how many coach jumps

[ColdDuck 0]

For those of you who have gotten some FF coach jumps how many did it take you really notice a big difference in your flying? I am thinking about doing five or so in Eloy in March

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[AggieDave 6]

One made a difference, but if you really want to get some good improvement, get one of the block packages. If I remember correctly Mike Ortiz recommends doing 5-6 with him...

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[freeflyanvil 0]

I've done 12 over a span of a week and saw a HUGE difference. Ofcourse everyone is different.

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[FallingILweenie 0]

I think it depends on where you are in your flying...for me coaching has always helped when accomplishing something really "new", but when polishing stuff i've already learned anyone that can freefly solidly will work.

[Zenister 0]

I agree with Dave, One can make a huge difference, and Mike O and crew (say hi to Sean and Dusty too when/if you see them) have a really good program that goes thru all positions in a progression that really helps you understand how your body flies..sure you can go to them and say "i'd like to focus on headdown" but IMO i got lots more from following their plan and focusing on specfic issues as they appear.

Sean made 2 corrections to my sit (which i thought was pretty good until then) and my mobility and control made a huge leap on the next jump...he showed me the difference between what 'works' and what 'works really well'

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[fedykin 0]

I ve done alot over the 2 years(60 or so) ive been jumping, though when i did 15 in 3 days with Alaska Jon, that made the biggest difference.
Heres some things ive noticed you should know when doing coaching
1- The student coach relationship is vital-find someone you really get along with
2- Be honest with how you feel- dont try to do more coach dives when doing normal dives to practice what your being taught will do it. Dont do coaching when your brain locked or tired
3- Drill your coach for as much info as possible
4- Take time to consolidate the info, back to back coaching for a week is great, but better value for money i think lies in some coaching, some practice, some coaching etc..

on the whole coaching will massively accelerate your learning curve! Do as much as you can afford.

[trigger 0]

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[skreamer 1]

I've done about 52 coach jumps, but I'm still crap. Last year I did 35 in 4 days which was very very stupid. Jumping back to back, coach jumps can be good because you can go back immediately and try it again. However in future I would not do more than about five coach jumps in one day. You can only take in so much, and basically when you are spending that much and not improving it just stops being fun.

Definitely alternate coach jumps with fun jumps. I will definitely be getting more coaching, but will be a bit more sensible about it.

Will

[huffermoose 0]

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[CBurket 0]

Even one will make a difference, I got some coaching from Steve Curtis and Mike Ortiz in Eloy when I was down there for collegiates and the jumps were worth every dime.