ccowden 0 #126 December 21, 2004 QuoteGreg lands his ST to a complete stop on his rears on every single jump, as do several others around here. Why? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #127 December 22, 2004 QuoteWhy? Why not? I can do it on both my regular mains.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #128 December 22, 2004 QuoteNice!!!! On a Stiletto even And the "kids" these days think the Stiletto is an old rag ready to be throw out. 120 Stiletto is one of the finest canopies I've ever owned.---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #129 December 22, 2004 I could land on rears too, but I don't see the point. Just because I can? I am being serious. Is there a reason one would land on rears to a stop? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #130 December 22, 2004 QuoteI could land on rears too, but I don't see the point. Just because I can? I am being serious. Is there a reason one would land on rears to a stop? Yes. Just because you can. Being able to do that shows one more bit of mastery of your wing. Not saying you HAVE to do it all the time unless you want to. Heck some people don't even like to hook turn. Wierd, huh?---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 0 #131 December 22, 2004 I'm being serious too.. because you can, if you want the extra distance then transition. I do lots of stuff because I can so it stands to reason others do too. Here's a neat trick that works well in wind. Land rear risers to a full stop then yank the rears down and the canopy falls to the ground behind you deflated. Might not work on an airlocked canopoy.My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #132 December 22, 2004 QuoteIs there a reason one would land on rears to a stop? A broken control line. Its nice practice for that scenerio. I've done it a every once in while, just for shits and giggles.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #133 December 22, 2004 Ok. I'll buy that. That's all I was wondering. I wasn't implying that it was stupid or anything, was just curious. I like the idea of it collapsing behind you though! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ccowden 0 #134 December 22, 2004 QuoteQuoteIs there a reason one would land on rears to a stop? A broken control line. Its nice practice for that scenerio. I understand that. I was more curious on a "for the fun of it" level. I do believe landing on rears is a skill everyone should atleast have some knowledge about. Whether or not they actually want to for a broken steering line is up to them. Personally, I will. I land on rears almost every jump and know I could bring it to a stop safely if I had/wanted to. Landing on them to a stop for the heck of it was really just something that never crossed my mind. Interesting. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #135 December 22, 2004 Quoteanding on them to a stop for the heck of it was really just something that never crossed my mind. Interesting. Give it a try. You might get a kick out of it...or you might think its pointless.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DALAILAMA 0 #136 December 22, 2004 Why, oh why not at Aggieland dear Dave...Cause every time I come up there I am Tandem Beioch! It would be nice to come and just play! Hmmmm an Idea emerges from the depths of my inner delirium! Yes play at Aggieland I must!"Dropzone.com, where uneducated people measuring penises, has become an art form" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #137 December 22, 2004 Then maybe you should think about the AOT Memorial Boogie in September. We've got Sigmas, I'm sure you'd have one to jump if need be. (Seriously, though, the boogie would be the time to come visit).--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DALAILAMA 0 #138 December 22, 2004 QuoteQuoteGreg lands his ST to a complete stop on his rears on every single jump, as do several others around here. Why? Cause its KEWL! Seriously, I do sometimes transition to toggles to get more distance, but only if I am going for distance, I enjoy experimenting with my canopies...I mean the Army's canopies (sorry Uncle Sam)"Dropzone.com, where uneducated people measuring penises, has become an art form" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DALAILAMA 0 #139 December 22, 2004 Yeah, don't remind me about that one. I missed it by one weekend remember. I knew I should have broken our plane! Damn!"Dropzone.com, where uneducated people measuring penises, has become an art form" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #140 December 22, 2004 QuoteMight not work on an airlocked canopoy. Will not work on an airlocked canopy. Tried it once after doing a hands off toggles landing due to a break line knot. All it does is put an inflated wing behind you Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Samurai136 0 #141 December 22, 2004 After flying to a dead stop I'll let an airlocked canopy hover over my head and stare at it with a huge grin. The damned thing just wants to keep flying! Ken"Buttons aren't toys." - Trillian Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #142 December 25, 2004 Here is sbs and I getting some at Lodi this afternoon.. sbs is the one that looks like he knows what he is doing.. chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominik 0 #143 December 25, 2004 It not me on the photo but I took it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #144 December 26, 2004 nice pic("you got feet? then run, damn it!")_______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dominik 0 #145 December 26, 2004 Here are 2 more I just found although the second one is a strange swoop technique (but it works Same thing as before - Not me but I took the photo! So all rights reserved! Oh I forget to mention that the person on the second picture is going headdown under canopy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
katzurki 0 #146 December 26, 2004 It's not mine, but I somehow reckon it's hot :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hookitt 0 #147 December 26, 2004 That's fantastic! That is a prime example of "It's the pilot and not the parachute"!My grammar sometimes resembles that of magnetic refrigerator poetry... Ghetto Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jskydiver22 0 #148 December 28, 2004 lol!!!!! --I don't even know enough to know that I dont know-- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #149 December 30, 2004 Brave or trusting guy in the blue shirt. Quote: http://www.swooping.de You need to use a spell checker on this site. It's like every word is misspelled.Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueSBDeath 2 #150 January 1, 2005 Here is a TM Swoop from back in Da-Day. West end of the DZ!!BSBD...........Its all about Respect, USPA#-7062, FB-2197, Outlaw 499 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
