a little but with too much pressure on the arms you will shoot up. I use my left foot but it is extremely hard to do center point turns. I've gotten really good at going right but left is a fight. Practice flying all over the tunnel like that, I have found that it really helps me. Go up high, then drop fast, while turning and being on heading. I'm no coach but have a good amount of time doin it in Orlando. This is just what I have found to work for me. Just feel it all out then try on working the turn left. I've done it a few times but its tough.Tunnel Pink Mafia Delegate www.TunnelPinkMafia.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #3 February 19, 2005 If youre talking about the splits with the aft leg straight and pointed back, I find putting the arm on the same side as the aft led towards the back, and the other arm towards the front helps. Thenit's a matter of keeping the back slide out of it. If you're talking about having the aft leg folded back under you a bit, then arms slightly back and out to the sides, tow pointed up and silghtly turned in the opposite direction you wish to turn (or the direction you find your self unintentionaly spinning.) Post a picture/video. I'll see what I can come up with....---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbellew 0 #4 February 19, 2005 I think your second description fits with what I'm trying to do, with my back leg bent and foot pointed out to the side. Am I right in saying that the angle of the back foot controls the direction of the turn? I've uploaded an image of a guy doing a slipt-fly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #5 February 19, 2005 The angle of the front foot has more to do with it. I know that's not a picture of you, but the fore leg should be out more I think.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbellew 0 #6 February 20, 2005 I kept in mind the angles of my feet when I was in the tunnel this morning and the position feels a lot more controlled. I'm not spinning any more and for a bit I was flying without turning at all. I think I'm also compensating with my arms as well... Cheers! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #7 February 20, 2005 Great! Love to fly with ya if you make it out to the left coast anytime.....---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
