leslieb 0 #1 June 20, 2007 It's winning! I've been trying for 2 months, at about 10 min a week and in the past 7 days have done 40min. I'm waaaay frustrated right now. Usually when this happens I watch the vid, and realize I didn't do so bad. Tonight, not so much. I want to lay on the floor and throw a tantrum! How to deal with a bad nigt, I'm not sure. Should I go more or give it a rest for a few days? How the hell do you get control over your hips, can someone tell me PLEASE!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #2 June 20, 2007 LOL--I know how you feel! I think you're doing great, but I'll still be interested to hear any helpful hints, too! TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leslieb 0 #3 June 20, 2007 Thanks Julie! Does you back hurt as bad as mine today? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #4 June 20, 2007 LOL--as a matter of fact, yes, it's sore but I assumed it was from belly-flying with the weight belt. I told Derek last night that as soon as I learn how to do this, HD is going to be SO EASY! So why can't I get there from here? (Okay--instructors go easy. I mean that more in the "why won't it all come together" sense than in the "what am I doing wrong" sense. The "what am I doing wrong" question is just too open-ended for words. ) TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #5 June 20, 2007 Getting a quality coach (one very proficient in tunnel HD coaching, not just flying) will pay you rewards, and save you time (and money). My favorite in the industry (because he speaks and I understand what he's saying) is Joe Winters.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #6 June 21, 2007 I have found that the more I really concentrate and try to do something int he tunnel the harder it becomes. A lot of the time I will stop and take a deep breath realx for half a second and then try again with a clear mind. It helps me out to kind of reset if you will. Just relax and smile. It will come to you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
body_pilot 0 #7 June 21, 2007 For sure coaching, for head down flight in the tunnel is a must. But don't burn yourself out trying just HD. I'm willing to bet there are other things you could be working on that would improve your understanding of HD. Carving (in facing and out facing both directions) layouts front and back. The better you become at these things the easier HD will be. Don't give up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leslieb 0 #8 June 22, 2007 Do you mean back flying carving? Someone was recommending that to me at the dz today. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base935 0 #9 June 22, 2007 I think you should have sex with BASE935. That would help... Lots of sex...Gravity Research Institute Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danager600 0 #10 June 22, 2007 i had a conversation with julie the other week. i told her that she needed to work on some different drills that go along with head down. if your stuck your frustrated and that leads to tension which does not allow you to compensate for your flight. you will find head down so easy after you learn some parrallels that go hand in hand with head down flying. you both have my number and im here all the freaking time. If your FRUSTRATED you need to do something different and then come back to it!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunnelmom 0 #11 June 22, 2007 Well, I do have to give you (Danager) credit for teaching an 11 year old girl HD way to go! Julie-- you will get it -- with the great coaching available at SVCO lots of different tips put together will help you fill in all of the pieces to the puzzle. You are a great flyer (better then I will ever be) and you will get it soon I am sure! And in case you are wondering --- yes we are on vac. but stuck in the airport BORING...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #13 June 23, 2007 It'll happen! At least I enjoy the process. I hope you're long gone from the airport. Ugh! TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djd 0 #14 June 23, 2007 i find going on to something else really helps... i try to learn something, get the basics through a coach, try going for a little on my own getting frustrated then do something else ...within a few weeks go back and it all feels very different and more controled... i say try back carving if you havent learnt that yet. not many people pick this up easy so try that for 6 months....lol... and you will be more than glad to go back to trying head down......(be carefull that back carving is mega adictive when you get it down)....hehe.. have fun and let those walls come............yippeeee... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #15 June 23, 2007 New and exciting ways to look like a dork in front of the watching masses! Good thing that has never stopped me before. TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leslieb 0 #16 June 24, 2007 mm hmm, like that yellow student helmet Julie! Where have you been this weekend? I wanna see you rockin that student gear!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #17 June 24, 2007 Quote mm hmm, like that yellow student helmet Julie! Where have you been this weekend? I wanna see you rockin that student gear!!! D'oh! Would you believe I was on "the other load?" Hmmmmm. Okay, so . . . um . . . uh . . . I was . . . shoot, I've got nothin'. But seriously, does it HAVE to be a yellow helmet that screams "IDIOT SKYDIVER OVER HERE!" (That's actually probably a very good idea for me--but who wants to stand out like that???) Tried to learn to stall a front flip while upside-down yesterday. WOW--that failed spectacularly! TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djd 0 #18 June 26, 2007 lol...lol...lol... you gota fail before you suceed..... makes the getting it right and working for the first time feel oh so much sweeter..... keep going sounds like yr doing real well..... :-) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #19 June 26, 2007 Quote lol...lol...lol... you gota fail before you suceed..... :-) I am SO all over that! I have the failing part down pat. Nah--not so bad. I can come up off the net. I just need control. Little movements, strong legs, etc., etc., etc. It's just like anything else. I want it ALL, and NOW, please! )TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LordRatner 0 #20 June 28, 2007 No kidding. I didnt even start getting off the net till about 30 mins... thats an expensive lesson. You'll get it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheMambaSpirit 0 #21 July 2, 2007 go for FABIAN or JOAO or MARCO or ........................................................................................any one who can give you courses with a smile www.frappr.com/SpeedMamba http://mambadreams.blogspot.com/ http://picasaweb.google.fr/thespeedmamba Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spizzzarko 0 #22 July 3, 2007 LordRatner???? You have got to be shitting me! What a fucked up screen name dude! bwaaahahahahahahahahaaaaa Just kidding. That is going to be all over the DZ on Sat and Sun!!!! Kisses Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #23 August 1, 2007 Just an update, because Leslie is too modest to say it herself: SHE ROCKS!!! She is completely unsupported for HD in the tunnel and it is SOLID. No more HD torment. Nice job! TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leslieb 0 #24 August 3, 2007 Thanks sweetheart! I was logging on 2 say the same about u!! GOOOO USSSS!!!! I love love love that we can feed off each other! I think u had it a while ago, but I lit a fire under ur ass!!!! RIGHT ONNNNN!!! Now all u need 2 do is skydive, and we will b an unstoppable team... C'mon Julie, be my Buddy!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jewels 0 #25 August 3, 2007 ROFL! I was actually wondering if Jason and/or Brad might be at the dz this afternoon and if so, how many elves I need to replace me at my desk. . . . Not sure that it's a real possibility but it's a good thing you're gonna be gone for a year because I need time to catch up. Okay, realistically, I'm not going to catch up but I need to at least get my A so I can fly with you OUTSIDE the tunnel!!! HD is a marvelous thing. I spent last night thinking "she's in the tunnel working on it and I'm sitting here reading about title policy endorsements." Grrrr. TPM Sister #102 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
