opposite lean/ recovery arc

[diveout 0]

Hey all,
I've been told that leaning the opposite direction in the harness will lengthen the recovery arc of a carving hook turn, or at least change the way the canopy flies as it picks up speed (for the better). I fly a Xaos 125 loaded at 2.0 My usual approach is a 270 deg. turn to the left for final. I usually try to stay as still as possible unless I'm trying to carve the landing. Any big dog swoopers out there with advice on "opposite lean" I haven't tried it yet, but I will tomorrow afternoon.

[rhino 0]

I'm not a big dawg swooper and I'd like to know the answer.. lol
Blue Skies .....

[SkymonkeyONE 3]

To me, it all depends on how far around I have left to turn to make it through the gates. Generally, I throw somewhere between a 180 and a 270, always to the right. I generally have my right leg up and my left leg fully extended during the turn, inducing opposite lean. If I find myself too far back at the middle of my turn I swap lean to the inside to tighten the turn. I find that by doing it this way my canopy flies smoother and builds speed in a more linear fashion than just cranking down farther on the riser. That's just me; EVERYONE on tour does it different than the others.
Some guys will set up in deep brakes right over the top, then quickly pull both knees up and together and stay even in the harness; only varying their degree of turn with their front risers. One guy doesn't touch his risers and just throws a huge harness turning 360. It's not very accurate, but whatever floats your boat.
As far as your canopy staying in a dive longer by opposite harness-steering, I truthfully don't know. I don't notice it one way or another.
Chuck
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[prost 0]

I vary the amount of dive in this way. I lean the oppisite way to lengthen my recovery arc. If I am a litle low I will lean in the direction of the turn and come out of it quicker.
William

[diveout 0]

Thanks guys!
I'll let you know how it goes, can't wait to get away from the office and into the sky. It's all about ditching work and staying unusually current, so as to develop your canopy skills. I need a job as a canopy test pilot...anybody hiring?

[diveout 0]

Well,
After 2 jumps on my Xaos and 5 on a velocity -I think it definitely takes the canopy a little longer to come out of a dive if you are leaning the opposite direction of your turn.
anyone else?

[cobaltdan 0]

co - steering, putting your weight on your inboard hip during a riser turn (i.e. left riser turn, weight on left hip in harness), will cause your recovery arc to be quick and short.
counter - steering, putting your weight on your outboard hip during a riser turn will make for a longer carve.
the path your turn takes will be different as well, tighter for co broader for counter..
i normally hold my riser during my carve steady and moderate my weight shift to govern where i want to come out of the arc.
sincerely,
dan