caspar 0 #1 January 31, 2007 i was wondering if doing stretches in the morning (back legs arms etc) help with your flying skills [noticebly] i only bring this up because, as always, i was thinking about jumping and how im not very flexible. anyone do this? or do you think its a bit over the top and a waste of time, i mean, its not like everyone is doing yoga at the DZ, im turning into a holiday jumper and wont be jumping for another 2 months so cant try it out myself so thats why i bugging all of you. probably another pointless thought."When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindercles 0 #2 January 31, 2007 I don't know if it will help your skills, but it will definitely help your body. I always stretch before jumping, running, or any other physical activity. I usually get up from my desk at some point in the day to stretch just because it feels good. It's good for you. Last weekend I forgot to stretch before the first jump of the day and my back was sore for two days afterward. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dharma1976 0 #3 January 31, 2007 dude I stretch all the time.... so much so that it has become a joke about how I will be talking to you one second and then stretchign and talking to you the next The more limber you are the less injuries you will be prone to Davehttp://www.skyjunky.com CSpenceFLY - I can't believe the number of people willing to bet their life on someone else doing the right thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JGarcia 0 #4 January 31, 2007 I used to never stretch before jumping and never really thought anything of it. However, when I started freeflying in the wind tunnel I realized the HUGE benefits of stretching. Now I always stretch before skydiving and flying in the tunnel and I've seen a noticeable improvement in my overall flying and range of movements. Cheers! --JairoLow Profile, snag free helmet mount for your Sony X3000 action cam! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
supafly 0 #5 February 1, 2007 Agreed. I even started going to Yoga. It has definitely helped with my flying and with not being as sore after longer tunnel sessions.Arizona Drive 4-Way VFS - www.DriveVFS.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divegoddess 0 #6 February 6, 2007 After 21 years of ballet I can't not stretch. If I don't before I fly in the tunnel OR the sky... it just doesn't feel right. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
caspar 0 #7 February 7, 2007 cheers for the replies guys "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
