KATO33 0 #1 March 9, 2003 I'm thinking of getting together a 4-way team? How would one go about selecting the members? Most talented? Most even fall rate? Most compatible personalities? Just wondering what the criteria should be based on. Blue Skies Black Death Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canopywhore 0 #2 March 10, 2003 There is an article from Airspeed in here somewhere(I don't know how to do links). My opinion would be to find people that can commit time and you get along with. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
btucker 0 #3 March 10, 2003 http://www.dropzone.com/safety/articles/FormingaTeam.shtml My 2c; Similar goals are critical, part of this is similar $. Set training dates early in the piece. Get everyone together with diary and make them mark in training days. Decide early on coach and camera. Ideally your camera should be part of your team - rather than a hired gun; Although you'll probably still have to pay slot. Finding other people is often easier than you think; Just ask round at the DZ. Everyone knows someone who wants to do a team! Take eagerness and commitment over talent. Nice to have a skygod, but if they are off washing their car every weekend they ain't much use! Easygoing people are a must for a team. You might want to consider a player coach - although this will raise the expense by alot. Fall rate can be solved by weights and some "getting to know you jumps" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smooth 0 #4 March 10, 2003 Quote There is an article from Airspeed in here somewhere(I don't know how to do links). . . Look at the top right-hand side of this page. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canopywhore 0 #5 March 10, 2003 DOH! I knew it was somewhere Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KATO33 0 #6 March 10, 2003 Thanks for the info and the links. Blue Skies Black Death Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tweaked 0 #7 April 8, 2003 Just remember the four A's: Attitude Availability Affluence Ability I think similar goals is probably the most important, but don't pussy-foot around the $$$$ issue; it can cause nightmares later on down the line if someone's idea of what is meant by 'spend a shitload on 4way' is not the same as someone else's... Good luck, hope it works out :) TWKD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GumbyGirl 0 #8 April 11, 2003 I agree with Tweaked. The four A's sound like a good plan to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Albatross 0 #9 April 12, 2003 I totslly agree. Ability is down the list. The biggest point it the commitment to improve.Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
